Grouped Safety Messages Make sure to read through and observe the following safety instructions! All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep the safety standard of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment required for them are designed and tested in accordance with the relevant safety standards.
Grouped Safety Messages Tags and their meaning DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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Grouped Safety Messages 5. If handling the product yields hazardous of the connecting cable is regarded as the substances or fuels that must be disposed of disconnecting device. In such cases, it must in a special way, e.g. coolants or engine oils be ensured that the power plug is easily that must be replenished regularly, the safety reachable and accessible at all times...
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Grouped Safety Messages 20. For permanently installed equipment without national regulations regarding waste built-in fuses, circuit breakers or similar disposal and recycling. protective devices, the supply circuit must be 28. Please be aware that in the event of a fire, fused in such a way that suitable protection toxic substances (gases, liquids etc.) that is provided for users and products.
Informaciones elementales de seguridad ¡Es imprescindible leer y observar las siguientes instrucciones e informaciones de seguridad! El principio del grupo de empresas Rohde & Schwarz consiste en tener nuestros productos siempre al día con los estándares de seguridad y de ofrecer a nuestros clientes el máximo grado de seguridad. Nuestros productos y todos los equipos adicionales son siempre fabricados y examinados según las normas de seguridad vigentes.
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Informaciones elementales de seguridad Tener en cuenta las informaciones de seguridad sirve para tratar de evitar daños y peligros de toda clase. Es necesario de que se lean las siguientes informaciones de seguridad concienzudamente y se tengan en cuenta debidamente antes de la puesta en funcionamiento del producto. También deberán ser tenidas en cuenta las informaciones para la protección de personas que encontrarán en el capítulo correspondiente de la documentación de producto y que también son obligatorias de seguir.
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Informaciones elementales de seguridad 3. Como en todo producto de fabricación El empresario/usuario está comprometido a industrial no puede ser excluido en general de valorar y señalar áreas de trabajo en las que que se produzcan al usarlo elementos que se corra un riesgo aumentado de exposición a puedan generar alergias, los llamados radiaciones para evitar riesgos.
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Informaciones elementales de seguridad 12. No utilice nunca el producto si está dañado el 20. En caso de que los productos que son cable eléctrico. Compruebe regularmente el instalados fijamente en un lugar sean sin correcto estado de los cables de conexión a protector implementado, autointerruptor o red.
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Informaciones elementales de seguridad 27. Baterías y acumuladores no deben de ser de horquilla, carros etc. El usuario es expuestos a temperaturas altas o al fuego. responsable de que los productos sean Guardar baterías y acumuladores fuera del sujetados de forma segura a los medios de alcance de los niños.
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Kundeninformation zur Batterieverordnung (BattV) Dieses Gerät enthält eine schadstoffhaltige Batterie. Diese darf nicht mit dem Hausmüll entsorgt werden. Nach Ende der Lebensdauer darf die Entsorgung nur über eine Rohde&Schwarz-Kundendienststelle oder eine geeignete Sammelstelle erfolgen. Safety Regulations for Batteries (according to BattV) This equipment houses a battery containing harmful substances that must not be disposed of as normal household waste.
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Instructions - Instrucciones Instructions for Electrostatic Discharge Protection NOTICE To avoid damage of electronic components, the operational site must be protected against electrostatic discharge (ESD). Wrist strap with cord Floor mat Heel strap Ground connection of operational site The following two methods of ESD protection may be used together or separately: Wrist strap with cord to ground connection •...
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Instructions - Instrucciones Instrucciones para la protección contra descargas electroestáticas AVISO Para evitar averías en los componentes electrónicos, el área de trabajo tiene que estar protegido contra descargas electroestáticas ESD (electrostatic discharge). Muñequera con cordón Estera Talonera Conexión a tierra del área de trabajo Los siguientes dos métodos de protección ESD pueden ser usados juntos o separa- dos:...
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Safety Instructions - Informaciones de seguridad Safety Instructions for Units with Removable Cabinet WARNING Danger of injuries When removing the rear feet, the unit can slip out of the cabinet. Put the unit onto the front handles, before removing the rear feet and taking off the cabinet.
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Safety Instructions - Informaciones de seguridad Informaciones de seguridad para aparatos con tubo de quita y pon ADVERTENCIA Peligro de heridas Al sacar los piés de la pared posterior puede deslizarse el aparato fuera de la caja. Posicionar el aparato de manera segura sobre las asas delanteras, antes de sacar los piés de la pared posterior y entonces sacar la caja.
Procedure in Case of Service and Ordering of Spare Parts This section contains information on shipping an instrument to your service center and ordering spare parts. Please contact your local Rohde & Schwarz service center if you need service or repair work of your equipment or to order spare parts.
