Rohde & Schwarz R&S ZNBT Getting Started

Rohde & Schwarz R&S ZNBT Getting Started

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  • Page 1 ® R&S ZNB/ZNBT Vector Network Analyzers Getting Started Ihr Ansprechpartner / Your Partner: dataTec AG E-Mail: info@datatec.eu >>> www.datatec.eu (=@0Ì2) 1316006202 Version 64...
  • Page 2 This document applies to the following vector network analyzer models and their options: ● ® R&S ZNB4, 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 2 test ports, order no. 1311.6010K22 ● ® R&S ZNB4, 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 2 test ports, order no. 1334.3330K22 ●...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® Contents R&S ZNB/ZNBT Contents 1 Safety and regulatory information............7 Safety instructions......................7 Warning messages in the documentation..............10 Korea certification class A..................10 2 Documentation overview..............11 Getting started manual....................11 User manual and help....................11 Service manual......................11 Instrument security procedures................12 Printed safety instructions..................12 Data sheets and brochures..................
  • Page 4 ® Contents R&S ZNB/ZNBT 3.11.5 Connecting a LAN cable....................24 3.11.6 Connecting a USB cable for remote control..............24 3.12 Remote operation in a LAN..................24 3.12.1 Assigning an IP address....................25 3.12.2 Using computer names....................26 3.12.3 Remote Desktop connection..................27 ®...
  • Page 5 ® Contents R&S ZNB/ZNBT Handling diagrams, traces, and markers..............55 5.5.1 Adding new traces and diagrams..................56 5.5.2 Adding new markers..................... 57 5.5.3 Deleting display elements..................... 58 5.5.4 Using drag and drop......................59 Entering data....................... 59 5.6.1 Using front panel keys....................59 5.6.2 Using the numeric editor....................61 5.6.3 Using the analyzer's on-screen keyboard..............
  • Page 6 ® Contents R&S ZNB/ZNBT Getting Started 1316.0062.02 ─ 64...
  • Page 7: Safety And Regulatory Information

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S ZNB/ZNBT Safety instructions 1 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 8 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S ZNB/ZNBT Safety instructions age, gender and physical condition. Look up the maximum weight in the data sheet. Use the product handles to move or carry the product. Do not lift by the accessories mounted on the product. Accessories are not designed to carry the weight of the prod- uct.
  • Page 9 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S ZNB/ZNBT Safety instructions connect it from the power source. How to change the fuse is described in the prod- uct documentation. ● Only use the power cable delivered with the product. It complies with country-spe- cific safety requirements.
  • Page 10: Warning Messages In The Documentation

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S ZNB/ZNBT Korea certification class A 1.2 Warning messages in the documentation A warning message points out a risk or danger that you need to be aware of. The sig- nal word indicates the severity of the safety hazard and how likely it will occur if you do not follow the safety precautions.
  • Page 11: Documentation Overview

    ® Documentation overview R&S ZNB/ZNBT Service manual 2 Documentation overview This section provides an overview of the R&S ZNB/ZNBT user documentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents at: ● https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/ZNB ● https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/ZNBT 2.1 Getting started manual Introduces the R&S ZNB/ZNBT and describes how to set up and start working with the product.
  • Page 12: Instrument Security Procedures

    ® Documentation overview R&S ZNB/ZNBT Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc. 2.4 Instrument security procedures Deals with security issues when working with the R&S ZNB/ZNBT in secure areas. It is available for download on the internet. 2.5 Printed safety instructions Provides safety information in many languages.
  • Page 13: Preparing For Use

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Choosing the operating site 3 Preparing for use Here, you can find basic information about setting up the product for the first time. 3.1 Lifting and carrying The carrying handles are designed to lift or carry the instrument. Do not apply exces- sive external force to the handles.
  • Page 14: Setting Up The Product

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Setting up the product If class A equipment causes radio disturbances, take appropriate measures to eliminate them. 3.4 Setting up the product See also: ● "Setting up the product" on page 8 ● "Intended use" on page 7 3.4.1 Placing the product on a bench top To place the product on a bench top...
  • Page 15: Mounting The Product In A Rack

