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  • Page 1 ® R&S EPL1000 EMI Test Receiver User Manual (;ÝÈÚ2) 1179587602 Version 02...
  • Page 2 ® This manual applies to the following R&S EPL1000 models with firmware version 1.00 and later: ● ® R&S EPL1000 (1350.4444K10) © 2023 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Muehldorfstr. 15, 81671 Muenchen, Germany Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0 Email: info@rohde-schwarz.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4 Key features..................19 5 Preparing for use................. 20 Lifting and carrying.....................20 Unpacking and checking....................20 Choosing the operating site..................20 Setting up the R&S EPL1000..................21 Connecting to power....................23 Switching on or off......................26 Connecting to LAN......................27 Connecting a keyboard....................28 Connecting an external monitor................28...
  • Page 4 ® Contents R&S EPL1000 5.10 Windows operating system..................30 5.11 Logging on........................31 5.12 Checking the supplied options..................33 5.13 Performing a self-alignment..................33 5.14 Considerations for test setup..................34 6 Instrument tour..................35 Front panel view......................35 Rear panel view......................40 7 Operating the instrument..............47 Understanding the display information..............
  • Page 5 ® Contents R&S EPL1000 10.7 Frequency and span configuration................. 155 10.8 Bandwidth and filter configuration................162 10.9 Trigger configuration....................163 11 Common analysis and display functions........169 11.1 Result display configuration..................169 11.2 Zoomed displays.......................174 11.3 Trace configuration....................178 11.4 Marker usage......................209 11.5...
  • Page 6 ® Contents R&S EPL1000 15.3 Common commands....................369 15.4 Application selection....................374 15.5 Measurements and result displays................. 377 15.6 Configuration......................422 15.7 Analysis........................452 15.8 Data management..................... 520 15.9 General instrument setup..................561 15.10 Using the status register..................602 15.11 Service request......................606 16 Troubleshooting.................

  • Page 7: Preface

    1.1 About This Manual This user manual describes general instrument functions and settings common to all applications and operating modes in the R&S EPL1000. Furthermore, it provides all the information specific to EMI measurements in the receiver application. All other operating modes and applications are described in the specific application manuals.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In The Documentation

    ® Preface R&S EPL1000 Conventions used in the documentation ● List of commands Alphabetical list of all remote commands described in the manual ● Index 1.2 Conventions used in the documentation 1.2.1 Typographical conventions The following text markers are used throughout this documentation:...
  • Page 9 ® Preface R&S EPL1000 Conventions used in the documentation The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options instal- led. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your par- ticular product configuration.

  • Page 10: Safety And Regulatory Information

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S EPL1000 Safety instructions 2 Safety and regulatory information The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Follow the instructions provided here and in the following chapters. Intended use The product is intended for the development, production and verification of electronic components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory environments.
  • Page 11 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S EPL1000 Safety instructions Lifting and carrying the product The maximum weight of the product is provided in the data sheet. You can lift or carry the product by yourself, if you can manage the weight on your own. Alternatively, you can use lifting or transporting equipment.
  • Page 12 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S EPL1000 Safety instructions Take the following measures for your safety: ● Before switching on the product, ensure that the voltage and frequency indicated on the product match the available power source. If the power adapter does not adjust automatically, set the correct value and check the rating of the fuse.
  • Page 13 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S EPL1000 Safety instructions For safe handling, follow these rules: ● Do not short-circuit the battery. ● Do not mechanically damage the battery. Do not open or disassemble the battery. ● Do not expose the battery to high temperatures such as open flames, hot surfaces and sunlight.

  • Page 14: Labels On R&S Epl1000

    Chapter 6.2.14, "Device ID", on page 45 Table 2-1: Labels regarding R&S EPL1000 and environment safety Labeling in line with EN 50419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after the prod- uct has come to the end of its service life.

  • Page 15: Korea Certification Class A

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S EPL1000 Korea certification class A 2.4 Korea certification class A 이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 16: Documentation Overview

    Basic information on operating the R&S EPL1000 is not included. The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S EPL1000. The help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit and the firmware applications.

  • Page 17: Instrument Security Procedures

    EPL1000 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc. 3.4 Instrument security procedures Deals with security issues when working with the R&S EPL1000 in secure areas. It is available for download on the internet. 3.5 Printed safety instructions Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with the product.

  • Page 18: Video Tutorials

    EPL1000 Calibration certificate 3.9 Video tutorials Video tutorials that show you how to get started and perform basic tasks with the R&S EPL1000 are available on the Rohde & Schwarz internet site: https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/r-s-fpl1000-trying-out-basic-measurement- tasks-manuals_78701-567115.html 3.10 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 19: Key Features

    ® Key features R&S EPL1000 4 Key features The R&S EPL1000 sets standards in RF performance and usability. Outstanding key features are: One instrument for multiple applications ● Receiver measurements (CISPR compliant) ● Spectrum analysis Solid RF performance ● Low spurious response ●...

  • Page 20: Preparing For Use

    "Lifting and carrying the product" on page 11. 5.2 Unpacking and checking 1. Unpack the R&S EPL1000 carefully. 2. Retain the original packing material. Use it when transporting or shipping the R&S EPL1000 later. 3. Using the delivery notes, check the equipment for completeness.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The R&S Epl1000

    5.4 Setting up the R&S EPL1000 The R&S EPL1000 is designed for use either on a bench top or in a rack, or as a porta- ble instrument (with optional battery operation) in a transport bag in the field.
  • Page 22 2. Lift the R&S EPL1000 to shelf height. 3. Grab the handles and push the R&S EPL1000 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 EPL1000 in the rack.

  • Page 23: Connecting To Power

    With the help of the optional vest holster, you can carry the R&S EPL1000 in its bag and keep your hands free. Together with the optional battery pack (see Chapter 5.5.3, "Optional...
  • Page 24 The DC power supply is available with option R&S FPL1-B30. The R&S EPL1000 can also be equipped with an optional DC power supply connector. If installed, the R&S EPL1000 can be operated by a DC voltage of +12 V to +24 V. For details on the connector see Chapter 6.2.2, "Li-Ion battery packs and DC power con-...
  • Page 25 EPL1000 Connecting to power DC connection ► Connect the DC power connector on the rear panel of the R&S EPL1000 to the DC power source using a cable as described above. 5.5.3 Optional battery pack The optional battery pack is available with R&S FPL1-B31.

  • Page 26: Switching On Or Off

    R&S FSV-B34. Even during battery operation, you can exchange the internal batteries while the R&S EPL1000 is running, as long as one battery remains in the instrument. However, it is not recommended to operate the R&S EPL1000 with only one battery for a longer period.

  • Page 27: Connecting To Lan

    41. The LED of the standby key is switched off. 2. Disconnect the R&S EPL1000 from the power source. 5.7 Connecting to LAN You can connect the instrument to a LAN for remote operation via a PC.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Keyboard

    Connecting an external monitor ● Exchanging hardware Errors can affect the entire network. Connect the R&S EPL1000 to the LAN via the LAN interface on the rear panel of the instrument. Windows automatically detects the network connection and activates the required drivers.
  • Page 29 Connecting an external monitor Screen resolution and format The touchscreen of the R&S EPL1000 is calibrated for a 16:10 format. If you connect a monitor or projector using a different format (e.g. 4:3), the calibration is not correct and the screen does not react to your touch actions properly.

  • Page 30: Windows Operating System

    After the R&S EPL1000 is started, the operating system boots and the instrument firmware is started automati- cally.

  • Page 31: Logging On

    5.11 Logging on Windows requires that users identify themselves by entering a user name and pass- word in a login window. By default, the R&S EPL1000 provides two user accounts: ● "Instrument": a standard user account with limited access ●...
  • Page 32 If you change the password that is used during auto-login, this function no longer works. Adapt the settings for the auto-login function first. 1. Select the "Windows" icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R&S EPL1000 (see also "To access the "Start" menu" on page 31).

  • Page 33: Checking The Supplied Options

    4. Check the availability of the hardware options as indicated in the delivery note. 5.13 Performing a self-alignment When temperature changes occur in the environment of the R&S EPL1000, or after updating the firmware, you have to perform a self-alignment to align the data to a refer- ence source.

  • Page 34: Considerations For Test Setup

    Information on signal levels is provided in the data sheet and on the instrument, next to the connector. Keep the signal levels within the specified ranges to avoid damage to the R&S EPL1000 and connected devices. Measuring unknown signals When measuring unknown signals, apply signal attenuation of at least 10 dB. Using a 0 dB attenuation when measuring unknown signals can damage or destroy the input mixer.

  • Page 35: Instrument Tour

    6 Instrument tour 6.1 Front panel view This chapter describes the front panel, including all function keys and connectors. Figure 6-1: Front panel view of R&S EPL1000 1 = Power key 2 = USB (2.0) connectors 3 = System keys...
  • Page 36 ® Instrument tour R&S EPL1000 Front panel view Figure 6-2: Touchscreen elements 1 = Toolbar with standard application functions, e.g. print, save/open file etc. 2 = Tabs for individual channel setups 3 = Channel setup bar for firmware and measurement settings...
  • Page 37 6.1.4 System keys System keys set the instrument to a predefined state, change basic settings, and pro- vide print and display functions. A detailed description of the corresponding functions is provided in the R&S EPL1000 user manual. Table 6-1: System keys...
  • Page 38 Front panel view 6.1.5 Function keys Function keys provide access to the most common measurement settings and func- tions. A detailed description of the corresponding functions is provided in the R&S EPL1000 user manual. Table 6-2: Function keys Function key...
  • Page 39 ® Instrument tour R&S EPL1000 Front panel view Table 6-3: Keys on the keypad Type of key Description Decimal point Inserts a decimal point "." at the cursor position. Sign key Changes the sign of a numeric parameter. For alphanumeric parame- ters, inserts a "-"...

  • Page 40: Rear Panel View

    In windows or dialog boxes with horizontal scroll bar, move the scroll bar. 6.1.8 RF INPUT 50 Ohm Provides RF input from a connected device under test (DUT) to the R&S EPL1000, which is then analyzed in an RF measurement. Connect the DUT to the "RF Input" on the R&S EPL1000 via a cable equipped with an appropriate connector.
  • Page 41 12 = Power sensor connector 13 = "USB" (3.0) connectors 14 = "LAN" connector 15 = "DisplayPort" connector for external display The meanings of the labels on the R&S EPL1000 are described in Chapter 2.2, "Labels on R&S EPL1000", on page 14.
  • Page 42 The Li-Ion battery pack and DC power connector are available as an optional acces- sory (R&S FPL1-B31 and R&S FPL1-B30). With the Li-ion battery pack, the R&S EPL1000 can be operated independently of an AC or DC power supply. The instrument can house 2 Li-ion batteries which can be charged both via AC or DC power supply.
  • Page 43 EPL1000 Rear panel view The Ref. Out connectors can be used to provide a reference signal from the R&S EPL1000 to other devices that are connected to this instrument. Various connectors are provided for different reference signals: Connector Reference signal Usage Ref.
  • Page 44 6.2.9 Headphones connector The R&S EPL1000 provides demodulators for AM and FM signals, which can be routed to the headphone connector. With headphones or an external loudspeaker con- nected to the 3.5 mm headphone socket, the displayed signal can be identified acousti- cally.
  • Page 45 Chapter 14, "Network operation and remote control", on page 318. 6.2.13 DisplayPort You can connect an external monitor or other display device to the R&S EPL1000 via the DisplayPort connector to provide an enlarged display. For details, see Chapter 5.14, "Considerations for test setup",...
  • Page 46 Rear panel view The serial number is used to define the default instrument name, which is: <Type><variant>-<serial_number> For example, EPL1000-123456. The instrument name is required to establish a connection to the instrument in a LAN. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 47: Operating The Instrument

    Understanding the display information 7 Operating the instrument The following topics provide an overview on how to work with the R&S EPL1000. They describe what kind of information is displayed in the diagram area, how to interact with the R&S EPL1000, and how to use the online help.
  • Page 48 53 7.1.1 Channel bar Using the R&S EPL1000 you can handle several different measurement tasks (chan- nels) at the same time (although they can only be performed asynchronously). For each channel, a separate tab is displayed on the screen. To switch from one channel display to another, simply select the corresponding tab.
  • Page 49 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Understanding the display information The exclamation mark icon ( ) indicates that an error or warning is available for that measurement channel. This is particularly useful if the MultiView tab is displayed. icon indicates the currently active channel during an automatic measurement sequence (sequencer functionality).
  • Page 50 7.1.2 Window title bar Each channel in the R&S EPL1000 display can contain several windows. Each window can display either a graph or a table as a result of the channel measurement. Which type of result evaluation is displayed in which window is defined in the display configu- ration (see Chapter 7.6, "Displaying...
  • Page 51 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Understanding the display information Detector Abbreviation of the detector assigned to the trace: ● Autopeak detector ● Average detector ● CISPR AV detector ● Min Peak / Negative Peak detector ● Max Peak / Positive Peak detector ●...
  • Page 52 The following information is displayed: Instrument status The R&S EPL1000 is configured for operation with an external reference. Selecting the "Ext Ref" icon opens a dialog box to configure the external refer- ence. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 53 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Understanding the display information Progress The status of the current operation is displayed in the status bar. In the MultiView tab, the progress bar indicates the status of the currently selected measurement, not the measurement currently being performed by a sequencer, for example.

  • Page 54: Accessing Functions

    View tab is displayed, as the status bar in the MultiView tab always displays the infor- mation for the currently selected channel setup only. For a description of possible errors, see the R&S EPL1000 user manual. 7.2 Accessing functions All tasks necessary to operate the instrument can be performed using the user inter- face.
  • Page 55 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Accessing functions Windows: opens the Windows "Start" menu and task bar. Open: opens a file from the instrument or an external device ("Save/Recall" menu). Store: stores data on the instrument or an external device ("Save/Recall" menu).
  • Page 56 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Accessing functions Generator config: Open the menu to configure the internal generator. Note that the full functionality of the internal generator is only available in the spec- trum application. Help (+ Select): allows you to select an element for which context-specific help is dis- played.
  • Page 57 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Accessing functions You can hide the softkey display, e.g. when using remote control, in order to enlarge the display area for the measurement results ("Setup > Display > Displayed Items"). See the User Manual for details.

  • Page 58: Changing The Focus

    ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Entering data ● Keyboard displayed at the top of the screen ● Keyboard displayed at the bottom of the screen ● No keyboard displayed You can use the TAB key on the on-screen keyboard to move the focus from one field to another in dialog boxes.
  • Page 59 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Entering data 7.4.1 Entering numeric parameters If a field requires numeric input, the keypad provides only numbers. 1. Enter the parameter value using the keypad, or change the currently used parame- ter value by using the rotary knob (small steps) or the [UP] or [DOWN] keys (large steps).

  • Page 60: Touchscreen Gestures

    ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Touchscreen gestures 7.4.2 Entering alphanumeric parameters If a field requires alphanumeric input, you can use the on-screen keyboard to enter numbers and (special) characters (see Chapter 7.2.4, "On-screen keyboard", on page 57). 7.5 Touchscreen gestures A touchscreen allows you to interact with the software using various finger gestures on the screen.
  • Page 61 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Touchscreen gestures Figure 7-2: Dragging Pinching and spreading two fingers Move two fingers together on the display (pinch) or move two fingers apart on the dis- play (spread). When you pinch two fingers in the display, you decrease the size of the currently dis- played area, showing the surrounding areas previously out of view.

  • Page 62: Displaying Results

    7.6 Displaying results The R&S EPL1000 provides several instrument applications for different analysis tasks and different types of signals, for example the Receiver application, the Spectrum application or the I/Q Analyzer. For each application, a new measurement channel is created and displayed in a separate tab on the screen.
  • Page 63 R&S EPL1000 Displaying results The R&S EPL1000 allows you to configure the display to suit your specific require- ments and optimize analysis. 7.6.1 Activating and deactivating channels When you activate an application, a new measurement channel is created which deter- mines the measurement settings for that application.
  • Page 64 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Displaying results To change the application in an active channel 1. Select the tab of the channel you want to change. 2. Select the [Mode] key. 3. In the "Mode" dialog box, select the new application to be displayed on the "Replace Current Channel"...
  • Page 65 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Displaying results ● All display configuration actions are only possible in SmartGrid mode. When Smart- Grid mode is activated, the evaluation bar replaces the current softkey menu dis- play. When the SmartGrid mode is deactivated again, the previous softkey menu display is restored.
  • Page 66 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Displaying results always span the entire width of the screen and may not be interrupted by a column. A single row is available as the drop area for the window in the SmartGrid. The row can be split into columns, or a new row can be inserted above or below the existing row (if the maximum of 4 has not yet been reached).
  • Page 67 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Displaying results To close the SmartGrid mode and restore the previous softkey menu select the "Close" icon in the right-hand corner of the toolbar, or press any key. 7.6.2.3 How to add a new result window Each type of evaluation is displayed in a separate window.
  • Page 68 ® Operating the instrument R&S EPL1000 Displaying results 2. Drag the evaluation over the SmartGrid. A blue area shows where the window will be placed. 3. Move the window until a suitable area is indicated in blue. 4. Drop the window in the target area.

  • Page 69: Getting Help

    Zooming into the diagram 7.7 Getting help If any questions or problems concerning the R&S EPL1000 arise, an extensive online help system is provided on the instrument and can be consulted at any time. The help system is context-sensitive and provides information specifically for the current opera- tion or setting to be performed.

  • Page 70: Remote Control

    A topic containing information about the selected (now focused) screen element is displayed. 7.8 Remote control In addition to working with the R&S EPL1000 interactively, located directly at the instru- ment, it is also possible to operate and control it from a remote PC. Various methods for remote control are supported: ●...
  • Page 71 ID response string. The GPIB language is set as SCPI by default but can be changed to emulate other instruments. A GPIB interface is available on the rear panel of the R&S EPL1000 if the option R&S FPL1-B10 is installed.

  • Page 72: Applications

    Available applications 8 Applications The R&S EPL1000 allows you to perform all sorts of different analysis tasks on differ- ent types of signals, e.g. analog demodulation, I/Q analysis or basic spectrum analysis. Depending on the task or type of signal, a different set of measurement functions and parameters are required.

  • Page 73: Starting An Application

    INSTrument[:SELect] 8.2 Starting an Application Access ► [MODE] > "<application>" The default application that is running when you start the R&S EPL1000 is the Receiver application. The remote commands required to perform these tasks are described in Chapter 15.4, "Application selection",...
  • Page 74 ® Applications R&S EPL1000 Starting an Application The measurement channels are labeled with their default name. If that name already exists, a sequential number is added. You can define a different channel name by selecting (double-click) the corresponding label. In remote control, the name of the measurement channel can also be changed. For details and an overview of default names see on page 376.

  • Page 75: Running A Sequence Of Measurements

    ® Applications R&S EPL1000 Running a sequence of measurements 8.3 Running a sequence of measurements Only one measurement can be performed at any time, namely the one in the currently active channel setup. However, in order to perform the configured measurements con- secutively, a Sequencer function is provided.
  • Page 76 ® Applications R&S EPL1000 Running a sequence of measurements Example: Sequencer procedure Assume the following active channel setup definition: Tab name Application Sweep mode Sweep count Spectrum Spectrum Cont. Sweep Spectrum 2 Spectrum Single Sweep Spectrum 3 Spectrum Cont. Sweep...
  • Page 77 ® Applications R&S EPL1000 Running a sequence of measurements The "Single Sweep" and "Continuous Sweep"softkeys control the sweep mode for the currently selected channel setup only; the sweep mode only has an effect the next time the Sequencer activates that channel setup, and only for a channel-defined sequence.
  • Page 78 ® Applications R&S EPL1000 Running a sequence of measurements 2. In the toolbar, select the "Sequencer" icon. The "Sequencer" menu is displayed. 3. Toggle the "Sequencer" softkey to "On". A continuous sequence is started immediately. 4. To change the Sequencer mode and start a new sequence immediately, select the corresponding mode softkey, or press the [Run Single] or [Run Cont] key.

  • Page 79: Measurements And Result Displays

    The R&S EPL1000 allows you to select the measurement mode for the bargraph and the scan separately. When you select a continuous bargraph measurement, IF analysis (including the spectrogram) is also performed continuously.
  • Page 80 Count. In that case, the measurement stops when all measure- ments defined by the scan count or bargraph count are done. The R&S EPL1000 allows you to select the measurement mode for the bargraph and the scan separately. When you select a single bargraph measurement, IF analysis also stops when the bargraph measurement stops.

  • Page 81: Bargraph Configuration

    ® Measurements and result displays R&S EPL1000 Bargraph configuration For more information regarding the general functionality of the sequencer, see Chap- ter 8.3, "Running a sequence of measurements", on page 75. In the receiver application, you can select whether to: ●...
  • Page 82 When auto ranging has been turned on, the range is adjusted to the sig- nal level. The R&S EPL1000 supports the simultaneous use of up to four different detectors in the bargraph result display. If you select an additional detector, the R&S EPL1000 adds the corresponding number of bargraphs to the result display.
  • Page 83 Bargraph configuration When you are performing a scan that is not based on a scan table, the R&S EPL1000 applies the bargraph settings (detector, measurement time etc.) to the scan. The remote commands required to configure the bargraph are described in Chap- ter 15.5.4, "Bargraph...
  • Page 84 ● Matches the scan trace number to the number of the bargraph. If you couple bargraph and scan trace, the R&S EPL1000 replaces the detectors of all other active scan traces with the new detector type. Remote command:...