Ordering Spare Parts To deliver spare parts promptly and correctly, we need the following information: ● Stock number (see list of spare parts in chapter "Documents") ● Designation ● Component number according to list of spare parts ● Number of pieces ●...
R&S FSL Manuals Contents of Manuals for Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSL Service Manual - Instrument The Service Manual - instrument informs on how to check compliance with rated specifications, on instrument function, repair, troubleshooting, and fault elimination. It contains all information required for repairing the R&S FSL by the replacement of modules.
R&S FSL Test Instructions 1 Performance Test Test Instructions To ensure proper conditions for the performance check and prevent setting errors, the instrument must be prepared as follows: Allow for a minimum warm-up time of 30 minutes at ambient temperature. •...
Performance Test R&S FSL R&S FSL Performance Test R&S FSL Checking Reference Frequency Accuracy Test equipment: Signal generator (refer to "Measurement Equipment", item 1): Accuracy < 1x10 Frequency 1 GHz Test setup: Connect the signal generator to the RF input of the R&S FSL. R&S FSL settings: - [SETUP : Reference Int / Ext ]...
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R&S FSL Performance Test R&S FSL Checking frequency response Determining the level accuracy at 65.833 MHz Test setup: Connect power sensor to the USB port of the R&S FSL and execute function ´ZERO´ when there is no signal applied to the power sensor.
R&S FSL Performance Test R&S FSL Checking RF Attenuator Test principle: The RF attenuator of the R&S FSL can be switched from 0 to 30 dB in 5 dB increments . Test equipment: Signal generator (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and Accessories", item 1) Frequency 65.833 MHz...
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Performance Test R&S FSL R&S FSL Measurement Signal generator settings: - Frequency 65.833 MHz - Level Ref_Lev *) – 14 dB Determine the output power of the signal generator with the power meter. Adjust the output power of the generator until the power meter shows the value from the table below.
R&S FSL Performance Test R&S FSL Checking Reference Level Switching (IF Gain) The R&S FSL has only one IF Gain setting. The setting of the reference level has only impact on a graphical shift on the display. Therefore the IF Gain switching does not need to be verified. Checking Noise Display Test equipment: termination (refer to "Measurement Equipment", item 4)
R&S FSL Performance Test R&S FSL Checking Display Linearity Test equipment: - Signal generator (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and Accessories", item 1) - Power sensor (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and Accessories", item 3) - 6-dB power splitter (refer to section "Measurement Equipment and Accessories", item 6) Test setup: Connect the power sensor to the R&S FSL and execute function...
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Performance Test R&S FSL R&S FSL Evaluation: The signal level L is displayed by the level reading of the marker. The difference between the level inaccuracy of the R&S FSL and Ref 0dBm is the uncertainty of the display linearity: Linearity = (L - L ) –...
R&S FSL Performance Test R&S FSL Checking Third Order Intercept Point Test equipment: - 2 signal generators, refer to "Measurement Equipment", items 1 & 2. Frequency range: R&S FSL 10 MHz to 3 GHz 10 MHz to 6 GHz R&S FSL Maximum level 0 dBm - 6 dB power combiner (refer to "Measurement Equipment", item 3)
Performance Test Tracking Generator - R&S FSL Models 13, and 16 R&S FSL Performance Test Tracking Generator - R&S FSL Models 13, and 16 Checking Output Level Test equipment: - N cable (refer to "Measurement Equipment", item 7) Frequency up to 6 GHz Maximum attenuation <...
R&S FSL Performance Test Tracking Generator - R&S FSL Model 28 Performance Test Tracking Generator - R&S FSL Model 28 Checking Output Level Test equipment: - N cable (refer to "Measurement Equipment", item 7) Frequency up to 18 GHz Maximum attenuation <...
Performance Test Report R&S FSL R&S FSL Performance Test Report R&S FSL Table 1-1 Performance Test Report ROHDE & SCHWARZ Performance Test Report Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSL Version 25-Nov-08 Model (R&S FSL-3 / 6 / 18): Order number: 1300.2502. Serial number: Test person: Date: Signature:...
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R&S FSL Performance Test Report R&S FSL Characteristic Included in Min. value Actual value Max. value Unit Tolerance Frequency response Page 1.3 RF attenuation 5 dB RF Preamp = Off R&S FSL 3 / 6 / 18: fresp 10 MHz -0.5 ________ +0.5...
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Performance Test Report R&S FSL R&S FSL Characteristic Included in Min. value Actual value Max. value Unit Tolerance Frequency response Page 1.3 RF attenuation 10 dB RF Preamp = Off R&S FSL 3/ 6 / 18: fresp -0.5 ________ +0.5 10 MHz -0.5 ________...
