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Rohde & Schwarz R&S SMA100A Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 ® R&S SMA100A Signal Generator Quick Start Guide (>00ÓÌ) 1400.0069.62 ─ 13...
  • Page 2 ® This document describes the R&S SMA100A, stock no. 1400.0000k02 and its options. ® This manual describes firmware version FW 3.50.057.xx and later of the R&S SMA100A. © 2016 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Mühldorfstr. 15, 81671 München, Germany Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0 Fax: +49 89 41 29 12 164 Email:...

  • Page 3: Basic Safety Instructions

    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

    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: Customer Support

    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 18: Table Of Contents

    ® Contents R&S SMA100A Contents 1 Preface....................7 Documentation Overview..................... 7 Typographical Conventions..................8 Notes on Screenshots....................8 2 Preparing for Use................. 11 Front Panel Tour......................11 2.1.1 Utility Keys........................11 2.1.2 Standby LEDs and Standby Key...................12 2.1.3 Display.......................... 12 2.1.4 Setup Keys........................13 2.1.4.1 Keys for Setting Parameters..................
  • Page 19 ® Contents R&S SMA100A Linux Operating System.....................29 Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection..............31 2.6.1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network..............31 2.6.2 Assigning the IP Address....................32 2.6.3 Using Computer Names....................33 Remote Access via an External Controller...............34 2.7.1 Using a Web Browser for Remote Access..............35 2.7.2 Remote Access via a VNC Client Software..............
  • Page 20 ® Contents R&S SMA100A 4.2.4.2 Signal Flow and Input/Output Symbols in the Block Diagram........70 4.2.5 Structure of the Dialogs....................70 Accessing Dialogs...................... 71 Setting Parameters..................... 72 4.4.1 Working with the Cursor....................73 4.4.2 Selecting a Control Element..................73 4.4.3 Switching Parameters On/Off..................74 4.4.4 Entering a Value......................74 4.4.5 Working with Units .......................
  • Page 21 ® Contents R&S SMA100A Quick Start Guide 1400.0069.62 ─ 13...

  • Page 22: Preface

    ® Preface R&S SMA100A Documentation Overview 1 Preface 1.1 Documentation Overview This section provides an overview of the R&S SMA user documentation. You find it on the product page at: http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/SMA100A.html > "Downloads" Quick start guide Introduces the R&S SMA and describes how to set up and start working with the prod- uct.

  • Page 23: Typographical Conventions

    ® Preface R&S SMA100A Notes on Screenshots Data sheet and brochure The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S SMA. It also lists the options and their order numbers as well as optional accessories. The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific char- acteristics.
  • Page 24 ® Preface R&S SMA100A Notes on Screenshots The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options instal- led. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your par- ticular product configuration. Quick Start Guide 1400.0069.62 ─ 13...
  • Page 25 ® Preface R&S SMA100A Notes on Screenshots Quick Start Guide 1400.0069.62 ─ 13...

  • Page 26: Preparing For Use

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Front Panel Tour 2 Preparing for Use The following topics help you to get familiar with the instrument and perform the first steps: ● Front Panel Tour ● Rear Panel Tour ● Putting into Operation This section explains the control elements and connectors of the Signal Generator R&S SMA with the aid of the front and rear views and describes how to put the instru- ment into operation.

  • Page 27: Standby Leds And Standby Key

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Front Panel Tour The keys to the left of the display cause the R&S SMA to return to a definite instrument state and provide information on the instrument and assistance. For more information refer to chapter "Instrument Settings" in the Operating Manual. PRESET Sets the instrument to a defined state (see Chapter 2.3.5.4, "Default...

  • Page 28: Setup Keys

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Front Panel Tour To access an window with detailed information for a message, use the INFO key. ● Block diagram The block diagram shows the current configuration and the signal flow in the gen- erator with the aid of function blocks containing an on/off switch.

  • Page 29: Display Keys

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Front Panel Tour WINBAR Toggles between the active menus. BACKSPACE Deletes the character to the left of the cursor. 2.1.4.2 Display Keys The keys left of the rotary knob arrange different windows on the display. The function of this key depends on the current cursor position.

  • Page 30: Rotary Knob And Navigation Keys

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Front Panel Tour Keys Description 0...9/abc Enters the corresponding numbers (in numeric input fields) or characters (character input fields). Inserts a decimal point (numeric input fields) or dot (character input fields) at the cursor position.