  • Page 85: Test Automation

    (Current parameters), the bandwidth of the bargraph. The R&S EPL1000 supports a selected set of resolution bandwidths. If you enter a number that is not supported, the R&S EPL1000 rounds the value up to next available bandwidth. More information Remote command:...
  • Page 86 The receiver application supports the following types of resolution filter. ● Filters with a 3 dB bandwidth The R&S EPL1000 provides bandwidths with a stepsize of 1-2-3-5-10-..For details, refer to the data sheet. ● Filters with a 6 dB bandwidth The 6 dB bandwidths are designed and required for receiver tests and measure- ments.
  • Page 87 The number of measurement points (or sweep points in some applications) determines the amount of data that is captured in one measurement. At each measurement point, the R&S EPL1000 collects one set of data, which contains, for example, the signal level at a given frequency.
  • Page 88 If the sweep count is 0 or 1, the R&S EPL1000 runs a single measurement from start to stop fre- quency. If the sweep count is greater than 1, the R&S EPL1000 repeats the measure- ment from start to stop frequency a corresponding number of times.
  • Page 89 Connecting a LISN A LISN is connected to the R&S EPL1000 via its user port. To connect the LISN to the R&S EPL1000, a control line and an adapter are required. The control line (or cable) controls which phase of the LISN is to be tested and outputs the information to the user port.
  • Page 90 You can also use a direct connection without a filter, e.g. when you use the R&S EPL1000 in a shielded room. In that case, you can use the following cables. ●...
  • Page 91 ● analysis....................... 94 Scan During a scan, the R&S EPL1000 measures the signal strength of discrete frequencies over a custom frequency range. The frequency step size and measurement time for each frequency are arbitrary. The scan parameters are either based on the current receiver settings or on the set-...
  • Page 92 Peak search The Peak Search function of the R&S EPL1000 can be used to create a peak list con- taining only the measurement values of high interferers. In a fast prescan the signal is measured against a limit line, and the level values above the set margin are written into the peak list.
  • Page 93 ® Measurements and result displays R&S EPL1000 Test automation Several data reduction methods are used: ● Generating subrange maxima (search method "Subranges"). The whole frequency range is divided into equidistant frequency subranges. A selectable number of subrange maxima are determined for each subrange. In the final measurement, the interference spectrum is further analyzed at frequencies with the highest interference level of a frequency subrange.
  • Page 94 Automatic vs interactive final measurements The R&S EPL1000 provides two methods to perform a final measurement: an auto- matic and interactive final measurement. An automatic final measurement measures all frequencies in the peak list automati- cally.
  • Page 95 ® Measurements and result displays R&S EPL1000 Test automation carrier or pulse-like interference which is represented in the form of narrow horizontal lines on the screen. The accuracy of the frequency axis corresponds to the reference used (internal or external).
  • Page 96 Starting a complete automated test sequence ► Press the [RUN SINGLE] key. The R&S EPL1000 starts the test sequence. It stops the test sequence at the point you have defined (either after the scan, the peak search or the final measurement).
  • Page 97 Starting an independent final measurement ► Press the "Run Final Test" button. The R&S EPL1000 starts a final measurement based on the contents of the peak list. When it is done, it opens the final peak list. If you have not yet performed a scan and peak search, the final measurement but- ton is unavailable.
  • Page 98 "Scan Table" The R&S EPL1000 performs scans based on the configuration defined in the scan table. "Current" The R&S EPL1000 performs scans on the general receiver configura- tion. The scan table becomes unavailable. Remote command: not supported 9.3.3 Performing a scan ●...
  • Page 99 Access: [RUN SGL] / [RUN CONT] > "Hold Scan" The R&S EPL1000 allows you to hold a scan any time with the "Hold Scan" feature. If you hold it, the scan is interrupted immediately. When held, you can change settings that have a direct effect on the scan, for example the frequency.
  • Page 100 When you change the measurement channel while a scan is running (for example switch to a spectrum channel), the R&S EPL1000 holds the scan. When you change back to the receiver channel in which the scan is running, you can resume the scan from the hold frequency.
  • Page 101 The start and stop frequencies ("Scan Start" and "Scan Stop") define the global fre- quency range considered during a scan. The minimum and maximum frequencies supported by the R&S EPL1000 depend on the instrument model and are defined in the datasheet.
  • Page 102 ® Measurements and result displays R&S EPL1000 Test automation This feature is useful when the global frequency range is smaller than the scan ranges, because frequencies outside the global range are not considered in a scan based on a scan table.
  • Page 103 You can define a different bandwidth for the bargraph and each scan range defined in the scan table. The R&S EPL1000 displays an exclamation mark if the selected mea- surement bandwidth is not compatible to the bandwidth required by CISPR for the cor- responding frequency range.
  • Page 104 Measurements and result displays R&S EPL1000 Test automation The R&S EPL1000 supports a selected set of resolution bandwidths. If you enter a number that is not supported, the R&S EPL1000 rounds the value up to next available bandwidth. More information Remote command: Bargraph:...
  • Page 105 The auto ranging feature in the receiver remains active even if you change the attenua- tion and preamplifier properties in other measurement channels and then return to the receiver application. The R&S EPL1000 also allows you to determine the best attenuation automatically. ● In the receiver application, turn on the "Auto Ranging" feature.
  • Page 106 Defining peak characteristics (or "When is a peak a peak?") If a signal is, for example, very flat, contains a lot of noise or does not contain many peaks, the R&S EPL1000 might miss potential peaks or detect peaks that really are no peaks.
  • Page 107 The automatic peak search that is part of automated tests is an easy way to find peaks: the R&S EPL1000 searches for peaks after the scan is done based on the con- ditions you have defined for the peak search (peak excursion and limit margin). It then writes the peaks into the peak list.
  • Page 108 ● "Peaks" When you have selected the "Peaks" search mode, define the number of peaks the R&S EPL1000 looks for during a peak search. The range is from 1 to 500 peaks. ● "Subranges" User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 109 Selects one or more limit lines to evaluate for a peak search. The table shows all limit lines available on the R&S EPL1000 that are compatible to the current measurement configuration. You can activate the limit line by marking the cor- responding checkbox and assigning the limit line to a trace.
  • Page 110 The peak list contains the frequencies on which the peak search has identified peaks. It can be used as the basis of the final measurement. Modifying a peak list (alternate way) The R&S EPL1000 also provides an alternate way to modify a peak list. More information.
  • Page 111 Displaying peaks as symbols..................112 Editing a peak list The R&S EPL1000 allows you to edit a peak list that has been created, or even create a peak list that is not based on an automatic peak search. ● Add a new frequency To add a new peak to the peak list, enter a frequency in the corresponding field and add it to the list with the "Insert"...
  • Page 112 ® Measurements and result displays R&S EPL1000 Test automation Alternatively, you can sort the peak list by the distance of a peak to the limit line (➙ "Delta Limit"). This is also done in ascending order. Sorting by the delta limit is available when a limit line is active and evaluated.
  • Page 113 112 9.3.5 Performing final measurements During the final measurement, the R&S EPL1000 does a measurement on each fre- quency in the peak list. When done, it updates the preliminary results in the peak list with those found during the final measurement. To avoid several tests with different detectors, you can use several detectors at the same time during the final measure- ment.
  • Page 114 If you select the interactive final measurement, the R&S EPL1000 initiates the following sequence. 1. The R&S EPL1000 tunes to the first frequency in the peak list. The measurement configuration is as defined previously. 2. The R&S EPL1000 positions a marker on that frequency and interrupts the mea- surement.
  • Page 115 ® Measurements and result displays R&S EPL1000 Test automation Note that it is possible to start with an automatic measurement and later change into interactive mode. Likewise, it is possible to start measuring in interactive mode and later change into automatic mode.
  • Page 116 ® Measurements and result displays R&S EPL1000 Test automation "Clear Write" Displays the level that has been measured last at each trace point. The old trace is overwritten. "Max Hold" Displays and saves the highest level that has been measured over several measurements at each trace point.
  • Page 117 Working with the final measurement results Access: "Overview" > "Test Automation" > "Final Result" When the final measurement is done, the R&S EPL1000 writes the results into a table that looks and feels similar to the peak list. Editing entries is, however, not possible.
  • Page 118 ® Measurements and result displays R&S EPL1000 Test automation Figure 9-15: Overview of the "Final Results" table The functionality and information provided by the final results dialog box is similar to that provided by the peak list. Functions to manage final results described elsewhere: ●...
  • Page 119 Allows you to add a comment to each result as required. 9.3.6 Configuring line impedance stabilization networks (LISN) Access: "Overview" > "Test Automation" > "LISN" The R&S EPL1000 supports several LISN models and provides functionality to control these devices. For more information about using a LISN, see Chapter 9.3.1.3, "Line impedance stabili-...
  • Page 120 "Scan" or the "Final Test" column ("On" considers the phase in the measurement, "Off" ignores the phase in the measurement). If you are measuring more than one phase, the R&S EPL1000 performs a mea- surement for each of the selected phases.
  • Page 121 Test automation ➙ During the scan, the R&S EPL1000 measures both selected phases. ➙ During the final measurement, the R&S EPL1000 measures phase N, but not phase L1. ➙ The phase selected in the "Phase" block is ignored for both the scan and the final measurement.

  • Page 122: Common Measurement Settings

    ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Using the fast access panel 10 Common measurement settings Basic measurement settings that are common to many measurement tasks, regardless of the application or operating mode, are described here. If you are performing a spe-...
  • Page 123 Assigning functions to the fast access panel 1. Select "Setup" > "Fast Access". The R&S EPL1000 opens a dialog box to configure the fast access display. You can access the fast access display via the SmartGrid User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 124: Using The User Port Panel

    The "User Port" panel is designed to configure the optional user port (AUX port) on the rear of the R&S EPL1000. Using the user port, you can transmit bit patterns in two directions, depending on the actual selected signal direction.

  • Page 125: The Notes Display

    ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 The notes display ● When you configure the user port as an input, you can read out the user port con- figuration. The value is displayed in the panel. Individual port selection becomes unavailable.

  • Page 126: Configuration Overview

    ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Configuration overview Clear notes display: DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:NOTes:CLEar on page 544 10.4 Configuration overview Throughout the measurement channel configuration, an overview of the most important currently defined settings is provided in the configuration "Overview". The configuration overview is displayed when you select the "Overview"...

  • Page 127: Data Input And Output

    The same applies to numerical result dis- plays (for example the "Peak List"). 10.5 Data input and output The R&S EPL1000 can analyze signals from different input sources and provide vari- ous types of output (such as video or trigger signals). ●...

  • Page 128: Remote Command

    Data input and output The default input source for the R&S EPL1000 is "Radio Frequency", i.e. the signal at the [RF Input] connector on the front panel of the R&S EPL1000. In the Receiver appli- cation, this is the only available input source.

  • Page 129: Configuring The Preselector

    ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Data input and output The pulse limiter is always on. However, it works only if the attenuation is at least 10 dB. The pulse limiter has no effect for attenuation smaller than 10 dB.

  • Page 130: Configuring Outputs (If / Video / Demodulation)

    434 OUTPut<up>[:STATe] RF Off Turns off the RF input. The R&S EPL1000 no longer processes signals if you turn off the RF input. You can also no longer configure the signal path. Preselection filter Selects the filter of the preselector.
  • Page 131 ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Data input and output Selecting the output type.....................131 └ Configuring the output of the IF signal............131 └ Configuring the output of the Video signal............ 131 └ Configuring the output of an AM signal............131 └...
  • Page 132 ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Data input and output ● "Loudspeaker" on page 132 Configuring the output of an FM signal ← Selecting the output type For the output of FM demodulated signals, you can adjust the following parameters.

  • Page 133: Configuring Lisns

    10.5.5 Configuring additional outputs Access: "Overview" > "Output" > "IF/Video Output" The R&S EPL1000 provides additional outputs that you can use for various tasks. Note that the "Noise Source" output is not available in the receiver application. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 134: Internal Generator

    External noise sources are useful when you are measuring power levels that fall below the noise floor of the R&S EPL1000 itself, for example when measuring the noise level of an amplifier. In this case, you can first connect an external noise source (whose noise power level is known in advance) to the R&S EPL1000 and measure the total noise power.
  • Page 135 ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Data input and output The remote commands required to configure the internal generator are described in Chapter 15.6.3, "Generator configuration", on page 431. ● Basics on the internal generator................135 ● Configuring the generator..................142 ●...
  • Page 136 Independent CW source The internal generator can be used as an independent CW source for a DUT in all applications on the R&S EPL1000. In this case, the frequency of the internal generator is independent of the analyzer input. Tracking generator...
  • Page 137 EPL1000 Data input and output and can be set from 5 kHz to the maximum frequency of the R&S EPL1000. However, you can define an offset for the internal generator frequency. As a result, the measured power levels at the RF input are displayed versus the provi- ded power levels of the internal generator output.
  • Page 138 ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Data input and output Calibration mechanism A common measurement setup includes a signal generator, a device under test (DUT), and a signal and spectrum analyzer. Therefore, it is useful to measure the attenuation or gain caused by the cables and connectors from the signal generator and the signal analyzer in advance.
  • Page 139 ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Data input and output Normalization Once the measurement setup has been calibrated and the reference trace is available, subsequent measurement results can be corrected according to the calibration factors, if necessary. Correction is done by subtracting the reference trace from the measure- ment results.
  • Page 140 The (inverse) normalized reference trace can also be stored as a transducer factor for use in other R&S EPL1000 applications that do not support the use of the tracking gen- erator. The normalized trace data is converted to a transducer with unit dB and stored in a file with the specified name and the suffix .tdf under...
  • Page 141 Reference Value. If the DUT inserts a gain or an attenuation in the measurement, this effect can be reflected in the result display on the R&S EPL1000. To reflect a power offset in the measurement trace, change the Reference Value.
  • Page 142 R&S EPL1000 operates without overrange reserve. That means the R&S EPL1000 is in danger of being overloaded if a signal is applied whose amplitude is higher than the reference line. In this case, an overload message is displayed in the status line.
  • Page 143 ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Data input and output Remote command: on page 434 OUTPut<up>[:STATe] Level Defines the output power of the internal generator. The default output power is -20 dBm. The range is from -60 dBm to +10 dBm.
  • Page 144 Shifts the frequency of the internal generator by the defined offset. The default frequency of the internal generator is coupled to the (center) frequency of the analyzer and can be set from 5 kHz to the maximum frequency of the R&S EPL1000. Remote command: on page 436 SOURce<si>:INTernal:FREQuency:OFFSet...
  • Page 145 ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Data input and output on page 432 [SENSe:]CORRection:COLLect[:ACQuire] Starts the sweep for short-circuit calibration. Calibrate Reflection Open Starts an open-circuit reflection type measurement to determine a reference trace for calibration. If both reflection-type calibrations (open circuit, short circuit) are carried out, the refer- ence trace is calculated by averaging the two measurements.
  • Page 146 The generated transducer factor can be further adapted using the "Transducer" func- tion in the [Setup] menu. "File Explorer": Instead of using the file manager of the R&S EPL1000 firmware, you can also use the Microsoft Windows File Explorer to manage files.
  • Page 147 Shifts the frequency of the internal generator by the defined offset. The default frequency of the internal generator is coupled to the (center) frequency of the analyzer and can be set from 5 kHz to the maximum frequency of the R&S EPL1000. Remote command: on page 436 SOURce<si>:INTernal:FREQuency:OFFSet...
  • Page 148 How to compensate for additional gain or attenuation after calibration....149 How to calibrate a measurement setup using a tracking generator 1. If the measurement setup does not require the full span of the R&S EPL1000, change the "Frequency Start" and "Frequency Stop" values ([FREQ] > "Frequency Config").

  • Page 149: Amplitude And Vertical Axis Configuration

    If a gain or an attenuation is inserted in the measurement after calibration, this effect can be reflected in the display of the normalized trace on the R&S EPL1000. Thus, the measured trace and the normalized trace are not so far apart in the display, so that you can zoom into the normalized trace without cropping the measurement trace.
  • Page 150 152 10.6.1.1 Using the RF attenuator The first tool provided by the R&S EPL1000 to control measurement sensitivity is the RF attenuator. The RF attenuator is available in all hardware configurations of the R&S EPL1000. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 151 For further protection of the input mixer, the R&S EPL1000 does not allow you to select attenuation levels of less than 10 dB unless you explicitly turn on this feature ("10 dB...
  • Page 152 R&S EPL1000 Amplitude and vertical axis configuration ● The preamplifier reduces the noise figure of the R&S EPL1000 and thus increases its sensitivity. Thus, it is recommended to use the preamplifier for measurements that require maximum sensitivity. ● The preamplifier reduces the dynamic range. To perform a measurement using the maximum dynamic range, turn off the preamplifier.
  • Page 153 ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Amplitude and vertical axis configuration Amplitude settings determine how the R&S EPL1000 processes or displays the input signals. Functions in the "Amplitude" dialog box described elsewhere: ● "Attenuation" on page 105 ● "Auto Range"...
  • Page 154 ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Amplitude and vertical axis configuration Remote command: on page 441 CALCulate<n>:UNIT:POWer dBx/MHz ← Unit Turns the display of results in units relative to a 1 MHz bandwidth on and off. You can normalize the following units to 1 MHz.

  • Page 155: Frequency And Span Configuration

    ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Frequency and span configuration Grid Range / Minimum Level..................155 Grid Range / Minimum Level Defines the scale of the vertical diagram axis. The display ranges go from 10 dB to 200 dB in 0.01 dB steps. Invalid entries or combi- nations of range and minimum level are rounded off to the nearest valid value.

  • Page 156: Defining The Scope Of The Measurement - Frequency Range

    10.7.1.1 Defining the scope of the measurement - frequency range The frequency range defines the scope of the signal and spectrum to be analyzed. In the receiver application, the R&S EPL1000 supports several measurement con- cepts. ● Measurements over a specified frequency range The frequency range is defined by start and stop frequency.

  • Page 157: Keeping The Center Frequency Stable - Signal Tracking

    ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Frequency and span configuration 1 Hz 1 GHz 1 MHz Figure 10-4: Logarithmic x-axis scaling: the distance between measurement points is variable In the spectrum from 10 Hz to 100 Hz, the distance is a few Hz. Between 100 MHz and 1 GHz, the distance is several MHz.

  • Page 158: Frequency And Span Settings

    ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Frequency and span configuration Signal Tracking Access: "Overview" > "Frequency" > "Signal Tracking" tab Defines the settings for signal tracking. These settings are only available for spans > 0. If activated, after each sweep, the center frequency is set to the maximum level of the specified "Signal Track Trace"...

  • Page 159: Receiver Frequency

    Defines the receiver frequency. For a scan, make sure to define a frequency that is at least twice as large as the reso- lution bandwidth. If you use a frequency that is lower, the R&S EPL1000 automatically reduces the bandwidth.

  • Page 160: Start / Stop Frequency

    The R&S EPL1000 always synchronizes to the position of the currently selected marker, even if it is a relative delta marker. The "Marker Tracking" and "Tune to Marker" softkeys are available in the "Marker To"...

  • Page 161: Couple Bargraph Settings

    The stepsize is coupled to the receiver frequency. ● When you change the frequency with the rotary knob, the R&S EPL1000 increases or decreases the 7th digit of the receiver frequency. ● When you change the frequency with the arrow keys, the R&S EPL1000 increases or decreases the 5th digit of the receiver...

  • Page 162: Bandwidth And Filter Configuration

    IF Signal Tracking Defines the characteristics for signal tracking. When you turn on signal tracking, the R&S EPL1000 tracks the signal and updates the receiver frequency accordingly. The signal is assumed to be at highest level that has been found within the tracking bandwidth. The tracking bandwidth defines a search are around the receiver frequency.

  • Page 163: Trigger Configuration

    ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Trigger configuration 10.8.2 Bandwidth and filter settings Access: "Overview" > "Bandwidth" Functions in the "Bandwidth" dialog box described elsewhere: ● "IF Analysis" on page 161 ● "Measurement Bandwidth" on page 85 ● "Filter Type"...
  • Page 164 An offset can be defined to delay the measurement after the trigger event, or to include data before the actual trigger event in time domain measurements (pre-trigger offset). Pre-trigger offsets are possible because the R&S EPL1000 captures data continuously in the time domain, even before the trigger occurs.
  • Page 165 ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Trigger configuration Example: By using a gate in sweep mode and stopping the measurement while the gate signal is inactive, the spectrum for pulsed RF carriers can be displayed without the superposi- tion of frequency components generated during switching. Similarly, the spectrum can also be analyzed for an inactive carrier.
  • Page 166 Each measurement point is measured for a certain period of time (defined by the measurement time). If the gate closes before the R&S EPL1000 is done with any particular measurement point, the remaining time is measured when the gate opens again. The actual results in that case are the sum of the partial measure- ments.
  • Page 167 External Trigger 1 ← Trigger Source Data acquisition starts when the TTL signal fed into the specified input connector meets or exceeds the specified trigger level. For details, see the "Instrument Tour" chapter in the R&S EPL1000 Getting Started manual. Remote command:...
  • Page 168 ® Common measurement settings R&S EPL1000 Trigger configuration "Rising" The measurement starts when the signal rises to the trigger level. "Falling" The measurement starts when the signal falls down to the trigger level. Remote command: on page 450 TRIGger<tp>[:SEQuence]:SLOPe Gated Trigger Switches gated triggering on or off.

  • Page 169: Common Analysis And Display Functions

    ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Result display configuration 11 Common analysis and display functions General methods and basic settings to display and analyze measurements, regardless of the operating mode, are described here. If you are performing a specific measure-...
  • Page 170 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Result display configuration ● IF analysis – "IF analysis" on page 94 – "IF Analysis" on page 161 ● Spectrogram (for scan and IF analysis) – Chapter 11.3.1.3, "Working with spectrograms", on page 184 –...
  • Page 171 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Result display configuration than can be displayed at once on the screen, it can be scrolled vertically. The same evaluation method can be displayed in multiple windows simultaneously. ● New windows are added by dragging an evaluation icon from the evaluation bar to the screen.
  • Page 172 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Result display configuration above/below, right/left or replacement (as illustrated in Figure 7-6). If an existing win- dow would be replaced, the drop area is highlighted in a darker color shade. Positioning the window The screen can be divided into up to four rows.
  • Page 173 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Result display configuration ● Select the "Display Config" button in the configuration "Overview". ● Select the "Display Config" softkey from the [Meas Config] menu. The SmartGrid functions and the evaluation bar are displayed.

  • Page 174: Zoomed Displays

    ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Zoomed displays 11.1.2.5 How to arrange the result windows 1. Select an icon from the evaluation bar or the "Move" icon for an existing evaluation window. 2. Drag the evaluation over the SmartGrid.
  • Page 175 In measurement zoom mode, you can change the display using touch gestures. This is the default operating mode of the R&S EPL1000. For details on touch gestures see "Operating Basics" in the R&S EPL1000 Getting Started manual.
  • Page 176 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Zoomed displays If the measurement zoom leads to undesirable results, you can easily return to the original measurement settings using the "UNDO" function. When you select the "Measurement Zoom" icon, then tap in a diagram, a dotted rect- angle is displayed which you can drag to define the zoom area.
  • Page 177 When you leave the touchscreen, the diagram is replaced by the zoomed trace area. When the zoom is done, the R&S EPL1000 changes the start and stop frequen- cies, based on the selected zoom area, and adjusts the range of the y-axis. Conse- quently, future meeasurements will only span the frequency range of the zoom area.

