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Summarization of Contents
Basic Safety Instructions
Safety Labels on Products
Explains symbols used to warn against risks and dangers.
Signal Words and Their Meaning
Defines signal words like DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE.
Operating States and Positions
Details safe operating conditions and orientations for the product.
Electrical Safety
Covers essential safety precautions related to electrical connections and operation.
Repair and Service
Outlines procedures and precautions for product repair and maintenance.
Batteries and Cells
Provides safety guidelines for handling and disposing of batteries and cells.
Transport
Offers guidance on safely handling and transporting the product.
Waste Disposal and Environmental Protection
Details proper procedures for product disposal and environmental considerations.
Documentation Overview
Front and Rear Panel
Describes the front and rear panels of the instrument, including keys and connectors.
Preparing for Use
Procedures to prepare the instrument for operation, including setup and configuration.
Basic Measurement Examples
Introduction to operating the R&S FSL with measurement examples.
Storing and Loading Instrument Settings
How to store and load instrument configurations and measurement data.
Brief Introduction to Remote Control
Overview of remote control capabilities via LAN or GPIB interfaces.
Appendix A: Printer Interface
Information on installing and configuring printers for instrument printouts.
Appendix B: LAN Interface
Details on connecting the instrument to a network and configuring LAN settings.
Front and Rear Panel
Front Panel View
Illustrates and describes the components on the instrument's front panel.
Function Keys on the Front Panel
Details the functions assigned to each key on the instrument's front panel.
Connectors on the Front Panel
Identifies and describes the connectors located on the instrument's front panel.
Rear Panel View
Illustrates and describes the components on the instrument's rear panel.
Connectors on the Rear Panel
Identifies and describes the connectors located on the instrument's rear panel.
Preparing for Use
Unpacking the Instrument and its Accessories
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the instrument and its accessories from packaging.
Checking the Accessories
Lists the items included with the instrument and how to check them.
Ship Damage Inspection
Procedures for inspecting the instrument and packaging for shipping damage.
Warranty
Information on warranty conditions for the R&S FSL.
Recommended Calibration Interval
Guidance on the recommended calibration interval for the R&S FSL.
Preparing the Instrument for Operation
Instructions for setting up the instrument for standalone or rackmount operation.
Power Supply Options
Details available power supply options and their priority scheme.
Instrument Modes
Explains the different operating modes: On, Standby, and Off.
Behavior of the ON/STANDBY key
Describes how the ON/STANDBY key functions based on the power supply.
Connecting the AC Power
Instructions on how to connect the instrument to the AC power supply.
Switching On the Instrument
Step-by-step guide on how to power on the instrument.
Performing a Self Alignment and a Self Test
Guide to performing instrument self-alignment and self-tests for optimal performance.
Checking the Furnished Items
Instructions on how to verify installed hardware and firmware options.
Switching Off the Instrument
Procedures for safely powering down the instrument.
Replacing the Fuses
Instructions for replacing internal fuses to maintain instrument safety.
Charging the Battery Pack
Details on how to charge the optional battery pack.
Cleaning the Outside
Instructions for cleaning the external surfaces of the instrument.
Connecting External Devices
Information on connecting external devices such as USB or monitors.
Connecting USB Devices
Guide to connecting and using USB devices like memory sticks and keyboards.
Connecting an External Monitor
Instructions for connecting an external display to the instrument.
R&S FSL Setup
Selecting the Frequency Reference
How to switch between internal and external 10 MHz reference signals for frequency processing.
Setting the Date and Time
Procedures for setting the instrument's internal real-time clock.
Configuring the GPIB Interface
Steps to set the GPIB address and ID response string for remote control.
Setting the Screen Colors
Options for changing display colors, including default and custom settings.
Setting the Automatic Display Off Function
How to configure the screen to automatically switch off after a period of inactivity.
Selecting and Configuring Printers
Guidance on setting up and configuring local or network printers for printouts.
