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Rohde & Schwarz R&S SMZ75 Manual

Frequency multiplier 50-75 ghz, 60-90 ghz, 75-110 ghz, 110-170 ghz
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SMZ75/90/110/170
Frequency Multiplier
50-75 GHz, 60-90 GHz,
75-110 GHz,
110-170 GHz
Manual
(>AXKP)
1417.4027.32 ─ 08

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  • Page 1 ® R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Frequency Multiplier 50-75 GHz, 60-90 GHz, 75-110 GHz, 110-170 GHz Manual (>AXKP) 1417.4027.32 ─ 08...
  • Page 2 ® The manual describes the following R&S SMZ75 /90 /110/170 Frequency Multi- plier models and their options: Basic Units ● Frequency Multiplier 50-75 GHz R&S ® SMZ75, 1417.4004.02 ● Frequency Multiplier 60-90 GHz R&S ® SMZ90, 1417.4504.02 ● Frequency Multiplier 75-110 GHz R&S ®...
  • Page 3 Basic Safety Instructions Always read through and comply with the following safety instructions! All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep the safety standards of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment they require are designed, built and tested in accordance with the safety standards that apply in each case.
  • Page 4 Basic Safety Instructions Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Caution ! Hot surface Alternating current (AC) Protective conductor terminal Direct/alternating current (DC/AC) To identify any terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against electric shock in case of a fault, or the terminal of a protective earth Earth (Ground) Class II Equipment...
  • Page 5 Basic Safety Instructions Operating states and operating positions The product may be operated only under the operating conditions and in the positions specified by the manufacturer, without the product's ventilation being obstructed. If the manufacturer's specifications are not observed, this can result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or death. Applicable local or national safety regulations and rules for the prevention of accidents must be observed in all work performed.
  • Page 6 Basic Safety Instructions 6. The product may be operated only from TN/TT supply networks fuse-protected with max. 16 A (higher fuse only after consulting with the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies). 7. Do not insert the plug into sockets that are dusty or dirty. Insert the plug firmly and all the way into the socket provided for this purpose.
  • Page 7 Basic Safety Instructions 2. Before you move or transport the product, read and observe the section titled "Transport". 3. As with all industrially manufactured goods, the use of substances that induce an allergic reaction (allergens) such as nickel cannot be generally excluded. If you develop an allergic reaction (such as a skin rash, frequent sneezing, red eyes or respiratory difficulties) when using a Rohde &...
  • Page 8 Basic Safety Instructions 2. Adjustments, replacement of parts, maintenance and repair may be performed only by electrical experts authorized by Rohde & Schwarz. Only original parts may be used for replacing parts relevant to safety (e.g. power switches, power transformers, fuses). A safety test must always be performed after parts relevant to safety have been replaced (visual inspection, protective conductor test, insulation resistance measurement, leakage current measurement, functional test).
  • Page 9 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Waste disposal/Environmental protection 1. Specially marked equipment has a battery or accumulator that must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but must be collected separately. It may only be disposed of at a suitable collection point or via a Rohde &...
  • Page 10 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Se parte del uso correcto del producto para los fines definidos si el producto es utilizado conforme a las indicaciones de la correspondiente documentación del producto y dentro del margen de rendimiento definido (ver hoja de datos, documentación, informaciones de seguridad que siguen). El uso del producto hace necesarios conocimientos técnicos y ciertos conocimientos del idioma inglés.
  • Page 11 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Símbolo Significado Símbolo Significado Aviso: Cuidado en el manejo de dispositivos Distintivo de la UE para la eliminación por sensibles a la electrostática (ESD) separado de dispositivos eléctricos y electrónicos Más información en la sección "Eliminación/protección del medio ambiente", punto 2.
  • Page 12 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 1. Si no se convino de otra manera, es para los productos Rohde & Schwarz válido lo que sigue: como posición de funcionamiento se define por principio la posición con el suelo de la caja para abajo, modo de protección IP 2X, uso solamente en estancias interiores, utilización hasta 2000 m sobre el nivel del mar, transporte hasta 4500 m sobre el nivel del mar.
  • Page 13 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 6. Solamente está permitido el funcionamiento en redes de alimentación TN/TT aseguradas con fusibles de 16 A como máximo (utilización de fusibles de mayor amperaje solo previa consulta con el grupo de empresas Rohde & Schwarz). 7.
  • Page 14 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Funcionamiento 1. El uso del producto requiere instrucciones especiales y una alta concentración durante el manejo. Debe asegurarse que las personas que manejen el producto estén a la altura de los requerimientos necesarios en cuanto a aptitudes físicas, psíquicas y emocionales, ya que de otra manera no se pueden excluir lesiones o daños de objetos.
  • Page 15 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Reparación y mantenimiento 1. El producto solamente debe ser abierto por personal especializado con autorización para ello. Antes de manipular el producto o abrirlo, es obligatorio desconectarlo de la tensión de alimentación, para evitar toda posibilidad de choque eléctrico. 2.
  • Page 16 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 2. Las asas instaladas en los productos sirven solamente de ayuda para el transporte del producto por personas. Por eso no está permitido utilizar las asas para la sujeción en o sobre medios de transporte como p. ej. grúas, carretillas elevadoras de horquilla, carros etc. Es responsabilidad suya fijar los productos de manera segura a los medios de transporte o elevación.
  • Page 17 Quality management Certified Quality System ISO 9001 and environmental Certified Environmental System management ISO 14001 Sehr geehrter Kunde, Dear customer, Cher client, Sie haben sich für den Kauf You have decided to buy a Vous avez choisi d’acheter un eines Rohde & Schwarz Produk- Rohde &...
  • Page 18 Customer Support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our Customer Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone support and will work with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming or applications of Rohde &...