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Considerations for test setup ● Do not place the product next to heat-generating equipment such as radiators or other products. 3.4.2 Mounting the product in a rack To prepare the rack 1. Observe the requirements and instructions in "Setting up the product"...
  • Page 16: Connecting The Analyzer To The Ac Supply

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Connecting the analyzer to the AC supply Regarding length and quality, the following requirements have to be met for cable that are directly connected to the R&S ZNB/ZNBT: Table 3-1: Cable Requirements Cable Type (Connector) Requirement RF cables (PORT 1, ..., PORT N) Double shielded...
  • Page 17: Switching The Instrument On And Off

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Switching the instrument on and off The network analyzer is automatically adapted to the AC supply voltage, which must be in the range of 100 V to 240 V at 50 Hz to 60 Hz. A line frequency of 400 Hz is also supported.
  • Page 18: Standby And Ready State

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Standby and ready state After power-on, the analyzer automatically goes to standby or ready state, depend- ing on the state of the standby toggle key at the front panel when the instrument was switched off last time. 2.
  • Page 19: Windows Operating System

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Windows operating system Observe the instructions for startup and shutdown in Chapter 3.7, "Switching the instru- ment on and off", on page 17. 3.9 Windows operating system The analyzer is equipped with a Windows 10 operating system, which has been config- ured according to the instrument's features and needs.
  • Page 20: Minimizing The Vna Application

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Minimizing the VNA application The analyzer is equipped with a Windows10 IoT Enterprise LTSB/LTSC operating sys- tem, which is the embedded version of Windows 10 with long-term support for Win- dows security updates and patches.The firmware is tested with the following OS ver- sions: ●...
  • Page 21: Connecting External Accessories

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Connecting external accessories A software update restores the original shortcut properties. 3.11 Connecting external accessories The analyzer's standard PC interfaces (Monitor, USB, LAN) can be used to connect various accessories: ● ® An external monitor expands/displays the Windows desktop, which is, by default, covered by the vector network analyzer (VNA) (VNA) application window in full- screen mode.
  • Page 22: Connecting A Keyboard

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Connecting external accessories A standard monitor can be connected to the HDMI (2nd generation R&S ZNB) or DVI- D connector of the R&S ZNB/ZNBT. No extra configuration is required. Instruments equipped with the latest controller board also offer a DisplayPort. Select System >...
  • Page 23: Connecting A Mouse

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Connecting external accessories ® To access Windows , use the button in the toolbar of the application window. 3.11.3 Connecting a mouse A USB mouse can be connected to any of the USB connectors. After being auto-detec- ted by the operating system, it can safely be disconnected and reconnected even dur- ing measurements.
  • Page 24: Connecting A Lan Cable

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Remote operation in a LAN Printer configuration Use the "Printer Setup" dialog of the firmware (System – [Print] > "Print...") or the Win- ® dows printer management to configure the printer properties and printing preferences. 3.11.5 Connecting a LAN cable A LAN cable can be connected to the LAN connector on the rear panel of the analyzer.
  • Page 25: Assigning An Ip Address

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Remote operation in a LAN 3.12.1 Assigning an IP address Depending on the network capacities, the TCP/IP address information for the analyzer can be obtained in different ways. ● If the network supports dynamic TCP/IP configuration using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), all address information can be assigned automati- cally.
  • Page 26: Using Computer Names

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Remote operation in a LAN ● If your current account is an administrator account, select "Yes". ● If your account is an account with standard user rights, enter the password of the administrator account and select "Yes". Figure 3-1: User Account Control dialog 6.
  • Page 27: Remote Desktop Connection

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Remote operation in a LAN which is especially useful when a DHCP server is used, as a new IP address can be assigned each time the instrument is restarted. Each instrument is delivered with an assigned computer name, but this name can be changed.
  • Page 28: Windows ® Firewall Settings

    ® Preparing for use R&S ZNB/ZNBT Remote operation in a LAN If no external monitor is connected at the time you log in to the instrument via remote ® desktop, Windows possibly displays the following error message: This message can be safely ignored. ®...
  • Page 29: Instrument Tour

    ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Front panel R&S ZNB 4 Instrument tour This chapter gives an overview of the control elements and connectors of the R&S ZNB/ZNBT and gives all information that is necessary to put the instrument into operation and connect external devices. The meanings of the labels on the product are described in "Meaning of safety labels"...
  • Page 30: Touchscreen

    ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Front panel R&S ZNB 4.1.1 Touchscreen The analyzer is equipped with a 12.1'' XGA color touchscreen. The touchscreen pres- ents all measurement results, mostly in the form of diagrams. Besides, all instrument functions can be accessed and operated by tapping the control elements on the touch- screen.
  • Page 31: Data Entry Keys

    ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Front panel R&S ZNB ● The [MARKER] settings position markers on a trace, configure their properties and select the format of the numerical readout. Markers can also be used to locate spe- cific points on the trace, define the sweep range, and scale the diagram. The CHANNEL keys give access to the hardware-related (channel) settings.
  • Page 32: Rotary Knob

    ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Front panel R&S ZNB The keys in the DATA ENTRY keypad are used to enter numbers, units, and charac- ters. The data entry keys are only enabled while the cursor is placed on a data input field in a dialog or in the Help navigation pane.
  • Page 33: Standby Key

    ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Front panel R&S ZNB The keys in the NAVIGATION keypad are used to navigate within the touchscreen and the help system, to access and control active elements. The "Cursor Up" and "Cursor Down" keys are used to: ●...
  • Page 34: Front Panel R&S Znbt

    ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Front panel R&S ZNBT The test ports serve as outputs for the RF stimulus signal and as inputs for the mea- sured RF signals from the DUT (response signals). ● With a single test port, it is possible to generate a stimulus signal and measure the response signal in reflection.
  • Page 35: Test Ports

    ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Front panel R&S ZNBT Figure 4-2: Front view of R&S ZNBT40 (fully equipped with the maximum 24 ports) 4.2.1 Test ports Numbered test port connectors: ● Type N female connectors for the R&S ZNBT8. Depending on the equipped port options there are 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 or 24 test ports.
  • Page 36: Administrative Area

    ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Front panel R&S ZNBT ● on: connector is used as a receive port ● both LEDs on: connector is used as a bidirectional (source and receive) port 4.2.2 Administrative area Mini display A miniature display is provided in the upper right-hand corner of the front panel to pro- vide the following instrument information: ●...
  • Page 37: Rear Panel R&S Znb

    ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Rear panel R&S ZNB 4.3 Rear panel R&S ZNB This section gives an overview of the rear panel controls and connectors of the net- work analyzer. 9 10 Figure 4-3: R&S ZNB rear view = 1st generation R&S ZNB (with latest CPU board LPW11) bottom = 2nd generation R&S ZNB (order nos.
  • Page 38 ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Rear panel R&S ZNB Table 4-1: Rear panel connectors available on all instruments Index Label Description (Power Power on / off switch, see Chapter 3.7, "Switching the instrument on and off", I/O) on page 17 RJ-45 connector to integrate the instrument to a Local Area Network, primarily for remote control purposes;...
  • Page 39: Rear Panel R&S Znbt

    ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Rear panel R&S ZNBT Table 4-2: Optional rear panel connectors Index Label Description Bias Tees This slot can be equipped with one of the following options: ● "Bias Tees", providing two or four additional BNC inputs labeled PORT BIAS 1 ...
  • Page 40 ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Rear panel R&S ZNBT Figure 4-4: R&S ZNBT rear view Table 4-3: Rear panel connectors available on all instruments Index Label Description (Power Power on/off switch, see Chapter 3.7, "Switching the instrument on and off", I/O) on page 17 (Fuse...
  • Page 41 ® Instrument tour R&S ZNB/ZNBT Rear panel R&S ZNBT Index Label Description REF IN BNC input for an external reference frequency. Use this connector to synchronize the R&S ZNBT to another device. SYSTEM Contains the removable system drive of the R&S ZNBT, containing all software DRIVE (including the operating system and the VNA application) and data.
  • Page 42: Operating The Instrument