  • Page 31: Front Panel Connectors

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Front Panel Tour ROTARY KNOB The rotary knob has several functions: ● Increases (clockwise direction) or decreases (counter-clockwise direction) numeric values at a defined step width in editing mode ● Moves the cursor, e.g. to a function block in the block diagram ●...

  • Page 32: Rear Panel Tour

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Rear Panel Tour Outputs for RF signal. NOTICE! Maximum Input Levels. Do not overload the RF output. The instrument is equipped with a reverse power protection that prevents the RF out- put against back feed, see section "Reverse Power Protection" in the operating man- ual.

  • Page 33: Description Of The Connectors

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Rear Panel Tour For more detailed information, refer to the corresponding description in the Operating Manual. Figure 2-2: Rear panel view 2.2.1 Description of the Connectors IEC 625/IEEE 488 IEC-bus (IEEE 488) interface for remote control of the instrument. See also Chapter A.1, "GPIB Bus Interface",...
  • Page 34 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Rear Panel Tour USB CONNECTORS TYPE A ● Connection of peripherals such as mouse, keyboard, etc. ● Connection of memory stick for file transmission ● Firmware update Further USB interface type A are available on the front panel. See also Chapter 2.4.1, "Connecting USB Devices",...
  • Page 35 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Rear Panel Tour See also data sheet and Chapter 2.3.4, "Connecting the Instrument to the AC Supply", on page 24. CF MEMORY SLOT Slot for removable CompactFlash Card (option R&S SMA-B80). REF OUT Output of internal reference signal. REF IN Input for external reference signal.

  • Page 36: Putting Into Operation

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Putting into Operation CLK SYN Output of clock synthesizer (option R&S SMA-B29). NOTICE! Maximum Input Levels. Do not overload the Clock Synthesizer output. The maximum permissible back-feed is specified in the data sheet. 2.3 Putting into Operation This section describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S SMA for the first time.

  • Page 37: Emi Suppression

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Putting into Operation Risk of instrument damage during operation An unsuitable operating site or test setup can damage the instrument and connected devices. Ensure the following operating conditions before you switch on the instrument: ●...

  • Page 38: Placing Or Mounting The Instrument

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Putting into Operation Packing material Retain the original packing material. If the instrument needs to be transported or ship- ped at a later date, you can use the material to protect the control elements and con- nectors.

  • Page 39: Rack Mounting

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Putting into Operation Risk of injury and instrument damage if stacking instruments A stack of instruments may tilt over and cause injury. Furthermore, the instruments at the bottom of the stack may be damaged due to the load imposed by the instruments on top.

  • Page 40: Starting The Instrument

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Putting into Operation ► Connect the instrument to the AC power source using the AC power cable deliv- ered with the instrument. Note: The instrument is in compliance with safety class EN61010-1. Connect the instrument only to a socket with earthing contact. 2.3.5 Starting the Instrument Switching off the AC power You can leave the AC power on permanently to preserve your last instrument settings.

  • Page 41: Function Check

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Putting into Operation Once the startup procedure has been terminated, the block diagram opened in the pre- vious session is displayed and the instrument is ready for operation. Use the PRESET key to return the instrument to its definite reset/preset state, if the current setup is not anymore relevant.

  • Page 42: Shutting Down The Instrument

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Putting into Operation ● Preset the instrument to its factory settings The instrument can also be forced to load its default factory settings. To access the corresponding dialog box, press the SETUP key and select the "Factory Preset". For more information and an overview of the settings affected by the factory preset function, see section "Factory Preset"...

  • Page 43: Power Fuses

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Connecting External Accessories Risk of losing data If you switch off the running instrument using the rear panel switch or by disconnecting the power cord, the instrument loses its current settings. Furthermore, program data may be lost.

  • Page 44: Linux Operating System

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Linux Operating System The following list shows various USB devices that can be useful: ● Memory stick for easy transfer of data to/from a computer (for example firmware updates) ● CD-ROM drives for easy installation of firmware applications ●...
  • Page 45 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Linux Operating System Risk of causing instrument unusability The instrument is equipped with the Linux operating system. Additional software can therefore be installed on the instrument. The use and installation of additional software may impair instrument function. Thus, run only programs that Rohde & Schwarz has tested for compatibility with the instrument software.

  • Page 46: Setting Up A Network (Lan) Connection

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection Screen saver A screen saver can be activated in the R&S SMA. When active, the display is shut off when no entries via front panel, external mouse or external keyboard are made for a period of time.