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    ® Contents R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Contents 1 Preface..................5 1.1 Documentation Overview..............5 1.2 Typographical Conventions..............5 2 Safety Instructions..............6 3 Welcome to R&S SMZ ............7 4 Preparing for Use..............10 4.1 Unpacking and Checking the R&S SMZ........... 10 4.2 Putting into Operation................ 11 4.3 Adjusting the Feet................11 4.4 Instrument Tour..................
  • Page 20 ® Contents R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 8.2 R&S SMZ Control Commands............96 9 Maintenance............... 101 9.1 Storing and Packaging..............102 9.2 Additional Information..............102 List of Commands............. 103 Index................... 104 Manual 1417.4027.32 ─ 08...

  • Page 21: Preface

    ® Preface R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Typographical Conventions Preface Documentation Overview The user documentation for the R&S SMZ consists of the "Manual" and the "Data Sheet", supplied with the instrument in printed form. Typographical Conventions The following text markers are used throughout this documentation: Convention Description "Graphical user interface...

  • Page 22: Safety Instructions

    ® Safety Instructions R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Safety Instructions The R&S SMZ Frequency Multipliers have been designed and tested in accord- ance with the EC Certificate of Conformity and has left the manufacturer’s plant in a condition fully complying with safety standards. Risk of instrument damage To maintain this condition and to provide safe operation, observe all instruc- tions and warnings given on this page and in the following description.

  • Page 23: Welcome To R&S Smz

    ® Welcome to R&S SMZ ... R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Welcome to R&S SMZ ... New fields of application such as vehicle distance radar or short-range communi- cations (for example 10 Gb/s WLAN) are creating a steadily growing market for applications in the range 50 GHz up to 170 GHz. The Rohde &...
  • Page 24 ® Welcome to R&S SMZ ... R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 plier, the Rohde & Schwarz microwave signal generator also provides the corre- sponding control parameters. For models with mechanical attenuator, the genera- tor displays the setting of the adjustment screw, and for models with electronic attenuator, the signal at the output of the frequency multiplier is set automatically.
  • Page 25 ® Welcome to R&S SMZ ... R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 A measurement setup with the Rohde & Schwarz microwave signal generator and a multiplier with electronic level control is remote-controllable via SCPI. ● Furthermore, R&S SMZ Control provides the setting of the RF signal of any connected generator via remote control.

  • Page 26: Preparing For Use

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Unpacking and Checking the R&S SMZ Preparing for Use This section explains how to take an R&S SMZ frequency multiplier into opera- tion. It includes the controls and connectors of the R&S SMZ, and provides all the information necessary for connection.

  • Page 27: Putting Into Operation

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Adjusting the Feet Putting into Operation The frequency multiplier is designed for use under laboratory conditions on a bench top. The surface of the bench top should be flat. Always use the frequency multiplier in horizontal position. The general ambient conditions required at the operating site are as follows: ●...