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Manual operation 5 Operating the instrument The following sections describe the basics of manual operation, i.e. how to access instrument functions and settings via the analyzer GUI. Manual operation is particularly useful for getting to know the instrument and for trouble shooting. Manual and remote control of the instrument In contrast to the R&S ZNB, the R&S ZNBT is primarily intended to be remote-control- led via the GPIB or LAN interface (see chapter 'Remote Control' in the user manual).
  • Page 43 ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Manual operation Figure 5-1: Function Keys Customizing the screen The contents of the screen and the size and position of many display and control ele- ments are not fixed. You can display or hide most elements. You can also drag and drop traces, info fields, and even the softtool panel to your preferred position;...
  • Page 44 ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Manual operation 2. Activate the desired softtool tab, e.g. "Z←Sij". 3. Select a control element, e.g. "Z←S11". The diagram immediately reflects your selection. The active trace shows the mea- surement results for the selected measured quantity. A control element with three dots (e.g.
  • Page 45 ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Manual operation Using the menu bar The menu bar at the bottom of the application screen provides alternative access to all instrument functions. To repeat the measured quantity selection described above, ► Select Trace – [Meas] > "Z←Sij" > "Z←S11". The diagram immediately reflects your selection.
  • Page 46 ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Manual operation 2. Select "S-Parameter" to open the "Meas" > "S-Params" softtool tab. 3. Select "Z←Sij" > "Z←S11". Getting Started 1316.0062.02 ─ 64...
  • Page 47: Control Elements Of The Application Window

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Control elements of the application window 5.2 Control elements of the application window The application window of the analyzer provides all control elements for the measure- ments and contains the diagrams for the results. There are several alternative ways for accessing an instrument function: ●...
  • Page 48: Toolbar

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Control elements of the application window 5.2.2 Toolbar The toolbar above the diagram area contains the most frequently used control ele- ments of the user interface. All controls are also accessible via Softtools. The toolbar is divided into several icon groups, separated by vertical lines. These icons represent the undo and redo actions that are also available via the menu bar items "System"...
  • Page 49: Softtools

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Control elements of the application window 5.2.3 Softtools Softtools display groups of related settings as a tabbed panel. They can be opened via function keys on the front panel (R&S ZNB only) or the on-screen "Hard Key" panel, or via menu bar and context menu items.
  • Page 50: Menu Structure

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Control elements of the application window ● The "Trace" menu provides all trace settings, the limit check settings, and the marker functions including marker search. ● The "Channel" menu provides all channel settings and activates, modifies or stores different channels.
  • Page 51: Hardkey Panel

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Control elements of the application window Example: "Max" sets the active marker to the maximum of the active trace. 5.2.6 Hardkey panel The (virtual) "Hard Key" panel provides on-screen access to the function keys (plus the [Undo] and [Redo] key) that are available at the front panel of a R&S ZNB.
  • Page 52: Touchscreen Gestures

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Touchscreen gestures The progress bar also shows when the R&S ZNB/ZNBT prepares a sweep with new channel settings ● the "EXT REF" symbol, if an external reference clock is used for synchronization ● a symbol for redefined S-parameters, if the physical ports have been redefined ●...
  • Page 53 ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Touchscreen gestures Double-tap a diagram to maximize it or to restore its original size. Dragging Move your finger from one position to another on the display, keeping your finger on the display the whole time. By dragging your finger over a table or diagram you can pan the displayed area of the table or diagram to show results that were previously out of view.
  • Page 54: Working With Dialogs

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Working with dialogs ● In stimulus zoom mode, spreading and pinging is disabled by default. Only while "Stim. Zoom Select" is active (toolbar icon or softtool button is toggled on), you can use spreading and pinching to modify the sweep area and/or the vertical scaling. Mouse vs.
  • Page 55: Handling Diagrams, Traces, And Markers

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Handling diagrams, traces, and markers All dialogs are operated in a similar way. ● To open a dialog, select a softtool button with three dots appearing in its label (e.g. "Start... (Manual)"). ● The title bar of each dialog contains some convenience functions: –...
  • Page 56: Adding New Traces And Diagrams

