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- Page 1 ® R&S SGU100A SGMA Upconverter Getting Started (>BDÔ2) 1418207002 Version 09...
- Page 2 ® This document describes the R&S SGU100A, stock no. 1418.2005.02 and its options. © 2022 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
® Contents R&S SGU100A Contents 1 Safety and regulatory information........5 1.1 Safety instructions................5 1.2 Labels on R&S SGU................10 1.3 Warning messages in the documentation........10 1.4 Korea certification class B..............11 2 Key features................. 12 3 Documentation overview............ 13 3.1 Getting started manual...............13... - Page 4 ® Contents R&S SGU100A 4.9 Connecting to non-screwable connectors........23 4.10 Switching on or off................23 4.11 Checking default settings..............25 4.12 Working with Linux operating system..........26 4.13 Connecting an external PC and devices...........26 5 Instrument tour..............36 5.1 Front panel tour.................. 36 5.2 Rear panel tour..................38...
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Page 5: Safety And Regulatory Information
® Safety and regulatory information R&S SGU100A 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 is intended for the development, production and verification of elec- tronic components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory envi- ronments. - Page 6 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SGU100A Safety instructions Never open the casing of the product. Only service personnel authorized by Rohde & Schwarz are allowed to repair the product. If any part of the product is damaged or broken, stop using the product. Contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service at http://www.customersupport.rohde-schwarz.com.
- Page 7 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SGU100A Safety instructions uct is moved without lifting it. The foldable feet are designed to carry the weight of the product, but not an extra load. If stacking is possible, keep in mind that a stack of products can fall over and cause injury.
- Page 8 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SGU100A Safety instructions these requirements, provide an easily accessible circuit breaker at the system level. Using laser products Lasers are classified according to their potential risk. If exposure to the laser beam is possible, the product is labeled as shown in the table explaining the safety labels.
- Page 9 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SGU100A Safety instructions ● Only use the appropriate Rohde & Schwarz charger to charge the batteries. If the batteries are improperly charged, there is a risk of explosion. For charging and discharging temperature ranges, see the product documentation.
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Page 10: Labels On R&S Sgu
® Safety and regulatory information R&S SGU100A Warning messages in the documentation Electrical hazard Indicates live parts. Risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death. Hot surface Do not touch. Risk of skin burns. Risk of fire. Protective conductor terminal Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground. -
Page 11: Korea Certification Class B
® Safety and regulatory information R&S SGU100A Korea certification class B WARNING Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in death or serious injury if not avoi- ded. CAUTION Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. -
Page 12: Key Features
® Key features R&S SGU100A Key features The key features of the R&S SGU include the following: ● Compact size and low power consumption ● Remote connection via PCI Express, minimizing the setup time Alternatively, LAN or USB connections available ●... -
Page 13: Documentation Overview
® Documentation overview R&S SGU100A Service manual Documentation overview This section provides an overview of the R&S SGU user documentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S SGU product page at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/sgu100a Getting started manual Introduces the R&S SGU and describes how to set up and start working with the product. -
Page 14: Instrument Security Procedures
® Documentation overview R&S SGU100A Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA) The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz information system (GLORIS, https://gloris.rohde- schwarz.com). Instrument security procedures Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SGU in secure areas. It is available for download on the Internet. -
Page 15: Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, Etc
® Documentation overview R&S SGU100A Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc. Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc. These documents deal with special applications or background information on particular topics. See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/sgu100a. Getting Started 1418.2070.02 ─ 09... -
Page 16: Preparing For Use
® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Choosing the operating site Preparing for use Here, you can find basic information about setting up the product for the first time. Lifting and carrying See also "Lifting and carrying the product" on page 6. -
Page 17: Setting Up The R&S Sgu
® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Setting up the R&S SGU Electromagnetic compatibility classes The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) class indicates where you can operate the product. The EMC class of the product is given in the data sheet. ● Class B equipment is suitable for use in: –... - Page 18 ® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Setting up the R&S SGU ● Do not exceed the permissible total load placed on the product at the bot- tom of the stack: – 50 kg when stacking products of identical dimensions (left figure).