  • Page 28: Instrument Tour

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Instrument Tour Setups with three feet and four feet Instrument Tour 4.4.1 Front View At the front the R&S SMZ covers the interface to the DUT, that is the output of the multiplied RF frequency. Test Port Adapter (Waveguide Flange) An R&S SMZ is equipped with a mounted test port adapter for the corresponding frequency band.
  • Page 29 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Instrument Tour are included. Use the extra pins, when the flange of the DUT has the appropriate holes for these pins. This increases the accuracy and stability of the connection. Figure 4-2: Assignment of the test port adapter The test port adapters are similar in design for all frequency bands.
  • Page 30 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Instrument Tour 4.4.2 Top View R&S SMZ instruments with mechanical level control are equipped with a power adjustment screw on top. Output Power Adjustment Screw The adjustment screw on top of the casing is a mechanical solution to manually modify the signal output power, corresponding to the current frequency.
  • Page 31 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Instrument Tour lates the frequency multiple, and indicates this frequency and its level in the sta- tus bar, as well as the corresponding scale-setting for the screw in the "SMZxxx" block. For more information on how to configure the R&S SMZ when it is connec- ted to an Rohde &...
  • Page 32 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Instrument Tour Figure 4-3: Rear view of the frequency multiplier 4.4.3.1 On/Off Switch The switch turns on the internal modules of a frequency multiplier, or disconnects the instrument from the power supply. The power supply still leads power, even when the frequency multiplier is switched off.
  • Page 33 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Instrument Tour 4.4.3.3 USB Remote LED The green USB LED indicates when the frequency multiplier is remotely control- led, that means a USB cable is connected and the communication is active. 4.4.3.4 USB Interface USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface of type B.
  • Page 34 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Instrument Tour It is strongly advised that you use only the included power supply unit for the operation of the R&S SMZ. Otherwise the specified data and the EMC regulations are not surely met. Risk of instrument damage The input voltage and current must not exceed the maximum values according to the labeling or the data sheet.
  • Page 35 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Instrument Tour Figure 4-4: Assembling the power supply adapter ① = AC plug ② = Power adapter ③ = Release button for unplugging the AC plug Ⓐ = Connection: AC plug and power adapter Ⓑ...
  • Page 36 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Instrument Tour 4.4.3.6 RF IN Connector Connector for RF signal input. This connector is a 2.9 mm coaxial connector with an impedance of 50 Ohm. Risk of instrument damage The RF input power at the connector RF IN must not exceed the maximum values quoted in the data sheet.
  • Page 37 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Instrument Tour ● Switch the attenuator off, if you want to use the frequency multiplier without remote control. Information to the switch positions: ● ON assumes that the control over USB is active. If not, the R&S SMZ outputs the signal with minimum power level, in order to protect the DUT from high input power.

  • Page 38: Getting Started

    ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 System Requirements Getting Started This section explains the required steps and components for putting the R&S SMZ into operation. It describes how to connect the instruments, and what you have to observe. To establish a measurement, it is recommended that you perform the connection and steps in the order given, to protect the frequency mul- tiplier from damage caused by high input level.
  • Page 39 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 System Requirements ● A suitable signal source, which can generate a signal within the frequency range of your R&S SMZ and a level of 7 dBm, see "Signal Sources" on page 23. ● A suitable RF cable. ●...

