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R&S SGS100A User Manual

1. SYSTem SERROr Query static errors SYSTem ERRor CODE COUNT SYSTem ERRor CODE NEXT SYSTem ERROr 3NEXT STATus QUEue NEXT SYSTem ERRor CODE ALTL SYSTem ERRor ALL Query error queue KE AAA Ek kk Ek kk Ek kk kk kk Query system information R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands E Programming Examples K AAA KKKKAKR SYSTem VERSion Silo lem DATE SYSTem TIME Query the installed common assemblies and HW options SYSTem SOFTware OPTion NAME SYSTem SOFTware OPTion1 DESignation SYSTem SOFTware OPTionl LICenses SYSTem SOFTware OPTionl EXPiration SYSTem HARDware ASSemblyl NAME SYSTem HARDware ASSemblyl1 PNUMber SYSTem HARDware
2. Enable output of the generated signal at the RF connector OUTPUt STATe ON R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands eaii Programming Examples K AR Unlock the instrument UNL 72349234 7 1 3 Adjusting Network and Remote Channel Settings In the following example we assume that a remote PC is connected to the instrument the remote PC and the instrument are switched on and a connection between them is established K KA AKAKKKAK AAA KARA AAA AAA AA Reset instrument first Role Clio K KKK kk Ek kk kk kk kk kk Loc
3. SOURce FREQuency CW 2 GHz SOURce PHASe 0 SOURce PHASe REFerence SOURce POWer 10dBm K Ak Enable internal reference frequency source SOURce ROSCillator SOURce INTernal K Ak Enable internal LO source SOURce LOSCillator SOURce INT K Ak Define and enable impairments Enable modulation K Ak SOURce 1Q IMPairment LEAKage 1I 1 SOURce LO IMPairment LEAKage Q 1 SOURce TLO IMPairment IQRatio MAGNitude 1 Sets the gain imbalance to 1 SOURce TLO IMPairment IOQRatio MAGNitude Response 0 087 dB SOURce IQ IMPairment QUADrature ANGLe 2 SOURCe 1Q WBSTate ON SOURce 10 IMPairment STATe ON SOURCce IO STATe ON
4. CALibration QModulator LOCal Starts adjustment of the UO modulator for the current frequency The I Q modulator is adjusted with respect to carrier leakage UO imbalance and quadrature Return values lt CFRequency gt O 1 Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only CALibration LEVel MEASure Starts all adjustments which affect the level Return values lt Level gt 0 1 OFF ON User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 99 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands CONNector Subsystem Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only 7 6 CONNector Subsystem Ee Ee D ht Stace a sea 100 CONNECTION ns coast nen EENEG 100 CONNector REFLo OUTPut lt Output gt Determines the signal provided at the output connector REF LO OUT rear of instrument Parameters lt Output gt REF LO OFF RST REF Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an UO Modulated Sig nal on page 86 CONNector TRIGger OMODe lt Mode gt Set the operating mode of the trigger connector Parameters lt Mode gt BLANK LOW MLATency MARRived HIGH IN FBFault SVALid EO2 EO1 IN input for internal test purposes LOW output low signal MLAT measure PCle latency MARR PCle message arrived HIGH output high signal FBF SVAL EO1 EO2 for internal use BLAN blanking for future use User Manual 117
5. It is recommend that connection of the instrument to the network be coordinated with the network administrator Connection errors may affect the entire network SCPI command SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork COMMon HOSTname on page 127 MAC Address Indicates the MAC address of the network adapter IP Address Comprises the settings concerning the IP address Address Mode IP Address Selects if the IP address is assigned automatically or manually We recommend that connection of the instrument to the network be coordinated with the network administrator Connection errors may affect the entire network Auto DHCP The IP address is assigned automatically The network used must support automatic assignment of IP address via DHCP or APIPA Zeroconf in order to use this function Static The IP address is assigned manually SCPI command SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress MODE on page 126 IP Address IP Address Displays the IP address To enter the IP address manually select Static Address Mode In case of manual input of IP address we recommend that connection of the instrument to the network be coordinated with the network administrator Connection errors may affect the entire network SCPI command SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress on page 126 Subnet Mask IP Address Displays the Subnet mask To enter the Subnet mask manually select Static Address Mode This number is used together with the
6. 03 58 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup Software Options 5 3 Software Options The Software Options dialog shows the firmware version of the instrument software as well as all installed hardware and software options 4 SGS 100021 Software Options Software options purchased at a later stage can be activated with a keycode The acti vation code is supplied with the software option An instruction on how to install options is described in Chapter 4 of the Service Manual supplied with the instrument Most hardware options need to be installed at an authorized Rohde amp Schwarz service center gt To access the Software Options dialog select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Software Options The dialog is divided into the following sections e Firmware e Hardware e Software e Loaded Modules Firmware The Firmware section shows the firmware version and the version of the software plat form Note Your instrument is delivered with the latest firmware version available Firmware updates as well as the Release Notes describing the improvements and modifications are provided on the Internet at the download site of the instrument s home page This home page always offers the latest information on your instrument e g also on changes of the firmware update procedure User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 59 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and In
7. SOURce POWer LIMit AMPLitude on page 116 Readjust Level Settings Recalculates the instrument internal settings optimized for the current level Not required for automatic modes SCPI command SOURce POWer ALC SONCe on page 115 Power On State Selects the state which the RF output takes after the instrument is switched on RF Off The output is deactivated when the instrument is switched on Previous Set When the instrument is switched on the output takes the same state ting as it had when the instrument was switched off SCPI command OUTPut STATe PON on page 111 UO Modulation and Signal Impairment The R amp S SGS offers UO modulation with external analog UO signals UO modulation with an external analog I Q signal is possible for the instrument equipped with frequency option R amp S SGS B106V The external signal is input via the and Q connectors and transferred to the l Q modulator Before the signal is fed into the UO modulator the signal can be impaired Impairment at this point along the signal flow is offered to allow error correction of the supplied signal or set dedicated impairments Impairments caused by the lO modulator are automatically corrected by the Internal Adjustments function System error correction of the UO modulator permits precise and repeatable measure ments The correction routine should be called in the case of temperature fluctuations of several degrees To call the
8. The example below represents a basic configuration of the R amp S SGS operated manually by the configuration software R amp S SGMA GUI The configuration software is installed on a remote PC and controls several instruments The instruments are connected to the remote PC over different remote control interfaces Any combination of the used interfa ces is possible WW D amp R amp S SGMA GU User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 11 R amp S SGS100A 2 1 2 2 2 System Overview Introduction to the Instrument Functions For information about the manual control refer to e chapter 3 Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software on page 25 e chapter 4 Signal Generator Settings on page 42 e chapter 5 General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup on page 56 Remote Control from a Controller The remote control provides access to the instrument s settings from a remote computer external controller by means of remote commands To automate often repeating set tings and settings sequences these are grouped in the remote control programs i e application programs These application programs may either run on the same controller as the R amp S SGMA GUI or on any other PC in the network The instruments are connected to the controller over different remote control interfaces Any combination of the used interfaces is possible Controller ERROR EF EXT WARMING Fig 2 1 Configurat
9. if input end terminate true if terminate client transmit input send string int qPos input find 0 receive string only when needed if qPos gt 0 string restr client receive rcStr cout lt lt restr lt lt endl if useSingleCommand terminate true catch const string errorString cout lt lt errorString lt lt endl client disconnect return errorCode R amp S SGS100A List of Commands List of Commands Ee 92 PPP A OO OO oneness 92 EE 93 ER 93 ADN TTT 93 e o II ens E E E 93 e A 93 OE A 94 EE 94 b gt SS O anaes eceanoaaannetasseseonutstenedasesieunaesenens 94 e POE REE o A TEA 94 TR 95 RR 95 WAV 95 SOO 95 IE OR ee ee ee 95 o eE o E o ee eects 96 ASPAS E 96 A A 96 CALIbBration ALLE MEA SWE Jaia E a O E 98 CALDraton FRE Quency MEASTE desiste 99 RR Be O Mid ala tor E ME 99 CALibration IlQModulator LOCal 99 CALIbration LE Vell A SUN De EE tidad 99 CONNectorREPFLO OU TP T 0 nannan antanan an anan EEE a AEA EEA EER SREE AAEREN R S RATAR TEESE 100 CONNectorTRIGgerOMODe sss 100 DIAGnostic POINECA TAO viciosa dd 101 DIAGnostic MEASure POINt aran danna sedaneD aan anda saasanandawesenntidsih ounssanneesseaeenesdexss 101 FORMADOR DO re 102 d EE EE 102 RS 102 INSTruments ACTive STATe 135 INS Tae E O a E 135 INS Tumen E A KE 135 135 INSTruments NAMEE ecequnddnecsoenacadueeddos
10. nee Level and Power On Settings ON A user defined adjustment value is used The value is entered under Adjustment DAC Value This allows the frequency to be impaired freely for example to simulate a frequency error The instrument is no longer in the calibrated state However the cali bration value is not changed and the instrument resumes the calibrated state after switching the Adjustment State to Off SCPI command SOURce ROSCillator INTernal ADJust STATe on page 117 DAC Value Enters a user defined adjustment value for the internal reference frequency This value is not used unless Adjustment Active On is selected SCPI command SOURce ROSCillator INTernal ADJust VALue on page 117 4 5 Level and Power On Settings This section explains the level settings of the R amp S SGS The instrument can be equipped optionally with an active electronic step attenuator R amp S SGS B26 The level related settings e g the RF level and level limit are provided in the Level dialog The power on behavior of the instrument is set in the Power On Settings section 4 5GS 100021 Level Level Level Range 30 00 30 00 Limit Power On State Previous Setting Configuring RF Level gt To change the RF level of the selects instrument perform one of the following a Select SGMA GUI main panel gt Level and enter the desired value b Select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Level Settin
11. RST AUTO Example SYST COMM NETW IPAD MODE AUTO the IP address is assigned automatically DHCP SYST COMM NETW IPAD SET ON activates DHCP SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork RESource lt Resource gt The command queries the visa resource string This string is used for remote control of the instrument User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 126 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SYSTem Subsystem Parameters lt Resource gt string Example SYST COMM NETW RES queries the VISA resource string Response NA SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork STATus Queries the network configuration state Return values lt State gt 0 1 OFF ON Usage Query only SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork COMMon DOMain lt Domain gt The command enters the domain of the network Parameters lt Domain gt string Example SYST COMM NETW COMM DOM ABC DE enters the domain of the network SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork COMMon HOSTname lt Hostname gt The command enters the individual computer name of the R amp S SGS The entry is only activated after sending command SYST COMM NETW COMM SET Note The hostname can only be changed after deactivating protection level 1 command SYSTem PROTect lt n gt STATe OFF password Parameters lt Hostname gt string Example SYST COMM NETW HOST SIGGEN enters the individual computer name of the R amp S SGS Example SYST COMM NETW COMM SET ON activates the change of the hostnam
12. SYSTem STARtup COMPlete The command queries if the startup of the instrument is completed Return values lt Complete gt 0 1 OFF ON RST 0 Example SYST STAR COMP Response 1 The startup of the instrument is completed Usage Query only SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt NAME The query returns a list of hardware assembly names User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 129 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SYSTem Subsystem Suffix lt dir gt 1 2 Defines the section 1 common assembly 2 RF assembly Return values lt Name gt string Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt PNUMber The query returns the list of hardware module part numbers Suffix lt dir gt 1 2 Defines the section 1 common assembly 2 RF assembly Return values lt PNumber gt string Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt REVision The query returns the list of hardware module revisions Suffix lt dir gt 1 2 Defines the section 1 common assembly 2 RF assembly Return values lt Revision gt string Example see chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt SNUMber The query returns the list of har
13. See also chapter 2 2 1 5 Defining the Signal at the REF LO OUT Connec tor on page 19 OFF No signal is provided LO The signal of the local oscillator LO is available at the REF LO OUT connector REF The signal of the reference oscillator is available at the REF LO OUT connector SCPI command CONNector REFLo OUTPut on page 100 4 4 Reference Oscillator The R amp S SGS is equipped with an internal TXCO reference oscillator If equipped with the additional HW option R amp S SGS B1 an OXCO can be used as an internal reference User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 45 R amp S SGS100A Signal Generator Settings OOS Reference Oscillator frequency source for the synthesizer Moreover an external reference signal source can be connected to the REF LO IN connector of the instrument Refer to figure 2 2 for visualization of the signal flow gt To access this dialog select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Reference Oscilla tor SGS 100021 Reference Oscillator E O fX i SGS Reference Oscillator Ee Fa Int 10 MHz Source Ext ka Re d Ext Ref Input Frequency 100 MHz Factory E Output Frequency 1000 MHz e REF LO Output REF Y REF Ref Oscillator Source Determines whether the internal built in oscillator TXCO or OXCO is used as a reference source or if an external reference is used The internal reference oscillator OCXO requires the additional option R amp S SGS B1 To f
14. Version Release of the software package Loaded Modules The group box Loaded Modules provides information on the loaded modules Note Click on a row to get detailed information for the selected loaded module Path Path to the file location Module A module file Version Version of a file Description Description of the module file 3 1 2 4 Reset SGMA GUI Resets R amp S SGMA GUI to its factory preset settings The connected instruments are not affected by this preset To preset one specific instrument to its factory preset settings select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Factory Preset Refer to chapter 5 10 Factory Pre set on page 68 for an overview of the settings affected by this function 3 1 3 Help The R amp S SGMA GUI is equipped with a context sensitive help function A help page can be called any time during software operation The context sensitive page which is opened with the F1 button is part of a comprehensive help system User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 31 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software 4 Info Dialog and Messages in the Info Bar It is possible to move from this context sensitive page to any page of the help system An overview of the contents of the online help can be reached via the menu SGMA GUI gt Help gt Contents A search for keywords within the help function is available via menu
15. 1 in the enable registers SRE and ESE Example Use command OPC to generate an SRQ ESE 1 set bit O of ESE Operation Complete SRE 32 set bit 5 of SRE ESB After its settings have been completed the instrument generates an SRQ The SRQ is the only possibility for the instrument to become active on its own Each controller program should set the instrument such that a service request is initiated in the case of malfunction The program should react appropriately to the service request Serial Poll In a serial poll just as with command STB the status byte of an instrument is queried However the query is realized via interface messages and is thus clearly faster The serial poll method is defined in IEEE 488 1 and used to be the only standard possi bility for different instruments to poll the status byte The method also works for instru ments which do not adhere to SCPI or IEEE 488 2 The serial poll is mainly used to obtain a fast overview of the state of several instruments connected to the controller Parallel Poll In a parallel poll up to eight instruments are simultaneously requested by the controller using a single command to transmit 1 bit of information each on the data lines i e to set the data line allocated to each instrument to a logical 0 or 1 In addition to the SRE register which determines the conditions under which an SRQ is generated there is a Parallel Poll Enable register PPE which