  • Page 47: Assigning The Ip Address

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection To set up a network (LAN) connection Risk of network failure Before connecting the instrument to the network or configuring the network, consult your network administrator. Errors may affect the entire network. ►...

  • Page 48: Using Computer Names

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection Risk of network errors! Connection errors can affect the entire network. If your network does not support DHCP, or if you choose to disable dynamic TCP/IP configuration, you must assign valid address information before connecting the instru- ment to the LAN.

  • Page 49: Remote Access Via An External Controller

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Remote Access via an External Controller Each instrument is delivered with an assigned computer name, but this name can be changed. The default instrument name is a non-case-sensitive string that follows the syntax rs<instrument><serial number>. The serial number can be found on the rear panel of the instrument.

  • Page 50: Using A Web Browser For Remote Access

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Remote Access via an External Controller Table 2-1: Remote access via an external computer Remote access via Installation of the additional application connec- on the on the remote tion instrument computer Any web browser required Java Runtime must be installed and...

  • Page 51: Remote Access Via A Vnc Client Software

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Remote Access via an External Controller Alternatively, you can also make use of the LXI browser, as described in Chap- ter 2.8.2.4, "Web Control", on page 47. To remote access the instrument via a web browser: 1.
  • Page 52 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Remote Access via an External Controller Risk of Unauthorized Access If the VNC service is enabled on the instrument, any user in the network who knows the computer name and password can access it. Disable the VNC service on the instrument to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Page 53 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Remote Access via an External Controller a) Select installation of all components. b) In the "Additional Task Panel", enable all entries. A successful installation is indicated by a message. At the same time a warning is displayed stating that a password must be set. 4.
  • Page 54 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Remote Access via an External Controller 5. Enter a password with a length of at least five digits. This password is used on the remote computer to access the instrument. Other settings may be changed according to the user-specific security requirements. After the installation the Ultr@VNC program is automatically started together with the operating system.
  • Page 55 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A Remote Access via an External Controller A dialog is opened and the password for the remote VNC connection is requested. 3. Enter the password as defined in the "Default Local System Properties" panel of the Ultr@VNC program and select "Log On".

  • Page 56: Lxi Configuration

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A LXI Configuration Terminating VNC Connection The remote access via VNC connection can be terminated either on the R&S SMA or on the external PC. Terminating the connection does not disable it. It can be estab- lished again any time.

  • Page 57: Lxi Browser Settings

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A LXI Configuration For information about the LXI standard, refer to the LXI website at http://www.lxistan- dard.org. See also "News from Rohde & Schwarz, article 2006/II - 190". The R&S SMA provides an integrated "LXI Status" dialog for LXI status indication and reset of the LAN configuration ("LAN Configuration Initialize", LCI).
  • Page 58 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A LXI Configuration Note: Do not add the missing zeros in the IP address, while opening the instru- ment home page. The instrument home page (welcome page) opens. The navigation pane of the browser interface contains the following elements: ●...

  • Page 59: Lan Configuration

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A LXI Configuration – "Web Control" provides remote access to the instrument, see Chapter 2.8.2.4, "Web Control", on page 47. ● "Diagnostics" – "SCPI Remote Trace" records messages exchanged via the remote control interface, see Chapter 2.8.2.5, "SCPI Remote Trace", on page 48.

  • Page 60: Advanced Lan Configuration

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A LXI Configuration The "IP Address Mode" selects a configuration mode for the IP address of the R&S SMA. With static configuration, the entered IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are used. With dynamic configuration, DHCP or dynamic link local addressing (automatic IP) are used to obtain the instrument IP address.

  • Page 61: Ping Client

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A LXI Configuration The following advanced parameters are available: ● "mDNS and DNS-SD": The additional protocols "multicast DNS" and "DNS service discovery" are used for device communication in zero configuration networks, working without DNS and DHCP. ●...

  • Page 62: Web Control

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A LXI Configuration To initiate a ping from the instrument to the device: 1. Enable "ICMP Ping" on the "Advanced LAN Configuration" page. 2. Select the "Ping Client" page. 3. In the "Destination Address" field, enter the IP address of the device you want to ping (without the ping command and without any further parameters), e.g.