  • Page 40: Starting Up

    ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up Table 5-1: Microwave Signal Sources Instruments Prerequisites R&S SMZ Prerequisites USB control? Control? R&S SMF100A yes FW 2.15.270.06 or later not required FW 2.20.232.16 or later R&S SMB100A yes FW 2.20.382.106 or later not required Microwave instrument R&S SMR...
  • Page 41 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up Risk of RF connector and cable damage Excessive tightening of the connectors can damage the cables and connec- tors. Too weak tightening leads to inaccurate results. Always use an appropriate torque wrench suitable for this type of connec- tor.
  • Page 42 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up 5.2.1 Starting Up with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator supporting USB Control Working with an Rohde & Schwarz microwave signal generator, you only need to select the appropriate R&S SMZ multiplier corresponding to the frequency range of your application and possibly with attenuator.
  • Page 43 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up 5. Connect the RF output of the signal generator to RF IN of the frequency multi- plier. 6. Connect the frequency multiplier with the DUT. 7. Set the RF output signal of the generator. Since you are working with an Rohde &...
  • Page 44 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up 5.2.2 Starting Up with R&S SMZ Control You can operate each R&S SMZ with the configuration software R&S SMZ Con- trol, available on the R&S website http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/ SMZ.html. R&S SMZ Control works with all instruments of the R&S SMZ family, regardless of the used generator.
  • Page 45 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up According to its specification, the driver also works with Windows 2000 or Windows Vista, as well as with USB 1.1. Thus, configurations with these systems may also work properly. Installing The setup file for the installation is provided at the R&S website http://www.rohde- schwarz.com/product/SMZ.html and can be downloaded free charge.
  • Page 46 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up During installation the program creates various subdirectories needed by the application. You can find R&S SMZ Control stored under %PROGRAMFILES%\Rohde-Schwarz\SMZ_Control\bin\ RS_SMZ_Control.exe. The system variable %PROGRAMFILES% represents the directory of installed programs. Uninstalling To uninstall the software use either the R&S SMZ Control uninstaller, ►...
  • Page 47 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up Both uninstall routines remove all currently installed R&S SMZ Control com- ponents, including directories as well as files with user-specific settings of previously connected R&S SMZ. However, a software update does not affect user-specific settings files. 5.2.2.2 Activating an R&S SMZ for use with R&S SMZ Control A R&S SMZ frequency multiplier needs to be licensed and enabled for configura-...
  • Page 48 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up 3. Enter the license key either manually or with copy and paste, and confirm with "Activate SMZ". The R&S SMZ is enabled and ready for operation with R&S SMZ Control. 5.2.2.3 Test Setup The example below shows the setup of an R&S SMZ without attenuation and any signal generator.
  • Page 49 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up Setting up R&S SMZ and R&S SMZ Control: 1. Start R&S SMZ Control. Note: With connecting USB, the R&S SMZ Control recognizes the R&S SMZ automatically. It reads all parameters for identification and indicates serial number, frequency and level of the connected R&S SMZ.
  • Page 50 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up If you don´t know the cable loss refer to Chapter 6.2.3.3, "SMZ Cable Com- pensation Settings", on page 46 for determination. 5. Establish the RF connection from the generator to the R&S SMZ (RF IN). 6.
  • Page 51 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up 1. Switch on the signal generator before you connect the R&S SMZ. 2. Connect the frequency multiplier with the DUT. 3. Switch off the signal generator RF output and then connect it with the R&S SMZ (RF IN).
  • Page 52 ® Getting Started R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Starting Up on page 28 for the corresponding test setup, and Chapter 6.3, "Opera- tion with R&S SMZ Control", on page 56 for description in detail. – If you additionally purchase a license key for the activation of the R&S SMZ in R&S SMZ Control, you obtain the full functionality this fre- quency multiplier provides.

  • Page 53: Basic Operation

    ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operating Principle Basic Operation This chapter describes how to configure an R&S SMZ, both, if it is operated with any microwave signal generator and the software R&S SMZ Control, and espe- cially if it is connected to an Rohde & Schwarz microwave signal generator. This section covers the following topics: ●...

  • Page 54: Operation With An R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting Usb Control

    ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control with R&S SMZ Control, you can unlock the access with the license key code, see Chapter 5.2.2.2, "Activating an R&S SMZ for use with R&S SMZ Control", on page 31.
  • Page 55 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control The Rohde & Schwarz microwave signal generator appends the serial num- ber of the connected R&S SMZ to the list of available multipliers in the "SMZ Info/Update"...
  • Page 56 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control Generator settings with an active frequency multiplier To be compatible with a connected frequency multiplier, the Rohde & Schwarz microwave signal generator automatically displays the lowest output frequency of the R&S SMZ, indicates the frequency limits in the tooltip and adjusts its own output level.
  • Page 57 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control R&S SMZ Frequency/Level Characteristics The RF frequency and level required R&S SMZxxxE for the DUT can be set in the status bar. Further settings are not required. Both instruments, the signal generator and the multiplier provide exactly this signal at input of the DUT, see...
  • Page 58 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control Impact of operating modes and functions that affect the RF output level The output level of the RF signal is determined by the operation mode the instrument generates the signal, and additionally by the level correction functions, the generator provides to optimize the accuracy of the level.
  • Page 59 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control 6.2.3 SMZ Info/Update Settings in the R&S Signal Generator The general functions of an Rohde & Schwarz microwave signal generator pro- vide the "SMZ Info/Update" dialog. The dialog covers information on a connected R&S SMZ like multiplier type, serial number, revision state, frequency range or firmware version.
  • Page 60 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control Note to firmware versions of the R&S SMF100A Up to the R&S SMF firmware version 2.20.232.xx, the "Update" function is a protected procedure which can be accessed if protection level 2 is dis- abled (authorized personnel of R&S Service Departments only).
  • Page 61 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control Your R&S SMZ is delivered with the latest firmware version. For updates to the latest version, see the R&S website http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/ product/SMZ.html for download. Besides the firmware, this site always offers the latest information on your frequency multiplier, like release notes, containing improvements and modifications, as well as changes on the firm- ware update procedure.
  • Page 62 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control Remote command: [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FIRMware: on page 88 CATalog? [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FIRMware:SELect on page 88 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FIRMware:UPDate on page 89 6.2.3.3 SMZ Cable Compensation Settings In this section you can configure level correction values to compensate cable los- ses of the RF cable between the signal generator and the frequency multiplier.
  • Page 63 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control Correction is performed by adding the attenuation value to the output level of the RF signal. The RF output level is the sum of both values: Level + CCOR = RF SMZ Input Cable Compensation Selects the mode for setting the correction values in order to compensate cable...
  • Page 64 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control Figure 6-2: Schematic representation of two RF cables with different cable loss The program interpolates the values corresponding to the red lines. Remote command: [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:CLOSs on page 91 Cable Correction Settings Section "Cable Correction Settings"...
  • Page 65 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control The extended correction options for cable compensation are available in "High Precision" mode (SMZ Input Cable Compensation), provided a file for compensa- tion is selected. 6.2.3.4 Cable Correction Data Editor In this editor you can create, save or select user-defined correction value tables...
  • Page 66 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control Note: Save the table only after filling both columns, otherwise the entries are lost. Remote command: [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection: on page 92 FREQuency [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection: on page 93 FREQuency:POINts? [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:POWer on page 94...
  • Page 67 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control Fill ← Fill Cable Correction Data Fills the selected column in the set range with values, starting with the start value and using the set increment. 6.2.4 Operation with the R&S SMF100A This section shows some specific details of operating an R&S SMZ with an "R&S...
  • Page 68 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control Display The R&S SMF indicates the R&S SMZ in a separate functional block in the block diagram, underneath the "Attenuator" block. Chapter 6.2.1, "Indicating an R&S SMZ", on page 39 for the different views.
  • Page 69 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control Generator settings with an active frequency multiplier To be compatible with a connected frequency multiplier, the Rohde & Schwarz microwave signal generator automatically displays the lowest output frequency of the R&S SMZ, indicates the frequency limits in the tooltip and adjusts its own output level.
  • Page 70 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control 6.2.5 Operation with the R&S SMB100A This section shows some specific details of operating an R&S SMZ with an "R&S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator". Figure 6-5: R&S SMB100A with a connected R&S SMZ Frequency Multiplier Connection RF connection is established via the RF output connector at the front panel of the...
  • Page 71 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with an R&S Microwave Signal Generator Supporting USB Control Display The R&S SMB indicates a frequency multiplier in the RF block. It changes the appearance according to the connected multiplier model. Figure 6-6: Views of the R&S SMB100A block diagram without and with a connected R&S SMZ 1 = RF frequency at the RF output of the R&S SMB 1a = RF frequency at the RF output of the R&S SMZ...

  • Page 72: Operation With R&S Smz Control

    ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control Generator settings with an active frequency multiplier To be compatible with a connected frequency multiplier, the Rohde & Schwarz microwave signal generator automatically displays the lowest output frequency of the R&S SMZ, indicates the frequency limits in the tooltip and adjusts its own output level.
  • Page 73 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control Basic functionality of R&S SMZ Control with non licensed R&S SMZ If you have not licensed your R&S SMZ in R&S SMZ Control, you can still: ● Enter the output frequency of the R&S SMZ. R&S SMZ Control then provides: –...
  • Page 74 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control Prevent the RF input of your R&S SMZ from overload It is recommended, that you ● Turn off the RF output signal of the generator, before connecting the R&S SMZ, to prevent damage due to excessive input power. ●...
  • Page 75 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control the model of the R&S SMZ, and whether it has been enabled, R&S SMZ Control indicates the available parameters. 6.3.1.1 Indicating a licensed R&S SMZ With the R&S SMZ activated in R&S SMZ Control, the "SMZ Control" dialog indi- cates all relevant parameters and information according to the connected fre- quency multiplier model.
  • Page 76 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control Equipped with an attenuator, you can determine the level of the R&S SMZ output. R&S SMZ Control supports as follows: ● Electronically controlled: R&S SMZ Control controls the R&S SMZ, which automatically adjusts the output level to the specified value.
  • Page 77 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control Basically, R&S SMZ Control indicates the connected frequency multiplier, with information on type, serial number and frequency range. The dialog also contains "SMZ Settings" and "Generator settings", that means it calculates the generator frequency according to the defined multiplier frequency, and indicates the required 7 dBm level.
  • Page 78 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control Select the field and press either "Enter" to accept, or "ESC" to preset the value to minimum. Frequency ← SMZ Settings Sets the frequency required for the DUT. Remote command: on page 98 [SOURce]:FREQuency[:CW|FIXed] Level ←...
  • Page 79 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control 6.3.3 Manage License Key In the "Enter Key" dialog, you can register your R&S SMZ with a purchased license key code. The frequency multiplier and R&S SMZ Control provide full functionality after the R&S SMZ is activated using the license key.
  • Page 80 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control You can order a license at the R&S sales department, specifying the device type, serial number and part number of your R&S SMZ. The license key is delivered as a file or on paper. It is bound to that particular R&S SMZ and can not be moved to other frequency multipliers.
  • Page 81 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control Table 6-4: Configure dialog of R&S SMZ Control Configure dialog with licensed Configure dialog with licensed Configure dialog with unli- R&S SMZ R&S SMZ, showing enhanced censed R&S SMZ parameters provides access to update the firmware, or read the "Adjustment Screw Settings"...
  • Page 82 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control Usually, you can remotely control a signal generator via a LAN, GPIB, or USB interface. Refer to the operating manual of your instrument to receive detailed information on the available remote control interfaces and their use. R&S SMZ Control remotely controls a signal generator via a GPIB or LAN (TCP/IP) interface.
  • Page 83 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control Remote access is done via TCP/IP connection. See Chapter 6.4.1, "Automation of R&S SMZ Control", on page 69 for possible configurations, and Chap- ter 7.1.1.2, "Remote Control of R&S SMZ Control", on page 75 for the IP address and communication protocol.
  • Page 84 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Operation with R&S SMZ Control Figure 6-7: Example of the adjustment screw settings table Update Firmware Opens the "Open File" dialog to select the firmware file for the update. Manual 1417.4027.32 ─ 08...