16. ASSemblyl1 SNUMber SYSTem HARDware ASSembly1 REVision K AAA KAR AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AA Unlock the instrument K AR UNL 72349234 7 1 2 Generating an l Q Modulated Signal In the following example we assume that a remote PC is connected to the instrument the remote PC and the instrument are switched on and a connection between them is established An external analog signal is provided at the and Q connectors of the instru ment K AR Reset instrument first K AR XRST CLS Lock the instrument to the controller K AR LOCK 72349234 Lock instrument to avoid interference by other controllers Use an arbitrary number Response 1 Request granted i e the instrument is locked Abort program if request is refused User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 86 Programming Examples K Ak Select normal operation mode K AAA KKAK AAA KK kk kk SOURce OPMode NORMal K Ak Set RF frequency and level
17. Cam yy T COCIDO D DHG i F to higher order register KA amp amp amp amp amp SS 8 4 ES KS hd hi Sum bit bb ms PED Fig 1 2 The status register model Description of the five status register parts The five parts of a SCPI register have different properties and functions e CONDition The CONDit ion part is written into directly by the hardware or the sum bit of the next lower register lts contents reflect the current instrument status This register part can only be read but not written into or cleared lts contents are not affected by reading e PTRansition The two transition register parts define which state transition of the CONDition part none 0 to 1 1 to 0 or both is stored in the EVENt part The Positive TRansition part acts as a transition filter When a bit of the CONDit ion part is changed from 0 to 1 the associated PTR bit decides whether the EVENT bit is set to 1 PTR bit 1 the EVENt bit is set PTR bit 0 the EVENt bit is not set User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 156 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics A 5 3 A 5 3 1 Status Reporting System This part can be written into and read as required Its contents are not affected by reading e NTRansition The Negative TRansition part also acts as a transition filter When a bit of the CONDi tion part is changed from 1 to 0 the associated NTR bit decides whether the EVENt bit is set to 1 NTR bit 1 the EVE
18. In the Frequency Phase dialog configure the frequency settings Select the SGMA GUI main panel gt Instrument Name gt Level gt Level and set the RF Level In the same dialog configure the further Level and Power On settings Select the SGMA GUI main panel gt Instrument Name gt I Q settings and enable Q impairments In the I Q settings dialog set State gt On to enable the UO modulator Select SGMA GUI main panel gt RF gt On or press the RF ON key on the front panel of the instrument The RF ON key is green The l Q modulated signal is output at the RF connector of the instrument An example on how to configure the instrument to generate a continuous wave CW signal is provided in chapter Trying Out the Instrument in the Getting Started manual User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 15 Introduction to the Instrument Functions 2 2 1 2 Switching Between the Operating States The figure 2 3 gives an overview of the operating states of the instruments and how to trigger the switch over between them Ready RESTart Setup gt Restart STANdb Setup gt Standby Shut Down Instruments and Exit POWER ON STANDB Booting RESTarE POWER ON STANDBY Standby POWER SWITCH OFF POWER SWITCH ON Off Fig 2 3 Operating states RESTart STANdby SCPI commande Setup gt Standby Setup gt Restart Shut Down and Exit R amp S SGMA GUI contro
19. SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Standby b Press the POWER ON STANDBY key on the front panel of the instrument c Send the SCPI command STANdby The current instruments settings are automatically stored The instrument switches to a power saving mode On the R amp S SGMA GUI the standby state is indicated by the red state symbol in front of the corresponding instrument s name on the front panel by the orange POWER ON STANDBY button The instrument can still be remote controlled Returning the Instrument from Standby to Ready State To switch from standby to ready state use one of the following alternatives 1 Press the orange POWER ON STANDBY key on the front panel of the instrument 2 Send the SCPI command RESTart The instrument loads the last setup with all instrument settings switches to ready state and is ready for normal operation In the R amp S SGMA GUI the ready state is indicated by the green state symbol in front of the corresponding instrument s name on the front panel by the green POWER ON STANDBY button Switching all Connected Instruments to Standby State and Closing the R amp S SGMA GUI gt Inthe R amp S SGMA GUI main panel select File gt Shut down instruments and exit The R amp S SGMA GUI quits and switches the connected instruments to standby state For description on how to terminate work and shut down the instrument regularly refer to section Shutting Down the Instrument in the G
20. sequential commands Sequential commands are not implemented in the instrument however the execution time of most commands is so short that they act as sequential commands when sent in different command lines An overlapping command is one which does not automatically finish executing before the next command starts executing Usually overlapping commands take longer to process and allow the program to do other tasks while being executed If overlapping commands do have to be executed in a defined order e g in order to avoid wrong measurement results they must be serviced sequentially This is called synchroni zation between the controller and the instrument Setting commands within one command line even though they may be implemented as sequential commands are not necessarily serviced in the order in which they have been received In order to make sure that commands are actually carried out in a certain order each command must be sent in a separate command line User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 152 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics Command Sequence and Synchronization O As a general rule send commands and queries in different program messages A 4 1 Preventing Overlapping Execution To prevent an overlapping execution of commands one of the commands OPC OPC or WAI can be used All three commands cause a certain action only to be carried out after the hardware has been set By suitable programming t
21. the cause of the SRQ Error Queue Each error state in the instrument leads to an entry in the error queue The entries of the error queue are detailed plain text error messages that can be looked up in the Error Log or queried via remote control using SYSTem ERRor NEXT or SYSTem ERRor ALL Each call of SyYSTem ERRor NEXT provides one entry from the error queue If no error messages are stored there any more the instrument responds with 0 No error The error queue should be queried after every SRQ in the controller program as the entries describe the cause of an error more precisely than the status registers Especially in the test phase of a controller program the error queue should be queried regularly since faulty commands from the controller to the instrument are recorded there as well Reset Values of the Status Reporting System The following table contains the different commands and events causing the status reporting system to be reset None of the commands except RST and SYSTem PRESet influence the functional instrument settings In particular DCL does not change the instrument settings User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 161 R amp S SGS100A A 6 Remote Control Basics General Programming Recommendations Table 1 4 Resetting the status reporting system Event Switching on supply DCL SDC voltage Device Power On Status Clear Clear Selected Clear STB ESR E Device EE EE CC CO
22. 02 03 13 R amp S SGS100A 2 2 1 1 System Overview Introduction to the Instrument Functions We assume that the R amp S SGS is connected to a remote PC The R amp S SGMA GUI soft ware has to be installed on this remote PC and the instrument is added to the list of Available Instruments For information on how to fulfill these requirements refer to Getting Started manual section Connecting the Instrument to the Network Getting Started manual section Installing the R amp S SGMA GUI Software on the External PC chapter 3 4 2 3 Adding New Instruments Manually to the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 37 General Workflow The general workflow for generating a signal with the R amp S SGS comprises the following main steps 1 Decide whether a CW or an UO modulated signal will be generated See chapter 2 2 1 1 Generating an UO Modulated Signal on page 14 Select the operating mode See chapter 2 2 2 3 Working in Baseband Bypass Mode on page 22 Configure the reference and local oscillator settings See chapter 2 2 1 3 Configuring the Reference Oscillator Source on page 18 and chapter 2 2 1 4 Configuring the Local Oscillator LO Coupling Source on page 18 Adjust the frequency level and Q settings for example to optimize performance or to add impairments to the generated signal see chapter 2 2 2 4 Optimizing Per formance on page 22 Generating an UO Modulated Signal
23. 1 RUNning STOPped RST STOPped Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only TEST lt hw gt DlRect lt Board gt lt SubAddr gt lt HexDataString gt TEST lt hw gt DlRect lt Board gt lt SubAddr gt The respective hardware assembly responds directly to the command any safety mech anisms are bypassed This function is only available via remote control Parameters lt Direct gt string Example TEST DIR SCPI 0O H12345678 THSTSDIR SOPLO Response H12345678 TEST lt hw gt DlRect BLOCk READ lt Board gt lt SubAddr gt lt Addr gt enz The respective hardware assembly responds directly to the command any safety mech anisms are bypassed This function is only available via remote control Query parameters lt Board gt string lt SubAddr gt number lt Addr gt number lt Len gt number Return values lt Data gt string Example TEST DIR PLOC READ TEST SOPIT 0 00 Usage Query only TEST lt hw gt DIRect BLOCk WRITe lt Write gt The respective hardware assembly responds directly to the command any safety mech anisms are bypassed This function is only available via remote control Setting parameters lt Write gt string lt Board gt lt SubAddr gt lt Addr gt lt Data gt Example TEST DIR BLOC WRIT TEST SCPI 0 0 1812345678 Usage Setting only User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 133 R amp S SGS100A Remot
24. 119 STATUSOPERaHNoOmNTRaneltlon 0000 0 119 STATusOPERalion PTRSmSIHGR 0 cence cee steed es a aa a aaa ia ndai 120 O TATU PRES a 120 STATUS QOUESnonable CONDHOn eii 120 STATUS TUE Sllonable TE 121 SIA TUS QUESTIONS Aav ai 121 GTATusOUlEGtonableNTbRansiton nana nannnnanes 121 EN e Tee E a Er EE 121 STATuSQOUEueI NEXT 122 STATus OPERation CONDition lt Condition gt The command queries the content of the CONDition part of the STATus OPERation reg ister This part contains information on the action currently being performed in the instru ment The content is not deleted after being read out since it indicates the current hard ware status Parameters lt Condition gt string User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 118 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands STATus Subsystem Example STAT OPER COND queries the Status Operation Condition register Usage Query only SCPI confirmed STATus OPERation ENABle lt Enable gt The command sets the bits of the ENABle part of the STATus OPERation register This setting determines which events of the Status Event part are forwarded to the sum bit in the status byte These events can be used for a service request Parameters lt Enable gt string Example STAT OPER ENAB 32767 all events are forwarded to the sum bit of the status byte Usage SCPI confirmed STATus OPERation EVENt lt EVENt gt The command queries the content of the EVENt part of the STATus OPERation registe
25. 6 3 2 1 6 3 2 2 Remote Control Operation Advanced Remote Control Using PCle The necessary files are provided on the CD included in the delivery The files are stored in folder software Contents of folder software e InstrumentDriver C source code files which provide a functional application programming interface API to R amp S SGS instruments Required if you want to contol an instrument via PCle e LinuxKernelDriver C source code files from which you can build a Linux kernel mode driver for the R amp S SGS PCle remote control interface e SGMA GUI Graphical user interface program for one or more instruments Runs on a remote PC e SgsDriverDemo C source code module for a demo program using the instrument driver API e SharedLibraries Dlls Shared libraries Dlls for remote control channels Socket and PCle To be used with the instrument driver Building and Installing the Hardware Driver The hardware driver defines the way to communicate with the instrument via PCle inter face For Linux system the source code of the driver is provided on the CD included in the delivery In order to build and install this driver root authority is required 1 Copy folder LinuxKernelDriver to your hdd 2 Go to directory host 3 On the command line enter make The driver sgshost ko is automatically built 4 Entermake install Device nodes sgsX are created under the folder dev X from 0 to 31 The module sg
26. Bypass Mode sese 22 2 2 24 Optimizing Perormance od 22 2 2 2 0 Installing new Firmware Version on the lnsirument pp 23 222G AAAelvanng ODUONS sasinen Ea a aE E SE 24 3 Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI SoftWare NENNEN 25 3 1 Operating Menu and Toolbar ee 25 SA A e E E O A 25 AS AP PA 26 31 21 ee e Un gl En EE 27 S22 Add e l i le te Bes EE 28 3 1 2 3 SOlMWare Options Dialog EE 31 liz Reset oONAO ee ee en 31 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 3 R amp S SGS100A Contents 3 1 3 3 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 2 3 4 2 3 3 4 2 4 3 4 2 5 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 5 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 3 1 4 3 2 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 6 1 4 6 1 1 4 6 1 2 4 6 1 3 4 6 2 4 7 xL Te THH 31 Info Dialog and Messages in the Info Bar sss ssssssssssees eee eee 32 ERBI E 23 PEOI OA ee 0 Oe PE A POE E PG OC sind daaanaes 32 Understanding the Messages in the Info Bar 39 Mall Pane a ea 34 Working with R amp S SGMA GUL essen eenn 36 Storing and Loading SettingS 4 36 Handling Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUL 37 Scanning for New Instruments pp 37 Activating Instruments for Control from the R amp S SGMA GUL 37 Adding New Instruments Manually to the R amp S GOGMA GU 3 Eglunog ld lan ee a RSE 38 Deleting Instrumente 4 38 Finding Out the Default Hostname of the Instrument 38 Bidirectional Instrument Identification in the Network pp 39 Managing Messages in the Info Dialog pp 41 Signal Generator Set
27. Command line structure pp 151 Invalid filename extension 4641 nananana 141 CDOT 143 No current list 241 ccceccecccccessecsessesersessersersessereesees 141 Double dagger eene 150 Unknown list type specified 2421 141 Instrument CONTO sisi da 143 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 172 R amp S SGS100A Index Error Messages n noseneneseeoerrrrerrrrrrrrrerrrrnernrresnnrneenne 139 A ea E sauacnosseemersadacensactescast 140 Error messages display list pp 125 Error queue query i 122 123 124 125 Error queues recommendations i 162 EOR A T E T 155 A EE 156 Event status enable register remote 4 93 Event status register remote 4 93 Exclusive ACCESS pp 21 Expiration date of option pp 60 External Reference Input Frequency pp 46 F Factory Preset pp 68 ele EE 78 ST cociente de atera 106 Fine adjustment Reference frequency pp 117 Firmware version pp 59 Floating licences EE 60 Il Te sancionado 35 43 EUR ee E 57 G Gain impairment ee ee ee ee Ke ee 51 Gain Imbalance i 51 Gateway eebe e 67 Gateway Setup i 127 128 GPIB bus control remote AAA o An 94 H Hardware options pp 59 EIT EE 41 laea DD Nie De EE 21 39 Hostname Prefix 00000 me reinan raei 28 UO Impairments Ne 50 IIO modulation cn 14 36 53 UO Wideband i 54 Identification remote erectos 93 Imbalance asma rad 53 Impairment 4 50 Ras 148 Installed Assembly pp 58 Install SW Option pp 60 Instrument messages p
28. Control Operation As an alternative to operating the R amp S SGS interactively via the R amp S SIGMA GUI one can also be controll the R amp S SGS using programmed commands from a remote PC 6 1 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols The instrument supports several interfaces for remote control The following table gives an overview Table 6 1 Remote control interfaces and protocols Interface Protocols VISA address string and Library Local Area VXI 11 A LAN connector is located on the rear panel of the instru Network TOPIP ment LAN host address LAN device name INSTR Library VISA For details see chapter 6 1 2 LAN Inter socket communication face on page 73 Raw Ethernet simple Tel net TCPIP host address Socknr SOCKET Library VISA or socket controller The interface is based on TCP IP and supports various pro tocols USBTMC A USB connector is located on the rear panel of the instru VISA address string ment USB lt vendor ID gt lt product ID gt lt serial number gt INSTR Library VISA For details see chapter 6 1 3 USB Inter face on page 75 Proprietary A PCle connector is located on the rear panel of the instru PCle lt vendor ID gt ment lt product ID gt For details see chapter 6 1 4 PCI Express Inter lt serial number gt face on page 75 INSTR Library pciecontroller 1 VISA is a standardized software interface library pr