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R&S FSL Performance Test Report R&S FSL Characteristic Included in Min. value Actual value Max. value Unit Tolerance Frequency response Page 1.3 RF attenuation 20 dB RF Preamp = Off R&S FSL 3/6 / 18: fresp 10 MHz -0.5 ________ +0.5 -0.5 ________...
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Performance Test Report R&S FSL R&S FSL Characteristic Included in Min. value Actual value Max. value Unit Tolerance Frequency response Page 1.3 RF attenuation 10 dB RF Preamp = On R&S FSL 3 / 6: f fresp -0.5 ________ +0.5 10 MHz 100 MHz -0.5...
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R&S FSL Performance Test Report R&S FSL Characteristic Included in Min. value Actual value Max. value Unit Tolerance Noise display Page 1.7 RF Preamp = Off noise 9 kHz ________ -70 (1 kHz) 95 kHz ________ -70 (1 kHz) 1005 kHz ________ -85 (1 kHz) Noise display in 1 kHz...
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Performance Test Report R&S FSL R&S FSL Characteristic Included in Min. value Actual value Max. value Unit Tolerance Noise display in 1 kHz Page 1.7 RF Preamp = Off R&S FSL18: f noise ________ -100 10.01 MHz ________ -110 50.01 MHz 199.99 MHz ________ -110...
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R&S FSL Performance Test Report R&S FSL Characteristic Included in Min. value Actual value Max. value Unit Tolerance Noise display in 1 kHz Page 1.7 RF Preamp = On noise 9 kHz ________ 95 kHz ________ 1005 kHz ________ -100 Noise display in 1 kHz Page 1.7 RF Preamp = On...
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Performance Test Report R&S FSL R&S FSL Characteristic Included in Min. value Actual value Max. value Unit Tolerance Phase noise Page 1.8 Offset frequency: 10 kHz ________ dBc (1 Hz) 100 kHz ________ dBc (1 Hz) 1 MHz ________ -115 dBc (1 Hz) Display linearity Page 1.8...
R&S FSL Performance Test Report R&S FSL Performance Test Report Tracking Generator Table 1-2: Performance Test Report Tracking Generator ROHDE & SCHWARZ Performance Test Report Tracking Generator Serial number: Test person: Date: Signature: Characteristic Included in Min. value Actual value Max.
R&S FSL Measuring Equipment 2 Adjustment NOTICE Risk of warranty void Any unauthorized adjustment will void warranty! The adjustment should be carried out by qualified personnel only since any change considerably influences the measurement accuracy of the instrument. Measuring Equipment Table 2-1 Measuring Equipment and Accessories for Manual Adjustment of the R&S FSL Reference Oscillator...
Troubleshooting R&S FSL Troubleshooting Check the input signal: The automatic adjustment routine will check the power level of the input signal. The adjustment will be aborted, if the input level is not within the range from -10 dBm to -20 dBm. The automatic adjustment will also be aborted if the input signal is not within the nominal frequency range: Model without OCXO (option R&S FSL-B4) : 1.0 GHz ±...
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R&S FSL Contents - Repair Contents - Chapter 3 "Repair" 3 Repair ........................3.1 Instrument Design and Function Description ................3.1 Block Diagram ..........................3.1 Description of Block Diagram....................3.2 Frontend.........................3.2 Processing of Measured Data - Motherboard ..............3.9 Spectrum Analysis Using Swept Resolution Filters ............3.9 FFT Bandwidth.......................3.9 DC Power Supply (Option R&S FSL-B30) ..............3.10 Battery Pack (Option R&S FSL-B31) ................3.10...
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Contents - Repair R&S FSL Installing the New Encoder Board and Completing the Instrument ......3.36 Replacing the Front Connector in the Front Module ..............3.37 Opening the Instrument and Removing the Front Module ...........3.37 Removing the Front Connector..................3.38 Installing the New Front Connector and Completing the Instrument ......3.39 Replacing the Screened Filter Glass in the Front Module............3.40 Opening the Instrument and Removing the Front Module ...........3.40 Removing the Screened Filter Glass ................3.41...
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R&S FSL Contents - Repair Installing the New Handle ....................3.75 Replacing the OCXO Board (Option R&S FSL-B4) ...............3.76 Removing the OCXO Board..................3.76 Installing the New OCXO Board and Completing the Instrument ........3.76 Replacing the Additional Interface (Option R&S FSL-B5) ............3.77 Removing the Additional Interface ................3.77 Installing the New Additional Interface and Completing the Instrument.......3.77 Replacing the IEC/IEEE Bus Board (Option R&S FSL-B10)..........3.78...
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Contents - Repair R&S FSL Figures Fig. 3-1 Block diagram..........................3.1 Fig. 3-2 RF-to-IF conversion R&S FSL3 / 6....................3.2 Fig. 3-3 RF-to-IF conversion R&S FSL18....................3.3 Fig. 3-4 Generation of first local oscillator frequency................3.4 Fig. 3-5 Generation of second and third local oscillator frequencies............3.5 Fig.