  • Page 178: Trace Configuration

    ● Measurement time: 100 ms With said settings, the R&S EPL1000 measures with a dwell time of 100 ms every 4 kHz, so the number of measurement points in that example would be about 7500. The trace detector's task is to find a good way to combine the measurement points.
  • Page 179 Some detector combinations are not supported in the receiver application. Possible combinations depend on the measurement type. If you combine two or more detectors that are not compatible, the R&S EPL1000 auto- matically turns off one the traces. Automatic selection of the detector Available in the spectrum application.
  • Page 180 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration Trace mode Detector "Average" "Sample Peak" "View" – "Blank" – The auto peak detector Available in the spectrum application (but not for the Spectrum Emission Mask). Combines the peak detectors (Positive and Negative Peak).
  • Page 181 The quasipeak detector displays the maximum value weighted to CISPR 16-1-1 that was detected during the measurement. Depending on the selected frequency, the R&S EPL1000 automatically selects the detectors and IF bandwidths defined for bands A and B listed in the following table:...
  • Page 182 With measurement times shorter than 20 ms the detector weighting changes to plain average weighting. When you change the receiver frequency or the attenuation, the R&S EPL1000 waits until the lowpass filter has settled before starting the measurement. The measurement time in that case depends on the resolution bandwidth and the characteristics of the signal.

  • Page 183: Analyzing Several Traces - Trace Mode

    The data is replaced by new values ("Clear Write") ● The data is replaced selectively ("Max Hold", "Min Hold", "Average") Each time you change the trace mode, the selected trace memory is cleared. The R&S EPL1000 supports the following trace modes: User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 184: Working With Spectrograms

    Max Hold The maximum value is determined over several measurements and displayed. The R&S EPL1000 saves the measurement result in the trace memory only if the new value is greater than the previous one. This mode is especially useful with modulated or pulsed signals. The signal spectrum is filled up upon each measurement until all signal components are detected in a kind of envelope.
  • Page 185 In this example, you see the spectrogram for the calibration signal of the R&S EPL1000, compared to the standard spectrum display. Since the signal does not change over time, the color of the frequency levels does not change over time, i.e. ver- tically.
  • Page 186 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration 1 = Spectrum result display 2 = Spectrogram result display 3 = Marker list 4 = Marker 5 = Delta marker 6 = Color map 7 = Timestamp / frame number...
  • Page 187 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration stopped, the timestamp shows the time and date at the end of the measurement.Thus, the individual frames can be identified by their timestamp or their frame count. When active, the timestamp replaces the display of the frame number in the diagram...
  • Page 188 How the colors are distributed within the value range, i.e where the focus of the vis- ualization lies (shape of the color curve) The individual colors are assigned to the power levels automatically by the R&S EPL1000. The Color Scheme ●...
  • Page 189 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration You can use this feature to put the focus on a particular region in the diagram and to be able to detect small variations of the signal. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 190 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration Example: In the color map based on the linear color curve, the range from -100 dBm to -60 dBm is covered by blue and a few shades of green only. The range from -60 dBm to -20 dBm is covered by red, yellow and a few shades of green.

  • Page 191: Trace Configuration

    ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration Figure 11-5: Spectrogram with non-linear color curve (shape = -0.5) 11.3.2 Trace configuration A trace is a collection of measured data points. The trace settings determine how the measured data is analyzed and displayed on the screen.

  • Page 192: Trace Export

    The standard data management functions (for example saving or loading instrument settings) that are available for all R&S EPL1000 applications are not described here. Refer to the R&S EPL1000 user manual for a description of the standard functions. The remote commands required to export traces are described in Chapter 15.7.3.1,...
  • Page 193 Saves the selected trace or all traces in the currently active result display to the speci- fied file and directory in the selected ASCII format. "File Explorer": Instead of using the file manager of the R&S EPL1000 firmware, you can also use the Microsoft Windows File Explorer to manage files.
  • Page 194 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration If the spectrogram display is selected when you perform this function, the entire histo- gram buffer with all frames is exported to a file. The data for a particular frame begins with information about the frame number and the time that frame was recorded.

  • Page 195: Copying Traces

    ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration Decimal Separator ← Export Trace to ASCII File Defines the decimal separator for floating-point numerals for the data export/import files. Evaluation programs require different separators in different languages. Remote command:...

  • Page 196: Trace Mathematics

    ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration Copy Trace Access: "Overview" > "Analysis" > "Traces" > "Copy Trace" Or: [TRACE] > "Copy Trace" Copies trace data to another trace. Remote command: on page 467 TRACe<n>:COPY 11.3.5 Trace mathematics Access: "Overview"...

  • Page 197: Trace Labels

    ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration Trace Math Mode Defines the mode for the trace math calculations. "Lin" Activates linear subtraction, which means that the power level values are converted into linear units prior to subtraction. After the subtrac- tion, the data is converted back into its original unit.

  • Page 198: Spectrogram Settings

    ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration How to assign trace labels Trace labels can be configured via the "Trace Labels" dialog box. 1. Turn on the trace label for a specific trace and assign a label in the corresponding input field.
  • Page 199 Mapping......................201 Clear Spectrogram...................... 201 State Activates and deactivates the spectrogram result display. In the receiver application, the R&S EPL1000 always records spectrogram data. The "State" function simply controls the spectrogram visibility. Remote command: on page 473 CALCulate<n>:SPECtrogram[:STATe] User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 200 Sets the number of frames that the R&S EPL1000 stores in its memory. The maximum size of the spectrogram history depends on the available memory. If the memory is full, the R&S EPL1000 deletes the oldest frames stored in the memory and replaces them with the new data.
  • Page 201 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration Recording Interval Defines a recording interval for the IF spectrogram result display. For example if the recording interval is set to 5, only every fifth scan is taken from the IF analysis diagram and displayed in the IF spectrogram.
  • Page 202 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration = Color map: shows the current color distribution = Preview pane: shows a preview of the spectrogram with any changes that you make to the color scheme = Color curve pane: graphical representation of all settings available to customize the color scheme...

  • Page 203: How To Configure Traces

    ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration 11.3.8 How to configure traces ● How to export trace data and numerical results............203 ● How to display and configure a spectrogram............203 11.3.8.1 How to export trace data and numerical results The measured trace data and numerical measurement results in tables can be expor- ted to an ASCII file.
  • Page 204 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration ● "To set the value range of the color map numerically" on page 206 ● "To set the color curve shape graphically using the slider" on page 207 ● "To set the color curve shape numerically"...
  • Page 205 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration c) In the "Sweep/Average Count" field, define how many sweeps are to be ana- lyzed to create a single frame. d) In the "Frame Count" field, define how many frames are to be plotted during a single sweep measurement.
  • Page 206 The color map starts at -110 dBm and ends at -10 dBm (that is: a range of 100 dB). In order to suppress the noise, you only want the color map to start at -90 dBm. Thus, you enter 10% in the "Start" field. The R&S EPL1000 shifts the start point 10% to the right, to -90 dBm.

  • Page 207: References

    ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration To set the color curve shape graphically using the slider ► Select and drag the color curve shape slider (indicated by a gray box in the middle of the color curve) to the left or right. The area beneath the slider is focused, i.e.
  • Page 208 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Trace configuration The data of the file header consist of three columns, each separated by a semicolon: parameter name; numeric value; basic unit. The data section starts with the keyword "Trace <n>" (<n> = number of stored trace). The measured data follows in one or sev- eral columns (depending on the measurement), which are also separated by a semico- lon.

  • Page 209: Marker Usage

    ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Marker usage Data section (scan ranges) Scan 1: Start;150000.000000;Hz; Start frequency of the scan range Stop;29998500.000000;Hz; Stop frequency of the scan range Step;4500.000000;Hz; Frequency stepsize applied in the scan range RBW;9000.000000;Hz; Measurement bandwidth applied in the scan range Meas Time;0.001000;s;...
  • Page 210 Markers are used to mark points on traces, to read out measurement results and to select a display section quickly. The R&S EPL1000 provides 16 markers per display window. In the Spectrum application, the same markers are displayed in all windows.
  • Page 211 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Marker usage ● To position the selected marker to a special value, use the softkeys in the "Marker To" menu. ● Marker results......................211 ● Searching for signal peaks..................212 11.4.1.1 Marker results Normal markers point to a trace point on the x-axis and display the associated numeric value for that trace point.
  • Page 212 11.4.1.2 Searching for signal peaks A common measurement task is to determine peak values, i.e. maximum or minimum signal levels. The R&S EPL1000 provides various peak search functions and applica- tions: ● Setting a marker to a peak value once (Peak Search) ●...
  • Page 213 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Marker usage Figure 11-8: Trace example The following table lists the peaks as indicated by the marker numbers in the diagram above, as well as the minimum decrease in amplitude to either side of the peak: Marker # Min.
  • Page 214 In the Receiver application, the R&S EPL1000 provides an automatic peak search. In that case, the R&S EPL1000 searches for peaks when a scan is over. The search results are added to the marker peak list as usual and are the basis for the final mea- surement.
  • Page 215 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Marker usage with reference to the first marker. All markers are assigned to trace 1, but only the first marker is active. Selected Marker......................215 Marker State........................215 Marker Position X-value....................215 Frame (Spectrogram only)..................
  • Page 216 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Marker usage "Delta" A delta marker defines the value of the marker relative to the speci- fied reference marker (marker 1 by default). Remote command: on page 480 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>[:STATe] on page 478 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>[:STATe]...
  • Page 217 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Marker usage All Markers Off Deactivates all markers in one step. Remote command: on page 480 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:AOFF 11.4.2.2 General marker settings Access: "Overview" > "Analysis" > "Marker" > "Marker Settings" Some general marker settings allow you to influence the marker behavior for all mark- ers.
  • Page 218 When you turn on this feature, the R&S EPL1000 changes the receiver settings according to the scan range the marker frequency is currently in. In addition, you can select which settings the R&S EPL1000 applies with the "Use Last Scan" feature.
  • Page 219 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Marker usage Search Mode for Next Peak..................219 Peak Excursion......................219 Search Limits (Left / Right)..................219 Search Threshold......................219 Search Limits Off......................220 Search Mode for Next Peak Selects the search mode for the next peak search.
  • Page 220 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Marker usage Remote command: on page 485 CALCulate<n>:THReshold:STATe on page 485 CALCulate<n>:THReshold Search Limits Off Deactivates the search range limits. Remote command: on page 483 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:X:SLIMits[:STATe] on page 485 CALCulate<n>:THReshold:STATe 11.4.3.2 Marker search (spectrogram) Access: "Overview"...
  • Page 221 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Marker usage "Absolute" Determines the next maximum/minimum to either side of the current peak. "Right" Determines the next maximum/minimum to the right of the current peak. Remote command: Find a list of remote commands in Chapter 15.7.4.6, "Spectrogram...
  • Page 222 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Marker usage Functions to position markers in the Spectrum application described elsewhere: ● "Settings Coupled" on page 218 Peak Search........................222 Search Next Peak....................... 222 Search Minimum......................222 Search Next Minimum....................222 Peak Search Sets the selected marker/delta marker to the maximum of the trace.

  • Page 223: Display And Limit Lines

    ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Display and limit lines 11.5 Display and limit lines Display and limit lines help you analyze a measurement trace. Access: "Overview" > "Analysis" > "Lines" For remote operation, see Chapter 15.7.5, "Display and limit line configuration",...
  • Page 224 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Display and limit lines 11.5.1.2 Display line settings Access: "Overview" > "Analysis" > "Lines" > "Display Lines" Four vertical and two horizontal lines can be defined in the display. Vertical Line <x>......................224 Horizontal Line 1/ Horizontal Line 2................
  • Page 225 (GO/NOGO test). The R&S EPL1000 supports limit lines with a maximum of 200 data points. Eight of the limit lines stored in the instrument can be activated simultaneously. The number of limit lines stored in the instrument is only limited by the capacity of the storage device used.
  • Page 226 ● The entered frequencies or times need not necessarily be selectable in R&S EPL1000. A limit line may also exceed the specified frequency or time range. The minimum frequency for a data point is -200 GHz, the maximum frequency is 200 GHz.
  • Page 227 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Display and limit lines Limits and Margins Limit lines define strict values that must not be exceeded by the measured signal. A margin is similar to a limit, but less strict and it still belongs to the valid data range. It can be used as a warning that the limit is almost reached.
  • Page 228 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Display and limit lines active limit lines. The status of the limit check for each limit line is indicated in the dia- gram. If a violation occurs, the limit check status is set to "MARG" for a margin viola- tion, or to"Fail"...
  • Page 229 Limit line settings and functions Access: "Overview" > "Analysis" > "Lines" or: [LINES] > "Line Config" Up to 8 limit lines can be displayed simultaneously in the R&S EPL1000. Many more can be stored on the instrument. Stored limit line settings When storing and recalling limit line settings, consider the information provided in "Sav-...
  • Page 230 EPL1000 Display and limit lines For the limit line overview, the R&S EPL1000 searches for all stored limit lines with the file extension .LIN in the limits subfolder of the main installation folder. The over- view allows you to determine which limit lines are available and can be used for the current measurement.
  • Page 231 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Display and limit lines Unit The unit in which the y-values of the data points of the limit line are defined. Compatibility Indicates whether the limit line definition is compatible with the current measurement settings.
  • Page 232 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Display and limit lines This setting does not have any effect on limit lines that are defined by absolute values for the y-axis. Remote command: on page 505 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:OFFSet on page 507 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:UPPer:OFFSet...
  • Page 233 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Display and limit lines Name...........................233 Comment........................233 Threshold........................233 Margin......................... 234 X-Axis..........................234 Y-Axis.......................... 234 Data Points........................234 Insert Value......................... 235 Delete Value........................235 Shift x.......................... 235 Shift y.......................... 235 Save..........................235 Import.......................... 235 └ File Explorer....................235...
  • Page 234 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Display and limit lines Remote command: on page 513 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:THReshold on page 516 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:UPPer:THReshold Margin Defines a margin for the limit line. The default setting is 0 dB (i.e. no margin). Remote command: on page 512 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:MARGin...
  • Page 235 Opens a file selection dialog box and loads the limit line from the selected file in .CSV format. "File Explorer": Instead of using the file manager of the R&S EPL1000 firmware, you can also use the Microsoft Windows File Explorer to manage files.
  • Page 236 "File Explorer": Instead of using the file manager of the R&S EPL1000 firmware, you can also use the Microsoft Windows File Explorer to manage files. The limit line can be imported again later by the R&S EPL1000 for use in other mea- surements.
  • Page 237 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Display and limit lines The limit checks for the deactivated limit lines are stopped and the results are removed form the display. How to edit existing limit lines Existing limit line configurations can be edited.
  • Page 238 ® Common analysis and display functions R&S EPL1000 Display and limit lines 4. Define the y-axis configuration: ● Level unit ● Absolute or relative limits ● Upper or lower limit line 5. Define the data points: minimum 2, maximum 200: a) Select "Insert Value".
  • Page 239 How to import a limit line Limit line configurations that are stored in an ASCII file and contain a minimum of required data can be imported to the R&S EPL1000. For details on the required file format see Chapter 11.5.2.4, "Reference: limit line file format",...
  • Page 240 Limit line data can be exported to a file in ASCII (CSV) format for further evaluation in other applications. Limit lines stored in the specified ASCII (CSV) format can also be imported to the R&S EPL1000 for other measurements (see "How to import a limit line"...

  • Page 241: Data Management

    12.1 Restoring the default instrument configuration (pre- set) When delivered, the R&S EPL1000 has a default configuration. You can restore this defined initial state at any time as a known starting point for measurements. This is often recommendable as a first step in troubleshooting when unusual measurement results arise.

  • Page 242: Storing And Recalling Instrument Settings And Measurement Data

    R&S EPL1000 without these options. ● Files created with newer firmware versions may not work with a previous version. ● Files created on an instrument other than the R&S EPL1000 do not work on the R&S EPL1000. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 243 If a transducer factors or limit lines file was in use when the save set was stored (with the save item "Current Settings" only) the R&S EPL1000 assumes that these trans- ducer factors or limit lines values should remain valid after every recall of that save set.
  • Page 244 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Storing and recalling instrument settings and measurement data If a channel setup with the same name as the "Channel" to be restored is already active, the name for the new channel setup is extended by a consecutive number: 12.2.1.1...
  • Page 245 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Storing and recalling instrument settings and measurement data During recall, save sets of type "Instrument" replace the settings of the entire instru- ment. All other save sets start a new channel setup with the stored settings.
  • Page 246 12.2.2.1 Stored data types The following types of data can be stored to and loaded from files via the "Save" dialog box on the R&S EPL1000: Table 12-1: Items that can be stored to files Item Description Current Settings Current instrument and measurement settings.
  • Page 247 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Storing and recalling instrument settings and measurement data Selecting Storage Location - Drive/ Path/ Files............247 File Name........................247 Comment........................248 File Explorer........................ 248 File Type........................248 Items:.......................... 248 Save File........................248 Recall in New Channel / Recall in Current Channel............248...
  • Page 248 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Storing and recalling instrument settings and measurement data Comment An optional description for the data file. A maximum of 60 characters can be displayed. Remote command: on page 523 MMEMory:COMMent File Explorer Opens the Microsoft Windows File Explorer.
  • Page 249 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Storing and recalling instrument settings and measurement data 12.2.2.4 Startup recall settings Access: "Open" icon in the toolbar > "Startup Recall" Startup Recall......................249 Selecting Storage Location - Drive/ Path/ Files............249 File Name........................250 Comment........................250 Startup Recall Activates or deactivates the startup recall function.
  • Page 250 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Storing and recalling instrument settings and measurement data File Name Contains the name of the data file without the path or extension. File names must be compatible with the Windows conventions for file names. In partic- ular, they must not contain special characters such as ":", "*", "?".
  • Page 251 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Storing and recalling instrument settings and measurement data 4. Optionally, define a comment to describe the stored settings. 5. Select whether the instrument settings for all"Channel"s are stored, or only those for the current"Channel". 6. Select the items to be saved with the settings. Either the settings for the currently selected "Channel"...

  • Page 252: Creating Screenshots Of Current Measurement Results And Settings

    ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings 5. Set "Startup Recall" to "On". Now when you press the [PRESET] key or reboot the instrument, the defined set- tings will be restored. 6. To restore the factory preset settings, set "Startup Recall" to "Off".
  • Page 253 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings Print Screenshot......................254 Print Multiple Windows....................254 Comment........................254 Print Logo........................254 Print Page Count......................254 Print Dialog........................254 Print Date and Time....................255 User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 254 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings Print Screenshot Selects all measurement results displayed on the screen for the current channel setup (or "MultiView"): diagrams, traces, markers, marker lists, limit lines, etc., including the channel bar and status bar, for printout on a single page.
  • Page 255 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings This setting is only available if Print Screenshot is selected. Print Date and Time Includes or removes the current date and time at the bottom of the printout.
  • Page 256 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings Zoom In / Zoom Out....................256 Page........................257 Zoom 1:1........................257 Page Up / Page Down....................257 Print..........................257 Zoom In / Zoom Out Zooms into (enlarges) or zooms out of (decreases) the preview display. Note that the zoom functions affect only the preview, not the printout itself.
  • Page 257 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings Fit Page Adapts the preview display zoom factor so that one complete page is visible as large as possible in the available display space. Note that the zoom functions affect only the preview, not the printout itself.
  • Page 258 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings Destination........................258 └ Destination: File.................... 259 └ Destination: Clipboard...................259 └ Destination: Printer..................259 Suppress File Name Dialog..................259 Printer Name....................... 259 Print to file........................259 Install Printer....................... 260 Destination Defines the medium to which the printout is output.
  • Page 259 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings Destination: File ← Destination Stores the printout to a file in the selected format. The filename is queried at the time of storage, or a default name is used (see Suppress File Name Dialog).
  • Page 260 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings Remote command: To enable: HCOP:DEST1 'MMEM' To disable: HCOP:DEST1 'SYSTem:COMMunicate:PRINter' Install Printer This softkey opens the standard Windows dialog box to install a new printer. All print- ers that are already installed are displayed.
  • Page 261 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings Orientation Selects the page orientation of the printout: portrait or landscape. Remote command: on page 541 HCOPy:PAGE:ORIentation Windows Per Page Defines how many windows are displayed on a single page of the printout. This setting...
  • Page 262 558. To start printing or storing results to a file ► If the R&S EPL1000 has already been set up according to your current require- ments, simply press the "Print immediate" icon at the far right end of the toolbar.
  • Page 263 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings To print a screenshot This configuration assumes a printer has already been installed. To install a new printer, use the Install Printer function (common Microsoft Windows procedure).
  • Page 264 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings b) Select the result displays in the currently selected channel setup to be included in the printout. Tip: Select the "MultiView" before configuring the printout to include result dis- plays from any active channel setup.
  • Page 265 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Creating screenshots of current measurement results and settings 12.3.3 Example for storing multiple measurement results to a PDF file The following example describes the procedure to store results from measurements in the Spectrum application and the I/Q Analyzer to a single PDF file.

  • Page 266: Working With Test Reports

    ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Working with test reports 13. Select "Windows Per Page": 1 to print a single result display on each page. 14. Select the "Scaling" option "Size to fit" to maximize the result display on each page.
  • Page 267 EPL1000 Working with test reports The R&S EPL1000 features a test report generator. A test report is a document that summarizes the results and configuration of measurements. A test report is made up out of one or more datasets. Each dataset contains the results and configuration of one measurement.
  • Page 268 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Working with test reports Remote command: on page 550 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:SELect on page 546 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:DEFault General properties of the test report document Access: > "Report menu" > "Templates" > "General" > "▽" > "General" The "General" category defines general properties of the report document.
  • Page 269 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Working with test reports Selects the format of the document (A4 or Letter format). ● File type Selects the file type (.pdf or .doc) ● Use Screen Colors Turns the use of printer friendly color schemes on and off.
  • Page 270 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Working with test reports ● Title Defines a name for a variable that has different values depending on the measure- ment (for example the name of the EUT). The firmware comes with some prede- fined titles, but you can change and customize each title.
  • Page 271 When you omit the path, the report is saved in the default directory. ● Default Restores the default template configuration. "File Explorer": Instead of using the file manager of the R&S EPL1000 firmware, you can also use the Microsoft Windows File Explorer to manage files. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 272 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Working with test reports Remote command: Query available templates: HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:TEMPlate:CATalog? on page 552 Save template: on page 553 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:TEMPlate:SAVE Load template: on page 553 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:TEMPlate:LOAD Default template: on page 546 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:DEFault 12.4.2 Creating a test report Access: >...
  • Page 273 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Working with test reports Configuration and printout of the test report You can save the test report either as a pdf document or an doc document in the cor- responding dropdown menu in the "Report Content" dialog box.
  • Page 274 ® Data management R&S EPL1000 Working with test reports Remote command: New report: on page 553 HCOPy:TREPort:NEW Add dataset: on page 546 HCOPy:TREPort:APPend Remove dataset: on page 555 HCOPy:TREPort:TEST:REMove Remove all datasets: on page 556 HCOPy:TREPort:TEST:REMove:ALL User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 275: General Instrument Setup

    13.1 Reference frequency Access: [Setup] > "Reference Int/Ext" The R&S EPL1000 can use the internal reference source or an external reference source as the frequency standard for all internal oscillators. A 10 MHz crystal oscillator is used as the internal reference source. In the external reference setting, all internal oscillators of the R&S EPL1000 are synchronized to the external reference frequency.

