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Rohde & Schwarz SMCV100B Getting Started

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Vector Signal Generator
Getting Started
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  • Page 1 ® R&S SMCV100B Vector Signal Generator Getting Started (>PÔ^2) 1432704602 Version 09...
  • Page 2 ® This document describes the R&S SMCV100B, stock no. 1432.7000.02. © 2024 Rohde & Schwarz Muehldorfstr. 15, 81671 Muenchen, Germany Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0 Email: info@rohde-schwarz.com Internet: www.rohde-schwarz.com Subject to change – data without tolerance limits is not binding.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3 Key features................. 16 4 Preparing for use..............17 4.1 Lifting and carrying................17 4.2 Unpacking and checking..............17 4.3 Choosing the operating site.............. 17 4.4 Setting up the R&S SMCV100B............18 4.5 Considerations for test setup............20 Getting Started 1432.7046.02 ─ 09...
  • Page 4 ® Contents R&S SMCV100B 4.6 Connecting to power................21 4.7 Connecting to LAN................21 4.8 Connecting a monitor.................22 4.9 Connecting USB devices..............23 4.10 Connecting to RF coaxial connectors..........24 4.11 Connecting to RF 50 Ω............... 25 4.12 Connecting to Ref In/Ref Out.............26 4.13 Connecting to Dig.
  • Page 5 7.6 "I/Q stream mapper" block..............63 7.7 I/Q modulator ("I/Q mod" block)............64 7.8 RF ("RF" block)................... 64 7.9 Applications examples of the R&S SMCV100B........64 8 Operating the instrument............65 8.1 Means of manual interaction............. 65 8.2 Understanding the display information..........66 8.3 Accessing the functionality...............
  • Page 6 ® Contents R&S SMCV100B Getting Started 1432.7046.02 ─ 09...

  • Page 7: Safety And Regulatory Information

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SMCV100B Safety instructions Safety and regulatory information The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Fol- low the instructions provided here and in the following chapters. Intended use The product generates radio frequency (RF) signals for the development, produc- tion and verification of electronic components, modules or devices.
  • Page 8 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SMCV100B Safety instructions the instructions provided here and in the product documentation. Keep the prod- uct documentation nearby and offer it to other users. Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Inten- ded use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the speci- fications document, manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions"...
  • Page 9 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SMCV100B Safety instructions Setting up the product Always place the product on a stable, flat and level surface with the bottom of the product facing down. If the product is designed for different positions, secure the product so that it cannot fall over.
  • Page 10 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SMCV100B Safety instructions and disconnect it from the power source. How to change the fuse is described in the product documentation. ● Only use the power cable delivered with the product. It complies with country- specific safety requirements.

  • Page 11: Labels On R&S Smcv100B

    1-1. ● Identification of the product, see the serial number on the rear panel. Table 1-1: Labels regarding R&S SMCV100B and environment safety Labeling in line with EN 50419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after the product has come to the end of its service life. For more information, see the prod- uct user manual, chapter "Disposal".

  • Page 12: Where To Find Key Documents On Rohde & Schwarz

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SMCV100B Korea certification class B Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz Certificates issued to Rohde & Schwarz that are relevant for your country are pro- vided at www.rohde-schwarz.com/key-documents, e.g. concerning: ● Quality management ●...

  • Page 13: Documentation Overview

    Contains the description of the specific functions of an option. Basic informa- tion on operating the R&S SMCV100B is not included. The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S SMCV100B. The help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit and the software options.

  • Page 14: Service Manual

    Rohde & Schwarz information system (GLORIS): https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com Instrument security procedures Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMCV100B in secure areas. It is available for download on the internet. Printed safety instructions Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is deliv- ered with the product.

  • Page 15: Calibration Certificate

    ® Documentation overview R&S SMCV100B Videos 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. Release notes and open source acknowledg- ment The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the cur- rent software version, and describe the software installation.

  • Page 16: Key Features

    R&S SMCV100B Key features The R&S SMCV100B is a new signal generator in the economy range developed to meet demanding customer requirements. Offering excellent signal characteris- tic and straightforward and intuitive operation, the signal generator makes signal generation fast and easy.

  • Page 17: Preparing For Use

    1. Unpack the R&S SMCV100B carefully. 2. Retain the original packing material. Use it to protect the control elements and connectors when transporting or shipping the R&S SMCV100B later. See also chapter "Transporting" in the user manual. 3. Using the delivery notes, check the equipment for completeness.