29. Control over LAN using Socket Communication 76 Advanced Remote Control Using PCle pe 78 Setting Up a Remote Control Connection vaCle eee ee eee 78 Configuring the Controller see eee eee 78 Building and Installing the Hardware Driver pp 79 Makinging Shared Libraries ACGcessible pp 79 Buldmg a PPro ee ec or oo R 80 Connecting the Controller and the lnstrument pp 81 Enabling Fast SettingS 4 81 Using the R amp S SGMA GUI to Monitor the Remote Control Operation 82 Remote Control Commands ee 84 Programming EXampleS osuna 84 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup e ee e e e e e 84 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 5 R amp S SGS100A Contents 7 1 2 Generating an I Q Modulated Gonzal sees 86 7 1 3 Adjusting Network and Remote Channel Gettngs pp 88 7 1 4 Advanced Task for Optimizing Performance pp 89 7 1 5 Configuring Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUL cc eee 90 Ez Common Comimangs www 92 Tid General COMM Eu Sm 96 A PresetCOMMANAS csc acces teste in ia 97 7 5 CALibration SUDS Y Ste Mision nnnm nnnm 98 7 6 CONNector SUDSYS O Mision deidades 100 7 7 DIAGNOSTIC SubsysteM ccss sese an ri cnn 101 1 8 FORMat TE Mirna cin a iva 101 7 9 WT e ET EE Cu cesses sese sees eee eee seene eenn eee 103 7 9 1 File Naming Conventions pp 103 192 Extensions tor User a 104 EX 104 7 9 4 Remote Control CommandS renee 106 1 10 e WA TE EE Cu ee 111 1 11 SOURCE Subsystemomi svanna aaia anii asa 111 TAZ SOURCE e S
30. ESR on page 93 The ESE is the associated enable part It can be set using the command ESE on page 93 and read using the command ESE User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 158 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics Status Reporting System Table 1 3 Meaning of the bits used in the event status register Operation Complete This bit is set on receipt of the command OPC exactly when all previous commands have been executed Query Error This bit is set if either the controller wants to read data from the instrument without having sent a query or if it does not fetch requested data and sends new instructions to the instrument instead The cause is often a query which is faulty and hence cannot be executed Device dependent Error This bit is set if a device dependent error occurs An error message with a number between 300 and 399 or a positive error number which denotes the error in greater detail is entered into the error queue Execution Error This bit is set if a received command is syntactically correct but cannot be performed for other reasons An error message with a number between 200 and 300 which denotes the error in greater detail is entered into the error queue Command Error This bit is set if a command which is undefined or syntactically incorrect is received An error message with a number between 100 and 200 which denotes the error in greater detail is entered into the error queue User Request This bit
31. GUI Settings Example see chapter 7 1 5 Configuring Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 90 INSTruments NAME lt Name gt Selects the alias name of the instruments e sets the Symbolic Name Parameters lt Name gt lt SymbolicNamelnstr 1 gt lt SymbolicNamelnstr 2 gt Example See chapter 7 1 5 Configuring Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 90 INSTruments REMote CHANnel lt Channel gt Sets the hardware interface used by the remote channel Parameters lt Channel gt List of CHAR Data lt Channellnstr 1 gt lt Channellnstr 2 gt The available interfaces are LAN USB SOCKET PCIe Example See chapter 7 1 5 Configuring Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 90 INSTruments REMote NAME lt Name gt Enters the IP Address or the host name of the connected instrument Parameters lt Name gt lt Hostname IP AddressInsr 1 gt lt Hostname IP Addres siInsr 2 gt Example see chapter 7 1 5 Configuring Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 90 INSTruments SCAN lt State gt Triggers a scan function and searches for instruments connected to the remote computer via all of the available interfaces Parameters lt State gt number 1 triggers the scan function 0 aborts the running scan process The query command returns 1 as long as scan is running 0 indi cates completed scan process Example See chapter 7 1 5 Configuring Instrume
32. INTernal Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an UO Modulated Sig nal on page 86 7 12 SOURce lQ Subsystem SQUARE ES TT a 112 SOURce IQ IMPairment IlQRatio MAGNitudel xxx ex eee 113 SOURce IQ IMPairment LEAKage l 113 SOURce IQ IMPairment LEAKage Q iii swenunebduasacesuadsavedetawmivace 113 SOURce IQ IMPairment QUADrature ANGLel 113 SOURce IQ IMPairment STATe 0 ii aadaeenaneades 114 Kolle 114 SOURce IQ STATe lt State gt Switches the UO modulation on and off Parameters lt State gt 0 1 OFF ON RST 0 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 112 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SOURce lQ Subsystem Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an UO Modulated Sig nal on page 86 SOURce IQ IMPairment QRatio MAGNitude lt IqRatio gt Sets the ratio of modulation to Q modulation amplification imbalance The input may be either in dB or The resolution is 0 001 dB an input in percent is rounded to the closest valid value in dB A query returns the value in dB Parameters lt IqRatio gt float Range 1 to 1 Increment 1E 3 RST U Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an I Q Modulated Sig nal on page 86 SOURce IQ IMPairment LEAKage lt l gt SOURce IQ IMPairment LEAKage Q lt Q gt This command sets the carrier leakage amplitude for the Q signal component Parameters lt Q gt float Range 10 to 10 Increment 0 01 RST U Defaul
33. LO source 1 1 Key Features The key features of the R amp S SGS include the following e Compact size and low power consumption e Remote connection via PCI Express minimizing time for setup Alternatively LAN or USB connections available e Optional coherent LO input and output connectors also usable as MIMO input output and phase coherent UO demodulation e Broadband analogue input for vector modulation I Q e Linux operating system e Graphical user interface R amp S SGMA GUI to set up and control one or more R amp S SGS instruments simultaneously from one remote computer available for Windows and Linux systems 1 2 Documentation Overview The user documentation for the R amp S SGS consists of the following parts e Getting Started printed manual e Documentation CD ROM with Online help system chm as a standalone help User Manual for base unit and options Service manual Data sheet and product brochure Links to useful sites on the R amp S internet R amp S SGMA GUI Online Help The Online Help is embedded in the R amp S SGMA GUI software It offers quick context sensitive access to the complete information needed for operation and programming The online help contains help on operating the R amp S SGS and all available options User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 9 R amp S SGS100A Preface 1 3 Typographical Conventions Getting Started This manual is delivered with the instr
34. Offset on page 52 SCPI command SOURce 10 IMPairment QUADrature ANGLe on page 113 UO Wideband Setting mode for wideband modulation signals higher UO modulation bandwidth The modulation frequency response of the R amp S SGS in the useful bandwidth is improved at the expense of poorer harmonic suppression This is achieved by shifting the switching frequencies of the lowpass filters in the output section SCPI command SOURce 10 WBSTate on page 114 4 7 Preset Calls up a defined instrument setup All parameters and switching states are preset also those of inactive operating modes The default instrument settings provide a reproduci ble initial basis for all other settings However functions that concern the integration of the instrument into a measurement setup are not changed e g reference oscillator set tings Overview of the most important preset states The following list gives an overview of the presets for the most important generator set tings The other presets can be found in the information accompanying the remote com mands e RF frequency 1 GHz e Reference frequency Internal adjustment off e RF output switched off e Modulator State Off Settings that are not affected by the SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Preset function e Reference frequency settings Ref Oscillator dialog e Power on settings Level dialog e Network settings Setup dialog e Password and sett
35. Programming Examples Use an arbitrary number Response 1 Request granted i e the instrument is locked Abort program if request is refused Launch selftest diagnostic and internal adjustments and retrieve results K Ak TEST ALL STARt TEST ALL RESuUlt Response RUN Call TEST ALL RESult repeatedly until finished 0 or 1 is returned DIAGnostic POINt CATalog Response D TEMP RFB D TEMP CPU D TEMP DBL DIAGNostic MEASure POINt D TEMP RFB Calibration functions may take several minutes Set timeout values of controller accordingly CALibration ALL MEASure starts the adjustment of all functions for the entire instrument Response 0 1 i e adjustment has been performed successfully adjustment failed CALibration FREQuency MEASure starts the adjustment of frequency and level CALibration LEVel MEASure starts adjustments for maximum level accuracy Options R amp S SGS B106V required for modulator functions CALibration IQModulator FULL CALibration IQModulator LOCal K kk Query the entries in the error queue
36. SGS K90 2 Select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Frequency Phase gt LO Coupling Source gt Ext The signal provided by the external frequency source is directly routed to the input of the UO modulator and used as carrier frequency Using an internal LO source gt Select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Frequency Phase gt LO Coupling Source gt Int The output signal of the internal synthesizer is used Defining the Signal at the REF LO OUT Connector The Ref Oscillator and the LO use the same REF LO IN connector Hence it is not possible to use both an external reference source and an external LO source signal at the same time The signal at the REF LO OUT connector also depends on the selected Reference Oscil lator and LO sources The following table gives an overview of this dependency Table 2 2 Selection available at the REF LO OUT connector depending on the LO and Reference Oscil lator Sources Int OFF REF LO OFF LO Ext OFF REF LO Combination not possible 1 Inthe Frequency Phase gt Local Oscillator LO Coupling dialog select the LO Source as required 2 Inthe SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Reference Oscillator dialog select the Ref Oscillator Source as required 3 Inthe Frequency Phase gt Local Oscillator LO Coupling dialog set the REF LO Output Consider the dependencies see table 2 2 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 19 R amp SeSGS100A System Overvie
37. SYSTem Subsystem Parameters lt Ptransition gt string Example STAT OPER PTR 32767 All transitions from 0 to 1 in the condition part of the Status Ques tionable register cause an entry to be made in the EVENt part Usage SCPI confirmed STATus QUEue NEXT The command queries the oldest entry in the error queue and then deletes it Positive error numbers denote device specific errors and negative error numbers denote error messages defined by SCPI If the error queue is empty 0 No error is returned The command is identical to SYSTem ERRor Return values lt NEXT gt string Example STAT QUE queries the oldest entry in the error queue Response 0 no error No errors have occurred since the error queue was last read out Usage Query only SCPI confirmed 7 17 SYSTem Subsystem The SYSTem subsystem contains a series of commands for general functions which do not directly affect signal generation JR 123 ech HEH 123 Al PA e O PUES E OR II a aE NA 123 SYSTem ERRor CODERE EEN 124 LR LN S C LIST FL ODE NES Lanciano ida 124 STO KR ERRO r COUNT EE 124 SYSTem ERRor NEXT nko ka ar knka aran nn ararnar aka ranora aanre reran 125 Sr TON A PP O PO IIA A 125 SA E E ESOO 125 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress pp 126 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress MODE sse sese eee 126 GvGTem COMMunicatehNE TWork RE Gource 126 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork STATUS Ne 127 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork COMMon DOMain Nb 1
38. Schwarz Kundendienststelle oder eine geeig nete Sammelstelle erfolgen Safety Regulations for Batteries according to BattV This equipment houses a battery containing harmful sub stances that must not be disposed of as normal household waste After its useful life the battery may only be disposed of at a Rohde amp Schwarz service center or at a suitable depot Normas de Seguridad para Bater as Seg n BattV Este equipo lleva una bater a que contiene sustancias per judiciales que no se debe desechar en los contenedores de basura dom sticos Despu s de la vida til la bater a s lo se podr eliminar en un centro de servicio de Rohde amp Schwarz o en un dep sito apropiado Consignes de s curit pour batteries selon BattV Cet appareil est quip d une pile comprenant des sub stances nocives Ne jamais la jeter dans une poubelle pour ordures m nag res Une pile usag e doit uniquement tre limin e par un cen tre de service client de Rohde amp Schwarz ou peut etre col lect e pour tre trait e sp cialement comme d chets dan gereux D E ESP F 2 Customer Information Regarding Product Disposal The German Electrical and Electronic Equipment ElektroG Act is an implementation of the following EC directives e 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and e 2002 959 EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipme
39. The instrument is manually operated via the R amp S SGMA GUI software The UO Modulator requires the hardware option R amp S SGS B106V Connect the test equipment and provide the external analog signal to be modulated at the and Q connectors of the instrument The figure below shows an example of the test setup A signal generator e g R amp S AFQ100B is used as a source of the external analog signal The R amp S Signal Gen erator provides its internal reference signal to the R amp S SGS and the connected signal analyzer e g the R amp S FSV User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 14 R amp S SGS100A System Overview Introduction to the Instrument Functions 29U9J19 19Y eubis paleInpoW O I 000000 A TI Z er ST AAA AA Tip Refer to the Operating Manual of the R amp S Signal Generator and the R amp S Signal Analyzer for information on how to configure the corresponding instrument Select SGMA GUI main panel gt Instrument Name gt Reference Oscillator gt Ext and adjust the settings as required Select SGMA GUI main panel gt Instrument Name gt Frequency Phase gt LO Cou pling Source gt Int Tip For detailed description on how to select the reference frequency source and the LO Coupling source refer to chapter 2 2 1 3 Configuring the Reference Oscil lator Source on page 18 and chapter 2 2 1 4 Configuring the Local Oscillator LO Coupling Source on page 18
40. Usage Setting only SCPI confirmed MMEMory MSIS lt Msis gt The command is without effect for the Linux operating system Usage SCPI confirmed MMEMory RDIRectory lt Rdirectory gt Removes an existing directory from the mass memory storage system If no directory is specified the subdirectory with the specified name is deleted in the default directory Setting parameters lt Rdirectory gt string String parameter to specify the directory to be deleted Example see Working with Files and Directories on page 105 Usage Setting only MMEMory STORe STATe lt sav_rcl_state_number gt lt file_name gt Stores the current instrument setting in the specified file The instrument setting must first be stored in an internal memory with the same number using the common command SAV Setting parameters lt sav_rcl_state numbeCorresponds to the specific lt number gt defined with the SAV command e g SAV 4 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 110 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands OUTPut Subsystem lt file_ name gt String parameter to specify the file name with extension TKA ae e ae Example See Storing and Loading Current Settings on page 104 Usage Event 7 10 OUTPut Subsystem As A e e e Un OO Ea 111 o A 111 OUTPut STATe PON lt Pon gt This command selects the state which the RF output assumes when the instrument is switched on Parameters lt Pon gt OFF UNCHanged OFF The output is de
41. be created 242 Unknown list type The list type selected is not valid for the Check the selected list type specified required operation For instance the file extension for mapping files is map It is not possi ble to enter another file extension when selecting a list 460 Cannot open file The selected file can not be opened Check the path and file name 461 Cannot write file The file can not be written Check if the file is read only 462 Cannot read file The file can not be read Check if the file contents are com patible with the file type 63 Filename missing The required operation cannot be exe A file name has to be entered cuted because the file name is not when creating a new list specified 4 464 Invalid filename exten The file extension is not valid for the Check the file extension sion required operation For instance the file extension for the mapping files is map It is not possible to enter another file extension when storing a list User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 141 Device Specific Error Messages Error Description Remedy Code File contains invalid The selected file contains data thatis Check the file extension data not valid for the file type The file extension determines the data that is valid for this file type Ifthe file extension is changed the lists are no longer recognized and the data are therefore invalid Cannot find directory Required folder canno
42. customersupport rohde schwarz com North America Phone 1 888 TEST RSA 1 888 837 8772 customer support rsa rohde schwarz com Latin America Phone 1 410 910 7988 customersupport la rohde schwarz com Asia Pacific Phone 6565 13 04 88 customersupport asia rohde schwarz com ROHDES SCHWARZ 1171 0200 22 05 00 R amp S SGS100A Contents Contents 1 E ET H A AAPP e 9 1 2 Documentation OverVieW eee ss sees eee sss eee eenn ennenen nenen 9 1 3 Typographical Conventions ssss sss s esse ess sees sees eee essen eee eee 10 2 System e TEEN 11 2 1 Setups for Instrument Control sss sese sss ee eee eee ENEE EE RRE ennnen 11 2 1 1 Manual Operation from R amp S SGOGMA GU 11 2 1 2 Remote Control from a Controller uk KEREN ENEE ENNER 12 2 2 Introduction to the Instrument FunctionNS 12 22 1 Basic Config ration NEE 13 2 2 1 1 Generating an UO Modulated Signal 14 2 2 1 2 Switching Between the Operating States 4 16 2 2 1 3 Configuring the Reference Oscillator Gource pp 18 2 2 1 4 Configuring the Local Oscillator LO Coupling Source eee eee ee ee 18 2 2 1 5 Defining the Signal at the REF LO OUT Connector pp 19 2 2 1 6 Connecting and Configuring Instruments for Optimum Phase Coherence 20 2 2 2 Advanced Configuration Rr T ccccccccsssccceseccseecceseecsscceuseeceeeeceueecsueessueeessaeessass 21 2 2 2 Using Computer TT 21 Z2 2 2 RESERVING an InetrOmenG en FE Zb ege gea 21 2 2 2 3 Working in Baseband