  • Page 63: Scpi Remote Trace

    ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A LXI Configuration Starting a Remote Control via the LXI web browser This section assumes that the instrument and the controller PC are connected in the LAN. 1. Start a web browser that supports html5 (W3C compliant). 2.
  • Page 64 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A LXI Configuration 2. In the toolbar bar of the "SCPI Remote Trace" page, select "live mode" > "on" and "logging" > "on". "live mode > on" displays all commands and responses, and "logging > on" also traces messages.
  • Page 65 ® Preparing for Use R&S SMA100A LXI Configuration ● "Download": stores the SCPI trace log to a *.csv file ● "Clear": deletes all message log entries in the database and on the screen ● "Details": displays details of the selected message, for example an SCPI command in hex format (also possible by double\-clicking a message) Columns The following columns are available if no column filter is applied:...

  • Page 66: Getting Started

    ® Getting Started R&S SMA100A Brief Introduction to the Instrument's Concept 3 Getting Started This section helps you to get familiar with the R&S SMA. It provides an introduction to the general concept of the instrument with a sample of the possible application fields, and a description of the main blocks in the signal generation flow.
  • Page 67 ® Getting Started R&S SMA100A Brief Introduction to the Instrument's Concept Figure 3-1: Block diagram of a fully equipped R&S SMA With the rotary knob, you can navigate in the block diagram and the dialogs, and oper- ate the instrument with one hand. The cursor is moved line by line through the block diagram or dialog.

  • Page 68: Application Field Of The Instrument

    ® Getting Started R&S SMA100A Description of Individual Diagram Blocks Tip: For remote control over LAN or USB, you can use the R&S VISA (Virtual Instru- ment Software Architecture) library provided for download at the Rohde & Schwarz website http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/rsvisa. This way of operation and the instructions how to set up a connection for remote con- trol are described in the operating manual, chapter "Remote Control Basics".
  • Page 69 ® Getting Started R&S SMA100A Description of Individual Diagram Blocks One of the following options must be installed. ● R&S SMA-B103 (up to 3.2 GHz) ● R&S SMA-B103L (up to 3 GHz without attenuator) ● R&S SMA-B106 (up to 6 GHz) ●...
  • Page 70 ® Getting Started R&S SMA100A Description of Individual Diagram Blocks The internal modulation sources are configured in the "Mod Gen" block. The modula- tion inputs AM EXT, FM/PHIM EXT and PULSE EXT at the rear of the instrument are provided for external amplitude, frequency, phase and pulse modulation. AC or DC coupling for external feed is possible.

  • Page 71: Example Of Setup

    ® Getting Started R&S SMA100A Example of Setup The clock frequency is displayed in the block. Use the TOGGLE ON/OFF key to switch the generation of clock signal on or off. 3.4 Example of Setup This section provides an example on how to configure the instrument for generating of an amplitude modulated signal and of a frequency modulated signal with noise.
  • Page 72 ® Getting Started R&S SMA100A Example of Setup c) Turn the rotary knob and highlight "Amplitude Mod...". Press the rotary knob to open the "Amplitude Modulation" dialog. d) Turn the rotary knob to select parameter "AM Depth", press the rotary knob to allow editing and enter the preffered AM depth with the aid of the numeric key- pad and the unit keys.
  • Page 73 ® Getting Started R&S SMA100A Example of Setup c) Press the DIAGRAM key to display the complete block diagram. d) Turn the rotary knob to select the "RF" block. Press the RF ON/OFF key to activate the "RF" block. The AM modulation signal is now present at the RF output. Generation of a Frequency Modulated Signal with Noise To generate a simple FM-modulated with noise signal, proceed as follow: This setting requires option Multifunction Generator, R&S SMA-K24.
  • Page 74 ® Getting Started R&S SMA100A Example of Setup b) Press the rotary knob to open the dialog where the modulation can be selected (different modulation modes are available depending on the options installed). c) Turn the rotary knob and highlight "Frequency Mod...". Press the rotary knob to open the "Frequency Modulation"...
  • Page 75 ® Getting Started R&S SMA100A Example of Setup e) Turn the rotary knob to select parameter "FM Int Deviation", press the rotary knob to allow editing and enter the preffered deviation with the aid of the numeric keypad and the unit keys. Finally, select "State"...
  • Page 76 ® Getting Started R&S SMA100A Example of Setup The graph below shows the FM modulated signal with noise (upper blue trace) and the unmodulated signal (lower greentrace). Quick Start Guide 1400.0069.62 ─ 13...
  • Page 77 ® Getting Started R&S SMA100A Example of Setup Quick Start Guide 1400.0069.62 ─ 13...