  • Page 18: Setting Up The R&S Smcv100B

    "Intended use" on page 7 4.4.1 Placing the R&S SMCV100B on a bench top To place the product on a bench top 1. Place the product on a stable, flat and level surface. Ensure that the surface can support the weight of the product. For information on the weight, see the specifications document.
  • Page 19 Design and implement an efficient ventilation concept for the rack. To mount the R&S SMCV100B in a rack 1. Use an adapter kit that fits the dimensions of the R&S SMCV100B to prepare the instrument for rack mounting. Getting Started 1432.7046.02 ─ 09...

  • Page 20: Considerations For Test Setup

    2. Lift the R&S SMCV100B to shelf height. 3. Push the R&S SMCV100B onto the shelf until the rack brackets fit closely to the rack. 4. Tighten all screws at the rack brackets with a tightening torque of 1.2 Nm to secure the R&S SMCV100B in the rack.

  • Page 21: Connecting To Power

    9. 1. Plug the AC power cable into the AC power connector on the rear panel. Only use the AC power cable delivered with the R&S SMCV100B. 2. Plug the AC power cable into a power outlet with ground contact.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Monitor

    Using DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol), the R&S SMCV100B assigns the IP address automatically. If connected to the LAN, the R&S SMCV100B displays the IP address and the hostname at the left bottom of the block diagram. 1 = IP address 2 = Hostname If disconnected from the LAN, the R&S SMCV100B displays the IP address...

  • Page 23: Connecting Usb Devices

    USB connection. Refer to the documentation of your monitor. Connecting USB devices You can connect or disconnect all USB devices from the R&S SMCV100B during operation. To connect USB storage devices USB storage devices, such as memory sticks, allow data transfer from or to the R&S SMCV100B.

  • Page 24: Connecting To Rf Coaxial Connectors

    Here, you find information on how to prepare and to connect to RF coaxial con- nectors of the R&S SMCV100B. Use these RF connectors, for example, for out- put of the RF signal or for input of an external reference signal.

  • Page 25: Connecting To Rf 50 Ω

    Connecting to RF 50 Ω 4.11 Before connecting, disable the RF output. In the block diagram, select the block "Off". For connection, the R&S SMCV100B provides "RF 50 Ω" on the front panel, "To connect to screwable connectors" on page 24.

  • Page 26: Connecting To Ref In/Ref Out

    To prevent RF output switch-off ► NOTICE! If you set a too high output level without a load connected to the instrument, the reverse power can exceed a limit forcing the R&S SMCV100B to switch off the RF output. Connect a load with sufficient return loss.

  • Page 27: Connecting To Ip Data

    ® Preparing for use R&S SMCV100B Connecting to IP Data About the QSFP+ interface The "Dig. IQ HS x" connector is a QSFP+ (quad small form factor pluggable) interface or QSFP28 interface. The connector socket has two components: a QSFP+ cage and a QSFP+ connector. The QSFP+ cable is equipped with the QSFP+ plug.
  • Page 28 ® Preparing for use R&S SMCV100B Connecting to IP Data To connect to IP Data interface 1. For connection, use an SFP+ to RJ-45 adapter and an RJ-45 cable. "Cable selection and electromagnetic interference (EMI)" on page 20. 2. Connect the SFP+ to RJ-45 adapter (3) to the SFP+ socket of the IP Data connector (4) on the rear panel.

  • Page 29: Switching On Or Off

    After booting, the R&S SMCV100B starts up displaying the block diagram on the screen on the front panel. To check startup functions When starting for the first time, the R&S SMCV100B starts with the default set- tings. When restarting, the R&S SMCV100B recalls the instrument configuration before shut-down.
  • Page 30 See chapter "Querying notifications" in the user manual. To handle surges Surges at the AC power connector can force a restart of the R&S SMCV100B. The R&S SMCV100B restarts with the instrument configuration of the last startup and looses intermediate configurations. Save intermediate configurations, if nee- ded.

  • Page 31: Instrument Tour

    This chapter explains the control elements and the connectors of the R&S SMCV100B. The views of the front panel and the rear panel help you to get familiar with the instrument and to perform the first steps. For specifications of the interfaces, see the specifications document.
  • Page 32 ® Instrument tour R&S SMCV100B Front panel tour RF 50 Ω On/Standby key 5.1.1 Touchscreen The screen on the front panel displays the block diagram and the most important settings. Also, the screen display provides status and setting information and allows you to quickly reconfigure the signal flow.
  • Page 33 ® Instrument tour R&S SMCV100B Front panel tour See also: ● Chapter 8.1, "Means of manual interaction", on page 65, for operating the touchscreen. ● Chapter "Cleaning" in the user manual, for cleaning the screen. 5.1.2 Keys On/Standby key The [On/Standby] key switches the instrument from the standby to the ready state or vice versa.
  • Page 34 ® Instrument tour R&S SMCV100B Front panel tour Table 5-2: Function keys Function key Assigned functions [Home] Brings the block diagram to the foreground and minimizes opened dialogs. [Freq/Level] Pressing once: Enables frequency entry. Pressing twice: Enables level entry. Toggles between frequency and level entry.