  • Page 276: Display Settings

    ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Display settings Remote command: on page 569 [SENSe:]ROSCillator:SOURce 13.2 Display settings 13.2.1 Display settings Access: [Setup] > "Display" Some general display settings are available regardless of the current application or operating mode. For information on optimizing your display for measurement results, Chapter 11.1, "Result display...
  • Page 277 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Display settings Deactivating and Activating the Touchscreen The touchscreen function can be deactivated, e.g. when the instrument is being used for demonstration purposes and tapping the screen must not provoke an action. To reactivate the touchscreen, simply press the [Setup] key on the front panel. The "Display"...
  • Page 278 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Display settings Remote command: on page 580 DISPlay:BLIGhting 13.2.1.2 Displayed items Access: [Setup] > "Display" > "Displayed Items" Several elements on the screen display can be hidden or shown as required, for exam- ple to enlarge the display area for the measurement results.
  • Page 279 The "Front Panel" display simulates the entire front panel of the device (except for the external connectors) on the screen. Thus, you can interact with the R&S EPL1000 without the keypad and keys on the front panel of the device. That is useful, for exam- ple, when working with an external monitor or operating via remote control from a com- puter.
  • Page 280 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Display settings To activate or deactivate the front panel temporarily, press the [F6] key on the external keyboard (if available) or the remote computer. For more information, see Chapter 13.2.2, "How to work with the soft front panels",...
  • Page 281 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Display settings Note: You can also activate the mini front panel using the key combination [ALT + m] (be aware of the keyboard language defined in the operating system!). That is useful when you are working from a remote PC and the front panel function is not active.
  • Page 282 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Display settings Remote command: not supported Disconnect RF Turns the display of the "Disconnect RF" icon in the toolbar on and off. When the icon is part of the toolbar, you can cut off the (external) signal fed into the RF input quickly and easily.
  • Page 283 Screen resolution and format The touchscreen of the R&S EPL1000 is calibrated for a 16:10 format. If you connect a monitor or projector using a different format (e.g. 4:3), the calibration is not correct and the screen does not react to your touch actions properly.
  • Page 284 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Display settings Setup...........................284 Setup Opens the standard Windows configuration dialog box to configure the used display devices. 13.2.1.5 Touch(screen) settings Access: [Setup] > "Display" > "Touch" These options concern the behavior of the firmware for touch gestures on the screen.
  • Page 285 Mini front panel The mini front panel provides only the keys on the touchscreen, to operate the R&S EPL1000 via an external monitor or remote desktop. To display the soft front panel or mini front panel 1. Press the [Setup] key and select the "Display" softkey.

  • Page 286: Synchronizing Measurement Channel Configuration

    13.3 Synchronizing measurement channel configuration Access: [SETUP] > "Parameter Coupling" Each of the applications of the R&S EPL1000 is usually treated as an independent entity regarding their configuration: changing a setting in one measurement channel does not automatically change the corresponding setting in another channel.
  • Page 287 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Synchronizing measurement channel configuration Example: You have opened one instance of the spectrum application, two instances of the receiver application and one instance of the AM/FM/PM Analog Demod application. The currently selected channel is the first receiver channel (as shown in the picture).

  • Page 288: System Configuration Settings

    ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 System configuration settings Coupling Effect when turned on "Video Bandwidth" Synchronizes the video bandwidth. Note: Simultaneous synchronization of the video bandwidth and the reso- lution bandwidth is not possible. Remote command: on page 586 INSTrument:COUPle:VBW "Limit Lines"...
  • Page 289 13.4.1 Hardware information Access: [Setup] > "System Configuration" > "Hardware Info" An overview of the installed hardware in your R&S EPL1000 is provided. Every listed component is described by its serial number, part number, model informa- tion, hardware code, and hardware revision.
  • Page 290 If an option has already expired, a message box appears for you to confirm. In this case, all instrument functions are unavailable (including remote control) until the R&S EPL1000 is rebooted. You must then use the "Install Option" function to enter the new license key.
  • Page 291 System configuration settings Install Option by XML Opens a file selection dialog box to install an additional option to the R&S EPL1000 using an XML file. Enter or browse for the name of an XML file that contains the option key and select "Select".
  • Page 292 System messages. Possibly, you also have to update the firmware on your R&S EPL1000 to enable addi- tional new features or if reasons for improvement come up. Ask your sales representa- tive or check the Rohde & Schwarz website for availability of firmware updates. A firm- ware update package includes at least a setup file and release notes.
  • Page 293 5. Select the "Firmware Update" tab. 6. In the file selection dialog box, select the EPLSetup*.exe file. "File Explorer": Instead of using the file manager of the R&S EPL1000 firmware, you can also use the Microsoft Windows File Explorer to manage files.
  • Page 294 The following "Additional interfaces" are available on the R&S EPL1000. Wait for Trigger Polarity (For details on the connector see the R&S EPL1000 Getting Started manual). The signal polarity that indicates the trigger availability is configurable. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 295: Service Functions

    A high signal (= 5 V) indicates the instrument is ready to receive a trigger. 13.5 Service functions Access: [Setup] > "Service" When unexpected problems arise with the R&S EPL1000 some service functions may help you solve them. For more helpful information for support, see also Chapter 16.6, "Collecting information support",...
  • Page 296 13.5.2 Self-test settings and results Access: [Setup] > "Service" > "Selftest" If the R&S EPL1000 fails you can perform a self-test of the instrument to identify any defective modules. Once the self-test is started, all modules are checked consecutively and the test result is displayed.
  • Page 297 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Service functions A running Sequencer process is aborted when you start a self-test. If you start a self-test remotely, then select the "Local" softkey while the test is still run- ning, the instrument only returns to the manual operation state after the test is comple- ted.
  • Page 298 Using service functions The service functions are not necessary for normal measurement operation. Incorrect use can affect correct operation and/or data integrity of the R&S EPL1000. Therefore, many of the functions can only be used after entering a password. These functions are described in the instrument service manual.
  • Page 299 Most service functions require a special password as they may disrupt normal opera- tion of the R&S EPL1000. There are different levels of service functions, depending on how restrictive their use is handled. Each service level has a different password.

  • Page 300: Toolbar Configuration

    Counter....................300 Relays Cycle Counter The hardware relays built into the R&S EPL1000 may fail after a large number of switching cycles (see data sheet). The counter indicates how many switching cycles the individual relays have performed since they were installed.

  • Page 301: Transducers

    Drag and drop the "Drag Spacer" at the required position in the toolbar. Multiple spaces can be inserted. 6. To restore the default R&S EPL1000 toolbar, select "More icons" > "Set to Default". 7. To exit the toolbar edit mode, select "More icons" > "Stop Editing".
  • Page 302 If necessary, you can configure the R&S EPL1000 to interrupt the scan when it rea- ches a range boundary. This interruption is called transducer break. While the scan is...
  • Page 303 EPL1000 Transducers If the scan reaches a frequency not covered by the currently active transducer factor, the R&S EPL1000 shows a message in status bar ("No valid transducer for current receiver frequency"). Transducer management The R&S EPL1000 provides functionality to store and use the transducer factors during a measurement.
  • Page 304 307 Applying a transducer factor The R&S EPL1000 allows you to use either a transducer factor or a transducer set in a measurement. A combination of transducer factors and transducer sets is not possible. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 305 You can do this by adjusting the reference level accordingly. If you turn on the auto- matic adjustment of the reference level (➙"Adjust Ref Level"), the R&S EPL1000 restores the original dynamic range as best as possible by changing the reference level by the maximum level shift defined in the active transducer factor.
  • Page 306 You have to enter frequencies in ascending order. They must not overlap. When you save the transducer factor, the R&S EPL1000 uses the name of the trans- ducer factor as the file name. The file type is *.tdf. If a transducer factor of the same name already exists, the R&S EPL1000 asks before it overwrites the existing file.
  • Page 307 The transducer factors and sets are stored in separate but fix directories on the internal memory of the R&S EPL1000. You can create subdirectories for a more concise file structure and display their contents with the "Show Directories" softkey (you have to select the directory first, though).
  • Page 308 ● "Remove Factor" Removes the selected transducer factor from the transducer set range. ● "Save Sets" Saves and stores the transducer set on the internal hard disk of the R&S EPL1000. Remote command: Chapter 15.9.5, "Transducers", on page 569. 13.7.3 Reference: transducer factor file format Transducer factor data can be exported to a file in ASCII (CSV) format for further eval- uation in other applications.
  • Page 309 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Transducers File contents Description XAxisScaling;LINEAR Scaling of x-axis linear (LIN) or logarithmic (LOG) YAxisUnit;LEVEL_DB Unit of y values YAxisScaleMode;ABSOLUTE Scaling of y-axis (absolute or relative) NoOfPoints;5 Number of points the line is defined by Data section for individual data points 100000000;-50.000000...
  • Page 310 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Transducers The trace is automatically recalculated for the next sweep after a transducer line is activated. 2. To deactivate a transducer line, deactivate the "Active" setting for it. After the next sweep, the originally measured values are displayed.
  • Page 311 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Transducers How to configure a new transducer line 1. In the "Transducer" dialog box, select the "New" button. The "Edit Transducer" dialog box is displayed. The current line configuration is dis- played in the preview area of the dialog box. The preview is updated after each change to the configuration.

  • Page 312: Alignment

    The firmware determines the correction data and characteristics required for the align- ment. It compares the results at different settings with the known characteristics of the high-precision calibration signal source. Basic operation of the R&S EPL1000 can be affected before or after a self-alignment in the following ways: ●...
  • Page 313 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Alignment Temperature check During self-alignment, the instrument's frontend temperature is measured (if activated, only after the instrument has warmed up completely, see "Await Warm-Up Operation before Self Alignment" on page 315). This temperature is used as a reference for a continuous temperature check during operation.
  • Page 314 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Alignment Start Self Alignment....................314 Abort Self Alignment....................314 Await Warm-Up Operation before Self Alignment............315 Schedule........................315 Shut down Device after Self Alignment...............315 Starting Touch Screen Alignment................315 Alignment Results:...................... 315 Start Self Alignment Starts recording correction data for the instrument.
  • Page 315 CALibration:DUE:DAYS on page 566 CALibration:DUE:TIME Shut down Device after Self Alignment If activated, the R&S EPL1000 is automatically shut down after self-alignment is com- pleted. Note that the instrument cannot be restarted via remote control. Remote command: on page 566...
  • Page 316 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Alignment 13.8.3 How to perform a self-test You do not have to repeat the self-test every time you switch on the instrument. It is only necessary when instrument malfunction is suspected. Operating temperature Before performing this alignment, make sure that the instrument has reached its oper- ating temperature (for details, refer to the data sheet).
  • Page 317 ® General instrument setup R&S EPL1000 Alignment 13.8.5 How to align the touchscreen To align the touchscreen 1. Press the [Setup] key. 2. Select the "Alignment" softkey. 3. Select "Touch Screen Alignment". A blinking cross appears in the lower left corner of the screen.

  • Page 318: Network Operation And Remote Control

    Remote control interfaces and protocols 14 Network operation and remote control In addition to working with the R&S EPL1000 interactively, located directly at the instru- ment, it is also possible to operate and control it from a remote PC. Various methods for remote operation are supported: ●...
  • Page 319 ) By default, R&S EPL1000 use these ports for communication via LAN control interface. If necessary, adapt your firewall to allow for use of these ports.
  • Page 320 347. ● LAN web browser interface................... 320 14.1.1.1 LAN web browser interface The LAN web browser interface allows for easy configuration of the LAN and remote control of the R&S EPL1000 without additional installation requirements. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 321 The instrument's LAN web browser interface works correctly with all W3C compliant browsers. Via the web browser interface to the R&S EPL1000 you can control the instrument remotely from another PC. Manual instrument controls are available via the front panel simulation.
  • Page 322 "www.rohde-schwarz.com" opens the Rohde & Schwarz home page. 14.1.2 GPIB interface (IEC 625/IEEE 418 bus interface) By connecting a PC to the R&S EPL1000 via the GPIB connection you can send remote commands to control and operate the instrument. To be able to control the instrument via the GPIB bus, the instrument and the controller must be linked by a GPIB bus cable.

  • Page 323: Status Reporting System

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S EPL1000 Status reporting system 14.2 Status reporting system The status reporting system stores all information on the current operating state of the instrument, and on errors which have occurred. This information is stored in the status registers and in the error queue.
  • Page 324 Operation Complete Queue Buffer Figure 14-1: Graphical overview of the R&S EPL1000 status registers hierarchy All status registers have the same internal structure. 14.2.2 Contents of the status registers In the following sections, the contents of the status registers are described in more detail.
  • Page 325 ® Network operation and remote control R&S EPL1000 Status reporting system ● Status byte (STB) and service request enable register (SRE)......325 ● IST flag and parallel poll enable register (PPE)............ 326 ● Event status register (ESR) and event status enable register (ESE)....326...
  • Page 326 ® Network operation and remote control R&S EPL1000 Status reporting system Bit No. Meaning ESB bit Sum bit of the event status register. It is set if one of the bits in the event status register is set and enabled in the event status enable register. Setting of this bit indicates a serious error which can be specified in greater detail by polling the event status register.
  • Page 327 STATus:OPERation register The STATus:OPERation register contains information on current activities of the R&S EPL1000. It also contains information on activities that have been executed since the last read out. Table 14-4: Meaning of the bits used in the STATus:OPERation register Bit No.
  • Page 328 ® Network operation and remote control R&S EPL1000 Status reporting system Bit No. Meaning SCAN results available This bit is set when a block of scan results is available. Must be enabled by TRAC:FEED:CONT ALWays. Available in the Receiver application.
  • Page 329 SYNC (device-specific) This bit is set if the R&S EPL1000 is not synchronized to the signal that is applied. The R&S EPL1000 is not synchronized if the results deviate too much from the expected value...
  • Page 330 This bit is always 0. 14.2.2.7 STATus:QUEStionable:EXTended register The STATus:QUEStionable:EXTended register contains further status information not covered by the other status registers of the R&S EPL1000. A separate EXTended register exists for each active channel. You can read out the register with STATus:QUEStionable:EXTended:CONDition?
  • Page 331 Status reporting system 14.2.2.8 STATus:QUEStionable:EXTended:INFO register The STATus:QUEStionable:EXTended:INFO register contains information on the type of messages that occur during operation of the R&S EPL1000. A separate INFO register exists for each active channel. You can read out the register with STATus:QUEStionable:EXTended:INFO: or STATus:QUEStionable:EXTended:INFO[:EVENt]?.
  • Page 332 ® Network operation and remote control R&S EPL1000 Status reporting system Bit No. Meaning EXTernalREFerence This bit is set if you have selected an external reference oscillator but did not connect a useable external reference source. In that case the synthesizer can not lock. The frequency in all probability is not accurate.
  • Page 333 This bit is always 0. 14.2.2.12 STATus:QUEStionable:POWer register The STATus:QUEStionable:POWer register contains information about possible overload situations that may occur during operation of the R&S EPL1000. A separate power register exists for each active channel. You can read out the register with STATus:QUEStionable:POWer:CONDition?
  • Page 334 Available for the Spectrum application. The STATus:QUEStionable:TIMe register contains information about possible time errors that may occur during operation of the R&S EPL1000. A separate time register exists for each active channel. Table 14-14: Meaning of the bits used in the STATus:QUEStionable:TIMe register Bit No.
  • Page 335 ® Network operation and remote control R&S EPL1000 Status reporting system Bit No. Meaning 2 to 14 Unused This bit is always 0. 14.2.2.15 STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer register Available for the Receiver application. The STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer register contains information about the state and condition of measurements with transducer sets. A separate TRANsducer register exists for each active channel.
  • Page 336 ® Network operation and remote control R&S EPL1000 Status reporting system Bit No. Meaning RF Input 2 This bit is set if the transducer has been assigned to RF input 2. 12 to 13 Unused Subrange limit This bit is set when the transducer is at the point of changeover from one subrange to another.

  • Page 337: The Iecwin Tool

    When the tool is started, a "Connection settings" dialog box is displayed. Define the connection from the computer the IECWIN tool is installed on to the R&S EPL1000 you want to control. If you are using the tool directly on the R&S EPL1000, you can use an User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 338: Network And Remote Control Settings

    14.4.1 General network settings Access: [SETUP] > "Network + Remote" > "Network" tab The R&S EPL1000 can be operated in a local area network (LAN), for example to con- trol the instrument from a remote PC or use a network printer.
  • Page 339 The default instrument name is a non-case-sensitive string with the following syntax: <Type><variant>-<serial_number> For example EPL1000-123456 The serial number can be found on the rear panel of the instrument. It is the third part of the device ID printed on the bar code sticker:...
  • Page 340 Opens the standard Windows "Network Configuration" dialog box for further configura- tion. 14.4.2 Remote settings Access: [Setup] > "Network + Remote" > "Remote" tab GPIB-specific settings are only available if option R&S FPL1-B10 is installed on the R&S EPL1000. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 341 Defines the GPIB address. Values from 0 to 30 are allowed. The default address is 20. Remote command: on page 587 SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB[:SELF]:ADDRess Identification String Defines the identification string for the R&S EPL1000 which is provided as a response to the *IDN? query. Maximum 36 characters are allowed. Remote command: on page 589 SYSTem:IDENtify[:STRing] Reset to Factory String Restores the default identification string.
  • Page 342 SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB[:SELF]:RTERminator I/O Logging Activates or deactivates the SCPI error log function. All remote control commands received by the R&S EPL1000 are recorded in a log file. The files are named according to the following syntax: \Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\Analyzer\ScpiLogging\ScpiLog.<no.> where <no.> is a sequential number A new log file is started each time logging was stopped and is restarted.
  • Page 343 SYSTem:ERRor:CLEar:REMote 14.4.3 LAN settings Access: [SETUP] > "Network + Remote" > "LAN" tab In a LAN network, the R&S EPL1000 can be accessed via any web browser (e.g. the Microsoft Internet Explorer) to perform the following tasks: ● Modifying network configurations ●...
  • Page 344 Password......................344 Reset........................344 Current LAN Configuration Displays the current LAN information from the R&S EPL1000 (read-only). "Computer Name of the R&S EPL1000 as defined in the operating system (see name" also "Computer Name" on page 339) "MAC address" Media Access Control address (MAC address), a unique identifier for the network card in the R&S EPL1000...
  • Page 345 14.4.4 Remote errors Access: [SETUP] > "Network + Remote" > "Remote Errors " tab The error messages generated by the R&S EPL1000 during remote operation are dis- played here. The messages are displayed in the order of their occurrence; the most recent mes- sages are placed at the top of the list.
  • Page 346 Remote command: on page 594 SYSTem:ERRor:LIST? Clear Error List Deletes the error message buffer for remote operation. Note: The remote error list is automatically cleared when the R&S EPL1000 is shut down. Remote command: on page 589 SYSTem:ERRor:CLEar:REMote 14.4.5 Returning to manual mode ("local") When switched on, the instrument is always in the manual measurement mode and can be operated via the front panel.

  • Page 347: How To Set Up A Network And Remote Control

    In production test and measurement, a common requirement is central monitoring of the T&M instruments for remote maintenance and remote diagnostics. Equipped with the Remote Desktop software of Windows, the R&S EPL1000 ideally meets require- ments for use in production. The computer that is used for remote operation is called "controller"...
  • Page 348 Chapter 14.5.1.2, "How to assign the IP address", on page 349. Note: As the R&S EPL1000 uses a 1 GBit LAN, a crossover cable is not necessary (due to Auto-MDI(X) functionality). Risk of network failure Consult your network administrator before performing the following tasks: ●...
  • Page 349 If DHCP is "On", the instrument obtains the IP address of the DHCP server auto- matically. The configuration is saved, and the R&S EPL1000 prompts you to restart the instrument. You can skip the remaining steps.
  • Page 350 8. Confirm the displayed message to restart the instrument. Using a DNS server to determine the IP address If a DNS server is configured on the R&S EPL1000, the server can determine the cur- rent IP address for the connection using the permanent computer name.
  • Page 351 ® Network operation and remote control R&S EPL1000 How to set up a network and remote control 7. Select "Properties". 8. On the "General" tab, select "Use the following DNS server addresses". 9. Enter your own DNS addresses. For more information, refer to the Windows operating system Help.
  • Page 352 ® Network operation and remote control R&S EPL1000 How to set up a network and remote control 14.5.1.4 How to configure the LAN using the web browser interface The instrument's "LAN" web browser interface works correctly with all W3C compliant browsers.
  • Page 353 ® Network operation and remote control R&S EPL1000 How to set up a network and remote control ● "Advanced LAN Configuration" provides further LAN settings. ● "Ping Client" provides the ping utility to verify the connection between the instru- ment and other devices.
  • Page 354 The GPIB address is maintained after a reset of the instrument settings. Setting the GPIB address 1. On the R&S EPL1000, press the [SETUP] key. 2. Press the "Network + Remote" softkey. 3. In the "Network + Remote" dialog box, select the "GPIB" tab.
  • Page 355 (= default user ID for Windows auto-login) in the network. Thus, a matching user must be created in the R&S EPL1000 and in the network, the password must be adapted to the network password, and the auto-login mechanism must then be deactivated.
  • Page 356 If you change the password that is used during auto-login, this function no longer works. Adapt the settings for the auto-login function first. 1. Select the "Windows" icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R&S EPL1000 (see also "To access the "Start" menu" on page 31).
  • Page 357 14.5.5 How to control the R&S EPL1000 via the web browser interface Via the LAN web browser interface to the R&S EPL1000, one or more users can con- trol the instrument remotely from another PC without additional installation. Most instru-...
  • Page 358 To exchange files with the R&S EPL1000 You can download files, for example stored measurement data, from the R&S EPL1000 to the remote PC, or upload files, for example limit line definitions, from the PC to the R&S EPL1000. 1. In the web browser, select the Welcome page window.
  • Page 359 If you want to prevent other users in the LAN from accessing or operating the R&S EPL1000 via its LAN web browser interface, you must deactivate this function. Note that after a firmware update the function is automatically active again until you deactivate it manually.
  • Page 360 Remote Desktop provides access to all of the applications, files, and net- work resources of the instrument. Thus, remote operation of the R&S EPL1000 is pos- sible.
  • Page 361 EPL1000 How to set up a network and remote control 14.5.7.1 How to configure the R&S EPL1000 for remote operation via remote desktop 1. Create a fixed IP address for the TCP/IP protocol as described in Chapter 14.5.1.2, "How to assign the IP address",...
  • Page 362 EPL1000 How to set up a network and remote control c) Select "OK" to confirm the settings. 7. The R&S EPL1000 is now ready for connection setup with the Remote Desktop program of the controller. 14.5.7.2 How to configure the controller...
  • Page 363 7. Open the "Local Resources" tab to enable printers, local drives and serial interfa- ces. 8. To access drives of the controller from the R&S EPL1000, e.g. to store settings or to copy files from the controller to the R&S EPL1000: a) Select "More".
  • Page 364 10. Open the "Display" tab. The options for configuring the R&S EPL1000 screen display are displayed. 11. Under "Remote desktop size", you can set the size of the R&S EPL1000 window on the desktop of the controller. 12. Under "Colors", do not change the settings.
  • Page 365 R&S EPL1000 to see the modified screen resolution. a) Press the key combination [ALT] + [F4]. The R&S EPL1000 firmware is shut down, which can take a few seconds. On the desktop, double-tap the "Analyzer" icon.
  • Page 366 Restoring the connection to the R&S EPL1000 Follow the instructions above to set up a connection to the R&S EPL1000. If the con- nection is terminated and then restored, the R&S EPL1000 remains in the same state. 14.5.7.4 How to shut down the R&S EPL1000 via remote operation...
  • Page 367 Switching to manual mode is only possible via remote control then. This function is only available for the GPIB interface. 5. To enable the keys of the R&S EPL1000 again, switch the instrument to local mode (GTL - Go to Local), i.e. deactivate the REN line of the remote control interface.