R&S FSL Instrument Design and Function Description 3 Repair This chapter describes the design of the R&S FSL, simple measures for repair and troubleshooting and, in particular, the replacement of modules. For troubleshooting and diagnostics, a self test is available for polling diagnostic voltages of the modules and detecting limit violations.
Instrument Design and Function Description R&S FSL Description of Block Diagram The R&S FSL is a triple-conversion heterodyne receiver for the frequency range from 9 kHz to 3 GHz, 6 GHz or 18 (20) GHz, depending on the instrument model. After signals are received, they are processed by the frontend to a digital IF of approx.
Instrument Design and Function Description R&S FSL Fig. 3-4 Generation of first local oscillator frequency The first local oscillator frequency is generated on the frontend using three VCOs, which are synchronized to a sweep VCO running from 338 MHz to 370 MHz and doubled in frequency to reach the LO1 frequency of 7159 MHz to 13159 MHz.
R&S FSL Instrument Design and Function Description Fig. 3-5 Generation of second and third local oscillator frequencies 1300.2519.82 www.valuetronics.com...
Instrument Design and Function Description R&S FSL The structure in Fig. 3-5 is used for the tracking generator section on the frontend module. A signal at the first IF (7159 MHz) is generated with a VCO which is synchronized to 197.5 MHz. This relatively high frequency is used for acceptable phase noise performance.
R&S FSL Instrument Design and Function Description Processing of Measured Data - Motherboard Magnitude DCON Control Digital Down Phase Detector Converter Controller Trigger Noise-Filter Detectors Video Fast Counter Measure PCI Interface PCI Bus to Host Fig. 3-9 Processing of measured data Spectrum Analysis Using Swept Resolution Filters In this operating mode, the resolution bandwidths are generated digitally with the aid of the DDC.
Instrument Design and Function Description R&S FSL DC Power Supply (Option R&S FSL-B30) With the DC power supply option, the R&S FSL can be operated from a DC voltage of 10 V to 28 V. A DC/DC converter transforms the input voltage to the same voltages as the AC power supply does. The option is installed on the rear panel of the R&S FSL.
R&S FSL Module Replacement Power Supply Module The power supply module provides all currents necessary for the operation of the R&S FSL. It can be switched off by means of the power switch on the rear panel. The power supply module is a primary clocked switching power supply. On the secondary side, it generates the following DC voltages: +5.2 V, +12 V, -12 V.
Module Replacement R&S FSL Overview of the Modules Table 3-1 Overview - module replacement Module Required tests and adjustments after replacement Function tests and Adjustment Other system error correction Controller SYSTEM MESSAGES/ BIOS update SELFTEST / CAL Flash disk SYSTEM MESSAGES/ Cold boot/ EEPROM update SELFTEST / CAL using service function /...
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the Controller A90 (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 162, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Controller Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Disconnect cable DVI board (370), cable 10pin (210), cable LVO-LPC (380) and LAN cable (349) at the controller (162). Unscrew six combination screws (200) at the component side of the controller (162). Remove the controller (162) to the bottom of the instrument. Note: The force needed to disconnect the controller connector of the motherboard is high.
R&S FSL Module Replacement Putting into Operation Connect the instrument to the mains and switch on the instrument power switch. The instrument is now in standby mode. BIOS Update: You can download the BIOS image from Gloris, section “Firmware/Software”. Select "FW by type" and choose "FSL". Follow the instructions in the PDF file on how to create the boot CD ROM.
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing the Lithium Battery on the Controller (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 169, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4.) The lithium battery is accommodated on the controller. WARNING Danger of fire or intoxication Lithium batteries must not be exposed to high temperatures or fire.
R&S FSL Module Replacement Removing the Lithium Battery Carefully push contact springs of the battery holder up and remove battery (169). Installing the New Battery and Completing the Instrument Carefully push contact springs of the battery holder up and insert battery into the holder beneath the springs.
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing Flash Card A60 (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 172, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4.) The spare part is already formatted for the R&S FSL and contains the complete software. Note: Do not replace the flash card and the motherboard at the same time.
R&S FSL Module Replacement Remove the flash card (172) from the controller (162). Installing the New Flash Card and Completing the Instruments Insert the new flash card (172) into the controller (162). Remount the cover (232) to the bottom of the instrument. Screw the nine combination screws (240) at the bottom of the instrument, three combination screws (240) at the left-hand side and two combination screws (240) at the right-hand side.