  • Page 35: Rear Panel Tour

    ® Instrument tour R&S SMCV100B Rear panel tour Rear panel tour This section provides an overview of the connectors on the rear panel of the instrument. For technical data of the connectors, refer to the specifications docu- ment. Figure 5-3: Rear panel...
  • Page 36 Display Port monitor connector. How to: Chapter 4.8, "Connecting a monitor", on page 22 RJ-45 connector to connect the R&S SMCV100B to a LAN for remote control, remote operation, and data transfer. How to: Chapter 4.7, "Connecting to LAN", on page 21 Two female USB (universal serial bus) 3.0 connectors of type A (host USB).
  • Page 37 ® Instrument tour R&S SMCV100B Rear panel tour Table 5-4 lists the signals assigned to the User x connectors in the default instru- ment state. Table 5-4: Default configuration of the User x connectors Connector Direction Default assigned signal "User 1"...

  • Page 38: Trying Out The Instrument

    Prerequisites ● R&S SMCV100B equipped with its minimum configuration: – Base unit – Frequency option R&S SMCVB-B103 ● The R&S SMCV100B is connected to the power supply, and started up as described in Chapter 4, "Preparing for use", on page 17.

  • Page 39: Generating An Unmodulated Carrier

    "Prerequisites" on page 38. 1. On the R&S SMCV100B front panel, press the Preset key to start out in a defined instrument configuration. 2. Set the frequency: a) On the "Status Bar", tap the "Frequency" field.
  • Page 40 Figure 6-1: Block diagram: Generating an unmodulated signal The 1.955 GHz signal is output at the RF 50 Ω connector at the front panel of the R&S SMCV100B. Connect RF 50 Ω of the R&S SMCV100B to a signal analyzer, for example ® R&S FSW, to display the generated signal.

  • Page 41: Generating A Digitally Modulated Signal

    ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMCV100B Generating a digitally modulated signal Generating a digitally modulated signal This example shows you how to generate a simple WCDMA-3GPP (QPSK 45° offset) signal with the help of the "Custom Digital Modulation" functionality.
  • Page 42 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMCV100B Generating a digitally modulated signal The instrument activates automatically "I/Q Mod", uses the internal trigger and clock signals, and generates a WCDMA-3GPP signal, modulated with a QPSK 45° offset modulation. Figure 6-3: Block diagram: Generating a digitally modulated signal...

  • Page 43: Triggering The Instrument With An External Signal

    Triggering the instrument with an external sig- The following configurations are rather theoretical cases, because you rarely use the R&S SMCV100B as a standalone instrument. Usually, connect the instrument to a device under test (DUT) or other measurement equipment. Prerequisites ●...
  • Page 44 47 To verify the current connector configuration The R&S SMCV100B is equipped with multipurpose bi-directional User connec- tors. Because the signal direction, input or output, and the signal mapping are configurable, we recommend that you check the current configuration before cabling or further instrument's configurations.
  • Page 45 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMCV100B Triggering the instrument with an external signal The instrument uses its internal trigger and clock signals, and the default map- ping of the marker signals to the User connectors. 2. To access the related connector settings, perform one of the following: ●...
  • Page 46 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMCV100B Triggering the instrument with an external signal c) Select "Global Connector Settings". In the current mapping, the two global connectors User x on the rear panel are configured as follows: ● "Baseband Marker" signal is output at the "User 1" connector.
  • Page 47 To connect the instrument and the external trigger source 1. Use a suitable cable to connect the external trigger source to the "User 2" connector of the R&S SMCV100B. See Figure 6-6.
  • Page 48 Other than in the example, the DUT can be the source for the reference sig- nal. Instead of using an external trigger source, the DUT can also send, for example, a frame trigger signal to the R&S SMCV100B. The R&S SMCV100B acts still as the signal source.

  • Page 49: Enabling And Configuring A Marker Signal

    User 1 connector of the R&S SMCV100B, see Figure 6-5. 3. Use a suitable cable to connect the User 1 connector of the R&S SMCV100B ® to the monitoring instrument, for example an oscilloscope like R&S RTO.

