R&S FE170ST Manual

R&S FE170ST Manual

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External Frontends
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  • Page 1 ® R&S FE170ST / ® R&S FE170SR External Frontends Manual (;ÝÆÊ2) 1179566002 Version 04...
  • Page 2 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. ® ® 1179.5660.02 | Version 04 | R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Throughout this document, R&S ® is indicated as R&S.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FE170SR Contents 1 Safety information (multilingual)..........5 2 About the FE170ST/SR............10 3 Unpacking and checking............ 13 4 Setting up the FE170ST/SR..........14 5 Connecting the FE170ST/SR..........16 6 FE170ST/SR tour..............28 7 Korea certification class A..........34 8 Contacting customer support..........35 Manual 1179.5660.02 ─ 04...
  • Page 4 ® ® Contents R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Manual 1179.5660.02 ─ 04...
  • Page 5: Safety Information (Multilingual)

    ® ® Safety information (multilingual) R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Safety information (multilingual) This option or accessory is designed for a specific Rohde & Schwarz prod- uct. Multilingual safety information is delivered with the product. Follow the provi- ded installation instructions.
  • Page 6 ® ® Safety information (multilingual) R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Detta tillval eller tillbehör är avsett för en särskild produkt från Rohde & Schwarz. Säkerhetsinformation på flera språk medföljer produkten. Följ de medföljande installationsanvisningarna. Tämä vaihtoehto tai lisävaruste on suunniteltu tietylle Rohde & Schwarz -yrityk- sen tuotteelle.
  • Page 7 ® ® Safety information (multilingual) R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Tato varianta nebo příslušenství je určeno pro konkrétní produkt Rohde & Schwarz. S produktem jsou dodávány vícejazyčné bezpečnostní infor- mace. Řiďte se přiloženými pokyny k instalaci. Táto verzia alebo príslušenstvo je navrhnutá pre špecifický výrobok Rohde &...
  • Page 8 ® ® Safety information (multilingual) R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Bu opsiyon veya aksesuar, belirli bir Rohde & Schwarz ürünü için tasarlanmış- tır. Çok dilli güvenlik uyarıları ürünle birlikte teslim edilir. Size sağlanan kurulum talimatlarına uyun. Şu opsiýa ýa-da esbap Rohde & Schwarz anyk önüm üçin niýetlenilen. Dürli dil- däki howpsuzlyk barada maglumat önüm bilen bile üpjün edilýär.
  • Page 9 ® ® Safety information (multilingual) R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Esta opção ou acessório foi desenvolvido para um produto Rohde & Schwarz específico. Informações de segurança em vários idiomas acompanham o pro- duto. Siga as instruções de instalação disponibilizadas. Manual 1179.5660.02 ─ 04...
  • Page 10: About The Fe170St/Sr

    ● Frontend control user manual of the control instrument. To control the R&S FE170ST, see the frontend control user manual of the Rohde & Schwarz vector signal generator. ● User manual of the control instrument.
  • Page 11 Specifications and brochure The specifications document, also called data sheet, contains the technical speci- fications of the FE170ST/SR. It also lists the options and their order numbers. For accessories to be used as external devices in test setups, there is also the FE170-Zxx accessories specifications document available.
  • Page 12 ® ® About the FE170ST/SR R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Key features R&S FE170SR ● Internal or external local oscillator (LO) with excellent phase noise perfor- mance ● Additional external devices allow for reduced LO feedthrough and image rejection ● LAN plug-and-play solution, fully integrated and controlled by a Rohde &...
  • Page 13: Unpacking And Checking

    R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Unpacking and checking 1. Unpack the FE170ST/SR carefully. 2. Retain the original packing material. Use it when transporting or shipping the FE170ST/SR later. 3. Using the delivery notes, check the equipment for completeness. 4. Check the equipment for damage.
  • Page 14: Setting Up The Fe170St/Sr

    The external frontend is used exclusively in test setups with a control instrument, e.g. the R&S SMW200A. To place the FE170ST/SR on a bench top You can place the external frontend horizontally or vertically on a bench top. 1. Place the external frontend on a stable, flat and level surface.
  • Page 15 ® ® Setting up the FE170ST/SR R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR a) To mount the external frontend vertically, unscrew the four shock protec- tions on the bottom. b) To mount the external frontend horizontally, unscrew the four shock protec- tions on the left side or right side.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Fe170St/Sr