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing the TFT Display (See chapter 5, spare parts list, items 760, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4 and 1300.2531.01.) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Front Module Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Remove the front panel to the front of the instrument. Note: Be aware that the cables are still connected to the motherboard. Pull off the connecting cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and display connector (940).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Removing the LCD Unscrew the four combination screws (770) at the display (760) and remove it. Installing the New LCD and Completing the Instrument When mounting the LVO Displayconnector (940) to the display (760), make sure it is free of mechanical stress.
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the LVO Displayconnector in the Front Module (See chapter 5, spare parts list, items 940, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4 and 1300.2531.01.) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Front Module Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Remove the front panel to the front of the instrument. Note: Be aware that the cables are still connected to the motherboard. Pull off the connecting cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and ribbon cable W41 (380).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Installing the New LVO Displayconnector and Completing the Instrument When mounting the LVO Displayconnector (940) to the display (760), make sure it is free of mechanical stress. Reconnect ribbon cabel W41 (380) to LVO Displayconnector (940). Affix the two plugs of the display lighting to the LVO Displayconnector (940).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing the Push-Button Board Set in the Front Module (See chapter 5, spare parts list, items 720, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4 and 1300.2531.01.) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Front Module Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Remove the front panel to the front of the instrument. Note: Be aware that the cables are still connected to the motherboard. Pull off the connecting cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and ribbon cabel W41 (380).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Unscrew the three combination screws (920) and remove the LVO Displayconnector (940) with ribbon cable. Pull off the two plugs of the display lighting on the bottom side of LVO Displayconnector (940). Unscrew the four combination screws (770) at the display (760) and remove it. Remove the powder seal (755).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Check the Push-Button Board Set Connect the instrument to the mains, switch on the instrument power switch and switch on the instrument with the ON/STANDBY key. Starting the key test tool: - [ SETUP : MORE : SERVICE : ENTER PASSWORD : 894129 ENTER ] - [ SETUP : MORE : SERVICE : SERVICE FUNCTION : 2.0.14.0 ENTER ] After the first pressing of a key the corresponding button changes its color from yellow to green: If the key is pressed a second time, the corresponding button changes its color from green to red.
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing the Flexible Switchboard in the Front Module (See chapter 5, spare parts list, items 730, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4 and 1300.2531.01.) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Front Module Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Remove the front panel to the front of the instrument. Note: Be aware that the cables are still connected to the motherboard. Pull off the connecting cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and ribbon cabel W41 (380).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Unscrew the three combination screws (920) and remove the LVO Displayconnector (940) with ribbon cable (380). Pull off the two plugs of the display lighting on the bottom side of LVO Displayconnector (940). Unscrew the four combination screws (770) at the display (760) and remove it. Remove the powder seal (755).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Check the Flexible Switchboard Connect the instrument to the mains, switch on the instrument power switch and switch on the instrument with the ON/STANDBY key. Starting the key test tool: - [ SETUP : MORE : SERVICE : ENTER PASSWORD : 894129 ENTER ] - [ SETUP : MORE : SERVICE : SERVICE FUNCTION : 2.0.14.0 ENTER ] After the first pressing of a key the corresponding button changes its color from yellow to green: If the key is pressed a second time, the corresponding button changes its color from green to red.
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing the Encoder Board in the Front Module (See chapter 5, spare parts list, items 830, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4 and 1300.2531.01.) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Front Module Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Remove the front panel to the front of the instrument. Note: Be aware that the cables are still connected to the motherboard. Pull off the connecting cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and display connector (940).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Installing the New Encoder Board and Completing the Instrument Mount the new encoder board (830) with two die-cast screws (840). Connect the flat cable to the encoder board (830). Mount the knob (860) to the encoder board at the front. Replace the front panel and affix the cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and display connector (940).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the Front Connector in the Front Module (See chapter 5, spare parts list, items 870, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4 and 1300.2531.01.) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Front Module Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Remove the front panel to the front of the instrument. Note: Be aware that the cables are still connected to the motherboard. Pull off the connecting cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and display connector (940).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Installing the New Front Connector and Completing the Instrument Mount the new front connector (870) with three die-cast screws (880). Reconnect flat cable to front connector (870). Replace the front panel and affix the cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and display connector (940).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing the Screened Filter Glass in the Front Module (See chapter 5, spare parts list, items 710, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4 and 1300.2531.01.) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Front Module Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Remove the front panel to the front of the instrument. Note: Be aware that the cables are still connected to the motherboard. Pull off the connecting cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and display connector (940).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Installing the New Screened Filter Glass and Completing the Instrument Mount the new screened filter glass (710). Note: Remove the green foil (inside unit) and the white foil (at front of unit) of the new screened filter glass (710).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing RF Cable W1 or RF Cable W2 (FSL3/6) (See chapter 5, spare parts list, items 510, 530 and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4 and 1300.2531.01.) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Front Module Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug.