43. deactivates the RF output signal The current state of the RF output activated and deactivated is indicated in the main panel by means of the different block color blue or grey and the status On Off SCPI command OUTPut STATe on page 111 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 35 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software 3 4 3 4 1 Working with R amp S SGMA GUI Mod State Switches the I Q modulation on and off SCPI command SOURce 10 STATe on page 112 Level Sets the RF level at the RF output connector of the selected instrument SCPI command SOURce POWer LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude on page 115 REF Ref Oscillator Source Determines whether the internal built in oscillator TXCO or OXCO is used as a reference source or if an external reference is used The internal reference oscillator OCXO requires the additional option R amp S SGS B1 To feed in an external instrument reference use the input connector REF LO IN To output the reference frequency at the output REF LO OUT select SGMA GUI gt Instru ment Name gt Ref Oscillator gt REF LO Output gt REF See also chapter 2 2 1 3 Configuring the Reference Oscillator Source on page 18 Int The internal reference signal of 10 MHZ is used Ext An external reference signal is used The frequency of the external ref erence signal must be selected with the parameter SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Ref Oscilla
44. del producto Los productos de la clase de protecci n con alimentaci n m vil y enchufe individual solamente podr n enchufarse a tomas de corriente con contacto de seguridad y con conductor de protecci n conectado Queda prohibida la interrupci n intencionada del conductor de protecci n tanto en la toma de corriente como en el mismo producto La interrupci n puede tener como consecuencia el riesgo de que el producto sea fuente de choques el ctricos Si se utilizan cables alargadores o regletas de enchufe deber garantizarse la realizaci n de un examen regular de los mismos en cuanto a su estado t cnico de seguridad Si el producto no est equipado con un interruptor para desconectarlo de la red se deber considerar el enchufe del cable de conexi n como interruptor En estos casos se deber asegurar que el enchufe siempre sea de f cil acceso de acuerdo con la longitud del cable de conexi n aproximadamente 2 m Los interruptores de funci n o electr nicos no son aptos para el corte de la red el ctrica Si los productos sin interruptor est n integrados en bastidores o instalaciones se deber colocar el interruptor en el nivel de la instalaci n No utilice nunca el producto si est da ado el cable de conexi n a red Compruebe regularmente el correcto estado de los cables de conexi n a red Aseg rese mediante las medidas de protecci n y de instalaci n adecuadas de que el cable de conexi n a red no pueda ser da ad
45. en peligro para las personas No utilice el producto en condiciones en las que pueda producirse o ya se hayan producido condensaciones sobre el producto o en el interior de ste como p ej al desplazarlo de un lugar fr o a otro caliente La entrada de agua aumenta el riesgo de choque el ctrico Antes de la limpieza desconecte por completo el producto de la alimentaci n de tensi n p ej red de alimentaci n o bater a Realice la limpieza de los aparatos con un pa o suave que no se deshilache No utilice bajo ning n concepto productos de limpieza qu micos como alcohol acetona o diluyentes para lacas nitrocelul sicas Funcionamiento 1 2 3 4 El uso del producto requiere instrucciones especiales y una alta concentraci n durante el manejo Debe asegurarse que las personas que manejen el producto est n a la altura de los requerimientos necesarios en cuanto a aptitudes f sicas ps quicas y emocionales ya que de otra manera no se pueden excluir lesiones o da os de objetos El empresario u operador es responsable de seleccionar el personal usuario apto para el manejo del producto Antes de desplazar o transportar el producto lea y tenga en cuenta el cap tulo Transporte Como con todo producto de fabricaci n industrial no puede quedar excluida en general la posibilidad de que se produzcan alergias provocadas por algunos materiales empleados los llamados al rgenos p ej el n quel Si durante el manejo de prod
46. instruidas en profundidad con las capacidades correspondientes Si fuera necesaria indumentaria de seguridad para el uso de productos de Rohde amp Schwarz encontrar a la informaci n debida en la documentaci n del producto en el cap tulo correspondiente Guarde bien las informaciones de seguridad elementales as como la documentaci n del producto y entr guelas a usuarios posteriores Tener en cuenta las informaciones de seguridad sirve para evitar en lo posible lesiones o da os por peligros de toda clase Por eso es imprescindible leer detalladamente y comprender por completo las siguientes informaciones de seguridad antes de usar el producto y respetarlas durante el uso del producto Deber n tenerse en cuenta todas las dem s informaciones de seguridad como p ej las referentes a la protecci n de personas que encontrar n en el cap tulo correspondiente de la documentaci n del producto y que tambi n son de obligado cumplimiento En las presentes informaciones de seguridad se recogen todos los objetos que distribuye el grupo de empresas Rohde amp Schwarz bajo la denominaci n de producto entre ellos tambi n aparatos instalaciones asi como toda clase de accesorios S mbolos y definiciones de seguridad Aviso punto de peligro general Observar la documentaci n del producto Tensi n de alimentaci n de PUESTA EN MARCHA PARADA Atenci n en el manejo de dispositivos de peso elevado Peligro de choque el
47. mnemonics to the command They must be entered following the quotation mark Example SENSe LIST FREO MAXimum Returns the maximum numeric value as a result Boolean Parameters Boolean parameters represent two states The ON state logically true is represented by ON or a numeric value 1 The OFF state logically untrue is represented by OFF or the numeric value 0 The numeric values are provided as the response for a query Example Setting command HCOPy DEV COL ON Query HCOPy DEV COL Response 1 Text parameters Text parameters observe the syntactic rules for mnemonics i e they can be entered using a short or long form Like any parameter they have to be separated from the header by a white space In the case of a query the short form of the text is provided User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 149 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics SCPI Command Structure Example Setting command HCOPy PAGE ORIentation LANDscape Query HCOP PAGE ORI Response LAND Character strings Strings must always be entered in quotation marks or Example HCOP ITEM LABel Test1 Of HCOP ITEM LABel Testl Block data Block data is a format which is suitable for the transmission of large amounts of data A command using a block data parameter has the following structure Example FORMat READings DATA 45168xxxxxxxx The ASCII character introduces the data block The next number indicates how many of
48. not be taken apart or crushed Cells or batteries must not be exposed to heat or fire Storage in direct sunlight must be avoided Keep cells and batteries clean and dry Clean soiled connectors using a dry clean cloth Cells or batteries must not be short circuited Cells or batteries must not be stored in a box or in a drawer where they can short circuit each other or where they can be short circuited by other conductive materials Cells and batteries must not be removed from their original packaging until they are ready to be used Keep cells and batteries out of the hands of children If a cell or a battery has been swallowed seek medical aid immediately Cells and batteries must not be exposed to any mechanical shocks that are stronger than permitted If a cell develops a leak the fluid must not be allowed to come into contact with the skin or eyes If contact occurs wash the affected area with plenty of water and seek medical aid Improperly replacing or charging cells or batteries that contain alkaline electrolytes e g lithium cells can cause explosions Replace cells or batteries only with the matching Rohde amp Schwarz type see parts list in order to ensure the safety of the product Cells and batteries must be recycled and kept separate from residual waste Rechargeable batteries and normal batteries that contain lead mercury or cadmium are hazardous waste Observe the national regulations regarding waste disposal and rec
49. not designed to be placed in the openings of the housing must not be used for this purpose Doing so can cause short circuits inside the product and or electric shocks fire or injuries Unless specified otherwise products are not liquid proof see also section Operating states and operating positions item 1 Therefore the equipment must be protected against penetration by liquids If the necessary precautions are not taken the user may suffer electric shock or the product itself may be damaged which can also lead to personal injury Never use the product under conditions in which condensation has formed or can form in or on the product e g if the product has been moved from a cold to a warm environment Penetration by water increases the risk of electric shock Prior to cleaning the product disconnect it completely from the power supply e g AC supply network or battery Use a soft non linting cloth to clean the product Never use chemical cleaning agents such as alcohol acetone or diluents for cellulose lacquers Operation 1 Operating the products requires special training and intense concentration Make sure that persons who use the products are physically mentally and emotionally fit enough to do so otherwise injuries or material damage may occur lt is the responsibility of the employer operator to select suitable personnel for operating the products Before you move or transport the product read and observe the section
50. o funci n aparte de las descritas en la documentaci n del producto a fin de evitar lesiones p ej debidas a irradiaci n l ser Reparaci n y mantenimiento 1 El producto solamente debe ser abierto por personal especializado con autorizaci n para ello Antes de manipular el producto o abrirlo es obligatorio desconectarlo de la tensi n de alimentaci n para evitar toda posibilidad de choque el ctrico El ajuste el cambio de partes el mantenimiento y la reparaci n deber n ser efectuadas solamente por electricistas autorizados por Rohde amp Schwarz Si se reponen partes con importancia para los aspectos de seguridad p ej el enchufe los transformadores o los fusibles solamente podr n ser sustituidos por partes originales Despu s de cada cambio de partes relevantes para la seguridad deber realizarse un control de seguridad control a primera vista control del conductor de protecci n medici n de resistencia de aislamiento medici n de la corriente de fuga control de funcionamiento Con esto queda garantizada la seguridad del producto Bater as y acumuladores o celdas Si no se siguen o se siguen de modo insuficiente las indicaciones en cuanto a las bater as y acumuladores o celdas pueden producirse explosiones incendios y o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia de muerte El manejo de bater as y acumuladores con electrolitos alcalinos p ej celdas de litio debe seguir el est ndar EN 62133 1 2
51. occur Err Error message Info Information message Sys System message Crit Critical message For detailed information on the message types see chapter 3 2 2 Understanding the Messages in the Info Bar on page 33 scp Indicates the SCPI error code the Indicates the SCPI error code error code A list of all currently permanent messages in the order of their occurrence i e the most recent message is displayed first The buttons in the lower part of the Info dialog provide quick access to some functions for managing these messages For a detailed description on how to clear error messages or display a his tory of all messages refer to chapter 3 4 5 Managing Messages in the Info Dialog on page 41 me L Delete Clears the highlighted message 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 Del volatile Clears all brief messages This button is available only if the history of the messages is displayed 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 When the button is pressed again the list of current messages is displayed Refer to chapter 3 4 5 Managing Messages in the Info Dialog on page 41 for infor mation on how 3 2 2 Understand to manage message
52. panel Ref Osc Source REF LO Out LO Coupling Source R amp S SGMA GUI equivalent parameter Mod On Off RF On Off Operation Mode The instrument can generate an CW or an UO modulated signal Mod On Off The frequency and level settings are adjustable Level RF on Off Frequency The instrument can use its internal reference frequency or a fed in external one REF LO IN Ref Osc Source The reference frequency can also be output for synchronisation purposes REF LO OUT REF LO Out The local oscillator LO signal can be distrib uted in such a way that two or more instruments are connected to generate phase coherent signals LO Coupling Source REF LO OUT REF LO Out Whereat both possibilities the input of the reference frequency and the input of a LO signal exclude each other because they use the same connectors The same applies for the output of the reference frequency and the LO signal The instrument can also be configured to work in the special baseband bypass mode Operation Mode Refer to chapter 2 2 1 Basic Configuration Tasks on page 13 for an overview of the general operating tasks The chapter 2 2 1 1 Generating an UO Modulated Sig nal on page 14 explains the basic operating concept by means of an example 2 2 1 Basic Configuration Tasks This section provides a general explanation on how to operate the instrument manually via the R amp S SGMA GUI software User Manual 1173 9105
53. preservar este estado y garantizar un funcionamiento libre de peligros el usuario deber atenerse a todas las indicaciones informaciones de seguridad y notas de alerta El grupo de empresas Rohde amp Schwarz est siempre a su disposici n en caso de que tengan preguntas referentes a estas informaciones de seguridad Adem s queda en la responsabilidad del usuario utilizar el producto en la forma debida Este producto est destinado exclusivamente al uso en la industria y el laboratorio o si ha sido expresamente autorizado para aplicaciones de campo y de ninguna manera deber ser utilizado de modo que alguna persona cosa pueda sufrir da o El uso del producto fuera de sus fines definidos o sin tener en cuenta las instrucciones del fabricante queda en la responsabilidad del usuario El fabricante no se hace en ninguna forma responsable de consecuencias a causa del mal uso del producto 1171 0000 42 05 00 Page 6 Informaciones elementales de seguridad Se parte del uso correcto del producto para los fines definidos si el producto es utilizado conforme a las indicaciones de la correspondiente documentaci n del producto y dentro del margen de rendimiento definido ver hoja de datos documentaci n informaciones de seguridad que siguen El uso del producto hace necesarios conocimientos t cnicos y ciertos conocimientos del idioma ingl s Por eso se debe tener en cuenta que el producto solo pueda ser operado por personal especializado o personas
54. preset function resets nearly all instrument settings In addition to the regular preset a Factory Preset resets also the following values e Reference frequency settings Ref Oscillator dialog e Power on settings Level dialog e Network settings including hostname Setup gt Network Setting dialog e Remote Channel settings Setup gt Remote Channel dialog To maintain security password settings and all settings protected by these passwords like disabled USB and LAN connections are not changed Not affected by the Factory Preset are also user data lists or instrument settings files created for example by means of the File Save As function SCPI command SYSTem FPReset on page 98 5 11 Standby and Restart See chapter 2 2 1 2 Switching Between the Operating States on page 16 5 12 Diagnostic and Self Test 1 To access this dialog select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Diagnostic Tests gt Self Test Si SGS Self Test Ef 2 To trigger a self test select Selftest Performs a self test on all installed hardware options The result of the self test succeeded or failed is displayed The list of the numeric results of the performed test cases is protected by protection level 4 SCPI command TEST ALL STARt on page 132 TEST ALL RESult on page 132 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 69 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Operation Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols 6 Remote
55. serialno Is its serial number e cmd Is an optional command see table The following table list the available cammands CN G C C User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 80 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Operation Advanced Remote Control Using PCle Set RF state value 0 1 ON OFF If you enter an additional optional command SgsDriverDemo will execute it and enter a loop waiting for further commands Example TCPIPs LO 11 11 44 2 5025 lt SOCKET Lists the avalable commands 6 3 3 Connecting the Controller and the Instrument A PCle connector is provided on the rear panel of the instrument Risk of device failure The R amp S SGS is equipped with a single lane PCle interface that supports hot plug in Do not connect an external PC to the PCle connector of the instrument during operation if this external PC does not support hot plugging Connecting an external PC that does not support hot plugging 1 Switch off the external PC and the instrument See also chapter Switching the instrument On and Off in the Getting Started Manual 2 Connect the instrument and the controller with the suitable cable 3 Switch on the instrument A Switch on the external PC 6 3 4 Enabling Fast Settings gt To enable the special PCI express feature fast settings enable the function rssgs UseFastSettings ViSession instrumentHandle ViBoolean fastEnabled ViBoolean asynchronousEnabled included in the instru ment dr