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Page 19: Considerations For Test Setup
® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Considerations for test setup b) Mount the adapter kit. Follow the assembly instructions provided with the adapter kit. 2. Push the R&S SGU onto the shelf until the rack brackets fit closely to the rack. -
Page 20: Connecting To Power
® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting to LAN Signal input and output levels Information on signal levels is provided in the data sheet. Keep the signal levels within the specified ranges to avoid damage to the R&S SGU and connected devices. -
Page 21: Connecting To Rf 50Ω
® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting to RF 50Ω ● For internet or remote access, use secured connections if applicable. ● Ensure that the network settings comply with the security policies of your com- pany. Contact your local system administrator or IT department before con- necting your product to your company LAN. - Page 22 ® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting to RF 50Ω To connect to screwable connectors Additional to the RF 50Ω connector, the following procedure holds for all screwa- ble connectors of the R&S SGU. Screwable connectors include connector types as listed in Table 4-1.
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Page 23: Connecting To Non-Screwable Connectors
® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Switching on or off Connecting to non-screwable connectors Non-screwable connectors of the R&S SGU are BNC type connectors on the rear panel. ► To connect the RF cable with the RF 50Ω connector, proceed as follows: a) Carefully align the connector of the cable and the RF 50Ω... - Page 24 ® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Switching on or off The LED changes to green. The R&S SGU boots. When starting for the first time, the R&S SGU starts with the default settings. When restarting the instrument, the settings depend on the instrument config- uration before shut-down.
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Page 25: Checking Default Settings
® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Checking default settings To shut down the product The product is in the ready state. ► Press the [POWER ON/STANDBY] key. The operating system shuts down. The LED changes to orange. In standby state, the power switch circuits are active. To deactivate them, discon- nect the instrument from the power supply. -
Page 26: Working With Linux Operating System
® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting an external PC and devices For more information and an overview of the settings affected by the factory preset function, see section "Factory Preset" in the R&S SGU user manual. User-defined instrument states can be stored and called up using the func- tions "SGMA-GUI >... -
Page 27: Installing The R&S Sgma-Gui Software
® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting an external PC and devices ● "PCIe": Chapter 4.13.3, "Connecting a controller via PCI Express", on page 33 ● "USB In": Chapter 4.13.4, "Connecting a controller via USB", on page 33 4.13.1 Installing the R&S SGMA-GUI software The R&S SGMA-GUI software is a graphical user interface program for one or... - Page 28 ® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting an external PC and devices Requirement Remark At least Pentium or compatible, as from 1 GHz (recommended). VGA color display resolu- At least 800*600 pixels tion Installing a new software version 1. Download the R&S SGMA-GUI software.
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Page 29: Connecting A Remote Pc Via Lan
® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting an external PC and devices 3. Download and install a firmware version 5.00.vvv.vv and later. Follow the step-by-step description in the release notes document, see Chap- ter 3.7, "Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)",... - Page 30 ® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting an external PC and devices In both cases, an IP address has to be assigned to the instrument and the com- puter, see Chapter 4.13.2.2, "Assigning the IP address", on page 31. Setting up a non-dedicated network (LAN) connection ►...
- Page 31 ® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting an external PC and devices 4.13.2.2 Assigning the IP address Depending on the network capacities, the TCP/IP address information for the instrument can be obtained in different ways. ● If the network supports dynamic TCP/IP configuration using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), all address information can be assigned auto- matically.
- Page 32 ® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting an external PC and devices and WINS servers on your network. If you use more than one LAN connector, you need separate address information for each connector. 2. Press the "Windows" key to access the operating system.
- Page 33 ® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting an external PC and devices Note: This step is performed automatically on the first start and can also be omitted for instruments with a direct LAN connection to the computer. All instruments are added automatically to the main panel of the SIGMA-GUI.
- Page 34 ® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting an external PC and devices Prerequisite: the computer and the R&S SGU are turned on and running. 1. Start the R&S SGMA-GUI. 2. Connect the computer and the R&S SGU with a USB cable.
- Page 35 ® Preparing for use R&S SGU100A Connecting an external PC and devices Using a USB adapter You can use a USB adapter to customize the connectors of a USB cable to the requirements of the instrument. For example, use a Type-A / Micro-A adapter to customize a standard USB cable.
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Page 36: Instrument Tour
® Instrument tour R&S SGU100A Front panel tour Instrument tour This chapter explains the control elements and the connectors of the R&S SGU. The views of the front panel and the rear panel help you to get familiar with the instrument and to perform first steps. - Page 37 ® Instrument tour R&S SGU100A Front panel tour ● "To switch between standby and ready state" on page 24 [RF ON] The [RF ON] key switches the RF signal on or off. If activated, the key is green. Table 5-1: Overview of RF signal states...