  • Page 368: Remote Commands In The Receiver Application

    ● Conformity Commands that are taken from the SCPI standard are indicated as SCPI con- firmed. All commands used by the R&S EPL1000 follow the SCPI syntax rules. ● Asynchronous commands A command which does not automatically finish executing before the next com- mand starts executing (overlapping command) is indicated as an Asynchronous command.

  • Page 369: Common Suffixes

    ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Common commands If the result of a remote command can also be achieved in manual operation, a link to the description is inserted. 15.2 Common suffixes In the Receiver application, the following common suffixes are used in remote com-...
  • Page 370 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Common commands ..........................372 *RST ..........................372 *SRE ...........................373 *STB? ..........................373 *TRG ........................... 373 *TST? ..........................373 *WAI *CAL? Calibration query Initiates a calibration of the instrument and then queries the calibration status. Respon- ses >...
  • Page 371 K<number> describes software options. Note that K9 (Power Meter), K14 (Spectrograms), and K54 (EMI measurement) are displayed for compatibility reasons only; in fact, they are standard functionality of the R&S EPL1000 base unit and do not require additional ordering. Usage: Query only User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─...
  • Page 372 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Common commands *PCB <Address> Pass control back Indicates the controller address to which remote control is returned after termination of the triggered action. Setting parameters: <Address> Range: 0 to 30 Usage: Setting only *PRE <Value>...
  • Page 373 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Common commands Sets the service request enable register to the indicated value. This command deter- mines under which conditions a service request is triggered. Parameters: <Contents> Contents of the service request enable register in decimal form.

  • Page 374: Application Selection

    ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Application selection Usage: Event 15.4 Application selection ........................374 DISPlay:ATAB ..................374 INSTrument:CREate:DUPLicate .................... 374 INSTrument:CREate[:NEW] ..................375 INSTrument:CREate:REPLace ....................... 375 INSTrument:DELete ......................376 INSTrument:LIST? .....................376 INSTrument:REName ......................377 INSTrument[:SELect] DISPlay:ATAB <State> This command switches between the MultiView tab and the most recently displayed channel setup.
  • Page 375 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Application selection See also ● on page 377 INSTrument[:SELect] ● on page 375 INSTrument:DELete Parameters: <ChannelType> Channel type of the new channel. For a list of available channel types, see INSTrument:LIST? on page 376.
  • Page 376 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Application selection Setting parameters: <ChannelName> String containing the name of the channel setup you want to delete. A channel setup must exist to delete it. Example: INST:DEL 'Receiver' Deletes the channel setup with the name 'Receiver'.

  • Page 377: Measurements And Result Displays

    ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays <ChannelName2> String containing the new channel setup name. Note that you cannot assign an existing channel setup name to a new channel setup. If you do, an error occurs.
  • Page 378 The remote chan- nel to the R&S EPL1000 is blocked for further commands. In this case, you must inter- rupt processing on the remote channel first to abort the measurement.
  • Page 379 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays HOLD This command interrupts (holds) a scan. To resume the scan, use on page 381. INITiate<n>[:IMMediate] Example: HOLD Interrupts the scan. Usage: Event INITiate<n>:CONMeas This command resumes a scan that was interrupted by a transducer stop at the current receiver frequency.
  • Page 380 When you are running a continuous measurement, you have to stop the scan deliber- ately (with ABORt) before the peak search is performed. For a single measurement, the R&S EPL1000 automatically performs the peak search after number of scans defined by the scan count has been performed.
  • Page 381 Measurements and result displays INITiate<n>[:IMMediate] The command initiates a new measurement. For a single measurement, the R&S EPL1000 stops measuring when it has reached the end frequency. When you start a continuous measurement, it stops only if you abort it deliberately.
  • Page 382 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays NONE Performs no measurement. SCAN Performs a scan. *RST: SCAN Example: //Perform a bargraph measurement in a measurement sequence CONF:REC:MEAS BARG INITiate:SEQuencer:ABORt This command stops the currently active sequence of measurements.
  • Page 383 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays CONTinuous Each measurement group is started one after the other in the order of definition. All measurement channels in a group are started simultaneously and performed once. After all measure- ments are completed, the next group is started.
  • Page 384 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays 15.5.3.1 Trace data and result query This section contains information on the TRACe:DATA command and a detailed description of the characteristics of that command. Basically, the command queries the results of the current measurement.
  • Page 385 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays Querying scan characteristics The SCPI parameter SCAN returns the scan characteristics while the scan is running. The number of returned results depends on the scan settings. The type of returned data is as follows: ●...
  • Page 386 The SCPI parameters PHASe1 to PHASe6 return the LISN settings for each phase. If trace mode "Max Hold" is selected, the R&S EPL1000 combines the maximum val- ues for the measurements run on each phase into a single trace containing all phases.
  • Page 387 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays TRACe<n>[:DATA]? <ResultType> This command queries current trace data and measurement results. The data format depends on FORMat[:DATA]. Reading out trace data in IF analysis is possible with TRACe<n>:IF[:DATA].
  • Page 388 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays Suffix: <n> irrelevant Parameters: <Occasion> ALWays Block data transmission is on. NEVer Block data transmission is off. *RST: NEVer Example: //Select block data transmission TRAC:FEED:CONT ALW TRACe<n>:IF[:DATA] <ResultType>...
  • Page 389 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays 15.5.4 Bargraph configuration ..................389 DISPlay:BARGraph:LEVel:LOWer? .................. 389 DISPlay:BARGraph:LEVel:UPPer? .................. 389 DISPlay:BARGraph:PHOLd:RESet .................390 DISPlay:BARGraph:PHOLd[:STATe] ................390 DISPlay:BARGraph:TCOupling[:STATe] ..............390 [SENSe:]DETector<t>:RECeiver[:FUNCtion] ....................391 [SENSe:]SWEep:TIME DISPlay:BARGraph:LEVel:LOWer? This command queries the level range of the bargraph.
  • Page 390 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays DISPlay:BARGraph:PHOLd[:STATe] <State> This command turns the bargraph max hold function on and off. Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 1 | 0 *RST: Example: //Turn on the bargraph max hold...
  • Page 391 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays Selects the RMS detector. *RST: AVERage Example: //Select bargraph detector DET:REC POS,AVER,RMS Manual operation: "Detector" on page 116 [SENSe:]SWEep:TIME <Time> This command defines the measurement or acquisition time for bargraph measure- ments.
  • Page 392 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays TDOMain Selects time domain scans in the frequency domain. Define the frequency range with the commands for stepped scans. *RST: TDOMain Example: //Select stepped scan FREQ:MODE SCAN Manual operation: "Selecting the scan type"...
  • Page 393 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays [SENSe:]DETector<t>[:FUNCtion] <Detector> This command selects the detector for the scan. In the Spectrum application, it selects the detector in general. Suffix: <t> 1..n Trace Parameters: <Detector> AVERage Selects the Average detector.
  • Page 394 Selects the scan range. Parameters: <Bandwidth> <numeric value> If you enter a resolution bandwidth that is not supported, the R&S EPL1000 uses the next available bandwidth instead. Range: Refer to datasheet Default unit: Hz Example: //Define a measurement bandwidth for the 4th scan range...
  • Page 395 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:INPut:ATTenuation:AUTO <State> This command turns auto ranging in a scan range on and off. Suffix: <sr> irrelevant Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 1 | 0 *RST:...
  • Page 396 <Range> <numeric value> (integer only) Number of ranges in the scan table. If you enter the value "0", the R&S EPL1000 ignores the configu- ration of the scan table. Instead, it performs the measurement based on the current receiver configuration.
  • Page 397 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:STARt <Frequency> This command defines the start frequency of a scan range. Suffix: <sr> Selects the scan range. Parameters: <Frequency> <numeric value> Range: Refer to the datasheet *RST: Depends on the scan range.
  • Page 398 Parameters: <Measurements> <numeric value> (integer only) Number of measurements considered in calculating an average trace. When you set a count of 1, the R&S EPL1000 performs a single measurement over the selected scan range. Range: 0 to 32767 *RST: Example:...
  • Page 399 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays [SENSe:]SWEep:SPACing <StepMode> This command selects the frequency step mode. Note that the command has no effect on the scale and display of the frequency axis. Parameters: <StepMode>...
  • Page 400 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays The unit depends on the measurement. Suffix: <n> irrelevant <m> irrelevant Parameters: <Excursion> The excursion is the distance to a trace maximum that must be attained before a new maximum is recognized, or the distance to...
  • Page 401 Default unit: dB Example: //Define a limit line margin CALC:PEAK:MARG 2 Manual operation: "Defining peak characteristics" on page 109 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:METHod <Method> CALCulate<n>:PEAKsearch:METHod <Method> This command selects the way the R&S EPL1000 creates a peak list. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 402 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays Suffix: <n> irrelevant Parameters: <Method> SUBRange Divides the scan range into smaller subranges and looks for a particular number of peaks in each subrange. PEAK Looks for a particular number of peaks over the complete scan range.
  • Page 403 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays Parameters: <Peaks | Subranges> If you have selected the "Peaks" search mode, the command defines the number of peaks to look for during the peak search. Range:...
  • Page 404 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays MMEMory:STORe:PLISt <FileName> This command exports the contents of the final measurement peak list to a file in ASCII format. Setting parameters: <FileName> String containing the file name. The extension of the file is *.dat.
  • Page 405 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays <TraceNumber>,<Detector>,<Frequency>,<Level>, <DeltaLimit>,<Comment>,... <DeltaLimit> is '0' if you use no limit line. <comment> is empty if you have not entered one for the corre- sponding peak. Example: //Query peak information CALC:PEAK:PLIS:ALL? would return, e.g.
  • Page 406 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays Suffix: <n> irrelevant <pi> Peak Return values: <Level> If you are using no limit line, the return value is '0'. Example: //Query distance to limit line CALC:PEAK:PLIS4:DELT? //would return, e.g.
  • Page 407 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:PLISt<peak>:LEVel? CALCulate<n>:PEAKsearch:PLISt<pi>:LEVel <Level> This command queries the level of a peak found in the peak search. Suffix: <n> irrelevant <pi> Peak Parameters: <Level> <numeric value> The unit depends on your selection (CALCulate<n>:UNIT:...
  • Page 408 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays Example: //Query trace the peak is on CALC:PEAK:PLIS4:TRAC //would return, e.g. 'TRACE1' Usage: Query only CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:PLISt<peak>[:DATA]? CALCulate<n>:PEAKsearch:PLISt<pi>[:DATA]? This command queries the information for a peak found in the peak search.
  • Page 409 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 1 | 0 *RST: Example: //Turn on automated test sequence. CALC:FME ON [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer:VIEW <State> This command turns the "Transducer" trace mode on and off.
  • Page 410 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays POSitive Selects the Max Peak detector. QPEak Selects the Quasipeak detector. Selects the RMS detector. *RST: QPEak Example: //Select final measurement detector DET:FME POS Manual operation: "Detector"...
  • Page 411 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays <t> Trace Parameters: <DisplayMode> AVERage Draws a trace based on the average over several measure- ments. You can define the number of measurements considered in the averaging process with [SENSe:]SWEep:COUNt.
  • Page 412 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays <w> subwindow Not supported by all applications <t> Trace Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 0 | 1 OFF | 0 Switches the function off ON | 1...
  • Page 413 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays CALCulate<n>:FMEasurement:PLISt<pi>:ALL? This command queries the information for all peaks measured in the final measure- ment. Suffix: <n> irrelevant <pi> irrelevant Return values: <FinalResults> List of values representing all measured peaks. The size of the list depends on the number of peaks measured in the final mea- surement.
  • Page 414 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays <pi> Peak Return values: <Level> <numeric value> If you are using no limit line, the return value is '0'. Default unit: dB Example: //Query distance of a peak to a limit line CALC:FME:PLIS4:DELT? //would return, e.g.
  • Page 415 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays CALCulate<n>:FMEasurement:PLISt<pi>:LEVel <Level> This command queries the level of a peak measured in the final measurement. Suffix: <n> irrelevant <pi> Peak Parameters: <Level> <numeric value> The unit depends on your selection (CALCulate<n>:UNIT:...
  • Page 416 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays Usage: Query only CALCulate<n>:FMEasurement:PLISt<pi>[:DATA]? This command queries the information for a peak measured in the final measurement. Suffix: <n> irrelevant <pi> Peak Return values: <PeakResults> List of values for the selected peak.
  • Page 417 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays *RST: Example: //Select phases for the final measurement FME:LISN:PHAS L1,N Manual operation: "Phase" on page 120 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:LISN:PHASe <Phase>... This command selects the LISN phases to be measured in a scan.
  • Page 418 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays INPut<ip>:LISN:PHASe <Phase> This command selects one LISN phase to be measured. The command is available in all applications (spectrum, receiver, I/Q analyzer and ana- log demodulator). Suffix: <ip>...
  • Page 419 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays Turns off control of the LISN. TWOPhase R&S ESH3-Z5: two phases (incl. protective earth) are controlla- ble. *RST: Example: //Select LISN INP:LISN:TYPE TWOP Manual operation: "LISN Type"...
  • Page 420 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays Sets the Event Status Bit (ESB - bit No. 5) of the Service Request Enable Register (SRE) to 1 to enable ESB service request. 3. Send the overlapped command with *OPC Example: INIT;...
  • Page 421 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Measurements and result displays //Change trace modes for IQ channel DISP:TRAC1:MODE BLANK DISP:TRAC2:MODE MAXH DISP:TRAC3:MODE MINH //Switch to single sweep mode INIT:CONT OFF //switch back to first (default) analyzer channel INST:SEL 'Spectrum';*WAI...

  • Page 422: Configuration

    ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration //Activate Sequencer SYSTem:SEQuencer ON //Start sweep in Sequencer INITiate:SEQuencer:IMMediate;*OPC? //Switch into first IQ channel to get results INST:SEL 'IQ 1';*WAI CALCulate:MARKer:MAXimum CALC:MARK:Y? //Change sweep time in IQ SENS:SWE:TIME 300us //Switch to single Sequencer mode...
  • Page 423 This command resets the attenuator and reconnects the RF input with the input mixer for the R&S EPL1000 after an overload condition occurred and the protection mecha- nism intervened. The error status bit (bit 3 in the STAT:QUES:POW status register) and the INPUT OVLD message in the status bar are cleared.
  • Page 424 INPut<ip>:UPORt:STATe <State> This command toggles the control lines of the user ports for the AUX PORT connector. This 9-pole SUB-D male connector is located on the rear panel of the R&S EPL1000. See the R&S EPL1000 Getting Started manual for details.
  • Page 425 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration *RST: Manual operation: "User port configuration" on page 124 INPut<ip>:UPORt[:VALue] This command queries the control lines of the user ports. For details see on page 425. OUTPut<up>:UPORt[:VALue] Suffix: <ip> 1 | 2...
  • Page 426 R&S EPL1000 Configuration OUTPut<up>:UPORt:STATe <State> This command toggles the control lines of the user ports for the AUX PORT connector. This 9-pole SUB-D male connector is located on the rear panel of the R&S EPL1000. Suffix: <up> irrelevant Parameters: <State>...
  • Page 427 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration OUTPut<ou>:IF:LPASs:FREQuency:MANual <Frequency> This command defines the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter available for signal output. Available for the following output types: ● Video ● ● ● This command is available after you have turned on the low pass filter with OUTPut<ou>:IF:LPASs[:STATe].
  • Page 428 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration Available for the following output types: ● ● Suffix: <ou> Output Parameters: <Scale> Numeric value whose unit depends on the output type: • % for AM output • Hz for FM output...
  • Page 429 For selective demodulation, the R&S EPL1000 turns on a video trigger whose level corresponds to the squelch level. Therefore it turns off other triggers or gates.
  • Page 430 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 1 | 0 *RST: Example: //Configure squelch for audio output DEM:SQU ON DEM:SQU:LEV 10 Manual operation: "Squelch" on page 132 SYSTem:SPEaker:MAXVolume <Volume> This command defines the maximum volume level for audio output (for example over headphones).
  • Page 431 Additional output ..................431 DIAGnostic:SERVice:NSOurce DIAGnostic:SERVice:NSOurce <State> This command turns the 28 V supply of the BNC connector labeled [noise source control] on the R&S EPL1000 on and off. Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 0 | 1 OFF | 0...
  • Page 432 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration ON | 1 Switches the function on *RST: Example: CORR ON Activates normalization. Manual operation: " Normalization state" on page 145 [SENSe:]CORRection:COLLect[:ACQuire] <MeasType> This command initiates a reference measurement (calibration). The reference mea- surement is the basis for the measurement normalization.
  • Page 433 "Save as Trd Factor" on page 146 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:TRACe<t>:Y[:SCALe]:RPOSition <Position> This command defines the vertical position of the reference level on the display grid (for all traces). The R&S EPL1000 adjusts the scaling of the y-axis accordingly. Suffix: <n> Window <w> subwindow Not supported by all applications <t>...
  • Page 434 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration Parameters: <Position> 0 PCT corresponds to the lower display border, 100 percent cor- responds to the upper display border. *RST: frequency display: 90 PCT; time display: 50 PCT; AF spectrum display (K7): 100 PCT;...
  • Page 435 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration Parameters: <Frequency> Range: 5 kHz to 3 GHz Increment: 0.1 Hz *RST: 1 GHz Default unit: HZ Example: SOUR:INT:FREQ 2 GHz Manual operation: "CW Frequency" on page 143 SOURce<si>:POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <Amplitude>...
  • Page 436 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration SOURce<si>:INTernal:FREQuency:OFFSet <FreqOffset> Defines an offset of the tracking generator signal to the analyzer frequency. Suffix: <si> 1..n Parameters: <FreqOffset> Default unit: HZ Example: SOUR:INT:FREQ:OFFS 10kHz Manual operation: "Frequency Offset" on page 144 SOURce<si>:POWer:MODE <Mode>...
  • Page 437 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration SOURce<si>:POWer:STOP <StopLevel> Defines the end power level of the internal generator signal for power sweeps. This value must be higher than the start level (see SOURce<si>:POWer:STARt on page 436). Suffix: <si>...
  • Page 438 ® R&S EPL1000 Remote commands in the receiver application Configuration CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:FUNCtion:STRack[:STATe] <State> This command turns signal tracking on and off. Suffix: <n> irrelevant <m> irrelevant Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 0 | 1 OFF | 0 Switches the function off...
  • Page 439 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration Suffix: <n> irrelevant <m> irrelevant Parameters: <Level> The unit depends on CALCulate<n>:UNIT:POWer. Range: -130 dBm to 30 dBm *RST: -120 dBm Default unit: DBM Manual operation: "Signal Tracking" on page 158 "IF Signal Tracking"...
  • Page 440 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration <t> irrelevant Parameters: <Scale> LINear Linear scale of the frequency axis. LOGarithmic Logarithmic scale of the frequency axis. *RST: LOGarithmic Example: //Select a linear scale for the x-axis DISP:TRAC:X:SPAC LIN Manual operation: "Frequency Axis Scale"...
  • Page 441 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration [SENSe:]FREQuency:SCOupled <State> This command couples or decouples the bargraph settings to the scan settings. Parameters: <State> Couples the bargraph settings to the settings of the last scan that has been performed.
  • Page 442 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration Suffix: <n> irrelevant Parameters: <Unit> DBM | V | A | W | DBPW | DBPW_MHZ | DBUV | DBUV_MHZ | DBMV | DBMV_MHZ | DBUA | DBUA_MHZ | DBPT |...
  • Page 443 104 INPut<ip>:ATTenuation:AUTO <State> This command turns automatic determination of the attenuation level on and off. When you turn it on, the R&S EPL1000 selects an attenuation that results in a good signal-to-noise ratio without overloading the RF input. Suffix: <ip>...
  • Page 444 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration Example: //Consider preamplifier for auto ranging INP:GAIN:AUTO ON Manual operation: "Preamplifier" on page 105 INPut<ip>:GAIN:STATe <State> This command turns the preamplifier on and off. Suffix: <ip> irrelevant Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 1 | 0...
  • Page 445 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration <t> irrelevant Parameters: <Level> Minimum displayed level. The unit and value range depend on the unit you have selected. *RST: 0 dBµV Example: //Define a minimum grid level DISP:TRAC:Y:BOTT -20 Manual operation: "Grid Range / Minimum Level"...
  • Page 446 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration Parameters: <Bandwidth> <numeric value> Refer to the datasheet for available bandwidths. Default unit: Hz Example: //Select measurement bandwidth BAND 3MHZ Manual operation: "Measurement Bandwidth" on page 85 [SENSe:]BWIDth:SCPL <State> [SENSe:]BANDwidth:SCPL <State>...
  • Page 447 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration When you change the filter type, the command selects the next larger filter bandwidth if the same bandwidth is unavailable for that filter. Parameters: <FilterType> CFILter Channel filters Available in the spectrum application.
  • Page 448 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration Parameters: <GateLength> Range: 125 ns to 30 s *RST: 400μs Default unit: S Example: SWE:EGAT:LENG 10ms Manual operation: "Gate Length" on page 168 [SENSe:]SWEep:EGATe:POLarity <Polarity> This command selects the polarity of an external gate signal.
  • Page 449 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration Example: SWE:EGAT ON Switches on the gate mode. SWE:EGAT:TYPE EDGE Switches on the edge-triggered mode. SWE:EGAT:HOLD 100US Sets the gate delay to 100 µs. SWE:EGAT:LEN 500US Sets the gate opening time to 500 µs.
  • Page 450 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Configuration Default unit: s Example: //Define a trigger offset TRIG:HOLD 500us Manual operation: "Trigger Offset" on page 167 TRIGger<tp>[:SEQuence]:SLOPe <Type> This command selects the trigger slope. Suffix: <tp> irrelevant Parameters: <Type>...
  • Page 451 15.6.9 Programming example for a tracking generator The following example demonstrates how to work with a tracking generator in a remote environment. It requires the Tracking Generator option (R&S EPL1-B9) to be installed on the R&S EPL1000. //--------------Preparing the instrument ----------- //Reset the instrument *RST //Set the frequency span.