Module Replacement R&S FSL Remove the front panel to the front of the instrument. Note: Be aware that the cables are still connected to the motherboard. Pull off the connecting cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and display connector (940).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Installing the New RF Cable W1 or RF Cable W2 and Completing the Instrument Mount the new RF cable W1 (510) or RF cable W2 (530) onto the front module with four die-cast screws (520 or 540). Replace the front panel and affix the cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and display connector (940).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing RF Input Adaptor X1 (R&S FSL18) (See chapter 5, spare parts list, items 511 and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4 and 1300.2531.01.) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Front Module Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
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R&S FSL Module Replacement Remove the front panel to the front of the instrument. Note: Be aware that the cables are still connected to the motherboard. Pull off the connecting cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and ribbon cabel W41 (380).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Installing the New RF Adaptor and Completing the Instrument Mount RF cable W1 (512) at the new adaptor (511). Mount the new RF adaptor (511) with RF cable W1 (512) onto the front module with four die-cast screws (520).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the Power Supply (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 250, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Power Supply Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Installing the New Power Supply Mount the new power supply (250) with four combination screws (270) into the holder (260) Connect cables (310, 321, 332) to the power supply (250). Mount the power supply (250) with holder (260) and cables into the instrument with four screws (280) at the rear of the instrument.
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the Fan (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 105, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Power Supply Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Installing the New Fan and Completing the Instrument Connect the fan cable at the motherboard connector X35 (FAN). Insert the new fan (105) and mount it to the frame with the rubber studs. Note: Please note the direction of the airflow printed on the fan. The fan must blow the cold air into the instrument.
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the DVI Board A95 (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 370, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4) Opening the Instrument and Removing the DVI Board Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Installing the New DVI Board and Completing the Instrument Mount the new DVI board (370) with two lockingscrews (375) into the instrument frame. Connect cable DVI board (370) to controler (162) Remount the cover (232) to the bottom of the instrument. Screw the nine combination screws (240) at the bottom of the instrument, three combination screws (240) at the left-hand side and two combination screws (240) at the right-hand side.
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the RF Frontend A100 (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 400,401,407,408 and explosion drawing 1300.2525.01 sheet 1 2,4) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Board Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Push out board to the left side of the instrument. R&S FSL3/6: R&S FSL18 (without Tracking Generator): R&S FSL18 (with Tracking Generator): Installing the New Frontend Board and Completing the Instrument Plug the new frontend board into the instrument and reconnect data cable W4 (410) and RF cable W20 (547, only FSL18 with Tracking Generator) to the board.
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R&S FSL Module Replacement A cold boot is necessary after replacing the frontend. See "Performing a Cold Boot" section in this chapter. After starting the instrument check: - [ SETUP : MORE : SYSTEM INFO : HARDWARE INFO ] Start selftest and check results: - [ SETUP : MORE : SERVICE : SELFTEST ], then [SELFTEST RESULTS ] Start alignment and check the result: - [ SETUP : ALIGNMENT : SELF ALIGNMENT ], then [ SHOW ALIGN RESULTS ]...
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing the Tracking Generator TG-20GHz A200 (FSL18, Mod.28) (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 445 and explosion drawing 1300.2525.01 sheet 1 2,4) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Board Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Installing the New TG-20GHz Board and Completing the Instrument Plug the new TG-20GHz board into the instrument and reconnect data cable W10 (450) and RF cable W20 (547) to TG-20GHz (445) and data cable W4 (410) to the frontend (408). Mount the locking plate (420) with one screw (430).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing the Motherboard A10 (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 112, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4) Note: Do not replace the motherboard and the flash card at the same time. If the instrument does not allow you to enter the service function, do not replace also the flash card.
R&S FSL Module Replacement Removing LPC Cover Unscrew the nine combination screws (240) at the bottom of the instrument, three combination screws 240) at the left-hand side and two combination screws (240) at the right-hand side. Remove the cover (232) to the bottom of the instrument. 1300.2519.82 3.61 www.valuetronics.com...
Module Replacement R&S FSL Removing the Frontend Board FSL3/6: Disconnect RF cable W1 (510) and RF cable W2 (530, only models with tracking generator) at frontend (400 or 401). FSL18: Disconnect RF cable W12 (595) and RF cable W13 (596) at frontend (407). Unscrew one screw (430) and remove the locking plate (420).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Removing the Front Module Unscrew and remove the two front-panel feet (620, 630) (designation: BW2-shock mount.front). Note: Foot (620) is only for the left-hand side, and foot (630) is only for the right-hand side of the instrument.