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Page 38: Rear Panel Tour
® Instrument tour R&S SGU100A Rear panel tour Pressing the [LAN] key resets the network settings, e.g., "IP Adress Mode" is reset to "DHCP". Table 5-4: Overview of LAN connection states [LAN] state Remark Connected Connected to the network. green... - Page 39 ® Instrument tour R&S SGU100A Rear panel tour Figure 5-2: R&S SGU rear panel controls and connectors AC power supply connector and power switch PCIe USB In RF 50Ω TRIG LO IN, LO OUT AC power supply connector and power switch Mains power switch for performing the following tasks: ●...
- Page 40 ® Instrument tour R&S SGU100A Rear panel tour How to: Chapter 4.13.4, "Connecting a controller via USB", on page 33 RF 50Ω K-type female connector for output of the RF signal. How to: Chapter 4.8, "Connecting to RF 50Ω", on page 21...
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Page 41: Trying Out The Instrument
® Trying out the Instrument R&S SGU100A Extending R&S SGS with the R&S SGU Trying out the Instrument If an R&S SGU is connected to a signal generator, the instrument acts as an extension to the signal generator extending its frequency range. - Page 42 ® Trying out the Instrument R&S SGU100A Extending R&S SGS with the R&S SGU For higher setting/ measuring speeds, use a PCIe switch and PCIe connec- tions. 1. Connect the test equipment as shown on Figure 6-1: a) Connect the R&S SGS, R&S SGU and the controller to a LAN switch.
- Page 43 ® Trying out the Instrument R&S SGU100A Extending R&S SGS with the R&S SGU In the R&S SGMA-GUI main panel, the green indicator indicates a connection between the instrument and the remote PC. It also indicates that the software recognizes the instrument.
- Page 44 ® Trying out the Instrument R&S SGU100A Extending R&S SGS with the R&S SGU 8. Set "Available Instruments > Select > On" to enable it as an extension. A green status indicator "Connected" indicates the successfully established remote connection between the R&S SGS ant the R&S SGU. The R&S SGMA-GUI indicates the extended frequency range of the R&S SGS and...
- Page 45 ® Trying out the Instrument R&S SGU100A Extending R&S SGS with the R&S SGU The diagram displays the connection state of the tested connections. 10. Select "SGMA-GUI > R&S SGS > Freq = 40 GHz", "Lev = -30 dBm". 11. Select "SGMA-GUI > R&S SGS > RF > State > On" to enable the output of the CW signal.
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Page 46: R&S Sgu As A Standalone Upconverter
® Trying out the Instrument R&S SGU100A R&S SGU as a Standalone Upconverter Identifying a specific instrument If several instruments are active in the R&S SGMA-GUI, use one of the device identification functions to identify a specific device: ● Select "SGMA-GUI > Instrument Name > Setup > Remote > Remote Channels >... - Page 47 ® Trying out the Instrument R&S SGU100A R&S SGU as a Standalone Upconverter Figure 6-2: Example of a setup of the R&S SGU as an upconverter 1. Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 6-2. Additional connections may be needed to fulfill the requirements of the connected local oscillator. To find out what connections are needed refer to its user manual.
- Page 48 ® Trying out the Instrument R&S SGU100A R&S SGU as a Standalone Upconverter 5. In the R&S SGMA-GUI main panel, the green indicator in front of the instru- ment's name confirms that there is a connection between the instrument and the remote PC and that the instrument is recognized by the software.
- Page 49 ® Trying out the Instrument R&S SGU100A R&S SGU as a Standalone Upconverter 9. Change the settings of the LO to the required values. 10. Select "SGMA-GUI > Instrument Name > Ext. Local Oscillator > Confirm External LO Settings" to apply the changes.
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Page 50: Instrument Control
® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Manual operation via R&S SGMA-GUI Instrument control As a rule, the R&S SGU is operated exclusively via programmatic remote control from a connected PC. For service and diagnostic tasks, and for manual configura- tion, a graphical user interface (R&S SGMA-GUI) is provided which runs on the remote PC. - Page 51 ® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Manual operation via R&S SGMA-GUI The main dialog comprises two main areas: ● On the top of the main panel, there are bars: the menu bar, the tool bar and the info bar with the corresponding "Info" button.