  • Page 452: Analysis

    ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis //--------------Changing the display of the calibration results ----------- //Shift the reference line so the -5 dB level is displayed in the center DISP:TRAC:Y:SCAL:RVAL -5DB DISP:TRAC:Y:SCAL:RPOS 50PCT 15.7 Analysis ● Result display configuration..................
  • Page 453 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:SIZE <Size> This command maximizes the size of the selected result display window temporarily. To change the size of several windows on the screen permanently, use the LAY:SPL command (see on page 456).
  • Page 454 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Query parameters: <WindowName> String containing the name of the existing window the new win- dow is inserted next to. By default, the name of a window is the same as its index. To determine the name and index of all active windows, use the query.
  • Page 455 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Return values: <WindowName> string Name of the window. In the default state, the name of the window is its index. <WindowIndex> numeric value Index of the window. Example: LAY:CAT? Result:...
  • Page 456 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis <Direction> LEFT | RIGHt | ABOVe | BELow | REPLace Destination the selected window is moved to, relative to the ref- erence window. Example: LAY:MOVE '4','1',LEFT Moves the window named '4' to the left of window 1.
  • Page 457 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Note that windows must have a certain minimum size. If the position you define con- flicts with the minimum size of any of the affected windows, the command does not work, but does not return an error.
  • Page 458 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Example: LAY:SPL 1,4,70 Moves the splitter between window 1 ('Frequency Sweep') and 3 ('"Marker Peak List"') towards the top (70%) of the screen. The following commands have the exact same effect, as any combination of windows above and below the splitter moves the splitter vertically.
  • Page 459 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Suffix: <n> Window Return values: <WindowName> String containing the name of a window. In the default state, the name of the window is its index. Example: LAY:WIND2:IDEN? Queries the name of the result display in window 2.
  • Page 460 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis 15.7.1.3 Examples: configuring the result display The following example demonstrates how to configure result displays in a remote envi- ronment. Example 1: adding and arranging windows Starting from the default initial display in the Spectrum application (Frequency Sweep),...
  • Page 461 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis //--------------- Querying all displayed windows ------------------ //Query the name and number of all displayed windows //(from top left to bottom right) LAY:CAT? //Result : '1',1,'2',2,'3',3,'4',4 //------------- Maximizing a Window ------------------ //Maximize the window "2 Spectrogram"...
  • Page 462 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis //Remove Spectrogram LAY:WIND2:REM //Remove Marker Table window LAY:REM '3' //Replace Marker Peak List window by Marker Table LAY:REPL '4',MTAB //--------------- Querying all displayed windows ------------------ //Query the name and number of all displayed windows (from top left to bottom right)
  • Page 463 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Parameters: <x1> Diagram coordinates in % of the complete diagram that define the zoom area. The lower left corner is the origin of coordinate system. The upper right corner is the end point of the system.
  • Page 464 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Manual operation: "Single Zoom" on page 175 "Restore Original Display" on page 176 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:ZOOM:MULTiple<zn>[:STATe] <State> This command turns the multiple zoom on and off. Suffix: <n> Window <w> subwindow Not supported by all applications <zn>...
  • Page 465 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Parameters: <x1> Diagram coordinates in % of the complete diagram that define the zoom area. The lower left corner is the origin of coordinate system. The upper right corner is the end point of the system.
  • Page 466 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis The selected value is not affected by a preset. The command therefore has no reset value. Parameters: <Separator> COMMa Selects a comma as a separator. SEMicolon Selects a semicolon as a separator.
  • Page 467 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis FORMat:DEXPort:FORMat <FileFormat> Determines the format of the ASCII file to be imported or exported. Depending on the external program that creates the data file or evaluates it, a comma-separated list (CSV) or a plain data format (DAT) file is required.
  • Page 468 //Subtract trace 2 from trace 3 and write the result to trace 4 CALC:MATH:STAT ON CALC:MATH4:EXPR (TRACE3-TRACE2) Manual operation: "Trace Math Function" on page 196 CALCulate<n>:MATH<t>:MODE <Mode> This command selects the way the R&S EPL1000 calculates trace mathematics. Suffix: <n> Window <t> irrelevant Parameters: <Mode>...
  • Page 469 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Parameters: <Position> Vertical position of the trace in % of the height of the diagram area. 100 PCT corresponds to the upper diagram border. Range: -100 to 200 *RST: Default unit: PCT...
  • Page 470 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Example: //Turn on the label for trace 2 DISP:TRAC2:LAB ON DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:TRACe<t>:LABel:TEXT <Label> This command defines the contents of a trace label. Suffix: <n> 1..n Window <t> 1..n Trace Parameters: <Label>...
  • Page 471 CALC:SGR:FRAM:SEL -25 Selects frame number -25. Manual operation: "Select Frame" on page 200 CALCulate<n>:SGRam:HDEPth <History> CALCulate<n>:SPECtrogram:HDEPth <History> This command defines the number of frames to be stored in the R&S EPL1000 mem- ory. Suffix: <n> Window Parameters: <History> The maximum number of frames depends on the number of sweep points.
  • Page 472 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Manual operation: "History Depth" on page 200 CALCulate<n>:SGRam:TRACe CALCulate<n>:SPECtrogram:TRACe <Trace> This command selects the trace the spectrogram is based on. Suffix: <n> Receiver application: Window I/Q Analyzer: Window Spectrum application: irrelevant Parameters: <Trace>...
  • Page 473 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Example: CALC:SGR:TST:DATA? ALL Returns the starting times of all frames sorted in a descending order. Usage: Query only Manual operation: "Time Stamp" on page 200 CALCulate<n>:SGRam:TSTamp[:STATe] <State> CALCulate<n>:SPECtrogram:TSTamp[:STATe] <State> This command activates and deactivates the time stamp.
  • Page 474 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis CALCulate<n>:SGRam:FRAMe:RINTerval CALCulate<n>:SPECtrogram:FRAMe:RINTerval <Interval> Defines a recording interval for the IF spectrogram result display. For example if the recording interval is set to 5, only every fifth scan is taken from the IF analysis diagram and displayed in the IF spectrogram.
  • Page 475 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:SGRam:COLor:DEFault DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:SPECtrogram:COLor:DEFault This command restores the original color map. Suffix: <n> Window Manual operation: "Set to Default" on page 202 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:SGRam:COLor:LOWer <Percentage> DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:SPECtrogram:COLor:LOWer <Percentage> This command defines the starting point of the color map.
  • Page 476 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Parameters: <Percentage> Statistical frequency percentage. Range: 0 to 66 *RST: Default unit: % Example: DISP:WIND:SGR:COL:UPP 95 Sets the start of the color map to 95%. Manual operation: "Start / Stop"...
  • Page 477 Thus, the maximum REAL 32 data that can be represented is 999,999,999 bytes. However, the R&S EPL1000 is able to send larger data blocks. In this case, the length of the data block is placed in brackets, e.g.
  • Page 478 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Suffix: <n> Window <m> irrelevant Example: CALC:DELT:AOFF Turns off all delta markers. CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:MODE <Mode> This command defines whether the position of a delta marker is provided as an abso- lute value or relative to a reference marker. Note that this setting applies to all win- dows.
  • Page 479 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis If necessary, the command activates the delta marker first. No suffix at DELTamarker turns on delta marker 1. Suffix: <n> Window <m> Marker Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 0 | 1...
  • Page 480 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Manual operation: "Marker Position X-value" on page 215 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:AOFF This command turns off all markers. Suffix: <n> Window <m> Marker Example: CALC:MARK:AOFF Switches off all markers. Manual operation: "All Markers Off"...
  • Page 481 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Example: //Assign marker to trace 1 CALC:MARK3:TRAC 2 Manual operation: "Assigning the Marker to a Trace" on page 216 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:X <Position> This command moves a marker to a specific coordinate on the x-axis.
  • Page 482 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis OFF | 0 Applies the current configuration. This has an effect only if you have changed anything since the last scan. *RST: Example: //Couple receiver settings to the scan range settings...
  • Page 483 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Suffix: <n> irrelevant Parameters: <DisplayMode> ON | 1 Turns on the marker table. OFF | 0 Turns off the marker table. *RST: AUTO Example: DISP:MTAB ON Activates the marker table.
  • Page 484 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis <m> irrelevant Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 0 | 1 OFF | 0 Switches the function off ON | 1 Switches the function on Example: CALC:MARK:X:SLIM ON Switches on search limitation.
  • Page 485 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Manual operation: "Search Limits (Left / Right)" on page 219 CALCulate<n>:THReshold <Level> This command defines a threshold level for the marker peak search (for all markers in all windows). Note that you must enable the use of the threshold using CALCulate<n>:...
  • Page 486 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Markers ..............486 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:MAXimum:LEFT ..............486 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:MAXimum:NEXT ..............486 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:MAXimum[:PEAK] ..............487 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:MAXimum:RIGHt ..............487 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:MINimum:LEFT ..............487 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:MINimum:NEXT ..............487 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:MINimum[:PEAK] ..............488 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:MINimum:RIGHt CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:MAXimum:LEFT This command moves a marker to the next positive peak.
  • Page 487 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Manual operation: "Peak Search" on page 222 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:MAXimum:RIGHt This command moves a marker to the next positive peak. The search includes only measurement values to the right of the current marker posi- tion.
  • Page 488 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis In the spectrogram, the command moves a marker horizontally to the minimum level in the currently selected frame. The vertical marker position remains the same. If the marker is not yet active, the command first activates the marker.
  • Page 489 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:MAXimum:NEXT This command moves a marker to the next positive peak value. In the spectrogram, the command moves a marker horizontally to the maximum level in the currently selected frame. The vertical marker position remains the same.
  • Page 490 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis In the spectrogram, the command moves a marker horizontally to the minimum level in the currently selected frame. The vertical marker position remains the same. Suffix: <n> Window <m> Marker Manual operation: "Search Next Minimum"...
  • Page 491 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis 15.7.4.5 Marker results Commands to retrieve the marker position described elsewhere. ● on page 479 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:X ● on page 481 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:X ..............491 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:X:RELative? ................491 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:Y? ..................491 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:Y? CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:X:RELative? This command queries the relative position of a delta marker on the x-axis.
  • Page 492 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Return values: <Result> Default unit: DBM Usage: Query only 15.7.4.6 Spectrogram markers Marker configuration Commands to configure markers in spectrograms described elsewhere. ● on page 486 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:MAXimum:LEFT ● on page 486 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:MAXimum:NEXT...
  • Page 493 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Suffix: <n> Window <m> Marker Parameters: <Frame> Selects a frame directly by the frame number. Valid if the time stamp is off. The range depends on the history depth. Default unit: S <Time>...
  • Page 494 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:XY:MINimum[:PEAK] CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SPECtrogram:XY:MINimum[:PEAK] This command moves a marker to the minimum level of the spectrogram. Suffix: <n> Window <m> Marker CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:Y:MAXimum:ABOVe CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SPECtrogram:Y:MAXimum:ABOVe This command moves a marker vertically to the next lower peak level for the current frequency.
  • Page 495 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:Y:MAXimum[:PEAK] CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SPECtrogram:Y:MAXimum[:PEAK] This command moves a marker vertically to the highest level for the current frequency. The search includes all frames. It does not change the horizontal position of the marker.
  • Page 496 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis <m> Marker CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:Y:MINimum[:PEAK] CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SPECtrogram:Y:MINimum[:PEAK] This command moves a marker vertically to the minimum level for the current fre- quency. The search includes all frames. It does not change the horizontal position of the marker.
  • Page 497 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis ........499 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SPECtrogram:Y:MINimum:BELow ..........500 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:Y:MINimum:NEXT ........500 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SPECtrogram:Y:MINimum:NEXT ...........500 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:Y:MINimum[:PEAK] ........500 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SPECtrogram:Y:MINimum[:PEAK] CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:FRAMe <Frame> | <Time> CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SPECtrogram:FRAMe <Frame> This command positions a delta marker on a particular frame. The frame is relative to the position of marker 1.
  • Page 498 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis *RST: VISible Manual operation: "Marker Search Area" on page 221 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:XY:MAXimum[:PEAK] CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SPECtrogram:XY:MAXimum[:PEAK] This command moves a marker to the highest level of the spectrogram over all fre- quencies. Suffix: <n>...
  • Page 499 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:Y:MAXimum:NEXT CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SPECtrogram:Y:MAXimum:NEXT This command moves a delta marker vertically to the next higher level for the current frequency. The search includes all frames. It does not change the horizontal position of the marker.
  • Page 500 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Suffix: <n> Window <m> Marker CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:Y:MINimum:NEXT CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SPECtrogram:Y:MINimum:NEXT This command moves a delta marker vertically to the next minimum level for the cur- rent frequency. The search includes all frames. It does not change the horizontal position of the marker.
  • Page 501 Parameters: <Position> The value range is variable. You can use any unit you want, the R&S EPL1000 then converts the unit to the currently selected unit. If you omit a unit, the R&S EPL1000 uses the currently selected unit. *RST:...
  • Page 502 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Parameters: <Frequency> Note that you can not set a frequency line to a position that is outside the current span. Range: 0 Hz to Fmax *RST: (STATe to OFF) Default unit: HZ...
  • Page 503 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Suffix: <n> Window <dl> 1 to 4 time line Parameters: <Time> Note that you can not set a time line to a position that is higher than the current sweep time.
  • Page 504 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis ..................506 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:STATe ..................506 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:TRACe<t> ..............507 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:TRACe<t>:CHECk ................507 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:UPPer:OFFSet ................508 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:UPPer:STATe ....................508 MMEMory:LOAD<n>:LIMit .................... 508 MMEMory:STORe<n>:LIMit CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:ACTive? This command queries the names of all active limit lines.
  • Page 505 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis <li> Limit line Parameters: <Line> 1 to 8 number of the new limit line <name> String containing the name of the limit line. Example: CALC:LIM1:COPY 2 Copies limit line 1 to line 2.
  • Page 506 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis <li> Limit line Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 0 | 1 OFF | 0 Switches the function off ON | 1 Switches the function on Manual operation: "Visibility" on page 231 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:STATe <State>...
  • Page 507 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Example: CALC:LIM2:TRAC 3 Assigns limit line 2 to trace 3. CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:TRACe<t>:CHECk <State> This command turns the limit check for a specific trace on and off. To query the limit check result, use CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:FAIL?.
  • Page 508 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:UPPer:STATe <State> This command turns an upper limit line on and off. Before you can use the command, you have to select a limit line with CALCulate<n>: on page 514.
  • Page 509 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Limit line design .................. 509 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:COMMent ................. 509 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CONTrol[:DATA] ................510 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CONTrol:DOMain ................510 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CONTrol:MODE ................511 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CONTrol:SHIFt ...............511 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CONTrol:SPACing ................511 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer[:DATA] ................512 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:MARGin ................512 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:MODE ................512 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:SHIFt ................. 513 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:SPACing...
  • Page 510 Note that the number of horizontal values has to be the same as the number of vertical values set with CALCulate<n>: LIMit<li>:LOWer[:DATA] CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>: UPPer[:DATA]. If not, the R&S EPL1000 either adds missing values or ignores surplus values. *RST: Default unit: HZ Manual operation: "Data Points"...
  • Page 511 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis Manual operation: "X-Axis" on page 234 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CONTrol:SHIFt <Distance> This command moves a complete limit line horizontally. Compared to defining an offset, this command actually changes the limit line definition points by the value you define.
  • Page 512 Note that the number of vertical values has to be the same as the number of horizontal values set with CALCulate<n>: LIMit<li>:CONTrol[:DATA]. If not, the R&S EPL1000 either adds missing values or ignores surplus values. *RST: Limit line state is OFF...
  • Page 513 *RST: Manual operation: "Y-Axis" on page 234 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:THReshold <Threshold> This command defines a threshold for relative limit lines. The R&S EPL1000 uses the threshold for the limit check, if the limit line violates the threshold. Suffix: <n> irrelevant <li> Limit line Parameters: <Threshold>...
  • Page 514 Note that the number of vertical values has to be the same as the number of horizontal values set with CALCulate<n>: LIMit<li>:CONTrol[:DATA]. If not, the R&S EPL1000 either adds missing values or ignores surplus values. *RST: Limit line state is OFF...
  • Page 515 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:UPPer:MARGin <Margin> This command defines an area around an upper limit line where limit check violations are still tolerated. Suffix: <n> irrelevant <li> Limit line Parameters: <Margin> numeric value *RST:...
  • Page 516 Manual operation: "Y-Axis" on page 234 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:UPPer:THReshold <Limit> This command defines an absolute limit for limit lines with a relative scale. The R&S EPL1000 uses the threshold for the limit check, if the limit line violates the threshold. Suffix: <n> irrelevant <li>...
  • Page 517 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:FAIL? This command queries the result of a limit check in the specified window. To get a valid result, you have to perform a complete measurement with synchroniza- tion to the end of the measurement before reading out the result. This is only possible for single measurement mode.
  • Page 518 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis CALC:LIM1:UPP:MARG 5dB //Defines an area of 5 dB around limit line 1 where limit check violations //are still tolerated. CALC:LIM1:UPP:SHIF -10DB //Shifts the limit line 1 by -10 dB. CALC:LIM1:UPP:OFFS -3dB //Defines an additional -3 dB offset for limit line 1.
  • Page 519 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Analysis //--------------Configuring the measurement ------------- FREQ:CENT 100MHz //Defines the center frequency FREQ:SPAN 200MHz //Sets the span to 100 MHz on either side of the center frequency. SENS:SWE:COUN 10 //Defines 10 sweeps to be performed in each measurement.