  • Page 85: Automation Of Test Setups With R&S Smz

    ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Automation of Test Setups with R&S SMZ Just browse to the appropriate directory where you saved your downloaded firm- ware file and confirm with "Open". Firmware files are saved with extension *.efmfirm. The file name and the directory are user-selectable. Note: The firmware update may take some time.
  • Page 86 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Automation of Test Setups with R&S SMZ ● Controller and R&S SMZ Control running on separate PCs: Remarks and characteristics to the remote control test setup with sepa- rate PCs Since R&S SMZ Control primarily covers the setting parameters of the gener- ator, that directly relate to the frequency multiplier, further parameters are usu- ally set by the controller.
  • Page 87 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Automation of Test Setups with R&S SMZ Additional information on remote control: ● To remotely control the signal generator via R&S SMZ Control, check if your generator recognizes the commands correctly, according to the given SCPI syntax, see Chapter 8.2.2, "Specific Commands - R&S SMZ Control", on page 97.
  • Page 88 ® Basic Operation R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Automation of Test Setups with R&S SMZ The remote control commands, available for the R&S SMZ settings are part of this manual, see Chapter 8.1, "SOURce:FREQuency:MULTiplier Subsystem", on page 85. Manual 1417.4027.32 ─ 08...

  • Page 89: Remote Control Basics

    ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Remote Control Basics This chapter contains the basic information you need for remote control, primarily concerning the remote control of R&S SMZ Control, as well as information on the remote control via the Rohde &...
  • Page 90 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols LAN and GPIB links require VISA libraries, whereas socket communication does not necessary require a VISA installation on the remote controller side. You can also perform connection with Win Socket communication. SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) SCPI commands - messages - are used for remote control.
  • Page 91 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols VXI-11 Protocol The VXI-11 standard is based on the ONC RPC (Open Network Computing Remote Procedure Call) protocol which in turn relies on TCP/IP as the network/ transport layer. The TCP/IP network protocol and the associated network services are preconfigured.
  • Page 92 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols IP address Socket connections are established on a specially defined port. The socket address is a combination of the IP address or the host name of the instrument and the number of the port configured for remote-control. R&S SMZ Control uses port number "5025"...
  • Page 93 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols ● The cable length between two instruments should not exceed 2m ● A wired "OR"-connection is used if several instruments are connected in par- allel, since the slowest instrument determines the speed. Any connected IEC bus cable must be terminated by an instrument or a controller.
  • Page 94 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols b) Open the connection to R&S SMZ Control using "Raw socket" or "VISA" functionality. The system is ready for operation. You can send commands to R&S SMZ Control, and receive responses respectively. Refer to Chapter 7.1.5, "Setting up a LAN connection with a controller software ",...
  • Page 95 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols 3. Select "Devices and Interfaces > Create New". 4. Select "VISA TCP/IP Resource" and confirm with "Next". 5. Choose the type of TCP/IP resource you wish to add and select "Next". 6.
  • Page 96 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols 7. Enter the alias name if required. The alias name must not be mistaken for the computer name. It is only used for instrument identification within the program and displayed in the menu as an option in case of an Ethernet link.
  • Page 97 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols The link is configured and the settings are displayed in: ● the "General" tab, containing basic information ● the "TCP/IP Settings" tab with the "IP address" and "Port" number Manual 1417.4027.32 ─...
  • Page 98 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols 9. To test the connection, select "Validate". A message indicates whether the link to the instrument can be set up or not. If a connection cannot be set up, check whether the controller and the instru- ment are connected to the network (network cable) and switched on.
  • Page 99 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols 3. In the "viWrite" tab, write the command to be send to the R&S SMZ Control and select "Execute". Instrument responses are displayed on the "viRead" tab. Manual 1417.4027.32 ─ 08...
  • Page 100 ® Remote Control Basics R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols For further program operation refer to the online help of the program. Manual 1417.4027.32 ─ 08...