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Handling diagrams, traces, and markers trace. The following section presents some of the graphical tools the R&S ZNB/ZNBT provides for trace and marker handling. For further reference Refer to chapter "Concepts and Features" in the R&S ZNB/ZNBT Help or in the User Manual to learn more about traces, channels, and screen elements.
  • Page 57: Adding New Markers

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Handling diagrams, traces, and markers 3. In the dialog box that is opened when you release the "New Trace" icon, select the S-parameter to be measured. For a four-port analyzer: The R&S ZNB/ZNBT generates a new trace for the selected S-parameter. Alternative control elements To measure a different quantity, select Trace –...
  • Page 58: Deleting Display Elements

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Handling diagrams, traces, and markers Active trace, alternative control elements The trace line of the active trace in the upper part of the diagram is highlighted. If the diagram contains several traces, first activate the target trace, then add the marker. The Trace –...
  • Page 59: Using Drag And Drop

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Entering data 5.5.4 Using drag and drop You can drag and drop many of the R&S ZNB/ZNBT's control and display elements to change their size and position. The drag and drop functionality is often more conven- ient to use than the equivalent buttons of the softtool panels.
  • Page 60 ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Entering data To enter a numeric value: 1. Select a numeric data input field to activate it. 2. Press the data entry keys. ● Use [0] to [9] to enter the corresponding numbers. ● Use [.] to enter a decimal point.
  • Page 61: Using The Numeric Editor

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Entering data 5.6.2 Using the numeric editor The "Numeric Editor" is a tool for convenient entry and modification of numeric values. It is available for all numeric input fields in the analyzer GUI. Operation with touchscreen or mouse: 1.
  • Page 62: Using The Windows ® On-Screen Keyboard

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Entering data 1. Activate a character data input field in a softtool or a dialog. 2. Double-tap/click the input field to open the on-screen keyboard. 3. Select character buttons to compose the input string. 4.
  • Page 63: Scaling Diagrams

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Scaling diagrams 5.7 Scaling diagrams The analyzer provides various tools for customizing the diagrams and for setting the sweep range. Choose the method that is most convenient for you. 5.7.1 Using the graphical zoom The graphical zoom function magnifies a rectangular portion of the diagram (zoom win- dow) to fill the entire diagram area.
  • Page 64: Setting The Sweep Range

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Scaling diagrams Use the "Zoom Reset" icon to restore the original diagram. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the "Zoom" label from the additional channel info line onto the toolbar but- ton. Alternative settings ●...
  • Page 65: Reference Value And Position

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Scaling diagrams To change the sweep range of the active channel, use one of the following methods: ● Use the [Start], [Stop], [Center], and [Span] function keys from the Stimulus sec- tion. ● Double-tap (with a mouse: double-click) the "Start" or "Stop" label in the channel list.
  • Page 66: Circular Diagrams

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Scaling diagrams ● Select "Auto Scale Trace" or "Auto Scale Diagram" from the "Trace" > "Scale" menu. 5.7.5 Circular diagrams The radial scale of a circular diagram ("Polar", "Smith" or "Inverted Smith") can be changed with a single linear parameter, the "Ref Value".
  • Page 67: Enlarging A Diagram

    ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Scaling diagrams Set "Start" and "Stop" values in the diagram: 1. Create two normal markers, e.g. the markers "Mkr 1" (default label "M1") and "Mkr 2" (default label "M2"). Chapter 5.5.2, "Adding new markers", on page 57.
  • Page 68 ® Operating the instrument R&S ZNB/ZNBT Scaling diagrams Use the context menu of the diagram, the System – [Display] key or the "Display" menu to access the display settings. Getting Started 1316.0062.02 ─ 64...
  • Page 69: Performing Measurements

    ® Performing measurements R&S ZNB/ZNBT Transmission S-parameter measurement 6 Performing measurements This chapter takes you through a sample session with a R&S ZNB/ZNBT network ana- lyzer and describes basic operation tasks. Prerequisite The instrument is set up, connected to the mains system, and started up as described Chapter 3, "Preparing for use", on page 13.
  • Page 70 ® Performing measurements R&S ZNB/ZNBT Transmission S-parameter measurement test ports. It is recommended that you preset the R&S ZNB/ZNBT to start from a well- defined instrument state. 1. Connect the DUT between test ports 1 and 2 of the network analyzer as shown above.
  • Page 71: Selecting The Sweep Range And Other Parameters