  • Page 520: Data Management

    ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management CALC:LIM3:FAIL? //Queries the result of the lower limit line check 15.8 Data management The commands required to store and load instrument settings and import and export measurement results in a remote environment are described here. The tasks for man- ual operation are described in Chapter 12, "Data...
  • Page 521 This command selects the data format that is used for transmission of trace data from the R&S EPL1000 to the controlling computer. Note that the command has no effect for data that you send to the R&S EPL1000. The R&S EPL1000 automatically recognizes the data it receives, regardless of the format.
  • Page 522 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management Example: FORM REAL,32 FORMat:DEXPort:DSEParator <Separator> This command selects the decimal separator for data exported in ASCII format. Parameters: <Separator> POINt | COMMa COMMa Uses a comma as decimal separator, e.g. 4,05.
  • Page 523 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management MMEMory:CATalog:LONG <Directory> This command returns the contents of a particular directory with additional information about the files. Parameters: <Directory> String containing the path and directory. If you leave out the path, the command returns the contents of...
  • Page 524 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management MMEMory:DATA <FileName>[, <Data>] MMEMory:DATA? <FileName> This command writes block data into a file. The delimiter must be set to EOI to obtain error-free data transfer. When you query the contents of a file, you can save them in a file on the remote con- trol computer.
  • Page 525 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management Parameters: <Directory> String containing the path and new directory name The path may be relative or absolute. MMEMory:MOVE <FileName>, <FileName> This command moves a file to another directory. The command also renames the file if you define a new name in the target directory.
  • Page 526 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management Parameters: <Drive> String containing the drive name. <State> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF Optional: determines whether disconnection is forced or not 1 | ON Disconnection is forced.
  • Page 527 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management ON | 1 Returns a list of all drives in use including the folder information. OFF | 0 Returns a list of all drives in use. MMEMory:RDIRectory <arg0> This command deletes the indicated directory.
  • Page 528 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management ● Transducers: on page 530 MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:TRANsducer:ALL Example: MMEM:SEL:ALL Manual operation: "Items:" on page 248 MMEMory:SELect:CHANnel[:ITEM]:DEFault MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:DEFault This command selects the current settings as the only item to store to and load from a configuration file.
  • Page 529 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management MMEMory:SELect:CHANnel[:ITEM]:NONE MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:NONE This command does not include any of the following items when storing or loading a configuration file. ● Hardware configuration: on page 528 MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:HWSettings ● Limit lines:...
  • Page 530 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management MMEMory:SELect:CHANnel[:ITEM]:TRANsducer:ALL <State> MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:TRANsducer:ALL <State> This command includes or excludes transducer factors when storing or loading a con- figuration file. Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 1 | 0 *RST:...
  • Page 531 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management The default state is restored after a preset (*RST) or after you turn on the R&S EPL1000. Parameters: <1> <FileName> 'Factory' Restores the factory settings as the default state.
  • Page 532 Remote commands in the receiver application Data management Example: MMEM:SEL:ALL //Save all items (User Settings, All Traces, All Limit Lines) from the R&S EPL1000. MMEM:LOAD:STAT 1,'C: \Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\Analyzer\user\TEST01' //Reloads all items In the "Recall" dialog, select only "User Settings" and "All Limit Lines".
  • Page 533 Example: INST:SEL 'SPECTRUM2' Selects channel setup'SPECTRUM2'. MMEM:STOR:TYPE CHAN Specifies that channel setup data is to be stored. SYSTem:PRESet This command presets the R&S EPL1000. It is identical to *RST. Example: SYST:PRES Usage: Event SYSTem:PRESet:CHANnel[:EXEC] This command restores the default instrument settings in the current channel setup.
  • Page 534 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management Usage: Event Manual operation: "Preset Channel setup" on page 127 15.8.4 Screenshots and printouts Commands to take and store screenshots described elsewhere. ● on page 525 MMEMory:NAME ......................534 DISPlay:LOGO ......................
  • Page 535 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management Manual operation: "Print Logo" on page 254 HCOPy:ABORt This command aborts a running hardcopy output. Example: HCOP:ABOR HCOPy:CMAP<it>:DEFault<ci> This command defines the color scheme for print jobs. Suffix: <it>...
  • Page 536 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management WINDows Includes only the selected windows in the printout. All currently active windows for the current channel setup (or "MultiView") are available for selection. How many windows are printed on a...
  • Page 537 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management 'SYSTem:COMMunicate:PRINter' Sends the hardcopy to a printer and deactivates "print to file". Select the printer with SYSTem:COMMunicate:PRINter: SELect<di> 'SYSTem:COMMunicate:CLIPboard' Sends the hardcopy to the clipboard. *RST: 'SYST:COMM:CLIP' Example: To print on a printer: //Destination: printer, deactivate "print to file"...
  • Page 538 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management HCOPy:DEVice:LANGuage <Language> This command selects the file format for a print job or to store a screenshot to a file. Parameters: <Language> Graphics Device Interface Default format for output to a printer configured under Windows.
  • Page 539 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management HCOPy[:IMMediate]:NEXT This command initiates a print job. If you are printing to a file, the file name depends on MMEMory:NAME. This command adds a consecutive number to the file name.
  • Page 540 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management HCOPy:PAGE:MARGin:LEFT <Left> This command defines the margin at the left side of the printout page on which no ele- ments are printed. The margins are defined according to HCOPy:PAGE:MARGin:UNIT on page 540.
  • Page 541 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management Manual operation: "Margins" on page 261 HCOPy:PAGE:ORIentation <Orientation> The command selects the page orientation of the printout. The command is only available if the output device is a printer or a PDF file.
  • Page 542 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management Manual operation: "Windows Per Page" on page 261 HCOPy:PAGE:WINDow:SCALe <Scale> This command determines the scaling of the windows in the printout for HCOPy: on page 535. CONTent Parameters: <Scale>...
  • Page 543 543 SYSTem:COMMunicate:PRINter:ENUMerate:FIRSt for this command to work properly. Manual operation: "Printer Name" on page 259 SYSTem:COMMunicate:PRINter:SELect<di> <Printer> This command selects the printer that processes jobs sent by the R&S EPL1000. to select another output destination. HCOPy:DESTination<di> Suffix: <di> 1..n Irrelevant.
  • Page 544 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management Manual operation: "Printer Name" on page 259 15.8.5 Notes display Commands to configure the "Notes" display described elsewhere: ● LAYout:ADD[:WINDow]? ........544 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:NOTes:APPend:TEXT ............544 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:NOTes:CLEar .............544 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:NOTes:TEXT DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:NOTes:APPend:TEXT <Text> This command is used to append content to the notes display.
  • Page 545 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management Parameters: <Text> Example: DISPlay:NOTes:TEXT 'Measurement configuration' 'Measurement configuration' is added to the notes display. The existing content is replaced. 15.8.6 Test reports Commands to create test reports described elsewhere.
  • Page 546 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management HCOPy:TREPort:APPend This command adds the current measurement results to the test report. The saved data depends on the items you have selected with HCOPy:TREPort: on page 550. ITEM:SELect Example:...
  • Page 547 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management Suffix: <li> 1..n Selects the header line. Parameters: <Repetition> GLOBal The selected header line is displayed at the top of every page of the report. NEVer The selected header line is displayed on no page of the report.
  • Page 548 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:HEADer:LINE<li>:TITLe <Title> This command defines a custom name for one of the items part of the report header. You can define up to 6 items in the header. on page 547 to add a value HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:HEADer:LINE<li>:TEXT...
  • Page 549 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:LIST [<ChannelType>] This command queries the selected information to be included in the test report for a specific channel type. Parameters: <ChannelType> <char_data> Selects the channel type that you want to query the test report configuration for.
  • Page 550 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management Example: HCOP:TREP:ITEM:LOGO 'c:\logo.png' Selects a picture to be displayed in the report document. HCOP:TREP:ITEM:LOGO:CONT GLOB Displays the logo on each page. Manual operation: "Custom information about the measurement" on page 269 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:SELect [<ChannelType>],'<Item>,<Item>,<Item>,...'...
  • Page 551 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management <Item> Description Default FRESults Numerical results for the final measurement. Screenshot of the results for IF analysis. IFSPectrogram Screenshot of the IF spectrogram. LISN Information about LISNs. MARKers Contents of the marker table.
  • Page 552 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management Table 15-11: Available <items> in analog demodulation application <Item> Description Default AMSPectrum Screenshot of the AM Spectrum. AMTDomain Screenshot of the AM Time Domain. FMSPectrum Screenshot of the FM Spectrum.
  • Page 553 This command creates a new dataset for a new test report. Creating a new test report deletes all previously saved datasets. The current measure- ment results are added as the first dataset to the new report. The R&S EPL1000 saves the data selected with HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:SELect on page 550.
  • Page 554 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management ON | 1 Switches the function on *RST: Example: HCOP:TREP:PAG:STAT OFF Removes page numbers from the test report. Manual operation: "General properties of the test report document" on page 268 HCOPy:TREPort:PAGesize <Size>...
  • Page 555 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management OFF | 0 Switches the function off ON | 1 Switches the function on *RST: Example: HCOP:TREP:TDST OFF Does not show any time or date information in the test report.
  • Page 556 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management HCOPy:TREPort:TEST:REMove:ALL This command removes all existing datasets from the test report. Example: HCOP:TREP:TEST:REM:ALL Deletes all datasets that are currently in the test report. Usage: Event Manual operation: "Adding and removing datasets"...
  • Page 557 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management 15.8.7 Measurement result export Commands to export measurement results described elsewhere. ● on page 521 FORMat[:DATA] ..................557 MMEMory:STORe<n>:SGRam ................557 MMEMory:STORe<n>:SPECtrogram ..................557 MMEMory:STORe<n>:TRACe MMEMory:STORe<n>:SGRam <FileName> MMEMory:STORe<n>:SPECtrogram <FileName> This command exports spectrogram data to an ASCII file.
  • Page 558 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management 15.8.8 Examples: managing data ● Storing data......................558 ● Loading data......................559 ● Storing instrument settings..................559 ● Loading instrument settings.................. 559 ● Printing to a file..................... 559 ● Printing on a printer....................560...
  • Page 559 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management 15.8.8.2 Loading data MMEM:CDIR? //Returns the path of the current directory. //e.g. C:\R_S\Instr\user\ MMEM:CDIR 'C:\R_S\INSTR\USER\Results' //Changes the current directory. MMEM:CAT? 'C:\R_S\INSTR\USER\Results\*.xml' //or MMEM:CAT? '*.xml' //Returns a list of all xml files in the directory 'C:\R_S\INSTR\USER\Results'.
  • Page 560 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Data management //Select the file name for the printout. MMEM:NAME 'C:\R_S\INSTR\USER\Screenshot.bmp' //Select all screen elements for printing HCOP:ITEM:ALL //Add a comment to the printout. HCOP:ITEM:WIND:TEXT 'ACLRResults' //Store the printout in a file called 'Screenshot.bmp'.

  • Page 561: General Instrument Setup

    ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup HCOP:CONT WIND HCOP:PAGE:WIND:STAT 'Spectrum','1',ON HCOP:PAGE:WIND:STAT 'Spectrum','2',ON HCOP:PAGE:WIND:STAT 'IQ Analyzer','1',ON HCOP:PAGE:WIND:STAT 'IQ Analyzer','2',ON //Define contents to be printed on each page (logo, timestamp, page count) DISP:LOGO ON HCOP:TDST:STAT ON...
  • Page 562 ® R&S EPL1000 Remote commands in the receiver application General instrument setup 15.9.1 Basic instrument setup ....................... 562 SYSTem:CLOGging ......................562 SYSTem:REBoot ......................562 SYSTem:DATE ....................... 562 SYSTem:TIME SYSTem:CLOGging <State> This command turns logging of remote commands on and off. Parameters: <State>...
  • Page 563 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup <Minutes> Range: 0 to 59 <Seconds> Range: 0 to 59 Example: SYST:TIME 10,52,33 Manual operation: "Set Date and Time" on page 277 15.9.2 Calibration and temperature check ......................563 CALibration[:ALL]? .......................564...
  • Page 564 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup Usage: Query only Manual operation: "Start Self Alignment" on page 314 CALibration:RESult? This command returns the results collected during calibration. Return values: <CalibrationData> String containing the calibration data.
  • Page 565 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup CALibration:DUE:SCHedule <State> If enabled, a self-alignment is performed regularly at specific days and time. Specify the date and time using the CALibration:DUE:DAYS CALibration:DUE: commands. TIME Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 0 | 1...
  • Page 566 Manual operation: "Schedule" on page 315 CALibration:DUE:SHUTdown <State> If activated, the R&S EPL1000 is automatically shut down after self-alignment is com- pleted. Note that the instrument cannot be restarted via remote control. Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 0 | 1...
  • Page 567 <Frequency> Possible frequencies of the calibration signal are fix. If you define a frequency that is not available, the R&S EPL1000 uses the next available frequency. Example: a frequency of 20 MHz is rounded up to the next available frequency (25 MHz).
  • Page 568 Usage: Query only SOURce<si>:TEMPerature:FRONtend This command queries the current frontend temperature of the R&S EPL1000. During self-alignment, the instrument's (frontend) temperature is also measured (as soon as the instrument has warmed up completely). This temperature is used as a ref- erence for a continuous temperature check during operation.
  • Page 569 15.9.4 External reference configuration ..................569 [SENSe:]ROSCillator:SOURce [SENSe:]ROSCillator:SOURce <Source> This command selects the reference oscillator. If you want to select the external reference, it must be connected to the R&S EPL1000. Parameters: <Source> INTernal The internal reference is used (10 MHz).
  • Page 570 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup CORR:TRAN:DATA 1MHZ,-10,10MHZ,-10,100MHZ,-15,1GHZ,-15 //Turn on the transducer CORR:TRAN ON //Automatically adjust the reference level CORR:TRAN:ADJ:RLEV ON Managing a transducer set //Select or create a transducer set CORR:TSET:SEL 'Transducer Set'...
  • Page 571 Before you can use the command, you have to select and turn on a transducer. Parameters: <State> ON | OFF | 1 | 0 *RST: [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer:CATalog? This command queries all transducer factors stored on the R&S EPL1000. User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 572 Amount of storage space required by all transducers files in the C:\ProgramData\Rohde-Schwarz\ZNL-FPL\trd directory (= sum of all individual <FileSize> values) <FreeDiskSpace> numeric value in bytes Amount of free storage space on the R&S EPL1000 <FileSize> numeric value in bytes Size of a single transducer file <FileName>...
  • Page 573 [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer:SELect <Name> This command selects a transducer factor. Parameters: <Name> String containing the name of the transducer factor. If the name does not exist yet, the R&S EPL1000 creates a transducer factor by that name. Example: CORR:TRAN:SEL 'FACTOR1' [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer[:STATe] <State>...
  • Page 574 *RST: Example: Chapter 15.9.5, "Transducers", on page 569. [SENSe:]CORRection:TSET:CATalog This command queries all transducer sets stored on the R&S EPL1000. Return values: <UsedDiskSpace> Size of all available files containing transducer factors in byte. <FreeDiskSpace> Remaining disk space in bytes. <FileInfo>...
  • Page 575 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup <NameFileN> Name of the file. <SizeFileN> Size of the file in bytes. Example: CORR:TSET:CAT? would return, e.g. 3298,34482896896,'SET1,1520','SET2,1756' [SENSe:]CORRection:TSET:COMMent <Comment> This command defines a comment for a transducer set.
  • Page 576 [SENSe:]CORRection:TSET:SELect <FileName> This command creates or selects a transducer set. Parameters: <FileName> String containing the name of the transducer set. If the name does not exist yet, the R&S EPL1000 creates a transducer set by that name. Example: CORR:TSET:SEL 'TSET1' Example: Chapter 15.9.5,...
  • Page 577 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup 15.9.6 Display layout and elements ● Screen element selection..................577 ● Colors and schemes..................... 581 15.9.6.1 Screen element selection Commands to configure screen elements described elsewhere. ● on page 482 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:MTABle...
  • Page 578 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup Note: This setting is maintained even after using the [PRESET] function. Parameters: <State> ON | OFF *RST: Example: DISP:ITER ON Displays the icon in the toolbar. Manual operation: "Disconnect RF"...
  • Page 579 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup ON | 1 Touch screen is active for entire screen OFF | 0 Touch screen is inactive for entire screen FRAMe Touch screen is inactivate for the diagram area of the screen, but active for softkeys, toolbars and menus.
  • Page 580 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup Example: DISP:TIME ON Switches the screen display of date and time on. DISP:TIME:FORM US Switches the date and time format to US. Manual operation: "Date and Time Format"...
  • Page 581 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup Manual operation: "Background Lighting" on page 277 15.9.6.2 Colors and schemes ..................581 DISPlay:CMAP<it>:DEFault<ci> ....................581 DISPlay:THEMe:CATalog? ....................581 DISPlay:THEMe:SELect DISPlay:CMAP<it>:DEFault<ci> This command selects the color scheme for the display. The query returns the default color scheme.
  • Page 582 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup Example: DISP:THEM:SEL "BlueOcean" Manual operation: "Theme" on page 282 15.9.7 Measurement channel synchronization ● General coupling manager..................582 15.9.7.1 General coupling manager .................... 582 INSTrument:COUPle:ATTen ..................582 INSTrument:COUPle:BANDwidth ..................582 INSTrument:COUPle:BWIDth ..................583...
  • Page 583 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup Turns on synchronization. NONE Turns on synchronization. *RST: NONE Example: INST:COUP:BWID ALL Synchronizes the resolution bandwidth. INSTrument:COUPle:CENTer <State> This command turns synchronization of the frequency between measurement channels on and off.
  • Page 584 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup Turns on synchronization. NONE Turns off synchronization. *RST: NONE Example: INST:COUP:GAIN ALL Synchronizes the preamplifier configuration. INSTrument:COUPle:LLINes <State> INSTrument:COUPle:LIMit <State> This command turns synchronization of limit results between measurement channels on and off.
  • Page 585 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup INSTrument:COUPle:PRESel <State> This command turns synchronization of the preselector state between measurement channels on and off. Parameters: <State> ALL | NONE Turns on synchronization. NONE Turns off synchronization.
  • Page 586 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup INSTrument:COUPle:VBW <State> This command turns synchronization of the video bandwidth between measurement channels on and off. Parameters: <State> ALL | NONE Turns on synchronization. NONE Turns off synchronization.
  • Page 587 The instrument switches from remote to manual operation (cor- responds to @LOC or selecting the "Local" softkey). Manual operation: "Local" on page 346 SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB[:SELF]:ADDRess <Address> This command sets the GPIB address of the R&S EPL1000. Parameters: <Address> Range: 0 to 30 *RST:...
  • Page 588 SYSTem:DISPlay:UPDate <State> This command turns the display during remote operation on and off. If on, the R&S EPL1000 updates the diagrams, traces and display fields only. The best performance is obtained if the display is off during remote control operation.
  • Page 589 This command switches the error display during remote operation on and off. If activated, the R&S EPL1000 displays a message box at the bottom of the screen that contains the most recent type of error and the command that caused the error.
  • Page 590 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup LLO (local lockout). The instrument can only be operated remotely, not locally. Unlocks the manual operation mode. To operate the instrument locally again, you must execute SYST:COMM:INT:REM OFF or select the "Local"...
  • Page 591 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup The option is indicated as "B7J" The 40 MHz wideband is used. The option is indicated as "B7J, 140". HIGH The 80 MHz wideband is used. The option is indicated as "B7J, 122".
  • Page 592 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup SCPI parameter Hardware component LFMatt10 LF mechanical att. 10dB PREamp Preselector AB: Preamplifier PRESab_bypr1 Preselector AB: bypass-R1 PRESab_bypr2 Preselector AB: bypass-R2 PRESab_swir1 Preselector AB: switch-R1 PRESab_swir2 Preselector AB: switch-R2...
  • Page 593 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup DIAGnostic:SERVice:VERSinfo? This command queries information about the hardware and software components. Return values: <Information> String containing the version of hardware and software compo- nents including the types of licenses for installed options.
  • Page 594 Queries fatal errors in the 'Spectrum2' application. If none have occurred, the result is: " ". Usage: Query only SYSTem:ERRor:LIST? [<MessType>] This command queries the error messages that occur during R&S EPL1000 operation. Query parameters: <MessType> SMSG | REMote SMSG (default) Queries the system messages which occurred during manual operation.
  • Page 595 SYST:FIRM:UPD 'D:\FW_UPDATE' Starts the firmware update from directory "D:\FW_UPDATE". SYSTem:PRESet:COMPatible <OpMode> This command defines the operating mode that is activated when you switch on the R&S EPL1000 or press the [PRESET] key. Parameters: <OpMode> SANalyzer Defines Signal and Spectrum Analyzer operating mode as the presetting.
  • Page 596 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup 15.9.10 Service functions ..................596 DIAGnostic:SERVice:SFUNction ..............596 DIAGnostic:SERVice:SFUNction:LASTresult? ............. 596 DIAGnostic:SERVice:SFUNction:RESults:DELete ..............597 DIAGnostic:SERVice:SFUNction:RESults:SAVE ..................597 DIAGnostic:SERVice:SINFo? ......................598 SYSTem:DFPRint ..................... 598 SYSTem:PASSword:RESet ..................598 SYSTem:PASSword[:CENable] DIAGnostic:SERVice:SFUNction <ServiceFunction> DIAGnostic:SERVice:SFUNction? <ServiceFunction> This command starts a service function.
  • Page 597 ® R&S EPL1000 Remote commands in the receiver application General instrument setup Manual operation: "Clear Results" on page 299 DIAGnostic:SERVice:SFUNction:RESults:SAVE [<FileName>] This command saves the results in the output buffer for service functions you have used to a file. If no <FileName> parameter is provided, the results are stored to C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\Analyzer\results\ Servicelog.txt.
  • Page 598 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup Manual operation: "Create R&S Support Information" on page 296 SYSTem:DFPRint Creates an *.xml file with information on installed hardware, software, image and FPGA versions. The *.xml file is stored under C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\Analyzer\devicedata\xml\ DeviceFootprint_* on the instrument.
  • Page 599 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup ● General status register commands............... 599 ● Reading out the CONDition part................599 ● Reading out the EVENt part..................600 ● Controlling the ENABle part.................. 600 ● Controlling the negative transition part..............601...
  • Page 600 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:CONDition? <ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:TIME:CONDition? <ChannelName> These commands read out the CONDition section of the status register. The commands do not delete the contents of the CONDition section. Suffix: <n>...
  • Page 601 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 General instrument setup STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit<n>:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin<n>:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:POWer:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:TEMPerature:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:ENABle? <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:TIME:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> These commands control the ENABle part of a register. The ENABle part allows true conditions in the EVENt part of the status register to bere- ported in the summary bit.

  • Page 602: Using The Status Register

    ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Using the status register <ChannelName> String containing the name of the channel. The parameter is optional. If you omit it, the command works for the currently active channel. 15.9.11.6 Controlling the positive transition part STATus:OPERation:PTRansition <SumBit>...
  • Page 603 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Using the status register ● Chapter 14.2.2.14, "STATus:QUEStionable:TIMe register", on page 334 ● General status register commands............... 603 ● Reading out the CONDition part................603 ● Reading out the EVENt part..................604 ●...
  • Page 604 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Using the status register STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:CONDition? <ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:TIME:CONDition? <ChannelName> These commands read out the CONDition section of the status register. The commands do not delete the contents of the CONDition section. Suffix: <n>...
  • Page 605 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Using the status register STATus:QUEStionable:EXTended:INFO:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit<n>:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin<n>:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:POWer:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:TEMPerature:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:ENABle? <SumBit>,<ChannelName> STATus:QUEStionable:TIME:ENABle <SumBit>,<ChannelName> These commands control the ENABle part of a register. The ENABle part allows true conditions in the EVENt part of the status register to bere- ported in the summary bit.

  • Page 606: Service Request

    ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Service request <ChannelName> String containing the name of the channel. The parameter is optional. If you omit it, the command works for the currently active channel. 15.10.6 Controlling the positive transition part STATus:OPERation:PTRansition <SumBit>...
  • Page 607 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Service request 'STAT:OPER, STAT:QUES and ESR 'register CALL InstrWrite (analyzer, "*ESE 60") 'Set event enable bit for 'command, execution, device- 'dependent and query error CALL InstrWrite (analyzer, "STAT:OPER:ENAB 32767") 'Set OPERation enable bit for 'all events CALL InstrWrite (analyzer, "STAT:OPER:PTR 32767")
  • Page 608 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Service request 'Set appropriate OPERation Ptransition bits mbSession.Write("STAT:QUES:ENAB 32767") 'Set questionable enable bits for all events mbSession.Write("STAT:QUES:PTR 32767") 'Set appropriate questionable Ptransition bits Console.WriteLine("Wait on event - Blocking") mbSession.EnableEvent(MessageBasedSessionEventType.ServiceRequest, _ EventMechanism.Queue)
  • Page 609 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Service request Reason: From the time the viWaitOnEvent() function is called until the occurrence of the expec- ted event, it does not allow the program to respond to mouse clicks or key entries dur- ing the waiting time.
  • Page 610 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Service request 'Check event queue If (status = VI_SUCCESS) Then result% = 1 CALL Srq 'If SRQ is recognized => 'subroutine for evaluation Else CALL Hold(20) 'Call hold function with '20 ms 'waiting time. User inputs 'are possible.
  • Page 611 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Service request The waiting procedure is activated simply by calling Hold(<Waiting time in milliseconds>). 15.11.4 Service request routine A service request is processed in the service request routine. The variables userN% and userM% must be pre-assigned usefully!
  • Page 612 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Service request 15.11.5 Reading out the output buffer REM -------- Subroutine for the individual STB bits ----------------------- Public SUB Outputqueue() 'Reading the output buffer result$ = SPACE$(100) 'Make space for response CALL InstrRead(analyzer, result$) Debug.Print "Contents of Output Queue:";...
  • Page 613 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Service request 15.11.7 Evaluation of SCPI status registers REM ------ Subroutine for evaluating Questionable Status Register --------- Public SUB Questionablestatus() Ques$ = SPACE$(20) 'Preallocate blanks to text 'variable CALL InstrWrite (analyzer, "STATus:QUEStionable:EVENt?") CALL InstrRead(analyzer, Ques$) Debug.Print "Questionable Status:";...
  • Page 614 ® Remote commands in the receiver application R&S EPL1000 Service request 'variable CALL InstrWrite (analyzer, "*ESR?") 'Read ESR CALL InstrRead(analyzer, Esr$) IF (VAL(Esr$) AND 1) > 0 THEN Debug.Print "Operation complete" IF (VAL(Esr$) AND 2) > 0 THEN Debug.Print "Request Control"...