  • Page 50: Verifying The Generated Signal

    For more information, see section "About marker signals" in the user manual. Verifying the generated signal It is often useful to check the spectra of the configured signals, before you enable the RF output of the instrument. The R&S SMCV100B has a minimum configura- tion as in "Prerequisites"...
  • Page 51 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMCV100B Verifying the generated signal To access the graphical signal display functionality ► Perform one of the following: ● In the taskbar, select "System Config" > "Graphics". ● On the "Taskbar", tap the wave icon.
  • Page 52 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMCV100B Verifying the generated signal In the "Summary" tab, you can verify that "Channel 0" graphic is visible in the table: A new thumbnail (minimized view) indicating the active diagram appears in the "Taskbar".
  • Page 53 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMCV100B Verifying the generated signal The "Constellation Diagram" displays the 3GPP FDD signal. 5. To retrieve more information, zoom in. In some diagrams you can select "Show Marker" to measure the distance, for example, between two signals.

  • Page 54: Saving And Recalling Settings

    ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMCV100B Saving and recalling settings Saving and recalling settings To restore the results of our measurements later, we save the instrument settings to a file. To save the instrument settings to a file We assume a test configuration as described in Chapter 6.4, "Enabling and con-...
  • Page 55 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMCV100B Saving and recalling settings 5. Tap the "Save" button. The instrument saves the file MyTestSignal.savrcltxt in the default directory /var/user. To load saved instrument settings You can restore the settings to the instrument at any time using the settings file.
  • Page 56 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMCV100B Saving and recalling settings 4. Tap the "Recall" button. All instrument settings are restored and the display resembles the instrument display right before the settings were saved. To display parameters different to their preset values After loading the saved instrument setting, visualize all parameters that have been changed from their default state.

  • Page 57: Generating A Dab Signal

    ● Option Enable Broadcast Standard R&S SMCVB-K519 ● Option DAB/T-DMB R&S SMCVB-K156 To generate a DAB test signal 1. On the R&S SMCV100B front panel, press the Preset key to start out in a defined instrument configuration. Getting Started 1432.7046.02 ─ 09...
  • Page 58 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMCV100B Generating a DAB signal 2. In the block diagram, select "Baseband" > "T-DMB/DAB". The dialog provides the general settings for the digital standard. As in the user interfaces of all broadcast standards, the "T-DMB/DAB" dialog is divided into several tabs.
  • Page 59 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMCV100B Generating a DAB signal 6. On the "Status Bar", activate the RF output: Set "RF" > "On" > "On". The instrument generates a DAB test signal with the set frequency and level. For a comprehensive description of the full range of capabilities, refer to the user manual R&S SMCVB-K156 T-DMB/DAB.

  • Page 60: System Overview

    Signal flow at a glance System overview This section helps you to get familiar with the R&S SMCV100B. It provides an introduction to the general concept of the instrument. This section also introduces the main blocks in the signal generation flow.
  • Page 61 The information assumes R&S SMCV100B minimum configuration comprising base unit and fre- quency option R&S SMCVB-B103. For exact information on the available options, and on the minimum requirements and the interdependencies between the provided options, refer to the R&S SMCV100B data sheet.

  • Page 62: Internal Baseband Source ("Baseband" Block)

    ® System overview R&S SMCV100B Digital baseband input/output ("BB input"/ "I/Q digital" block) Table 7-1: Required options per functional block (excerpt) Functional block Required option "Baseband" "BB Input" R&S SMCVB-K19 "AWGN" R&S SMCVB-K62 "I/Q Stream Mapper" "I/Q Mod" "I/Q Digital"...

  • Page 63: Additional White Gaussian Noise ("Awgn" Block)

    SMCV100B "I/Q stream mapper" block Equipped with option R&S SMCVB-K19, the R&S SMCV100B is able to receive digital baseband signals and to output digital baseband signals. You can use both interfaces in parallel: Dig. IQ HS 1 is input and Dig. IQ HS 2 is output of the digital baseband signals.

  • Page 64: I/Q Modulator ("I/Q Mod" Block)

    ● RF frequency and level settings, and the reference frequency, user correction, etc. ● The list and sweep modes Applications examples of the R&S SMCV100B The R&S SMCV100B can be optimally adapted to the requirements of different applications: ● Generation of digitally modulated signals using – The internal baseband generator –...