56. settings are indicated in the description of commands The command is equivalent to SYSTem PRESet Usage Setting only SAV lt Number gt SAVe stores the current instrument settings under the specified number in an intermedi ate memory The settings can be recalled using the command RCL with the associated number To transfer the stored instrument settings in a file use the command MMEMO1 y STORe STATe SRE lt Contents gt Service Request Enable Sets the service request enable register to the indicated value This command determines under which conditions a service request is triggered Parameters lt Contents gt Contents of the service request enable register in decimal form Bit 6 MSS mask bit is always 0 Range O to 255 STB STatus Byte query Reads the contents of the status byte in decimal form Usage Query only User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 95 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands 7 3 General Commands TRG TRiGger Triggers all actions waiting for a trigger event In particular TRG generates a manual trigger signal Manual Trigger This common command complements the commands of the TRIGger subsystem Usage Event TST self TeST query Triggers selftests of the instrument and returns an error code in decimal form see Service Manual supplied with the instrument 0 indicates no errors occured Usage Query only WAI WAIt to continue Prevents servicing of
57. shelves An installation that is not carried out as described in the product documentation could result in personal injury or death Ge Do not place the product on heat generating devices such as radiators or fan heaters The ambient temperature must not exceed the maximum temperature specified in the product documentation or in the data sheet Product overheating can cause electric shock fire and or serious personal injury or death 1171 0000 42 05 00 Page 2 Basic Safety Instructions Electrical safety If the information on electrical safety is not observed either at all to the extent necessary electric shock fire and or serious personal injury or death may occur 1 Prior to switching on the product always ensure that the nominal voltage setting on the product matches the nominal voltage of the AC supply network If a different voltage is to be set the power fuse of the product may have to be changed accordingly 2 In the case of products of safety class with movable power cord and connector operation is permitted only on sockets with an earthing contact and protective earth connection 3 Intentionally breaking the protective earth connection either in the feed line or in the product itself is not permitted Doing so can result in the danger of an electric shock from the product If extension cords or connector strips are implemented they must be checked on a regular basis to ensure that they are safe to use 4 Ifthe pr
58. the SRE SRE 32 to enable ESB service request 3 Send the overlapped command with OPC 4 Wait for a service request The service request indicates that the overlapped command has finished OPC with a service request 1 Set bit no 4 in the SRE SRE 16 to enable MAV service request 2 Send the overlapped command with OPC User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 153 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics EE Status Reporting System 3 Wait for a service request The service request indicates that the overlapped command has finished Event Status Register ESE 1 Set the OPC mask bit bit no 0 in the ESE ESE 1 2 Send the overlapped command without OPC OPC or WAI 3 Poll the operation complete state periodically by means of a timer using the sequence OPC ESR A return value LSB of 1 indicates that the overlapped command has finished OPC with short timeout 1 Send the overlapped command without OPC OPC or WAI 2 Poll the operation complete state periodically by means of a timer using the sequence lt short timeout gt OPC 3 A return value LSB of 1 indicates that the overlapped command has finished In case of a timeout the operation is ongoing 4 Reset timeout to former value 5 Clear the error queue with SYStem ERRor to remove the 410 Query interrupted entries Using several threads in the controller application As an alternative provided the programming environment of th
59. the number of subdirectories in the current or specified directory per form MMEM DCAT LENG usb user Response 2 To query the number of files in the current or specified directory perform MMEM CAT LENG usb user Response 3 Create a new subdirectory for mass memory storage in the specified directory MMEM MDIR usb user new Copy the file state to a new file MMEM COPY var sgs user state savrecltxt usb user new Rename the file state MMEM MOVE State GdvrClixt Stave Mew SsavreLtxc Remove the test directory MMEM RDIR usb user test User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 105 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands E MME Mon Subsystem 7 9 4 Remote Control Commands O E 106 MMEM N TADO KE EE 106 AMEN COIE sl sr its 107 A A 107 e AA 108 AA NO 108 d OO Reeg E DEE 108 IMEI RE 109 MIME NS LOAD STATE 109 AER SERGE SEENEN 109 MNEMO NE 110 MMEMory MSIS akn akakaa kakataa araa a raaraa aran inaa ninn nrrns 110 ao a E EE RE as 110 WUEMWOR STORE 110 MMEMory CATalog lt path gt Returns the content of the current or a specified directory Query parameters lt path gt string String parameter to specify the directory If the direcory is omitted the command queries the content of the current directory queried with MMEM CDIR command Return values lt path gt lt used_memory gt lt free_memory gt lt file_name gt lt file_entry gt lt used_memory gt Total amount of storage curre
60. the subsequent commands until all preceding commands have been executed and all signals have settled see also command synchronization and EC Usage Event General Commands o_o ose A EE se once ee eaten 96 Ay a ARRE A PO OVO PR 96 Ls A 97 A a 97 RESTart Restarts the instrument Usage Event STANdby Switchs the instruments to stand by state To return the instrument from standy to ready ste send the SCPI command RESTart Usage Event User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 96 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands EE Dreset Commande LOCK lt Lock Request Id gt Sends a lock request ID which uniquely identifies the controller to the instrument Query parameters lt Lock Request Id gt Number 0 test query to prove whether the instrument is locked Controller ID request lock from the controller with the specified Controller ID Return values lt Value gt Number 0 request refused the instrument is already locked to other lt Lock Request Id gt i e to another controller 1 request granted Example LOCK 12345 Response 1 UNL 12345 Usage Query only UNLock lt Unlock Id gt Unlocks an instrument locked to a controller with Controller ID lt Unlock Id gt Setting parameters lt Unlock Id gt Number Unlock ID which uniquely identifies the controller to the instrument The value must match the Controller ID lt Lock Request Id gt set with the command LOCK 0 Clear lock regard
61. titled Transport 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 amp Schwarz product consult a physician immediately to determine the cause and to prevent health problems or stress Before you start processing the product mechanically and or thermally or before you take it apart be sure to read and pay special attention to the section titled Waste disposal item 1 Depending on the function certain products such as RF radio equipment can produce an elevated level of electromagnetic radiation Considering that unborn babies require increased protection pregnant women must be protected by appropriate measures Persons with pacemakers may also be exposed to risks from electromagnetic radiation The employer operator must evaluate workplaces where there is a special risk of exposure to radiation and if necessary take measures to avert the potential danger Should a fire occur the product may release hazardous substances gases fluids etc that can cause health problems Therefore suitable measures must be taken e g protective masks and protective clothing must be worn If a laser product e g a CD DVD drive is integrated into a Rohde amp Schwarz product absolutely no other settings or fu
62. 00A Signal Generator Settings ee EEE UO Modulation and Signal Impairment 4 6 1 2 land Q Offset An offset adds a constant value to all amplitudes leaving the Q amplitudes unchanged A Q offset has the opposite effect A combination of and Q values results in an I Q offset which is usually due to carrier feedthrough in the UO modulator Possible reasons are interfering signals at the RF carrier frequency e g an unsuppressed RF carrier sub channel The effect of a positive and Q offset in the UO constellation diagram is shown below Fig 4 3 offset left and Q offset right in the I Q constellation diagram 4 6 1 3 Quadrature Offset Changes the phase angle between the and Q vectors from the ideal 90 degrees while the amplitudes are maintained A positive quadrature offset results in a phase angle greater than 90 degrees The effect of a positive quadrature offset in the I Q constellation diagram is shown below Fig 4 4 Positive quadrature offset in the I Q constellation diagram User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 52 R amp S SGS100A Signal Generator Settings Ee EEE UO Modulation and Signal Impairment 4 6 2 Reference gt To access the settings of the l Q modulator select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt UO Settings EIR 1 0 Settings EJE Impairments Iw On Offset 0 00 D Q Offset 0 00 D e Gain Imbalance 0 000 aB M Quadrature Offset 0 00 aeg k Mod State Swi
63. 150 152 Quotation Mark 000i r RASANE ENAREN EN AEREN 150 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 R FRAC H 50 Recall instrument settings pp 95 109 Recall intermediate pp 95 Recommendations remote control programming pp 162 REF LO OUT Connector pp 19 Reference frequency adjustment mode 47 117 Reference oscillator en 45 Kel eege EE 155 Remote control Basics d E EE ee 143 A 70 programming examples pp 84 Rename 0 110 Reset Delta Phase Display eee eee 43 Reset instrument settings pp 98 Reset values MOIE roiie es oe eneuaeeateanes 95 PROS Ta oee sad iaa 16 Restart Network 65 RFE Frequeney scada EE 43 RF level MOJO 0 aaa 49 RF Level Nae latino 48 RF output EE 36 49 S Save instrument settings pp 95 110 Save interMediate en 95 SCPI Parameters pp 147 DV a An eege 145 Version assssnsesesoennenerenrrnererrrrrnrrrrrrrrnrrrrrrnrrrrrrrrrrarrrrnt 71 SCPI compliant commande pp 143 SCPI error MESSAGES eee ee cecaeeeeeeseeeeeeaeeeeees 140 Searching a new instrument pp 37 Security Password eee ee esses 63 64 Security Settings PCG A A a 64 Change Password see eee 63 Confirm Password pp 63 LAN Connection ne 63 New Password eee 62 63 Old Password 62 63 Security Password se eee 63 64 USB Device 63 User Name cccccececcececeececeeeeecueeeeeeeceeeeeevaeneeenaeeenens 62 Selftest remote 96 Self Test on 69 Sequential commande pp 152 Service request GRO 157 160 Serv
64. 16 17 18 Informaciones elementales de seguridad Si un producto se instala en un lugar fijo se debera primero conectar el conductor de proteccion fijo con el conductor de proteccion del producto antes de hacer cualquier otra conexion La instalacion y la conexion deberan ser efectuadas por un electricista especializado En el caso de dispositivos fijos que no est n provistos de fusibles interruptor autom tico ni otros mecanismos de seguridad similares el circuito de alimentaci n debe estar protegido de modo que todas las personas que puedan acceder al producto as como el producto mismo est n a salvo de posibles da os Todo producto debe estar protegido contra sobretensi n debida p ej a una ca da del rayo mediante los correspondientes sistemas de protecci n Si no el personal que lo utilice quedar expuesto al peligro de choque el ctrico No debe introducirse en los orificios de la caja del aparato ning n objeto que no est destinado a ello Esto puede producir cortocircuitos en el producto y o puede causar choques el ctricos fuego o lesiones Salvo indicaci n contraria los productos no est n impermeabilizados ver tambi n el cap tulo Estados operativos y posiciones de funcionamiento punto 1 Por eso es necesario tomar las medidas necesarias para evitar la entrada de l quidos En caso contrario existe peligro de choque el ctrico para el usuario o de da os en el producto que tambi n pueden redundar
65. 21 STATUS QUE StionablelEVENt 0 121 STATUS QUEUE NEXT ernir oe 122 So M ERROL EE 123 oro olen ERRO CODE ALE E 124 SYS TembERRoOFCODEPNEXT 124 RH Tem S K e ee HU 124 Sl A CARRERE RSRS R AE EAE ARNEE ERE EANO RERE KESERON EARRA TERRA 125 So em PRESO E A EATE O E aa 98 SYSTem SERRO a re E EE EREA nae 125 E Ee D 125 SOURce FREQuency CWIFIXed 112 ESOURce IQ IMPairment IlQRatio MAGNitudel cc cecccccceeecceceeeeeeceeeceeseeecesaeeeceeseeeeeeseeeseeseeeseeseeeseesaes 113 FESOURcCe IO IMPainment LEAKa ge EE 113 SOURce IQ IMPairment LEAKage Q rara 113 SOURce IQ IMPairment QUADrature ANGLe pp 113 SOURCE Te e E e un Der STATE a da 114 EE 112 POUR CSIC WBS E 114 PSOURCE HELO SC iat SOURCE i sont ee ese see eee 112 PO RCS JO e 4 111 See EE 114 SOURCE PHASE RE FOr One estaca ice 114 Ree e e ee e 115 SOURce POWer LIMit AMPLitUde ce cccccececccceeeecceceeeeeeeeseeeeeseaeeeeeeseseeeeeseeeeeseeeessaeeeeeaeeeeeesaaeeeesaaes 116 OOUR CE TP OWerL MOD Ce sotana ica laca 115 SOURCE POV Cr SC E e 115 ESOURce jPOWer LEVel IMMediatel AMPLitudel 115 SOURce ROSCillator EXTernal FREQUency 116 SOURCe ee Ee ee ER Ee Te 116 ESQURCS ROSSCISIOP OUR CE ecc dd i ida 117 SOURce ROSCillatorEXTernal SBANdwidth 117 SOURce ROSCillator INTernallj ADJust VALUe pp 117 SOURce ROSCillator INTernallj ADJust STATe 117 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 171 R amp S SGS100A Index Symbols Overlappi
66. 23456 5 6 Security Setting The R amp S SGS employs a security concept based on user and security password The security password is required for changing several critical settings like performing firm Ware updates An access to the passwords and mass storage security settings is provided in the Security dialog gt To access the Security dialog select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Security The menu is divided into the password sections and the security settings section In the password section the passwords for securing a controlled access to the instrument are defined and changed User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 61 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup security Setting A change of passwords for the operating system and security password requires the entry of the old and new password and the conformation of the new password All settings are only accepted after the Change Password button is pressed EH 5G5 Security Change User Password valid for VNC FTP and SAMBA access G The settings of this dialog are not accessible over remote control e g SCPI commands Change User Password The user name and password are required for remote access to the instrument via VNC FTP or SAMBA Note Itis highly recommended to change the default user password before connecting the instrument to the network User Name Change User Password Indicates the user name used for acce
67. 27 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork COMMon HOSTname pp 127 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork COMMon WORKgroup pp 127 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress GATeWway 128 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress SUBNet MASK 128 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 122 R8 S9SGS100A Remote Control Commande EH SYSTem Subsystem SYSTem COMMunicate PCIexpress RESource ppp 128 SYSTem COMMunicate SOCKet RESource pp 128 SYSTem COMMunicate USB RESource iii 128 TS LTR Ps Le e x E SS LN UH 129 SS TES LAR COMPE 0000 iaa bicis 129 SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt NAME 129 SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt PNUMber 130 SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt REVision 130 SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt SNUMber pp 130 SYSTem SOFTware OPTion lt dir gt DESignation dais 131 SYSTem SOFTware OPTion lt dir gt EXPiration pp 131 SYSTem SOFTware OPTion lt dir gt LICenses Ne 131 SYSTem SOFTware OGPTion lt dir gt NAME iras 132 SYSTem DATE lt Date gt The command sets the date for the instrument internal calendar Parameters lt Date gt lt year gt lt month gt lt day gt Example SY1ST DATE 2011 05 01 sets May 1 2011 SYSTem TIME lt Time gt The command sets the time for the instrument internal clock Parameters lt Time gt 0 23 0 59 0 59 Example SYST TIME 12 0 0 sets the time to precisely 12 pm SYSTem ERRor ALL The command queries all entries in the error queue and then deletes the
68. 3 9105 02 03 100 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands DIAGnostic Subsystem 7 7 DIAGnostic Subsystem e POINGCAT e H 101 DIAGnostic MEASure POINt cios dai 101 DIAGnostic POINt CATalog The command queries the test points available in the instrument A detailed description of the test points can be found in chapter 3 section Troubleshooting of the Service Manual on CD ROM supplied with the instrument Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only DIAGnostic MEASure POINt lt Name gt The command triggers voltage or temperature measurement at the specified test point and returns the measured value A detailed description of the test points can be found in section Trouble Shooting of the Service Manual on CD ROM supplied with the instru ment A list of the available test points for the respective path can be queried using the command DIAGNOStICIPOINt LATalos Query parameters lt Name gt string Return values lt Value gt number Default unit V or C Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only 7 8 FORMat Subsystem The FORMat subsystem contains the commands which determine the format of the data that the R amp S SGS returns to the controller This affects all query commands which return a list of numerical data or block data Reference is made to this in t