- Page 52 ® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Manual operation via R&S SGMA-GUI Contents of the help dialog box The help dialog box contains two main areas: ● "Contents" - contains a table of help contents ● "Topic" - contains a specific help topic The help system also provides an "Index", "Find"...
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Page 53: Network Operation And Remote Control
® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Network operation and remote control 2. Enter the first characters of the topic that you are interested in. The entries starting with these characters are displayed. 3. Press the [ENTER] key to display the help topic. - Page 54 ® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Network operation and remote control Table 7-1: Remote control interfaces and protocols Interface Protocols Remarks ● Local A LAN connector is located on the HiSLIP High-Speed LAN Instrument Proto- Area Net- rear panel of the instrument.
- Page 55 ® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Network operation and remote control 5). The TCP/IP network protocol and the associated network services are precon- figured on the instrument. Software for instrument control and (for specified proto- cols only) the VISA program library must be installed on the controller.
- Page 56 ® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Network operation and remote control hislip0 is composed of [::HiSLIP device name[,HiSLIP port]] and must be assigned. For details of the HiSLIP protocol, refer to "HiSLIP protocol" on page 56. VXI-11 TCPIP::host address[::inst0][::INSTR] ● [::inst0] LAN device name, indicates that the VXI-11 protocol is used (optional).
- Page 57 ® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Network operation and remote control uses two TCP sockets for a single connection - one for fast data transfer, the other for non-sequential control commands (e.g. Device Clear or SRQ). HiSLIP has the following characteristics: ●...
- Page 58 ® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Network operation and remote control The simplest way to establish socket communication is to use the built-in telnet program. The telnet program is part of every operating system and supports com- munication with the software on a command-by-command basis.
- Page 59 ® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Network operation and remote control Example: PCIe::0x162f::0x132e::100021::INSTR 0x162f is the vendor ID for Rohde & Schwarz. 0x132e is the product ID for the R&S SGU. 100021 is the serial number of the particular instrument. Using the PCIe interface for remote control of the instrument requires exten- ded knowledge and is described in section "Advanced Remote Control via...
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Page 60: Remote Control Over Lan Using Vxi-11 Protocol
® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Network operation and remote control basic operations and attributes for a device, such as reading, writing, or trigger- ing. Any connected IEC bus cable must be terminated by an instrument or con- troller. 7.2.2 Remote control over LAN using VXI-11 protocol In the following example, the program "Measurement &... - Page 61 ® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Network operation and remote control To configure the controller The instrument is preconfigured for networks using DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol). If you use this configuration, enter the computer name in the position of the IP address.
- Page 62 ® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Network operation and remote control 6. Enter the IP address or the host name of the R&S SGU. 7. Select "Next". 8. Enter the alias name, if necessary. Do not mistake the alias name with the computer name. Only use the alias name for instrument identification within the program.
- Page 63 ® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Network operation and remote control A message indicates whether you can set up the link to the instrument or not. If a connection cannot be set up, check whether the controller and the instru- ment are connected to the network (network cable) and are switched on.
- Page 64 ® Instrument control R&S SGU100A Network operation and remote control Instrument responses are displayed on the "viRead" tab. Tip: For further program operation, refer to the online help of the program. Getting Started 1418.2070.02 ─ 09...
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Page 65: Contacting Customer Support
® Contacting customer support R&S SGU100A 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 66: Index
® Index R&S SGU100A Index AC power supply Getting started ......... 13 Connector ........... 39 GPIB ............53 Application cards ........15 Characteristics ........59 Application notes ........15 Hardware Bench top, placing ........17 Requirements ........27 Brochures ..........14 Help ............ - Page 67 ® Index R&S SGU100A POWER ON/STANDBY ...... 36 Placing, on a bench top ......17 RF ON ..........37 Power Connecting the instrument ....20 POWER ON/STANDBY Key ............36 Preset instrument settings ....... 25 Configuration ........29 Protocol Connecting ..........20 VXI ............57 Connector ...........
- Page 68 ® Index R&S SGU100A USB In Connector ........... 39 User manual ..........13 VISA ............53 Resource string ........55 VXI protocol ..........57 VXI-11 ............53 White papers ........... 15 Zeroconf (APIA) protocol ......31 Getting Started 1418.2070.02 ─ 09...
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