  • Page 65: Operating The Instrument

    Remote operation For remote monitoring and operation of the instrument, a VNC server is installed on the R&S SMCV100B. You need a LAN connection to the computer, and a VNC client or browser to connect to the instrument. This way of operation is described in the user manual, chapter "Network opera- tion and remote control".

  • Page 66: Understanding The Display Information

    ● Using a key on the instrument or on a keyboard Understanding the display information The block diagram of the R&S SMCV100B displays all main settings and genera- tor states, divided into main operation areas. Getting Started 1432.7046.02 ─ 09...
  • Page 67 ® Operating the instrument R&S SMCV100B Understanding the display information Figure 8-1: Block diagram 1 = Status bar (frequency and level display) 2 = Block diagram 3 = Taskbar/softkey bar ● Status bar......................67 ● Block diagram....................68 ● Taskbar......................69 ●...
  • Page 68 ® Operating the instrument R&S SMCV100B Understanding the display information The status buttons indicate key parameters that are set for the output signal. Most of the status buttons are virtual keys that you can use to open a corresponding menu or dialog.
  • Page 69 ® Operating the instrument R&S SMCV100B Understanding the display information Legend Item Description 1, 10, 11 Connector icon Represents the interfaces for signal input and output. ● Digital I/Q HS signal connector input and output (1, 11) ● RF signal connector output (10) Icons vary depending on the frequency.
  • Page 70 ® Operating the instrument R&S SMCV100B Understanding the display information Figure 8-3: Taskbar fully assigned 1 = System configuration 2 = Graphics 3 = Remote control connections 4 = Dialogs 5 = Diagram / more System Config Provides access to general system configurations like setup, display, or remote.
  • Page 71 ● Info line The "Info line" shows brief status information and error messages. It appears when an event generates a message. If selected, the R&S SMCV100B shows information on static errors and the error history. ● Key parameters indicated in tab labels Most dialogs are divided into tabs with logically grouped parameters.

  • Page 72: Accessing The Functionality

    ® Operating the instrument R&S SMCV100B Accessing the functionality Accessing the functionality All functionalities are provided in dialog boxes as known from computer pro- grams. You can control the instrument intuitively with the touchscreen. This sec- tion provides an overview of the accessing methods.

  • Page 73: Entering Data

    ® Operating the instrument R&S SMCV100B Entering data ● Select the required block, and then the menu entry. ● Select the minimized view (thumbnail) on the taskbar. Some of the utility keys access a dedicated dialog, too. To minimize a dialog box ►...
  • Page 74 Tip: For a quick unit change, you can enter shortcuts, for example for a fre- quency value 1e8h for 100 MHz. For an overview of shortcuts supported by the R&S SMCV100B, see chapter "Unit Shortcuts" in the appendix of the user manual.

  • Page 75: Undo And Redo Actions

    ® Operating the instrument R&S SMCV100B Getting information and help Undo and redo actions Accessed via the context-sensitive menus, "Undo" allows you to restore one or more actions on the instrument. Depending on the available memory, the "Undo" steps can restore all actions.
  • Page 76 ® Operating the instrument R&S SMCV100B Getting information and help Contents of the help dialog box The help dialog box covers two main areas: ● "Contents" - contains a table of help contents ● "Topic" - contains a specific help topic The help system also provides an "Index"...
  • Page 77 ® Operating the instrument R&S SMCV100B Getting information and help 4. To return to the previous page, select "Back". This function scrolls back all steps that you have performed before. 5. Use the "scroll bars" to shift the visible section of content shown.

  • Page 78: Contacting Customer Support

    ® Contacting customer support R&S SMCV100B 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 &...

  • Page 79: Index

    ® Index R&S SMCV100B Index LAN ............. 36 Ref In ..........37 Active elements ........70 Ref Out ..........37 Alphanumeric values RF 50 Ω ..........34 Entering ..........74 USB ..........34, 36 Application cards ........15 USER ..........36 Application notes ........
  • Page 80 ® Index R&S SMCV100B Help ........... 13, 75 Network Hotspot ............ 69 Environment ........21 Numeric data entry ........73 Numeric values Entering ..........74 Info line ............ 70 Input connector ........36 Instrument Carrying ..........17 On-screen keypad ........70 Checking ..........17 Open source acknowledgment (OSA) ..
  • Page 81 ® Index R&S SMCV100B Softkey bar See Taskbar ........69 Software options ........62 Specifications .......... 14 Standby Key ............33 Status bar Display ..........67 Switching On or off ..........29 Tab labels ..........70 Text entry ..........73 Tooltips Show ........... 75 Touchscreen Compared with mouse ......

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