LXI Configuration
LXI Classes and Functionality
Explains LXI compliance classes and their hierarchical functionality.
LXI Configuration Dialog
Overview of the dialog box providing basic LXI information for the R&S FSL.
Default State of the Network Settings
Parameters reset to default state according to LXI standard via LCI.
LXI Browser Interface
How to access and use the instrument's web-based LXI browser interface.
LAN Configuration
Details on configuring mandatory LAN parameters and their modification.
Ping
Utility to verify the network connection between the instrument and other devices.
Configuring the LAN Interface
Connecting the Instrument to the Network
Steps to connect the instrument to an Ethernet LAN for data transfer and remote control.
Configuring the Network Card
Information on automatic detection of network connection and driver activation by Windows XP.
Changing the IP Address and Configuring Network Protocols
Guide to configuring IP address and network protocols using DHCP or static settings.
To configure the network protocol in a network without DHCP server
Steps for configuring network protocols when no DHCP server is available.
To configure the network protocol in a network with DHCP server
Steps for configuring network protocols when a DHCP server is available.
Operating System Properties
Windows XP Software Approved for the R&S FSL
Lists software and programs tested for compatibility with the instrument.
Windows XP Service Packs
Information on pre-installed service packs and precautions for installing new ones.
Login
Details on the instrument's factory-installed automatic login function.
Windows XP Start Menu
How to access Windows XP functionality and installed programs from the Start menu.
Firmware Update and Installation of Firmware Options
Firmware Update
Procedures for updating the instrument's firmware via USB, GPIB, or LAN.
Firmware Options
How to enable optional firmware packages by entering license keys.
Basic Operations
Information in the Diagram Area
Explains different information areas displayed in the measurement diagram.
Display of Hardware Settings
Defines various hardware settings displayed on the instrument screen.
Status Displays
Explains status messages indicating irregularities or instrument conditions.
Trace Information
Describes trace number, detector types, and trace display modes.
Enhancement Labels
Explains labels indicating how user settings affect measurement results.
Setting Parameters
How to operate the instrument's user interface without an external keyboard.
Softkeys
How softkeys are displayed, selected, and perform actions.
Dialog Boxes
How dialog boxes are structured for parameter entry and navigation.
How to Use the Help System
Instructions on accessing context-sensitive and non-context-sensitive help.
Basic Measurement Examples
Measuring a Sinusoidal Signal
Guide to determining signal level and frequency using markers.
Measuring Harmonics of Sinusoidal Signals
How to measure signal harmonics and their suppression.
Measuring Signal Spectra with Multiple Signals
Techniques for separating spectral components of mixed signals.
Measuring the Modulation Depth of an AM–Modulated Carrier
How to measure AM modulation depth numerically in percent.
Measuring of AM–Modulated Signals
How to display and measure the AF of AM-modulated signals in zero span.
Measurements in Zero Span
Procedures for measurements in zero span mode, like burst signal analysis.
Measuring the Power Characteristic of Burst Signals
How to measure power characteristics of burst signals, e.g., GSM bursts.
Measuring the Edges of a GSM Burst with High Time Resolution
Precisely measuring TDMA burst edges using trigger offset.
Measuring the Signal–to–Noise Ratio of Burst Signals
Measuring SNR or dynamic range of transmission bursts.
Measuring of FM–Modulated Signals
How to measure FM-modulated signals indirectly via envelope detector characteristics.
Displaying the AF of an FM–Modulated Carrier
How to display FM AF signals by transforming frequency deviation to amplitude.
Storing and Loading Instrument Settings
Storing an Instrument Configuration (without Traces)
How to save instrument settings and configurations to a file.
Storing Traces
Steps to store trace data along with instrument configurations.
Loading an Instrument Configuration (with Traces)
How to recall previously saved instrument configurations and traces.
Configuring Automatic Loading
Setting up the instrument to load specific settings upon startup or preset.
Brief Introduction to Remote Control
Basic Steps in Remote Control Programming
Explains how to program the instrument for remote control tasks.