69. 4 3 1 Signal Generator Settings Local Oscillator LO Coupling The LO Coupling function is available only for instruments equipped with the option R amp S SGS K90 Phase Coherence This option enables phase coherent RF outputs of two or more RF signals The local oscillator signal is provided at the REF LO OUT con nector An external signal can be input at the REF LO IN connector Refer to figure 2 2 for visualization of the signal flow See also e chapter 2 2 1 4 Configuring the Local Oscillator LO Coupling Source on page 18 e chapter 2 2 1 5 Defining the Signal at the REF LO OUT Connector on page 19 e chapter 2 2 1 6 Connecting and Configuring Instruments for Optimum Phase Coher ence on page 20 Phase Coherence Phase coherence of two RF signals means that there is a defined and stable phase rela tionship between two or more RF carriers i e there is a fixed delta phase AD between the carriers Strictly speaking phase coherence is only defined for CW carriers with the same frequency or for CW carriers at frequencies that are multiples of each other RF 1 If two signal generators are coupled via their 10 MHz reference they are generating exactly the same frequency but only from the long term perspective Having a closer look into the instantaneous differential phase delta phase of these two RF signals this is quite instable due to e phase noise of the two synthesizers e weak c
70. A GUI main panel gt REF gt EXT b Select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Reference Oscillator gt Source gt Ext 3 Inthe Reference Oscillator dialog set the parameter Ext Ref Input Frequency to the value of the fed external reference frequency Now the instrument uses an external reference signal The green REF EXT LED at the front panel of the instrument indicates that the instrument is synchronized to the external clock If the instrument is configured to use an external reference signal but no signal is fed in at the REF LO IN connector the REF EXT LED on the front panel of the instrument is red and an error message is displayed in the Info line 2 2 1 4 Configuring the Local Oscillator LO Coupling Source The R amp S SGS can use two frequency sources for the carrier frequency LO Signal of the I Q modulator an internal and an external one The first possibility is to use the output signal of the internal synthesizer If an external LO signal is provided at the REF LO IN User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 18 R amp S SGS100A System Overview 2 2 1 5 Introduction to the Instrument Functions connector this signal can alternatively be directly routed to the LO input of the UO mod ulator Using an external LO source 1 Provide the signal of an external LO source to the REF LO IN connector of the instru ment Note The Local Oscillator input output requires the additional software option R amp S
71. Advanced Task for Optimizing Perform ance on page 89 SOURce ROSCillator OUTPut FREQuency lt OutputFreq gt Selects the output for the reference oscillator signal An external reference signal with a frequency of 10 MHz 100 MHz or 1000 MHz can be used User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 116 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SOURce ROSCillator Subsystem Parameters lt OutputFreq gt 10MHZ 100MHZ 1000MHZ Example See chapter 7 1 4 Advanced Task for Optimizing Perform ance on page 89 SOURce ROSCillator SOURce lt Source gt Select the reference oscillator signal source Parameters lt Source gt INTernal EXTernal Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an UO Modulated Sig nal on page 86 SOURce ROSCillator INTernal ADJust VALue lt Value gt Allows an application to shift the reference oscillator frequency by a small amount Parameters lt Value gt integer Range O to 65535 RST 32767 Example See chapter 7 1 4 Advanced Task for Optimizing Perform ance on page 89 SOURce ROSCillator INTernal ADJust STATe lt State gt The command determines whether the calibrated OFF or a user defined ON adjust ment value is used for fine adjustment of the frequency With STATe ON the instrument is no longer in the calibrated state However the calibration value is not changed and the instrument resumes the calibrated state after switching the Adjustment State to Off P
72. BEE ce ot a a E E tamtaseetuata 96 UTs s eT 139 WV ING SAC cada en 150 Workgroup Setup 0 a REENEN 127 175
73. C CS CI EEC CC CS CA po Clear command processing and yes input buffer The first command in a command line that immediately follows a lt PROGRAM MESSAGE TERMINATOR gt ld the output buffer General Programming Recommendations Initial instrument status before changing settings Manual operation is designed for maximum possible operating convenience In contrast the priority of remote control is the predictability of the instrument status Thus when a command attempts to define incompatible settings the command is ignored and the instrument status remains unchanged i e other settings are not automatically adapted Therefore control programs should always define an initial instrument status e g using the RST command and then implement the required settings Command sequence As a general rule send commands and queries in different program messages Other wise the result of the query may vary depending on which operation is performed first see also Preventing Overlapping Execution Reacting to malfunctions The service request is the only possibility for the instrument to become active on its own Each controller program should instruct the instrument to initiate a service request in case of malfunction The program should react appropriately to the service request Error queues The error queue should be queried after every service request in the controller program as the entries describe the cause of an error more p
74. E Operating Menu and Toolbar On the top of the main panel there are the menu bar the tool bar and the info bar with the corresponding Info button Some of the functions are accessible via the toolbar with its icons below the menu selection line The dialogs are built using elements e g selection lists check boxes and entry fields A blue frame indicates that the selected item is active In a highlighted element entries can be made Table 3 1 Content of the operating menu Shut down instruments and exit File Menu The R amp S SGMA GUI employs the standard Save Recall file management function and allows you to store and reload settings in to a file with a user defined name and location see also chapter 3 4 1 Storing and Loading Settings on page 36 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 25 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software Operating Menu and Toolbar In the following the File menu of the R amp S SGMA GUI is described in detail It incorpo rates standard functions New Resets R amp S SGMA GUI and all connected instruments to their preset settings Open Opens the standard file open browser for loading a saved R amp S SGMA GUI file savrcl The file contains the user specific settings of a session such as instruments configured in the software etc The complete settings of a session can be saved and loaded Only files of this type are selectable Note Instrument specifi
75. ENS TR 0x162f is the vendor ID for Rohde amp Schwarz 0x132e is the product ID for the R amp S SGS 100021 is the serial number of the particular instrument 6 2 Starting a Remote Control Session The instrument and the controller have to be connected with the suitable cable and switched on A remote control program must open a connection to the instrument before it can send commands to and receive device responses from the instrument Instrument Address In order to operate the instrument via remote control it must be addressed using the defined interface address See chapter 6 1 2 LAN Interface on page 73 chapter 6 1 3 USB Interface on page 75 or chapter 6 1 4 PCI Express Interface on page 75 for details The VISA resource strings are indicated in the SGMA GUI main panel gt Instrument name gt Setup gt Remote Channels dialog 6 2 1 Example Remote Control over LAN using Socket Communication This section provides an example on how to establish a remote control connection over telnet protocol and a simple sockets based program example that can be further devel oped see also chapter B Telnet program examples on page 164 Basic knowledge of programming and operation of the controller are assumed A descrip tion of the interface commands can be obtained from the relevant manuals User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 76 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Operation Starting a Remote Control Session Re
76. IP address to identify the network segment the instrument is in We recommend that connection of the instrument to the network be coordinated with the network administrator Connection errors may affect the entire network SCPI command SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress SUBNet MASK on page 128 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 66 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup BEE Remote Channels Default Gateway IP Address Displays the IP address of the default gateway To enter the default gateway manually select Static Address Mode This address identifies the router on the same network as the instrument that is used to forward traffic to destinations beyond the local network We recommend that connection of the instrument to the network be coordinated with the network administrator Connection errors may affect the entire network SCPI command SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress GATeway on page 128 DNS Server Settings Comprises the settings concerning the DNS server Address Mode DNS Server Settings Selects if the DNS Server is assigned automatically or manually We recommend that connection of the instrument to the network be coordinated with the network administrator Connection errors may affect the entire network Auto DHCP The DNS Server is assigned automatically Static The DNS Server is assigned manually Preferred DNS Server DNS Server Settings Displays
77. KAKAKKKAK AAA KAK AAA AAA kk A Lock the instrument to the controller LOCK 72349234 Lock instrument to avoid interference by other controllers Use an arbitrary number Response 1 Request granted i e the instrument is locked Abort program if request is refused K AR Query and adjust the reference oscillator settings SOURce ROSCillator SOURce Response EXT SOURce ROSCillator EXTernal FREQuency Response 100MHZ User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 89 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands Programming Examples SOURce ROSCillator EXTernal SBANdwidth Response WIDE gt SOURce ROSCillator SOURce INTernal SOURce ROSCillator OUTput FREQuency 100MHZ SOURce ROSCillator INTernal ADJust STATe OFF uses the calibrated adjustment value of the internal ref frequency gt SOURce ROSCillator INTernal ADJust VALue CONNector REFLo 0UTPut Response
78. No deben desmontarse abrirse ni triturarse las celdas Las celdas o bater as no deben someterse a calor ni fuego Debe evitarse el almacenamiento a la luz directa del sol Las celdas y bater as deben mantenerse limpias y secas Limpiar las conexiones sucias con un pa o seco y limpio Las celdas o bater as no deben cortocircuitarse Es peligroso almacenar las celdas o bater as en estuches o cajones en cuyo interior puedan cortocircuitarse por contacto rec proco o por contacto con otros materiales conductores No deben extraerse las celdas o bater as de sus embalajes originales hasta el momento en que vayan a utilizarse Mantener bater as y celdas fuera del alcance de los ni os En caso de ingesti n de una celda o bater a avisar inmediatamente a un m dico Las celdas o bater as no deben someterse a impactos mec nicos fuertes indebidos 1171 0000 42 05 00 Page 11 Informaciones elementales de seguridad 6 En caso de falta de estanqueidad de una celda el l quido vertido no debe entrar en contacto con la piel ni los ojos Si se produce contacto lavar con agua abundante la zona afectada y avisar a un m dico En caso de cambio o recarga inadecuados las celdas o bater as que contienen electrolitos alcalinos p ej las celdas de litio pueden explotar Para garantizar la seguridad del producto las celdas o bater as solo deben ser sustituidas por el tipo Rohde amp Schwarz correspondiente ver lista de recambios Las bat
79. Nt bit is set NTR bit 0 the EVENt bit is not set This part can be written into and read as required Its contents are not affected by reading e EVENt The EVENt part indicates whether an event has occurred since the last reading it is the memory of the condition part It only indicates events passed on by the transition filters It is permanently updated by the instrument This part can only be read by the user Reading the register clears it This part is often equated with the entire register e ENABle The ENABle part determines whether the associated EVENt bit contributes to the sum bit see below Each bit of the EVENt part is ANDed with the associated ENAB Le bit symbol amp The results of all logical operations of this part are passed on to the sum bit via an OR function symbol ENABle bit 0 the associated EVENt bit does not contribute to the sum bit ENABle bit 1 if the associated EVENt bit is 1 the sum bit is set to 1 as well This part can be written into and read by the user as required lts contents are not affected by reading Sum bit The sum bit is obtained from the EVENt and ENAB1e part for each register The result is then entered into a bit of the CONDition part of the higher order register The instrument automatically generates the sum bit for each register Thus an event can lead to a service request throughout all levels of the hierarchy Contents of the Status Registers In the fol
80. ONMunicate SOCKeLRESOUTOE ciencia cabina EE EE e mea 128 Yo Ten COMMinicate UoBRES oe en On SE 128 o E e ade ead ceo nee saan eessendeate eeu 123 Tne E E 98 SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt NAMEE 129 SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt PNUMber sss 130 SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt REVisionm pp 130 SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt SNUMber sese 130 o YSTemPROTecisch ESTATE E 129 SYSTem SOF TwareObfon drz DE Gonaton nn 131 SYSTem S5OF Iware OP Tion lt dir EX Piration ee 131 SYSTem SOFTware OP Tion lt dir gt LICenseSs pp 131 SYSTem SOFTware OPTion lt dir gt NAMEE 132 SS Fem ARUP COMPITE a a eA EOE OTE EATE 129 AP Sere Seine en Enter ae OO Dee non eer et ee ae eae eee eee er eee eee coe 123 IN SU 0 132 132 TEST lt hw gt DIRect EE 133 IR Ka IES RT a ee 9 BLOCK READ ce ii diia 133 TEST lt hw gt DIRect BLOCK WRITe es ia 133 le IERT EE 134 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 170 R amp S SGS100A List of Commands UNT PONO EE 134 Te EE 97 STATUS OPERON IN tir os antes eee cee ance eeeee 118 HE RUR RIR S dee EE 119 STATUS OPER ation N TR ani Sion 000 ee ntanna ara EEaren ERa ERARE EENAA E EAEn na NEEN n ETa kEea 119 STATUS OPERation PTRANSWOMN 4 120 STATus OPERation EVENt 4 119 STATUS PRE EE 120 STATus QUEStionable CONDITION 4 120 STATUuS OQOUEStonable ENABIG danenceeueboceedeeneeanenentees 121 SIA has QUE Stiomable NT RANSOM 0 aia 121 SPA TUS QUE Stonpable PTRANSIHON ee E E AE E EE E 1
81. P DEV CMAP COL RGB 3 32 44 Special characters Parameters A vertical stroke in parameter definitions indicates alternative possibilities in the sense of or The effect of the command differs depending on which parameter is used Example Definition HCOPy PAGE ORIentation LANDscape PORTrait Command HCOP PAGE ORI LAND specifies landscape orientation Command HCOP PAGE ORI PORT specifies portrait orientation Mnemonics A selection of mnemonics with an identical effect exists for several commands These mnemonics are indicated in the same line they are separated by a vertical stroke Only one of these mnemonics needs to be included in the header of the command The effect of the command is independent of which of the mnemonics is used Example DefinitionSENSE BANDwidth BWIDth RESolution lt numeric value gt The two following commands with identical meaning can be created SENS BAND RES 1 SENS BWID RES 1 Mnemonics in square brackets are optional and may be inserted into the header or omitted Example HCOPy IMMediate HCOP IMM is equivalent to HCOP Parameters in curly brackets are optional and can be inserted once or several times or omitted Example SENSe LIST FREQuency lt numeric value gt lt numeric value gt The following are valid commands SENS LIST FREQ 10 SENS LIST FREQ 10 20 SENS LIST FREQ 10 20 30 40 A 3 3 SCPI Parameters Many commands are supplemented by a parameter or a list of p
82. PE on page 137 Active Activates deactivates the display of the instrument s settings in the main panel Note Only instruments in an active state can be controlled from the R amp S SGMA GUI SCPI command INSTruments ACTive STATe on page 135 Exclusive Access Locks the instrument i e the instrument is reserved and can be operated manually or remote exclusively from the remote PC on which the R amp S SGMA GUI is running or from which the SCPI command is sent For interfaces using VISA e for LAN and USB enabling the Exclusive Access triggers the standard viLock request For remote control over PCle or Socket the lock request is performed on a higher application level User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 29 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software ss a MMMM Operating Menu and Toolbar Note It is recommended to lock the instrument prior to further configuration Locked instruments will not be found by the scan function The instrument has to be unlocked to allow operation from another remote PC See also chapter 2 2 2 2 Reserving an Instrument on page 21 Note The two functions Exclusive Access and monitoring are mutually exclusive Disable Exclusive Access if the instrument is monitored by an external PC SCPI command INSTruments EACCess STATe on page 135 LOCK on page 97 UNLock on page 97 Device Identity Trigger the device identification function The LAN LED on the front pa