  • Page 101: Remote Control Commands

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 SOURce:FREQuency:MULTiplier Subsystem Remote Control Commands This part of the manual contains all remote-control commands are presented in detail with their parameters and the ranges of numerical values. They are grou- ped according to the instrument that they address, the Rohde & Schwarz micro- wave signal generator and R&S SMZ Control, and then sorted alphabetically.

  • Page 102: [:Source]:Frequency:multiplier:external:firmware:version

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 SOURce:FREQuency:MULTiplier Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FIRMware:VERSion? [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FMAXimum? [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FMINimum? [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:LOADer:VERSion? [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:REVision? [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:SNUMber? [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:TYPE? Returns information on the connected frequency multiplier. Return values: <Type> string FW Version The currently installed firmware version. Max Freq Maximum output frequency. Min Freq Minimum output frequency.

  • Page 103: [:Source]:Frequency:multiplier:external:multiplier

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 SOURce:FREQuency:MULTiplier Subsystem Return values: <InputPower> float Range: 7 ... 10 dBm Increment: 0.01 *RST: Example: FREQ:MULT:EXT:IPOW? Response 7 dBm Usage: Query only [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:MULTiplier? Returns the multiplication factor of the connected frequency multiplier. Return values: <Multiplier>...

  • Page 104: [:Source]:Frequency:multiplier:external:firmware:catalog

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 SOURce:FREQuency:MULTiplier Subsystem Return values: <State> 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Example: FREQ:MULT:EXT:STAT? Response 1, an R&S SMZ is connected to the signal gen- erator. Usage: Query only [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FIRMware:CATalog? Returns a list of firmware files, separated by a comma. Firmware files have the fixed file extension *.efmfirm, whereas file name and the directory are user-selectable.

  • Page 105: [:Source]:Frequency:multiplier:external:firmware:update

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 SOURce:FREQuency:MULTiplier Subsystem Example: FREQ:MULT:EXT:FIRM:CAT? Response: "FW_1.50,FW_1.60,FW_1.62" returns the available firmware files. FREQ:MULT:EXT:FIRM:SEL "FW_1.62.efmfirm" selects the firmware file for update. Manual operation: "Update" on page 45 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FIRMware:UPDate Executes the firmware update. This process starts after a few seconds and may take some minutes. Note: It is recommended that you do not turn off the frequency multiplier during the update, since it aborts the running prrocess.

  • Page 106: [:Source]:Frequency:multiplier:external:padjust

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 SOURce:FREQuency:MULTiplier Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:PADJust? Queries the setting value for the adjustment screw. The value is determined for the current frequency, on the basis of the calibration table of the frequency multi- plier. Return values: <PowerAdjust> float Range: 0 to 6.5...
  • Page 107 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 SOURce:FREQuency:MULTiplier Subsystem Table correction files have the fixed file extension *.efmccor, whereas file name and the directory are user-selectable. To determine the directory use the com- mand MMEM:CDIR. Return values: <Catalog> Example: MMEM:CDIR '/var/lists/cablecor' selects the directory for the cable correction files.
  • Page 108 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 SOURce:FREQuency:MULTiplier Subsystem Setting parameters: <Filename> string Example: MMEM:CDIR '/var/Lists/cablecor' selects the directory for the cable correction files. FREQ:MULT:EXT:CORR:DEL 'CCORR1' deletes the table CCOR1. Usage: Setting only Manual operation: "Cable Cor. Data" on page 48 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:FREQuency <ListFreq>...
  • Page 109 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 SOURce:FREQuency:MULTiplier Subsystem [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection: FREQuency:POINts? Queries the number (points) of frequency entries in the selected list. Return values: <Points> integer Range: 0 to 10000 *RST: Example: FREQ:MULT:EXT:CORR:SEL "CCOR2.efmccor" selects the file for cable loss compensation. FREQ:MULT:EXT:CORR:FREQ:POIN? queries the number of entries.
  • Page 110 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 SOURce:FREQuency:MULTiplier Subsystem Parameters: <Mode> HPRecision | STANdard | NONE NONE Disables cable compensation. Use this mode to measure the cable loss to the R&S SMZ, without any further correction effects. STANdard Selects standard mode, i.e. you can determine the cable attenuation at 10 GHz, with command [:SOURce<hw>]: FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:...
  • Page 111 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 SOURce:FREQuency:MULTiplier Subsystem Parameters: <ListPow> <power#>{, <power#2>, ...} | block data You can either enter the data as a list of numbers, or as binary block data. The list of numbers can be of any length, with the list entries separated by commas.