Module Replacement R&S FSL Disconnecting Cables Disconnect the fan cable at the motherboard connector X35 (FAN) FSL18: Disconnect the relais cable at the motherboard connector X113. Disconnect the LAN cable RJ45 (349) at the rear panel coupler (340). Disconnect both cable W3 (360) and power supply cable (332) at the motherboard. Disconnect cable DVI board (370) and displaycable (380) at controler (162).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Unscrew 15 combination screws (150) and remove the LPC shielding box (142) from motherboard. Disconnect and remove cable 10pin (210) and data cable W4 (410) from motherboard. Unscrew 3 combination screws (200) and remove 3 spacer (190). Installing the New Motherboard Mount the 3 spacer (190) with 3 combination screws (200).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replace the front panel and affix the cables to front connector (870), flexible switchboard (730) and display connector (940). Screw in four screws (560) at both sides of the front panel. Connect RF cable W1 (510, FSL3/6) or RF cable W1 (512, FSL18) and RF cable W2 (530, only models with tracking generator) at frontend (400, 401) or DC Block (590).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the Battery Adapter Board (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 120, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Battery Adapter Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Installing the New Battery Adapter and Completing the Instrument Mount the new battery adapter (120) with two combination screws (130). Mount the battery pack option back into the instrument. Replace the enclosure (600) with handle (610) and push it back to the instrument. Mount and screw in the two rear-panel feet (640).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the Relais Unit A101 (FSL18) (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 570, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Relais Unit Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Installing the New Relais Unit and Completing the Instrument Mount the new relais unit (570) and screw in the two combination screws (581). Connect cable relais unit to motherboard (112) X113. Mount Attenuator (585), DC Block (590) an RF cable W13 (596) to relais unit (570). Replace the enclosure (600) with handle (610) and push it back to the instrument.
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the Attenuator A102 (FSL18) (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 585, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Attenuator Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Installing the New Attenuator and Completing the Instrument Mount the new attenuator (585) to relais unit (570). Connect RF cable W12 (595) to attenuator (585). Replace the enclosure (600) with handle (610) and push it back to the instrument. Mount and screw in the two rear-panel feet (640).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the DC Block A103 (FSL18) (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 590, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, 2, 4) Opening the Instrument and Removing the Attenuator Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew and remove the two rear-panel feet (640) (designation: BW2-shock mount.rear).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Installing the New DC Block and Completing the Instrument Mount the new DC block (590) to relais unit (570). Connect RF cable W1 (512) to DC block (590). Replace the enclosure (600) with handle (610) and push it back to the instrument. Mount and screw in the two rear-panel feet (640).
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the Swivel Handle (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 610, and explosion drawings 1300.2525.01 sheet 4) Removing the Handle Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Remove the blue cover on both sides. Unscrew and remove the swivel handle (610).
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing the OCXO Board (Option R&S FSL-B4) (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 1000, and explosion drawings 1300.2502.01) Removing the OCXO Board Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew four screws (60) and remove the OCXO board (1000) to the rear of the instrument. Installing the New OCXO Board and Completing the Instrument Mount the new OCXO board (1000) with four screws (60) to the rear of the instrument.
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the Additional Interface (Option R&S FSL-B5) (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 1100, and explosion drawings 1300.2502.01) Removing the Additional Interface Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew four screws (60) and remove the additional interface (1100) to the rear of the instrument. Installing the New Additional Interface and Completing the Instrument Mount the new additional interface (1100) with four screws (60) to the rear of the instrument.
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing the IEC/IEEE Bus Board (Option R&S FSL-B10) (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 1200, and explosion drawings 1300.2502.01) Removing the IEC/IEEE Bus Board Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew four screws (60) and remove the IEC/IEEE bus board (1200) to the rear of the instrument. Installing the New IEC/IEEE Bus Board and Completing the Instrument Mount the new IEC/IEEE bus board (1200) with four screws (60) to the rear of the instrument.
R&S FSL Module Replacement Replacing the DC Power Supply (Option R&S FSL-B30) (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 1300, and explosion drawings 1300.2502.01 Removing the DC Power Supply Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew four screws (60) and remove the DC power supply (1300) to the rear of the instrument. Installing the New DC Power Supply and Completing the Instrument Mount the new DC power supply (1300) with four screws (60) to the rear of the instrument.
Module Replacement R&S FSL Replacing the Battery Pack (Option R&S FSL-B31) (See chapter 5, spare parts list, item 1400, and explosion drawings 1300.2502.01) Removing the Battery Pack Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug. Unscrew two thumbscrews and remove the battery pack (1400) to the rear of the instrument. Installing the New Battery Pack and Completing the Instrument Mount the new battery pack (1400) with two thumbscrews to the rear of the instrument.
R&S FSL Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Malfunctions may have simple causes but also may be caused by faulty components. These troubleshooting instructions enable you to locate error causes down to board level and make the instrument ready for use again by means of board replacement. We recommend that the instrument be shipped to our experts in the service centers (see address list) for module replacement and further error elimination.