83. R amp SSSGS100A SGMA RF Source User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 User Manual Test amp Measurement This document describes the R amp S SGS100A stock no 1416 0505 02 and its options The firmware of the instrument makes use of the operating system LINUX and other valuable open source software packages The most important of them together with their corresponding open source license and the verbatim license texts are provided on the user documentation CD ROM included in delivery The OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit http www openssl org includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young eay cryptsoft com and software written by Tim Hudson tjh cryptsoft com LINUX a trademark of Linus Torvalds Rohde amp Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embedded computing 2011 Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG Muehldorfstr 15 81671 Munich Germany Phone 49 89 41 29 0 Fax 49 89 41 29 12 164 E mail info rohde schwarz com Internet http www rohde schwarz com Printed in Germany Subject to change Data without tolerance limits is not binding R amp S is a registered trademark of Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG Trade names are trademarks of the owners The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual R amp S SGS100A is abbreviated as R amp S SGS R amp S SGMA GUI is abbre viated as R amp S SGMA GUI R amp S F
84. REF K kk kk kk Ek kk Ek kk kk kk kk Ek kk Ek kk kk kk kk kk Optimizing the quality characteristics of the RF signal SOURCe POWer LMODe LNO optimize the signal to noise ratio SOURce POWer SCHaracteristic AUTO ensure highest dynamic range and fastest setting time SOURce POWer LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude 30dBm SOURce POWer LIMit AMPLitude 30dBm SOURce POWer ALC SONCe OUTPut STATe PON UNCHanged K AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA kk Unlock the instrument K AR UNL 72349234 7 1 5 Configuring Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI This section provides an example of automation of the R amp S SGMA GUI In the following example we assume that a remote PC with installed R amp S SGMA GUI on it is connected to a LAN and that the remote PC and the instruments are switched on For more information refer to section Connecting an External PC and Devices in the Getting Started manual
85. SV is abbreviated as R amp S FSV R amp S AFQ100B is abbreviated as R amp S AFQ100B R amp S SMU200A is abbreviated as R amp S SMU Basic Safety Instructions Always read through and comply with the following safety instructions All plants and locations of the Rohde amp 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 Compliance with these standards is continuously monitored by our quality assurance system The product described here has been designed built and tested in accordance with the attached EC Certificate of Conformity and has left the manufacturer s plant in a condition fully complying with safety standards To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation you must observe all instructions and warnings provided in this manual If you have any questions regarding these safety instructions the Rohde amp Schwarz group of companies will be happy to answer them Furthermore it is your responsibility to use the product in an appropriate manner This product is designed for use solely in industrial and laboratory environments or if expressly permitted also in the field and must not be used in any way that may cause personal injury or property damage You are responsib
86. To access this dialog select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Mainte nance E SGS Maintenance Install firmware package Erase factory recover partition Write Eeprom Read Eeprom Operation Selects the desired Maintenance operation Security Password Enters the password that is required to enable or to disable the settings protected by a security password The default is 123456 Note It is highly recommended to change the default security password before connect ing the instrument to the network To change the security password select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Security gt Change Security Password The settings are only accepted after the Accept button is pressed Accept Accept the selected operation and perform the required procedure User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 64 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup A A AA A A Network Settings 5 8 Network Settings The instrument is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an Ethernet LAN local area network The Network Settings dialog provides access to the network settings Risk of network errors Connecting errors may affect the entire network We recommend to coordinate the connection of the instrument to the network with the network administrator Do not connect or disconnect the network cable until the instrument is switched off standby Only then the network
87. Trigger the scan function to search for instruments connected to the remote computer via all of the available interfaces KAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK INSTruments SCAN HNPRefix rssgs100a schaned are only instruments with hostname beginning with rssgs100a INSTruments SCAN 1 INSTruments SCAN Make sure the scanning proccess has finished before proceeding to the next command The scan state must be 0 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 90 Programming Examples K XK Query the number of available instruments and the settings of each configured instrument instrument type symbolic name remote channel used serial number hostname IP address Adjust settings if required INSTruments COUNt Response 3 INSTruments TYPE Response SGS SGS SGS INSTruments NAME Response SGS 100010 SGS 100021 SGS 100100 INSTruments REMote CHANnel Response USB LAN PCIe INSTruments REMote NAME Response rssgs100a100010 rssgs100a100021 10 113 11 22 INSTruments SERial Response 100010 100021 100100 K AKAL AAA AAA KAR AAA AAA AAA AA Check the instrument state a
88. a100021 LAN 1000 21 Fig 3 1 Mapping file example Tip In a remote control application program address the instruments by their symbolic names and retrieve the remain required settings from the mapping file This workflow is especially useful by frequent exchange of instruments SCPI command INSTruments MAPPing FILE on page 135 Scan LAN instruments with host name prefix Sets the prefix the searched host names begin with Use this function to limit the amount of the searched instruments and to speed up the scan process SCPI command INSTruments SCAN HNPRefix on page 137 Add Edit Instruments The dialog provides an access to the main instrument s settings such as Symbolic Name Instrument Type and connection settings User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 28 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software Operating Menu and Toolbar 4 Edit Instrument aE 1 5651004 100001 Refer to chapter 3 4 2 Handling Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 37 for information on how to configure and manage instruments in R amp S SGMA GUI Instrument Nr Automatically assigned number that indicates the instrument s index in the list of Avail able Instruments Symbolic Name Selects the alias name of the instrument SCPI command INSTruments NAME on page 136 Instrument Type Selects the instrument s family Currently only type SGS is available SCPI command INSTruments TY
89. able measures e g appropriate measuring equipment fusing current limiting electrical separation insulation should be taken to avoid any hazards 10 Ensure that the connections with information technology equipment e g PCs or other industrial computers comply with the IEC60950 1 EN60950 1 or IEC61010 1 EN 61010 1 standards that apply in each case 11 Unless expressly permitted never remove the cover or any part of the housing while the product is in operation Doing so will expose circuits and components and can lead to injuries fire or damage to the product 12 If a product is to be permanently installed the connection between the PE terminal on site and the product s PE conductor must be made first before any other connection is made The product may be installed and connected only by a licensed electrician 13 For permanently installed equipment without built in fuses circuit breakers or similar protective devices the supply circuit must be fused in such a way that anyone who has access to the product as well as the product itself is adequately protected from injury or damage 1171 0000 42 05 00 Page 3 14 15 16 17 18 Basic Safety Instructions Use suitable overvoltage protection to ensure that no overvoltage such as that caused by a bolt of lightning can reach the product Otherwise the person operating the product will be exposed to the danger of an electric shock Any object that is
90. activated using an RCL command Setting parameters lt sav_rcl _state_numbeletermines to the specific lt number gt to be used with the RCL command e g RCL 4 lt file_name gt String parameter to specify the file name with extension VECLEXE Example See Storing and Loading Current Settings on page 104 Usage Setting only MMEMory MDIRectory lt directory_name gt Creates a new subdirectory for mass memory storage in the specified directory If no directory is specified a subdirectory is created in the default directory This command can also be used to create a directory tree Setting parameters lt directory_name gt string String parameter to specify the new directory Example See Working with Files and Directories on page 105 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 109 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands MMEMory Subsystem Usage Setting only MMEMory MOVE lt file source gt lt file_destination gt Moves an existing file to a new location or if no path is specified renames an existing file It is also possible to specify the path using another parameter The command is MMEMory MOVE file Source msus source e tile destination meus destina Lon Setting parameters lt file Source gt String parameter to specify the name of the file to be moved lt file_destination gt String parameters to specify the name of the new file Example See Working with Files and Directories on page 105
91. activated when the instrument is switched on UNCHanged When the instrument is switched on the output remains in the same state as it was when the instrument was switched off RST UNCHanged Example See chapter 7 1 4 Advanced Task for Optimizing Perform ance on page 89 OUTPut STATe lt State gt This command activates and deactivates the RF output Parameters lt State gt 0 1 OFF ON Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an I Q Modulated Sig nal on page 86 7 11 SOURce Subsystem EEN A o SSA 111 SOURce IFRECUerney OWIF Med 0 aa a a iaaeaie 112 SURCOS LOSCIllatorSOURGe8 00000 i 112 SOURce OPMode lt OpMode gt Sets the operation mode User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 111 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SOURce lQ Subsystem Parameters lt OpMode gt NORMal BBBYpass NORMal normal operation BBBYpass Baseband bypass mode RST NORMal Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an UO Modulated Sig nal on page 86 SOURce FREQuency CW FIXed lt Cw gt Sets the RF frequency at the RF output connector of the selected instrument Parameters lt Cw gt float RST 1 GHz Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an UO Modulated Sig nal on page 86 SOURce LOSCillator SOURce lt Source gt Selects the source of the local oscillator signal Parameters lt Source gt INTernal EXTernal INT use built oscillator EXT use signal at REF IN connector RST
92. ain panel of this software displays only activated istruments Parameters lt State gt List of BOOL values lt Statelnstr 1 gt lt Statelnstr 2 gt 0 1 ON OFF Example See chapter 7 1 5 Configuring Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 90 INSTruments COUNt Queries the number of the currently available instruments Return values lt Count gt float Range O to 12 Example See chapter 7 1 5 Configuring Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 90 Usage Query only INSTruments EACCess STATe lt State gt Locks the instruments i e the instrument is reserved and can be operated exclusively from the remote PC from that this SCPI command is sent Tip It is recommended to lock the instrument prior to further configuration Parameters lt State gt List of BOOL values lt LockInstr 1 gt lt LocklInstr 2 gt 0 1 O0FF ON Example See chapter 7 1 5 Configuring Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 90 INSTruments MAPPing FILE lt File gt Saves the list of the available instruments in a mapping file Mapping files are stored with the predefined file extension map the file extension may be ommited The file is saved in the default directory Use the command MMEM CDIRectory to change the default directory or specify the compete path Parameters lt File gt string User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 135 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands EE R amp S SGMA
93. allow relative values to be stated in percent According to SCPI this unit is represented by the PCT string Example HCOP PAGES SCAL SOPCI Special numeric values The texts listed below are interpreted as special numeric values In the case of a query the numeric value is provided e MIN MAX MINimum and MAXimum denote the minimum and maximum value User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 148 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics EE SCPI Command Structure e DEF DEFault denotes a preset value which has been stored in the EPROM This value conforms to the default setting as it is called by the RST command e UP DOWN UP DOWN increases or reduces the numeric value by one step The step width can be specified via an allocated step command for each parameter which can be set via UP DOWN e INF NINF INFinity Negative INFinity NINF represent the numeric values 9 9E37 or 9 9E37 respectively INF and NINF are only sent as instrument responses e NAN Not A Number NAN represents the value 9 91E37 NAN is only sent as a instrument response This value is not defined Possible causes are the division of zero by zero the subtraction of infinite from infinite and the representation of missing values Example Setting command SENSe LIST FREO MAXimum Query SENS LIST FREQ Response 3 5E9 Queries for special numeric values The numeric values associated to MAXimum MINimum DEFault can be queried by adding the corresponding
94. anceecencteaanees 136 INS Trumens lee re E EE 136 INSTruments REMote NAME 136 INS Truments SGAN 00m i oa 136 INS Truoments SCANTHINPRelDe 0 i seceded a a ae Aa eara iSe iaai 137 INSTruments SERial ii E OO ooo 137 INS Trumens IYF EE 137 G0 EE AE A E 97 MME MON CA e E 106 IMMEMory CATalog LENGth ctas anta oa 106 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 169 R amp S SGS100A List of Commands MMENMory CDIRectory 0 apena 107 MME NON COPY E 107 NMIMENO DA 108 EGR 108 MMEMoryDCATalog LE E mi ee NANEN ARE ERNE EE EREA Ania AORAR iR RNE 108 MAINE NONY KI 109 MME Mory LOAD STA L 109 MME Mory MDIR ee T 109 MME MOY MOVE EE 110 MMEM WSI 110 MME MO RDIRGCIOIY scaire aaran aan ananda lA An ATE aiea 110 MME MON STORG STATO sas E E 110 CEPS TT 111 A NO A e ee re E i E 111 FE T e ES mm asec ereaheceateabenaeneenesuaesaceatenoas 96 o e A man ee ane enn ae ee rere ne eee T eens eee one ary weer 98 PPP o o OR SR ON E 96 SSYSTem COMMunicate NE Work IDAldress 126 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress MODE pe 126 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork RESOUrCce 4 126 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork STATUS 127 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork COMMon DOMain pp 127 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork COMMon HOSTname pp 127 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork COMMon WORKgroup pp 127 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress GATeway pp 128 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress SUBNet MAS 4 128 SYSTem COMMunicate PCIexpress RESOUrce pp 128 SYSTemC
95. arameters lt State gt O 1 OFF ON RST U Example ROSC SOUR INT selects the internal source ROSC ADJ ON activates use of a user defined adjustment value ROSC ADJ VAL 1400 sets the adjustment value to 1400 SOURce ROSCillator EXTernal SBANdwidth lt Sbandwidth gt The command selects the synchronization bandwidth for an external reference signal User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 117 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands EE STATUS Subsystem Parameters lt Sbandwidth gt WIDE NARRow NARRow Synchronization bandwidth is 40 Hz WIDE Synchronization bandwidth is 250 Hz Example ROSC SOUR EXT selects the external source ROSC EXT FREQ 5 MHz informs the instrument that the external reference has a frequency of 5 MHz ROSC EXT SBAN WID selects wideband setting for synchronization bandwidth 7 16 STATus Subsystem This system contains the commands for the status reporting system RST on page 95 has no effect on the status registers Queries return the current value of the respective register which permits a check of the device status A decimal value between 0 and 32767 2 1 is returned The configuration commands set the respective register thus determining which status changes of the R amp S SGS causes the status registers to be changed A decimal value between 0 and 32767 215 1 is set STATUS OPEROM CONDON ei i aE aa 118 STATUS OPERAM ENAB O 00 0 en ee AEE a 119 SIAMO OFEFINE VEN BEN