  • Page 112: R&S Smz Control Commands

    ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 R&S SMZ Control Commands [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:SELect <Filename> Selects a file containing cable correction values. If a file does not yet exist, it is created automatically. Parameters: <Filename> string Example: FREQ:MULT:EXT:CORR:MODE HPR selects the high precision mode to use cable correction data for compensation.
  • Page 113 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 R&S SMZ Control Commands 8.2.1 Common Commands - R&S SMZ Control Common commands are described in the IEEE 488.2 (IEC 625-2) standard. These commands have the same effect and are employed in the same way on different devices.
  • Page 114 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 R&S SMZ Control Commands To remotely control the signal generator via R&S SMZ Control, check if your generator recognizes the commands correctly, according to the given SCPI syntax................98 [SOURce]:FREQuency[:CW|FIXed] ..........98 [SOURce]:POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] ....................99 :OUTPut[:STATe] ....................
  • Page 115 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 R&S SMZ Control Commands Manual operation: "Level" on page 62 sets the RF output power of the frequency multiplier to -10 dBm. :OUTPut[:STATe] Activates RF signal output of the generator. Parameters: <state> ON|OFF | 0|1 *RST: Example: :OUTP ON...
  • Page 116 ® Remote Control Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 R&S SMZ Control Commands TRANS:<command> Passes any command that starts with TRANS: directly to the generator, and returns the responses to the controller. Note: R&S SMZ Control does not perform any verification within this loop-through function.

  • Page 117: Maintenance

    ® Maintenance R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Maintenance The frequency multiplier does not require any special maintenance. Make sure that the air vents are not obstructed. Opening the instrument Do not disassemble the R&S SMZ frequency multiplier. If you need repair, ship the instrument to the R&S servicing departments. Use the original packaging when the R&S SMZ is to be transported or dis- patched.

  • Page 118: Storing And Packaging

    ® Maintenance R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Additional Information Storing and Packaging For storage, pay attention to the temperature range that is specified in the data- sheet. For a long period of time, keep the instrument protected from dust. Retain the original packaging material, particularly the protective cap and the cardboard box.

  • Page 119: List Of Commands

    ® List of Commands R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 List of Commands :OUTPut[:STATe]......................... 99 :SYSTem:ERRor:ALL?.........................99 :SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]?......................99 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:CATalog?......90 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:CLOSs........91 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:DELete........91 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:FREQuency......92 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:FREQuency:POINts?.... 93 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:MODE........93 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:POWer........94 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:POWer:POINts?....95 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:SELect........96 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:CORRection:SENSor<ch>:SONCe....96 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FIRMware:CATalog?........88 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FIRMware:SELect........88 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FIRMware:UPDate........89 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FIRMware:VERSion?......... 86 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FMAXimum?..........86 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:FMINimum?..........86 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:IPMax?............86 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:IPOWer?.............86 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:LOADer:VERSion?........86 [:SOURce<hw>]:FREQuency:MULTiplier:EXTernal:MULTiplier?..........

  • Page 120: Index

    ® Index R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Index Adjustment screw ........14 DC power ..........24 ATT ON OFF switch ........ 20 Delete cable compensation file (SMZ) ... 91 Cable compensation file (SMZ) ..48 Basic operation ........37 Factor multiplication (SMZ) ......87 Cable correction editor Feet ............
  • Page 121 ® Index R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Mode SMZ Info ..........43 cable compensation (SMZ) ....93 BL-Version ........44, 86 Cable compensation (SMZ) ....47 Cable compensation file catalog ..48 Multiplier configuration ......43 cable compensation file delete ... 91 Cable compensation file delete ...48 cable compensation file select ....
  • Page 122 ® Index R&S SMZ75/90/110/170 Unpacking ..........10 Update Firmware (SMZ) ........45 USB cable ..........24 USB interface .......... 17 USB remote LED ........17 Visa resource string .........74 Waveguide flange ........12 Manual 1417.4027.32 ─ 08...

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