  • Page 615: Troubleshooting

    ® Troubleshooting R&S EPL1000 Error information 16 Troubleshooting If the results do not meet your expectations, the following sections may contain helpful hints and information. ● Error information....................615 ● Error messages in remote control mode............... 616 ● Troubleshooting remote operation................

  • Page 616: Error Messages In Remote Control Mode

    In remote control mode error messages are entered in the error/event queue of the sta- tus reporting system and can be queried with the command SYSTem:ERRor?. The answer format of R&S EPL1000 to the command is as follows: <error code>, "<error text with queue query>; <remote control command concerned>"...

  • Page 617: Troubleshooting Remote Operation

    If this fails, try the following: 1. Press "Local" on the front panel of the R&S EPL1000 to return to manual operation (if not disabled). Then re-establish the connection.
  • Page 618 3. On the remote channel performing the measurement, send the SCPI command ABORt to abort the current measurement and reset the trigger system. 4. If the R&S EPL1000 still does not react to the remote commands, switch it off and back on.

  • Page 619: Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Hints

    If output to the [IF 2 GHz OUT] connector is activated, the measured values are no lon- ger sent to the display; thus, the trace data currently displayed on the R&S EPL1000 becomes invalid. A message in the status bar indicates this situation.

  • Page 620: System Recovery

    Now a new save set with the updated limit values can be created. 16.5 System recovery The system drive of the R&S EPL1000 is delivered with a recovery partition that allows you to restore the original operating system image and firmware.

  • Page 621: Collecting Information For Support

    In addition, our customer support centers are there to assist you in solving any prob- lems that you may encounter with your R&S EPL1000. We will find solutions more quickly and efficiently if you provide us with the information listed below.

  • Page 622: Contacting Customer Support

    ® Troubleshooting R&S EPL1000 Contacting customer support 4. Right-click on each subsection and select "Save All Events As...". Figure 16-1: Event Viewer 5. Enter a file name and select "Save" Collect the error information and attach it to an email in which you describe the prob- lem.
  • Page 623 ® Troubleshooting R&S EPL1000 Contacting customer support Figure 16-2: QR code to the Rohde & Schwarz support page User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 624: Maintenance, Storage, Transport And Disposal

    17.2 Changing fuses If the R&S EPL1000 does not start, it is possible that a blown fuse is the cause. The fuse is located in the socket of the power supply.

  • Page 625: Storage

    ® Maintenance, storage, transport and disposal R&S EPL1000 Transporting Keep the batteries clean and dry. If the terminals become soiled, clean them with a dry, clean cloth. Charging batteries Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Following a long storage period, it can be necessary to charge and discharge the battery several times to reach full capacity.

  • Page 626: Disposal

    ® Maintenance, storage, transport and disposal R&S EPL1000 Disposal Securing When moving the product in a vehicle or using transporting equipment, make sure that the product is properly secured. Only use items intended for securing objects. Transport altitude The maximum transport altitude without pressure compensation is 4600 m above sea level.

  • Page 627: List Of Commands

    ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 List of commands [SENSe:]AVERage<n>:TYPE........................412 [SENSe:]BANDwidth:IF..........................445 [SENSe:]BANDwidth:SCPL........................... 446 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution]:AUTO......................446 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution]:TYPE...................... 446 [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution][:VALue]....................445 [SENSe:]BWIDth:IF............................445 [SENSe:]BWIDth:SCPL..........................446 [SENSe:]BWIDth[:RESolution]........................445 [SENSe:]BWIDth[:RESolution]:AUTO......................446 [SENSe:]BWIDth[:RESolution]:TYPE......................446 [SENSe:]CORRection:COLLect[:ACQuire]....................432 [SENSe:]CORRection:METHod........................432 [SENSe:]CORRection:RECall........................433 [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer:ACTive....................571 [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer:ADJust:RLEVel[:STATe]............... 571 [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer:CATalog?....................571 [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer:COMMent..................... 572 [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer:DATA....................572 [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer:DELete....................573 [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer:GENerate.....................
  • Page 628 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 [SENSe:]FREQuency:SCOupled........................441 [SENSe:]FREQuency:SPAN.......................... 441 [SENSe:]FREQuency:SPAN:FULL........................ 441 [SENSe:]FREQuency:STARt......................... 393 [SENSe:]FREQuency:STOP..........................394 [SENSe:]ROSCillator:SOURce........................569 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:BANDwidth:RESolution....................394 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:BARS..........................394 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:INPut:ATTenuation:AUTO..................... 395 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:INPut:ATTenuation[:VALue]..................395 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:INPut:GAIN:AUTO......................395 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:INPut:GAIN:STATe......................395 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:LISN:PHASe......................... 417 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:NAME..........................396 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:RANGes[:COUNt]......................396 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:STARt..........................397 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:STEP..........................397 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:STOP..........................397 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:TDOMain........................392 [SENSe:]SCAN<sr>:TIME..........................398 [SENSe:]SWEep:COUNt..........................398 [SENSe:]SWEep:EGATe..........................448...
  • Page 629 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:MAXimum:RIGHt..................489 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:MAXimum[:PEAK]................... 489 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:MINimum:LEFT..................489 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:MINimum:NEXT..................490 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:MINimum:RIGHt..................490 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:MINimum[:PEAK]..................490 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:MODE......................478 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:MREFerence................... 478 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:FRAMe..................497 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:SARea..................497 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:XY:MAXimum[:PEAK]..............498 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:XY:MINimum[:PEAK]..............498 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:Y:MAXimum:ABOVe..............498 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:Y:MAXimum:BELow..............498 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:Y:MAXimum:NEXT..............499 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:Y:MAXimum[:PEAK]..............499 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:Y:MINimum:ABOVe..............499 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:Y:MINimum:BELow..............499 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:Y:MINimum:NEXT..............500 CALCulate<n>:DELTamarker<m>:SGRam:Y:MINimum[:PEAK]..............
  • Page 630 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 CALCulate<n>:FMEasurement[:AUTO]......................408 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:ACTive?........................504 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CLEar[:IMMediate]....................516 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:COMMent....................... 509 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CONTrol:DOMain....................510 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CONTrol:MODE......................510 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CONTrol:OFFSet....................504 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CONTrol:SHIFt......................511 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CONTrol:SPACing....................511 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:CONTrol[:DATA]......................509 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:COPY........................504 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:DELete........................505 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:FAIL?........................517 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:MARGin......................512 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:MODE......................512 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:OFFSet.......................505 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:SHIFt......................512 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:SPACing..................... 513 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:STATe......................505 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer:THReshold....................513 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:LOWer[:DATA]......................511 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:NAME........................514 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:STATe........................506 CALCulate<n>:LIMit<li>:TRACe<t>.......................506...
  • Page 631 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:PEXCursion..................... 399 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SCOupled:LSCan.................... 481 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SCOupled[:STATe]...................482 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:FRAMe....................492 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:SARea....................493 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:XY:MAXimum[:PEAK]................ 493 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:XY:MINimum[:PEAK]................. 494 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:Y:MAXimum:ABOVe................494 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:Y:MAXimum:BELow................494 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:Y:MAXimum:NEXT................494 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:Y:MAXimum[:PEAK]................495 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:Y:MINimum:ABOVe................495 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:Y:MINimum:BELow................495 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:Y:MINimum:NEXT................495 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SGRam:Y:MINimum[:PEAK]................496 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SPECtrogram:FRAMe..................492 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SPECtrogram:SARea..................493 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SPECtrogram:XY:MAXimum[:PEAK]...............493 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SPECtrogram:XY:MINimum[:PEAK]..............494 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SPECtrogram:Y:MAXimum:ABOVe..............494 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SPECtrogram:Y:MAXimum:BELow..............494 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SPECtrogram:Y:MAXimum:NEXT..............494 CALCulate<n>:MARKer<m>:SPECtrogram:Y:MAXimum[:PEAK]..............
  • Page 632 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 CALCulate<n>:PEAKsearch:PLISt<pi>:SIZE?....................407 CALCulate<n>:PEAKsearch:PLISt<pi>:TRACe?..................407 CALCulate<n>:PEAKsearch:PLISt<pi>[:DATA]?................... 408 CALCulate<n>:PEAKsearch:SUBRanges:PCOunt..................402 CALCulate<n>:PEAKsearch:SUBRanges[:VALue]..................402 CALCulate<n>:PEAKsearch[:IMMediate]...................... 401 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:ADD........................400 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:AUTO........................400 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:CLEar[:IMMediate]....................401 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:MARGin........................401 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:METHod.........................401 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:PLISt<peak>:ALL?....................404 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:PLISt<peak>:COMMent..................405 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:PLISt<peak>:DELete..................... 405 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:PLISt<peak>:DELTa?.....................405 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:PLISt<peak>:DETector?..................406 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:PLISt<peak>:FREQuency?..................406 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:PLISt<peak>:LEVel?....................407 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:PLISt<peak>:SIZE?....................407 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:PLISt<peak>:TRACe?....................407 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:PLISt<peak>[:DATA]?.................... 408 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:SUBRanges......................402 CALCulate<n>:PSEarch:SUBRanges:PCOunt....................402...
  • Page 633 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 CALibration:DUE:TIME..........................566 CALibration:DUE:WARMup........................... 564 CALibration:RESult?............................564 CALibration[:ALL]?............................563 CONFigure:RECeiver:MEASurement[:DEFault].................... 381 DIAGnostic:INFO:CCOunt?........................... 591 DIAGnostic:SERVice:BATTery:LEVel?......................568 DIAGnostic:SERVice:BIOSinfo?........................592 DIAGnostic:SERVice:HWINfo?........................592 DIAGnostic:SERVice:INPut:EMI:CFRequency....................567 DIAGnostic:SERVice:INPut:EMI[:SPECtrum]....................567 DIAGnostic:SERVice:INPut:RF[:SPECtrum]....................567 DIAGnostic:SERVice:INPut[:SELect]......................567 DIAGnostic:SERVice:NSOurce........................431 DIAGnostic:SERVice:SFUNction........................596 DIAGnostic:SERVice:SFUNction:LASTresult?....................596 DIAGnostic:SERVice:SFUNction:RESults:DELete..................596 DIAGnostic:SERVice:SFUNction:RESults:SAVE...................597 DIAGnostic:SERVice:SINFo?........................597 DIAGnostic:SERVice:STESt:RESult?......................568 DIAGnostic:SERVice:VERSinfo?........................593 DISPlay:ANNotation:CBAR..........................577 DISPlay:ANNotation:FREQuency........................577 DISPlay:ATAB..............................
  • Page 634 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:SPECtrogram:COLor:SHAPe................... 475 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:SPECtrogram:COLor:UPPer..................475 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:SPECtrogram:COLor[:STYLe]..................476 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:TIME......................... 579 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:TIME:FORMat......................579 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:TRACe<t>:LABel:TEXT....................470 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:TRACe<t>:LABel[:STATe]..................469 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:TRACe<t>:MODE.....................410 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:TRACe<t>:SYMBol....................403 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:TRACe<t>:X:SPACing....................439 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>]:TRACe<t>:Y[:SCALe]:BOTTom................444 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:NOTes:APPend:TEXT..............544 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:NOTes:CLEar................544 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:NOTes:TEXT................544 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:TRACe<t>:Y[:SCALe]..............444 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:TRACe<t>:Y[:SCALe]:RPOSition..........433 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:TRACe<t>:Y[:SCALe]:RVALue...........434 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:TRACe<t>[:STATe]..............411 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:ZOOM:AREA................462 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:ZOOM:MULTiple<zn>:AREA............464 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:ZOOM:MULTiple<zn>[:STATe]........... 464 DISPlay[:WINDow<n>][:SUBWindow<w>]:ZOOM[:STATe]................463 FORMat:DEXPort:CSEParator........................
  • Page 635 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:DEFault........................546 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:HEADer:LINE<li>:CONTrol..................546 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:HEADer:LINE<li>:TEXT................... 547 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:HEADer:LINE<li>:TITLe................... 548 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:HEADer:STATe......................548 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:LIST..........................549 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:LOGO........................549 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:LOGO:CONTrol......................549 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:SELect........................550 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:TEMPlate:CATalog?....................552 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:TEMPlate:DELete.....................552 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:TEMPlate:LOAD.......................553 HCOPy:TREPort:ITEM:TEMPlate:SAVE....................... 553 HCOPy:TREPort:NEW...........................553 HCOPy:TREPort:PAGecount:STATe......................553 HCOPy:TREPort:PAGesize........................... 554 HCOPy:TREPort:PCOLors:STATe.........................554 HCOPy:TREPort:TDSTamp:STATe........................554 HCOPy:TREPort:TEST:REMove........................555 HCOPy:TREPort:TEST:REMove:ALL......................556 HCOPy:TREPort:TITLe..........................556 HCOPy:TREPort:TITLe:STATe........................556 HCOPy[:IMMediate]............................538 HCOPy[:IMMediate]:NEXT..........................
  • Page 636 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 INSTrument:COUPle:BANDwidth........................582 INSTrument:COUPle:BWIDth........................582 INSTrument:COUPle:CENTer........................583 INSTrument:COUPle:DEMod........................583 INSTrument:COUPle:GAIN..........................583 INSTrument:COUPle:LIMit..........................584 INSTrument:COUPle:LLINes......................... 584 INSTrument:COUPle:MARKer........................584 INSTrument:COUPle:PRESel........................585 INSTrument:COUPle:PROT.......................... 585 INSTrument:COUPle:SPAN........................... 585 INSTrument:COUPle:VBW..........................586 INSTrument:CREate:DUPLicate........................374 INSTrument:CREate:REPLace........................375 INSTrument:CREate[:NEW]...........................374 INSTrument:DELete............................375 INSTrument:LIST?............................376 INSTrument:REName............................ 376 INSTrument[:SELect]............................. 377 LAYout:ADD[:WINDow]?..........................453 LAYout:CATalog[:WINDow]?.......................... 454 LAYout:IDENtify[:WINDow]?.......................... 455 LAYout:MOVE[:WINDow]..........................
  • Page 637 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 MMEMory:NETWork:USEDdrives......................... 526 MMEMory:RAW............................. 556 MMEMory:RDIRectory........................... 527 MMEMory:SELect:CHANnel[:ITEM]:ALL....................... 527 MMEMory:SELect:CHANnel[:ITEM]:DEFault....................528 MMEMory:SELect:CHANnel[:ITEM]:HWSettings..................528 MMEMory:SELect:CHANnel[:ITEM]:LINes:ALL.....................528 MMEMory:SELect:CHANnel[:ITEM]:NONE....................529 MMEMory:SELect:CHANnel[:ITEM]:SGRam....................529 MMEMory:SELect:CHANnel[:ITEM]:TRACe[:ACTive]...................529 MMEMory:SELect:CHANnel[:ITEM]:TRANsducer:ALL................. 530 MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:ALL........................527 MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:DEFault........................ 528 MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:HWSettings......................528 MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:LINes:ALL......................528 MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:NONE........................529 MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:SGRam.........................529 MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:TRACe<1...3>[:ACTive]..................529 MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:TRANsducer:ALL....................530 MMEMory:STORe:FINal..........................403 MMEMory:STORe:PLISt..........................404...
  • Page 638 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 STATus:OPERation:NTRansition........................601 STATus:OPERation:NTRansition........................605 STATus:OPERation:PTRansition........................602 STATus:OPERation:PTRansition........................606 STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]?........................600 STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]?........................604 STATus:PRESet.............................599 STATus:PRESet.............................603 STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit:CONDition?....................599 STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit:CONDition?....................603 STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit:ENABle..................... 600 STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit:ENABle..................... 604 STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit:NTRansition....................601 STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit:NTRansition....................605 STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit:PTRansition....................602 STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit:PTRansition....................606 STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit[:EVENt]?....................600 STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit[:EVENt]?....................604 STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?.......................599 STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?.......................603 STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle........................600 STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle........................604 STATus:QUEStionable:EXTended:CONDition?.....................
  • Page 639 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency[:EVENt]?....................600 STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency[:EVENt]?....................604 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit<n>:CONDition?....................599 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit<n>:CONDition?....................603 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit<n>:ENABle...................... 601 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit<n>:ENABle...................... 605 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit<n>:NTRansition....................601 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit<n>:NTRansition....................605 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit<n>:PTRansition....................602 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit<n>:PTRansition....................606 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit<n>[:EVENt]?....................600 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit<n>[:EVENt]?....................604 STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin<n>:CONDition?..................599 STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin<n>:CONDition?..................603 STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin<n>:ENABle....................601 STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin<n>:ENABle....................605 STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin<n>:NTRansition..................601 STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin<n>:NTRansition..................605 STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin<n>:PTRansition..................602 STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin<n>:PTRansition..................
  • Page 640 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 STATus:QUEStionable:TIME:NTRansition....................601 STATus:QUEStionable:TIME:NTRansition....................605 STATus:QUEStionable:TIME:PTRansition.....................602 STATus:QUEStionable:TIME:PTRansition.....................606 STATus:QUEStionable:TIME[:EVENt]?......................600 STATus:QUEStionable:TIME[:EVENt]?......................604 STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:CONDition?..................600 STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:CONDition?..................604 STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:ENABle?....................601 STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:ENABle?....................605 STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:NTRansition?..................601 STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:NTRansition?..................605 STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:PTRansition?..................602 STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:PTRansition?..................606 STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer[:EVENt]?..................... 600 STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer[:EVENt]?..................... 604 STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?........................600 STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?........................604 STATus:QUEue[:NEXT]?..........................599 STATus:QUEue[:NEXT]?..........................603 SYSTem:CLOGging............................562...
  • Page 641 ® List of commands R&S EPL1000 SYSTem:PRESet:CHANnel[:EXEC]......................533 SYSTem:PRESet:COMPatible........................595 SYSTem:PRESet:FILTer..........................595 SYSTem:PSA:WIDeband..........................590 SYSTem:REBoot............................562 SYSTem:SEQuencer............................. 383 SYSTem:SPEaker:MAXVolume........................430 SYSTem:SPEaker:MUTE..........................430 SYSTem:SPEaker:VOLume...........................430 SYSTem:TIME............................... 562 TRACe<n>:COPY............................467 TRACe<n>:FEED:CONTrol........................... 387 TRACe<n>:IF[:DATA].............................388 TRACe<n>:POINts............................388 TRACe<n>[:DATA]?............................387 TRIGger<tp>[:SEQuence]:HOLDoff[:TIME]....................449 TRIGger<tp>[:SEQuence]:SLOPe.........................450 TRIGger<tp>[:SEQuence]:SOURce......................450 User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 642: Index

    ® Index R&S EPL1000 Index Symbols *OPC ................419 Calibration *OPC? ................419 Frequency ..............297 *WAI ................419 Frequency RF ............297 75 Ω (channel bar) ............49 How to, tracking generator ........148 Performing with tracking generator ......148 Remote ..............
  • Page 643 ® Index R&S EPL1000 Colors Deleting Display ..............282 Limit line values ............235 Editing ............... 282 Delta markers ..............216 Print ................282 Defining ..............215 Printing ..............282 Demodulation Command sequence Squelch ..............132 Remote ..............373 Device ID ..............296, 598 Commands DHCP ..............
  • Page 644 ® Index R&S EPL1000 NO REF ..............616 Frames OVEN ................ 616 Spectrogram marker ..........215 RF OVLD ............333, 616 Free Run UNCAL ..............616 Trigger ...............167 UNLD ................ 333 Frequency ............... 159 WRONG_FW ..........292, 312, 616 Step size ..............103 ESE (event status enable register ) ........
  • Page 645 UP ................40 Identification Keyboard Remote ..............371 On-screen ..............57 String, R&S EPL1000 ..........341 Keypad String, resetting (R&S EPL1000) ......341 Overview ..............38 Keys IEC/IEEE bus MKR ................214 see GPIB ..............319 MKR ➙ ..............218 IECWIN ................337 PRESET ..............
  • Page 646 ® Index R&S EPL1000 Threshold ............227, 233 Type ................215 Traces ............... 231 X-value ..............215 View filter ..............231 MAXH (trace information) ..........51 Violation ..............227 Maximize Visibility ..............231 Window ............... 69 X-axis ................ 234 Maximizing X-Offset ..............
  • Page 647 ® Index R&S EPL1000 Settings ..............338 Parameters Sharing directories ............ 357 Entering ..............59, 60 Next Minimum ..............222 Passwords Marker positioning ............ 222 Changing ..............355 Next Mode X Service functions ............299 Softkey ..............220 Peak excursion ........105, 109, 212, 219 Next Mode Y Peak list ................
  • Page 648 ® Index R&S EPL1000 Setting up ..............347 Settings ..............338 Quick Config Starting ..............366 Traces ............... 191 Stopping ..............367 Quick recall Report ................266 Settings ..............243 Reset values Quick save Remote ..............372 Settings ..............243 Resetting RF input protection ...........
  • Page 649 ® Index R&S EPL1000 Self-test Soft front panels Performing ............296, 316 Using ................. 285 Remote ..............373 Softkey Results .............. 296, 568 Calibrate Reflection Open (remote control) ....432 Settings ..............296 Calibrate Reflection Short (remote control) ....432 Temperature ..............
  • Page 650 ® Index R&S EPL1000 Split Messages ..............291 Window ............... 69 Preset operating mode ..........294 Splitters Window size ..............68 Squelch ................132 Tabs SRE (service request enable register) ......325 All ................63 SRQ (service request) ............. 325 MultiTab ..............
  • Page 651 ® Index R&S EPL1000 Tracking threshold ............158 Vertical Line 1/2 Transducer break ............302 Softkeys ..............224 Transducer factors ............302 View filter Transducer set ..............302 Limit lines ..............231 Transducers ..............303 VISA ................319 Calibration with internal generator ......140 Resource string ............
  • Page 652 ® Index R&S EPL1000 Restoring original display .......... 176 Single mode .............. 175 User Manual 1179.5876.02 ─ 02...

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