    ® ® Connecting the FE170ST/SR R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Considerations for test setup Connecting the FE170ST/SR When connecting the external frontend in your test setup, use the cables provided with the delivery. Considerations for test setup Cable selection and electromagnetic interference (EMI) Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results.
  • Page 17 Required ratings of the DC input level and maximum current are listed next to the socket and in the specifications document. 1. Connect the DC power cable to the socket of the power supply connector on the rear panel. For R&S FE170ST, see Figure 6-3. For R&S FE170SR, see Figure 6-4.
  • Page 18 ® ® Connecting the FE170ST/SR R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Connecting to LAN 2. Switch on the external frontend. How to: Chapter 5.8, "Switching on or off", on page 26 If hardware problems persist, contact Rohde & Schwarz customer support.
  • Page 19 After resetting, the external frontend reboots. Connecting to RF Out / RF In The "RF Out" (R&S FE170ST) or "RF In" (R&S FE170SR) connector is a WR-6.5 waveguide connector. The precision waveguide flange of the WR-6.5 waveguide connector provides two pins and two holes for aligning the DUT.
  • Page 20 Connecting to SMA and 2.92 mm connectors The "IF out" (R&S FE170SR) connector, the "Ref In" connector and the "LO In"/"LO Out" connectors are SMA female connectors. The "IF In" (R&S FE170ST) connector is a 2.92 mm connector. Manual 1179.5660.02 ─ 04...
  • Page 21 ® ® Connecting the FE170ST/SR R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Connecting to SMA and 2.92 mm connectors For information on how to handle and maintain the screwable connectors, to minimize measurement deviations and ensure its longevity, see application note 1MA99.
  • Page 22 20. 5.7.1 Test setup with R&S FE170ST Test setup with an external frontend connected to a vector signal generator as control instrument and an antenna, which is mounted inside an RF shield box. Manual 1179.5660.02 ─ 04...
  • Page 23 RF Out IF In IF In RF Out Figure 5-2: Test setup R&S FE170ST with vector signal generator 5.7.2 Test setup with R&S FE170SR Test setup with an external frontend connected to a signal analyzer as control instrument and an antenna, which is mounted inside an RF shield box.
  • Page 24 IF In Figure 5-4: R&S FE170ST with additional accessories (vector signal generator as control instrument) 1. Connect the RF output of the R&S FE170ST to the RF input of the accessory. Chapter 5.4, "Connecting to RF Out / RF In", on page 19.
  • Page 25 ® ® Connecting the FE170ST/SR R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Connecting to a control instrument 5.7.3.2 To connect accessories to the R&S FE170SR Test setup RF shield box RF In RF In IF Out R&S Band- Signal Analyzer FE170SR filter Figure 5-5: R&S FE170SR with additional accessory (signal analyzer as control instru-...
  • Page 26 IF In RF Out RF In IF out RF Input 50 Ω Figure 5-6: Phase coherent test setup with LO signal from R&S FE170ST Test setup with LO signal from R&S FE170SR Ref In Ref Output x MHz LO In LO Out R&S...
  • Page 27 ® ® Connecting the FE170ST/SR R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Switching on or off Press the "Power" key for one to two seconds. The "Power" LED changes to gray. To disconnect from power The external frontend is switched off. ► Disconnect the DC power cable from the socket of the power supply connec- tor.
  • Page 28: Fe170St/Sr Tour

    Front panel tour FE170ST/SR tour For information on connector types and properties, see the specifications docu- ment. Front panel tour Figure 6-1: R&S FE170ST front panel Chapter 6.1.1, "Ext. Modules connector", on page 29 Chapter 6.1.2, "RF Out / RF In connector",...
  • Page 29 6.1.2 RF Out / RF In connector The "RF Out" (R&S FE170ST) or "RF In" (R&S FE170SR) connector is a WR-6.5 waveguide connector for RF signal output or RF signal input in a frequency range of 110 GHz to 170 GHz.
  • Page 30 FE170SR Rear panel tour Rear panel tour Figure 6-3: R&S FE170ST rear panel = "IF In": Female 2.92 mm connector for input of the intermediate frequency (IF) signal from the control instrument. = "No Signal": SMA female connector, reserved for future use.
  • Page 31 ® ® FE170ST/SR tour R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Rear panel tour = "IF Out": SMA female connector for output of the intermediate frequency (IF) signal to the control instrument. = "Ref In": SMA female connector for providing a reference signal for the synthesizer inside the external frontend.
  • Page 32 ® ® FE170ST/SR tour R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Electronic label To resolve firmware update problems Prerequisite: The frontend is switched off. 1. Press the "IP Preset" button on the rear panel of the external frontend using a pointed tool.
  • Page 33 ® ® FE170ST/SR tour R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Electronic label Label Label element Description Gateway Displays the gateway address. This address identifies the router that is used to forward traffic to destinations beyond the local network. The router belongs to the same network as the frontend.
  • Page 34: Korea Certification Class A

    ® ® Korea certification class A R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Korea certification class A 이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하 시기 바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다. Manual 1179.5660.02 ─ 04...
  • Page 35: Contacting Customer Support

    ® ® Contacting customer support R&S FE170ST / R&S FE170SR Contacting customer support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz product, contact our customer support center. A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, program- ming or applications of Rohde &...

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