Linking the Remote Control Library for Visual Basic
Guide to adding VISA libraries for Visual Basic control applications.
Creating a response buffer
How to create string buffers for receiving instrument responses.
Creating Wrapper Procedures for Writing and Reading
Encapsulating VISA functions for easier code maintenance and status checking.
Initialization and Default State
Setting up global variables and initializing the instrument to a default state.
Initializing the Instrument
Resetting remote control status registers and instrument settings to default.
Switching the Screen Display On and Off
How to control the instrument's screen display during remote operation.
Configuring the Power Save Function for the Display
Enabling power save mode to switch off the display during remote operation.
Sending Simple Instrument Setting Commands
Examples of sending commands to set frequency, span, and reference level.
Switching to Manual Operation
How to switch the instrument back to local or manual control.
Reading Out Instrument Settings
How to read back current instrument settings using abbreviated commands.
Marker Positioning and Readout
Example of using markers to read frequency and level.
Command Synchronization
Methods for synchronizing commands and ensuring completion before proceeding.
Reading Output Buffers
Subroutine for reading individual status bits from the output queue.
Reading Error Messages
Subroutine for evaluating the error queue and retrieving error descriptions.
Default Setting of the R&S FSL
Examples of changing default settings for measurements and instrument configuration.
Setting the Remote Control Status Registers
How to configure IEEE 488.2 and SCPI status registers for remote control.
Default Settings for Measurements
Typical examples of changing default measurement settings.
Using Markers and Delta Markers
Using markers for points on traces and selecting display sections.
Marker Search Functions, Restricting the Search Range
How to search for peaks and limit the search range on traces.
Frequency Counting
Using the frequency counter to determine the exact frequency of a signal.
Working with a Fixed Reference Point
Using a fixed reference point for harmonic measurements with different level settings.
Measuring Noise and Phase Noise
Measuring noise and phase noise at specific frequency offsets.
Reading Out Trace Data
Reading trace data from the instrument in binary and ASCII formats.
Storing Instrument Settings
Saving instrument settings and measured data to a file.
Loading Instrument Settings
Loading previously stored instrument settings.
Setting the Data Record for Startup Recall
Configuring which data record is loaded upon startup or preset.
Configuring and Starting a Printout
Setting up output format and device for printing measurement screens.
Appendix A: Printer Interface
Installing Local Printers
Step-by-step instructions for installing local printers via USB.
Appendix B: LAN Interface
Configuring the Network
Information on connecting the instrument to the network and configuring protocols.
Remote Operation with XP Remote Desktop
Setting up remote access to the instrument using Windows XP Remote Desktop.
To change the computer name
Steps to modify the instrument's computer name within the network.
To change the domain or workgroup
Procedures for changing the domain or workgroup settings, contacting network administrator.
To operate the instrument without a network
How to operate the instrument without a network connection.
To create users
Steps for creating new user accounts for network access.
To change the user password
How to adapt the user password to match network requirements.
To log on to the network
Automatic network login process when user credentials match.
To deactivate the automatic login mechanism
Steps to disable automatic login for enhanced security.
To reactivate the automatic login mechanism
Restoring the automatic login feature for convenience.
To map network drives
How to map network drives for accessing shared resources.
To disconnect network drives
Procedure for disconnecting mapped network drives.
To install a network printer
Step-by-step guide for installing a network printer.
To configure the R&S FSL for remote operation
Steps to configure the instrument for remote access via Remote Desktop.
To configure the controller
Configuration of the controller PC for remote desktop connection.
To set up a connection to the R&S FSL
Establishing a Remote Desktop connection to the instrument.
To restore the connection to the R&S FSL
How to re-establish a terminated Remote Desktop connection.
To deactivate the R&S FSL via remote operation
Safely shutting down the instrument and terminating remote operation.
RSIB Protocol
Information on controlling the instrument via the RSIB protocol.
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