    ® Performing measurements R&S ZNB/ZNBT Transmission S-parameter measurement The analyzer is now set to its default state. The default measured quantity is the transmission S-parameter S Select Trace – [Trace Config] and use the control elements in the "Traces" softtool tab if you wish to create additional traces and diagrams.
  • Page 72: Calibrating The Instrument

    ® Performing measurements R&S ZNB/ZNBT Transmission S-parameter measurement Tip: Refer to Chapter 5.7, "Scaling diagrams", on page 63 to learn more about the different methods and tools for diagram scaling. 6.1.3 Calibrating the instrument Calibration (system error correction) is the process of eliminating systematic, reprodu- cible errors from the measurement results.
  • Page 73 ® Performing measurements R&S ZNB/ZNBT Transmission S-parameter measurement Tip: For a R&S ZNBT with more than 4 ports, the graphical port representation is replaced by a generic port list. The selection logic is unchanged. 4. Select "Next" to proceed to the next page of the "Calibration Setting" wizard. 5.
  • Page 74: Evaluating Data

    ® Performing measurements R&S ZNB/ZNBT Transmission S-parameter measurement 7. The calibration dock widget indicates the standard measurements that make up a "Trans Norm" calibration. Select "Through (mm)" to initiate the measurement of the connected Through stan- dard. Measuring the isolation between ports 1 and 2 is optional. Skip it for now. The analyzer performs a calibration sweep for the measured quantity S .
  • Page 75: Saving And Printing Data

    ® Performing measurements R&S ZNB/ZNBT Transmission S-parameter measurement This places marker "M1" to its default position (center of the sweep range). A marker symbol (triangle) appears on the trace, a marker info field in the upper right corner of the diagram. The marker info field displays the stimulus value (frequency) and response value (magnitude of the transmission coefficient converted to a dB value) at the marker position.
  • Page 76: Reflection S-Parameter Measurement

    ® Performing measurements R&S ZNB/ZNBT Reflection S-parameter measurement Data transfer is made easier if external accessories are connected to the analyzer or if the instrument is integrated into a LAN. Refer to Chapter 3.11, "Connecting external accessories", on page 21, and Chapter 3.12, "Remote operation in a LAN", on page 24...
  • Page 77 ® Performing measurements R&S ZNB/ZNBT Reflection S-parameter measurement You can also use the basic transmission test setup, e.g. if you want to measure reflection and transmission parameters in parallel. ● The analyzer provides special calibration types for reflection measurements. Use the calibration wizard and select an appropriate type.
  • Page 78: Firmware Installation

    ® Firmware installation R&S ZNB/ZNBT 7 Firmware installation Upgrade versions of the analyzer firmware are supplied as single executable setup files (*.exe). 64-bit only Since version 3.00 of the analyzer firmware, 32-bit Windows is no longer supported. Only 64-bit firmware is available. To upgrade your instrument to 64-bit Windows 10, contact Rohde &...
  • Page 79: Contacting Customer Support

    ® Contacting customer support R&S ZNB/ZNBT 8 Contacting customer support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz product, contact our customer sup- port center. A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming or applica- tions of Rohde &...
  • Page 80: Index

    ® Index R&S ZNB/ZNBT Index Front panel keys ..............42 Fuse .................. 40 AC supply ................16 Accessories (connect) ............21 Application cards ............... 12 Getting started ..............11 Application notes ............... 12 GPIB interface ..............39 Auto scale ................. 65 GPIB Interface ..............
  • Page 81 ® Index R&S ZNB/ZNBT Option Standby key ..............33, 36 R&S ZN-B12 ............... 39 Startup and shutdown ............17 R&S ZN-B14 ............... 39 Status bar ................51 R&S ZN-Z15 ............... 39 Step Size (dialog) .............. 61 R&S ZNB-B1 ............... 39 STIMULUS ................

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