  • Page 78: Manual Operation

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Key Features 4 Manual Operation The R&S SMA can be operated intuitively either via the interactive block diagram or via a menu tree. All menus are in the form of windows that can be operated in the same way.
  • Page 79 ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Key Features a blue frame can be directly switched on and off by means of the TOGGLE ON/OFF (CTRL+T) key. The menus of the highlighted function blocks can be called by pressing the ENTER key. –...
  • Page 80 ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Key Features ● Pressing the rotary knob activates the selected entry field. Depending on the parameter, the submenu is called, the numeric value varied, the list entry selected or the check box activated or deactivated. ●...

  • Page 81: Display

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Display background information on the message and indicate operating steps that may be required. All messages are explained in the online help which can be called with the HELP (F1) key. 4.2 Display The display shows the current signal generator state and offers graphical elements for direct operation.

  • Page 82: Status Information And Messages

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Display The values displayed in the "Freq" and "Level" fields include a set offset or multiplier factor. See also "RF Frequency and Phase" and "RF Level" in the Operating Manual. The frequency and level indication can be enlarged so that it covers the complete dis- play of the R&S SMA by using the DIAGR key.

  • Page 83: Permanent Messages

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Display (e.g. range violations). They are displayed in the info line on a yellow background. They are displayed on top of status information or permanent messages. Volatile messages do not normally demand user actions and disappear automatically after a brief period of time.

  • Page 84: Block Diagram

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Display This button is available only if the history of the messages is displayed. Delete All Clears all messages. This button is available only if the history of the messages is displayed. History Calls the list of all messages that have occurred since instrument switch-on. The most recent messages are displayed at the top of the list.

  • Page 85: Signal Flow And Input/Output Symbols In The Block Diagram

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Display Example: Modulation block In this block, the modulation signals are set. The status information of the "Modulation" block indicates the selected modulation. 4.2.4.2 Signal Flow and Input/Output Symbols in the Block Diagram The input/output symbols in the block diagram show the currently used inputs and out- puts of the signal generator.

  • Page 86: Accessing Dialogs

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Accessing Dialogs Several fields of associated but separately set parameters are organized in menu areas. A menu area is framed and labelled with the function common to all parameters. Example: Pulse Generator Each of the setting fields is assigned a parameter name. The kind of setting varies depending on the parameter to be set.

  • Page 87: Keyboard Shortcuts

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Setting Parameters Accessing the header area ► Press the FREQ (CTRL+F) and LEVEL (CTRL+L) keys to activate the "Frequency" or "Level" entry fields in the header area. Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts (e.g. "Ctrl + D" for the displaying the block diagram in the fore- ground) provide direct access to all utility dialogs of the instrument (see Chapter 4.8, "Legend of Front-Panel...

  • Page 88: Working With The Cursor

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Setting Parameters This section provides an information about the parameter handling that comprises of the following main steps: ● Chapter 4.4.1, "Working with the Cursor", on page 73 ● Chapter 4.4.2, "Selecting a Control Element", on page 73 ●...

  • Page 89: Switching Parameters On/Off

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Setting Parameters ► To activate an element, put the cursor on it. An active element is highlighted by a blue frame. 4.4.3 Switching Parameters On/Off A parameter can be activated and deactivated using a button or a check box. 1.
  • Page 90 ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Setting Parameters Editing a value in the overwrite mode 1. Activate the editing mode. 2. Set the cursor on the numeric digit to be changed using the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys. The cursor is displayed in blue and the number to be replaced is highlighted. 3.

  • Page 91: Working With Units

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Setting Parameters 4.4.5 Working with Units The unit of a parameter is displayed next to the value. When the parameter is edited, the unit is selected either from the list or by means of the front-panel keys. When the entry is completed, the unit can be changed.

  • Page 92: Terminating Entries With Confirmation

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Setting Parameters 2. Use one of the following alternatives to navigate through the list: a) Turn the rotary knob or use the UP/DOWN arrow keys. The selected item is highlighted. b) Press TOGGLE ON/OFF key several times until the preferred entry is dis- played in the selection field.

  • Page 93: Editors

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Editors Restoring values In the case of front-panel control or operation from the keyboard, previous values can be restored as long as the new value is not confirmed, i.e. the entry is not completed. ► To restore the values, press the ESC key. Restoring values that require confirmation All settings that are not confirmed with the "Accept"...