Troubleshooting R&S FSL Troubleshooting Start-up Problems Error: R&S FSL cannot be switched on. Check power-on switch at the rear. If the power switch is OFF: Switch on power supply. Measure voltages on the power supply connector, if the power supply starts, but the screen remains dark: Pin 1 rated value: +12 V...
R&S FSL Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems with Boot Process Error: R&S FSL does not start the measurement application. Following switch-on, the R&S FSL first boots the computer BIOS. After successful initialization of the computer, the Windows XP operating system starts up. Subsequently, the test application is loaded as start-up program.
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Troubleshooting R&S FSL The contents partly depend on the hardware provided: Award Software, Inc. System Configurations CPU Type Intel Pentium III Base Memory 640K CPU ID/ucode 068A/00 Extended 5201 CPU Clock 400 MHz Memory Cache 256K Memory Diskette Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in.
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R&S FSL Troubleshooting If the operating system on the flash disk has been destroyed and cannot be loaded correctly, Windows XP reacts by displaying a "blue screen". This blue screen contains all essential information on the internal states of the computer. Windows XP and the instrument firmware must be updated. Contact the service to perform the update.
R&S FSL Installation of new R&S FSL Software Software Update / Installing Options This chapter contains information on updating software, restoring the operating-system installation and installing options to the R&S FSL. Additional manuals obtained together with a software/firmware update or with subsequently acquired options can be filed here. Installation of new R&S FSL Software For information on updating software refer to the release notes.
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Installing the Options R&S FSL NOTICE Risk of damage to the instrument Protect the operational site against electrostatic discharge to avoid damage to electronic components of the modules. For details refer to the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual. When installing hardware options, note the following: Switch off instrument and disconnect the power supply cables.
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R&S FSL Contents - Documents Contents - Chapter 5 "Documents" 5 Documents......................5.1 Spare Parts............................5.1 Available Power Cables......................5.1 Spare Parts List ..........................5.2 Mechanical Drawings ........................5.2 List of R&S FSL parts including spare parts .................5.3 Block Circuit Diagram ........................5.8 Figures Tables Table 5-1 List of power cables available ...................5.1 Table 5-2...
R&S FSL Spare Parts Documents This chapter contains the spare parts list and the documents for the complete R&S FSL unit. For general information about spare parts for our products please refer to the sheet "Procedure in Case of Service and Ordering of Spare Parts" at the beginning of this manual Spare Parts The stock numbers necessary for ordering replacement parts and modules can be found in the component lists further down.
R&S FSL List of R&S FSL parts including spare parts List of R&S FSL parts including spare parts The R&S FSL is constructed in accordance with R&S design 2000. Overall dimension: W x H x L, 408.8 x 158.1 x 465.3 Overall dimension without handle: W x H x L, 342.3 x 158.1 x 367.0...
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List of R&S FSL parts including spare parts R&S FSL Number Electrical Recommended Position Designation Stock No. designation spare parts 1200 IEC-BUS (R&S FSL-B10) 1300.3167.02 1300 DC SUPPLY (R&S FSL-B30) 1300.3238.02 1330 CONNECTOR 3 PINS (R&S FSL-B30) 0520.5048.00 1400 BATTERY PACK (R&S FSL-B31) 1300.6420.00 Drawing 1300.2525.01 sheet 1, sheet 2, sheet 4 (Basic Unit R&S FSL) FRAME R&S FSL WITH DVI...
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R&S FSL List of R&S FSL parts including spare parts Number Electrical Recommended Position Designation Stock No. designation spare parts POWER CABLE 1300.3873.00 CABLE TIE 0015.9038.00 POWER SUPPLY CABLE 12 PINS 1300.3773.00 RJ45 COUPLER JACK STRAIGHT 1093.9122.00 SILICONE CORD RD 4X8MM 1130.0164.00 PATCHCABLE CAT 6 0.5M 0041.9283.00...
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List of R&S FSL parts including spare parts R&S FSL Number Electrical Recommended Position Designation Stock No. designation spare parts ADAPTOR N / SMA 0343.0257.00 RF CABLE W2 1303.7192.00 DIE-CAST SCREW 2.5x6 1300.4457.00 RF CABLE W18 1303.7205.00 RF CABLE W19 1303.7211.00 RF CABLE W20 1303.7228.00...
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R&S FSL List of R&S FSL parts including spare parts Number Electrical Recommended Position Designation Stock No. designation spare parts KEYBOARD PANEL 1300.3780.00 DIE-CAST SCREW 2.5x6 1300.4457.00 POWDER SEAL 1300.3321.00 TFT DISPLAY 640x3x480 6.5INCH 0041.6932.00 COMBINATION SCREW M2.5x6-A2 1148.3059.00 ENCODER BOARD 1300.3044.02 DIE-CAST SCREW 2.5x6 1300.4457.00...
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