  • Page 94: Working With List Editor

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Editors 4.5.1 Working with List Editor The "User Correction" and "List Mode" dialogs provide a list editor for defining the fre- quency/level value pairs. Editing list mode data lists 1. To access a list editor and open an existing data list for editing, use the cursor keys to select the associated button "Edit User Correction Data..."...

  • Page 95: How To Use The Help System

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A How to Use the Help System Creating a new list mode data list A new list can be created under a new name either by generating a blank file in the "File Select" menu (see section Chapter 4.7, "File Management", on page 81) or by...

  • Page 96: File Management

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A File Management Navigating in the help topics 1. To scroll through a page, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys. 2. To follow a cross-reference, select the link text. 3. To return to the previous page, select "Back". This function scrolls back all steps that you have performed before.
  • Page 97 ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A File Management The user data can be roughly divided into the following data types: ● Settings Instrument settings can be saved and loaded. In case of saveing, the current set- ting is saved to the specified file. ●...

  • Page 98: File Select Dialog

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A File Management 4.7.1 File Select Dialog The "Save/Recall" dialaog displays the available drives and directories. In the upper part, "Recent Data Sets", the files last used are listed. The available drives and directories and the files of the selected directory are dis- played.

  • Page 99: File Manager

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A File Management 4.7.2 File Manager The "File Manager" allows general file management such as copying, shifting, renam- ing and deleting files as well as generating new directories. Use the "File Type" to select a file type from the list. This can be used to process either all files (all files (*) selection) or a specific selection of files.

  • Page 100: Legend Of Front-Panel Controls

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Legend of Front-Panel Controls Table 4-1: List of the automatically assigned file extensions in the instrument Function List type Contents File suffix Instrument State Settings Instrument settings *.savrcltxt "User Correction" List User-defined level correction values *.uco Export Data *.txt or *.csv...

  • Page 101: Front Panel Key Emulation

    ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Legend of Front-Panel Controls Front-panel key Key of PC keyboard Function ESC / CLOSE ESC / CTRL + G Selects the next higher menu/selection level. When the editing mode is exited with ESC, the previous value is restored.
  • Page 102 ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Legend of Front-Panel Controls Quick Start Guide 1400.0069.62 ─ 13...
  • Page 103 ® Manual Operation R&S SMA100A Legend of Front-Panel Controls Quick Start Guide 1400.0069.62 ─ 13...

  • Page 104: Annex

    ® Hardware Interfaces R&S SMA100A GPIB Bus Interface Annex A Hardware Interfaces This section covers hardware related topics, like pin assignment of the GPIB bus inter- face. The remote control interfaces are described in detailes in the Operating Manual, sec- tion "Remote Control Basics".

  • Page 105: Interface Functions

    ® Hardware Interfaces R&S SMA100A AUX I/O Connector IFC (Interface Clear): active LOW resets the interfaces of the instruments connec- ted to the default setting. ATN (Attention): active LOW signals the transmission of interface messages, inac- tive HIGH signals the transmission of device messages. SRQ (Service Request): active LOW enables the connected device to send a ser- vice request to the controller.
  • Page 106 ® Hardware Interfaces R&S SMA100A AUX I/O Connector Signal Description FHOP_CLK Clock input for Fast Hopping list mode. See section "List Mode" in the Operating Manual. FHOP_STRB Strobe input for Fast Hopping list mode. See section "List Mode" in the Operating Manual. RF OFF Input for fast switching of the RF output.
  • Page 107 ® Hardware Interfaces R&S SMA100A AUX I/O Connector Quick Start Guide 1400.0069.62 ─ 13...

  • Page 108: Index

    ® Index R&S SMA100A Index Display ................66 Documentation overview ............. 7 Abort button ...............78 Abort calculation ..............78 AC supply ................. 19 Electrostatic discharge ............21 Access denied ..............71 EMI suppression ............... 22 Application cards ..............8 EOI ..................89 Application notes ..............
  • Page 109 ® Index R&S SMA100A TOGGLE ..............14 WINBAR ..............14 Key combinations .............. 85 Rackmounting ..............24 Keypad ................14 Release notes ..............8 Remote access ..............34 Remote connection Not working ..............32 Remote trace Configuration .............. 31 LXI ................48 LAN connection REN ...................

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