96. arameters The param eters must be separated from the header by a white space ASCII code 0 to 9 11 to 32 decimal e g blank Allowed parameters are e Numeric values User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 147 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics IS SCPI Command Structure e Special numeric values e Boolean parameters e Text e Character strings e Block data The parameters required for each command and the allowed range of values are speci fied in the command description Numeric values Numeric values can be entered in any form i e with sign decimal point and exponent Values exceeding the resolution of the instrument are rounded up or down The mantissa may comprise up to 255 characters the exponent must lie inside the value range 32000 to 32000 The exponent is introduced by an E or e Entry of the exponent alone is not allowed In the case of physical quantities the unit can be entered Allowed unit prefixes are G giga MA mega MOHM and MHZ are also allowed K kilo M milli U micro and N nano If the unit is missing the basic unit is used Example SENS FREQ STOP 1 5GHz SENS FREQ STOP 1 5E9 Units For physical quantities the unit can be entered Allowed unit prefixes are e G giga e MA mega MOHM MHZ e K kilo e M milli e U micro e N nano If the unit is missing the basic unit is used Example SENSesFPREO STOP Ll 5GHZ SENSe FPREO STOP 1 589 Some settings
97. ation range is set automatically when this mode is activated The range is dis played with the parameter SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Level gt Attenuator Fixed Range 9 2 Error Messages Messages indicate errors in the instrument They are displayed in the info line in different colors depending on their importance and display duration Errors e g no calibration data are displayed in red information e g file not found and warnings in black Warn ings indicate less significant errors e g the instrument operates outside specified data See also chapter 3 2 1 Info Dialog on page 32 and chapter 3 2 2 Understanding the Messages in the Info Bar on page 33 9 2 1 Volatile messages Volatile messages report automatic settings in the instrument e g switching off of incom patible types of modulation or on illegal entries that are not accepted by the instrument User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 139 R amp S SGS100A Error Messages and Troubleshooting 9 2 2 9 3 9 4 SCPI Error Messages 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 They are stored in the history however SCPI command SYSTem ERRor ALL and SYSTem ERRor NEXT Permanent messages Permanent messages are displaye
98. bar indicates the status of progress If an error occurs adjustment is terminated and an error message is output in the info line Risk of invalid adjustment In order to achieve correct adjustment of the instrument make sure that the instrument is warm before performing adjustments The warm up time is 30 minutes User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 56 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup Internal Adjustments E SGS Internal Adjustments Sale Adjust UO Modulator at Current Frequency Adjust All Starts all internal adjustments for which no external measuring equipment is needed The adjustments with external measuring equipment are described in the Service Manual supplied SCPI command CALibration ALL MEASure on page 98 Adjust Synthesis Performs all adjustments which affect the frequency SCPI command CALibration FREQuency MEASure on page 99 Adjust Level Performs all adjustments which affect the level The acquired correction values improve the settling time and the signal quality SCPI command CALibration LEVel MEASure on page 99 Adjust UO Modulator Starts the adjustment for the UO modulator for the entire frequency range The l Q mod ulator is adjusted with respect to carrier leakage UO imbalance and quadrature SCPI command CALibration I1QModulator FULL on page 99 Adjust UO Modulator at Current Frequency Starts the adjustment for the UO modulator for the
99. c settings e g frequency and level settings are stored locally on the particular instrument itself These instruments settings are saved automatically in a predefined directory and loaded by default when starting the instrument again The files with instrument settings are not accessible Save Standard quick save of the settings of the current session if a file name previously has been applied If not the Save As dialog is opened Save as Opens the standard file save browser for saving the settings of the current session R amp S SGMA GUI files have the file extension savrcl so the name typed in is equipped with this extension The complete settings of a session are saved Exit Quits the R amp S SGMA GUI The current settings of the instrument s session are saved and loaded by default when starting the software again Note The instruments configured in the R amp S SGMA GUI are not shut down Shut down instruments and exit Quits the R amp S SGMA GUI and switches the connected instruments to the standby state see also chapter 2 2 1 2 Switching Between the Operating States on page 16 Setup Menu The setup menu provides an access to dialogs for setting the general settings of the software like dialogs for managing the connected instruments or dialogs providing infor mation about the installed options EH SGMA GUI File Setup Help Instruments Software Reset 5GMA GUI Spent User Ma
100. chapter 7 1 4 Advanced Task for Optimizing Perform ance on page 89 SOURce POWer LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude lt Amplitude gt Sets the RF level at the RF output connector of the instrument User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 115 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SOURce ROSCillator Subsystem Parameters lt Amplitude gt float Range 130 to 30 RST 10 Example See chapter 7 1 4 Advanced Task for Optimizing Perform ance on page 89 SOURce POWer LIMit AMPLitude lt Amplitude gt Sets the upper limit of the RF signal power The value is not affected by an instrument preset and RST function This parameter is influenced only by the factory preset SYST FPR and its factory value is equal to the upper limit Parameters lt Amplitude gt float Range 300 to 30 RST 30 Default unit dBm Example See chapter 7 1 4 Advanced Task for Optimizing Perform ance on page 89 7 15 SOURce ROSCillator Subsystem SOURce ROSCillator EXTernal FREQUuency casa 116 SOURce ROSCillator OUTPut FREQUuenNnCYy 116 SOURCES OSC ator OU 000 did 117 SOURce ROSCillator INTernal ADJust VALUe ee 117 SOURce ROSCillator INTernal ADJust STATe 0 117 SOURce ROSCillator EXTernal SBANdwidth pp 117 SOURce ROSCillator EXTernal FREQuency lt ExtFreq gt Selects the frequency of the external reference Parameters lt ExtFreq gt 1OMHZ 100MHZ 1000MHZ Example See chapter 7 1 4
101. connection can be reliably detected and impairments to instrument operation can be avoided gt To access this dialog select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Network Settings aj IIA Network Settings Sel Restart Network Common Settings Hostname rssgs100a100001 MAC Address 00 90 b8 1a 9e 76 ID Address Address Mode Auto DHCP e IP Address 10 111 10 31 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Default Gateway 10 111 0 1 DNS Server Settings Address Mode Auto DHCP Preferred DNS Server 192 168 0 1 Alternate DNS Server 192 168 0 1 The dialog provides access to the network settings like settings about the general net work environment and specific identification of the computer in the network as well as an indication whether the instrument is connected to the network or not Restart Network Shuts down the network connection of the instrument and subsequently re establishes the connection This function can be used to resolve network problems User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 65 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup aIl Network Settings Note Only the connection of the instrument to the network restarts the network itself is not affected Hostname Displays the individual computer name of the instrument A predefined name is indicated and can be used for network connections see chap ter 3 4 3 Finding Out the Default Hostname of the Instrument on page 38
102. ct Setup gt Instruments The Configure Instruments dialog opens Select the New button User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 37 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software Working with R amp S SGMA GUI The Add Instrument dialog opens to register a new instrument 3 Inthe Symbolic Name field enter an alias name of your choice e g SGS 100021 4 Select Remote Control gt Hardware Channel and select the hardware interface 5 For LAN or Socket interfaces select Remote Control gt Instrument Name IP Address and enter the IP Address or the hostname of the connected instrument e g rssgs100a100021 Tip See also chapter 3 4 3 Finding Out the Default Hostname of the Instru ment on page 38 6 For USB or PCle interfaces select Remote Control gt Serial Number and enter the serial number of the connected instrument e g 100021 7 Set Active gt On to activate the instrument Only active instruments are displayed in the R amp S SGMA GUI main panel 8 Click OK to confirm the settings and to close the dialog or press the Apply button to confirm the settings 9 Click the Cancel button to discard settings and to close the dialog 3 4 2 4 Editing Instruments 1 Inthe R amp S SGMA GUI main panel select Setup gt Instruments The Configure Instruments dialog opens and lists the Available Instruments 2 Select the instrument to be edited and click the Edit button The Edi
103. ctrico Corriente continua DC Indicaci n de estado de espera Standby 1171 0000 42 05 00 tencia superficie caliente Conexi n a tierra Conexi n a conductor de protecci n Corriente alterna Corriente AC continua Corriente alterna DC AC Conexi n a masa Aviso Cuidado en el manejo de dispositivos sensibles a la electrost tica ESD El aparato est protegido en su totalidad por un aislamiento doble reforzado Page 7 Informaciones elementales de seguridad Palabras de se al y su significado En la documentaci n del producto se utilizan las siguientes palabras de se al con el fin de advertir contra riesgos y peligros PELIGRO identifica un peligro inminente con riesgo elevado que provocar muerte o lesiones graves si no se evita 4 PELIGRO ADVERTENCIA identifica un posible peligro con riesgo medio de provocar muerte o lesiones graves si no se evita ATENCI N identifica un peligro con riesgo reducido de provocar lesiones leves o moderadas si no se evita AVISO indica la posibilidad de utilizar mal el producto y como consecuencia da arlo En la documentaci n del producto se emplea de forma sin nima el t rmino CUIDADO Las palabras de se al corresponden a la definici n habitual para aplicaciones civiles en el rea econ mica europea Pueden existir definiciones diferentes a esta definici n en otras reas econ micas o en aplicaciones militares Por eso se d
104. currently set frequency The lO mod ulator is adjusted with respect to carrier leakage UO imbalance and quadrature Adjustment for only the set frequency is considerably faster than adjustment across the entire frequency range This is possible with Adjust Q Modulator SCPI command CALibration 1QModulator LOCal on page 99 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 57 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup Hardware Configuration 5 2 Hardware Configuration In the Hardware Config dialog the installed assemblies together with their variants and revision states can be displayed for servicing purposes gt To access the Hardware Config dialog select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Hardware Config det 5GS100A 100001 Hardware Config 1416 1401 02 100760 03 11 83 07 00 The dialog is a table that lists the installed assemblies It is divided into the sections e Common Assembly and e RF Assembly Assembly The tables list the installed assemblies Assembly Assembly name Part Number Part Number of assembly Serial Num Serial Number of assembly ber Revision Revision state of assembly SCPI command SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt NAME on page 129 SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt PNUMber on page 130 SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt SNUMber on page 130 SYSTem HARDware ASSembly lt dir gt REVision on page 130 User Manual 1173 9105 02
105. d if an error occurs that impairs further instrument operation e g a hardware fault The error signaled by a permanent message must be eliminated before correct instrument operation can be ensured The message is displayed until the error is eliminated It covers the status display in the info line After error elimination the message automatically disappears and is also recor ded in the history SCPI command SYSTem SERRor SCPI Error Messages The SCPI error messages are the same in all SCPI instruments Detailed information and an overview of all error messages as defined in SCPI standard can be found in the cor responding documentation The errors are assigned negative numbers The error text being entered into the error event queue or being displayed is printed in bold face on the left together with the error code Below the error text there is an explanation as to the respective error Device Specific Error Messages The following table contains all error messages specific for the instrument in alphabetical order as well as an explanation of the error situation The positive error codes mark the errors specific of the instrument The device specific error messages set bit 3 in the ESR register The index provides a list of the error messages sorted according to their error codes User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 140 R amp S SGS100A Error Messages and Troubleshooting Device Specific Error Messages Error Descriptio
106. dware module serial numbers Suffix lt dir gt 1 2 Defines the section 1 common assembly 2 RF assembly Return values lt SNumber gt string User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 130 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SYSTem Subsystem Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only SYSTem SOFTware OPTion lt dir gt DESignation The query returns the list of option descriptions Suffix lt dir gt 1 2 Defines the section 1 hardware 2 software Return values lt Designation gt string Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only SYSTem SOFTware OPTion lt dir gt EXPiration The query returns the list of option expiration informations Suffix lt dir gt 1 2 Defines the section 1 hardware 2 software Return values lt Expiration gt string Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only SYSTem SOFTware OPTion lt dir gt LlCenses The query returns the list of option license counts Suffix lt dir gt 1 2 Defines the section 1 hardware 2 software Return values lt Licenses gt string Example see chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 131 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands TEST S
107. e SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork COMMon WORKgroup lt Workgroup gt The command enters the individual workgroup name of the instrument Parameters lt Workgroup gt string Example SYST COMM NETW COMM WORK TEST 09 enters the workgroup name TEST_ 09 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 127 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SYSTem Subsystem SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress GATeway lt Gateway gt The command enters the IP address of the default gateway The entry is only activated after sending command SYST COMM NETW IPAD SET Parameters lt Gateway gt string Range 0 0 0 0 to ff ff ff ff Example SYST COMM NETW GAT 1 2 3 4 enters the IP address of the default gateway SYST COMM NETW IPAD SET activates all changes of the IP address settings SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress SUBNet MASK lt Mask gt The command enters the Subnet mask The entry is only activated after sending com mand SYST COMM NETW IPAD SET Parameters lt Mask gt string Example SYST COMM NETW SUBN MASK 255 255 0 0 enters the Subnet mask SYST COMM NETW IPAD SET activates all changes of the IP address settings SYSTem COMMunicate PClexpress RESource The command queries the visa resource string for remote control via the PCle interface Return values lt Resource gt string Usage Query only SYSTem COMMunicate SOCKet RESource The command queries the visa resource string for remote control via t
108. e Adopts the phase set with command SOURce PHASe as the current phase Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an I Q Modulated Sig nal on page 86 Usage Event User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 114 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SOURce POWer Subsystem 7 14 SOURce POWer Subsystem SOURce POWer ALC SONCe cintia 115 SOQURCce POWer LMODO 0 iink AEA EAA E Ea 115 SOURCE POV Sr SC EE caca io 115 SOURce JPOWer LEVel IMMediate AMPLitudel 115 SOURce JPOWer LIMit AMPLitudel conc nono cnn cnn cnn nn nan nnnr nana 116 SOURce POWer ALC SONCe Briefly activates level control for correction purposes Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an I Q Modulated Sig nal on page 86 SOURce POWer LMODe lt LevMode gt Selects the level mode Parameters lt LevMode gt NORM LNOise LDIStortion AUTO automatic selection of the best settings LNOISe settings for lowest noise LDIStortion settings for lowest distortions Example See chapter 7 1 4 Advanced Task for Optimizing Perform ance on page 89 SOURce POWer SCHaracteristic lt Characteristic gt Selects the characteristic for the level setting For detailed description see Setting Characteristic on page 49 Parameters lt Characteristic gt AUTO UNINterrupted CWSWr USER MONotone UNINterrupted Uninterrupted Level setting CwSwr Constant VSWR MONotone Strictly Monotone RST AUTO Example See
109. e Control Commands UNIT Subsystem 7 19 UNIT Subsystem The UNIT subsystem contains the commands specifying which units are valid if no unit is indicated in a command These settings are valid for the entire instrument UNIT ANGLe lt Angle gt The command not influence the manual control parameter unit and the display Parameters lt Angle gt DEGree DEGRee RADian RST RADian Example UNIT ANGL DEG sets default unit DEG for all commands which determine angle values UNIT POWer lt Power gt The command defines the default unit for power It is valid for all commands which deter mine power values It does not influence the manual control parameter unit and the dis play Parameters lt Power gt V DBUV DBM RST DBM Example UNIT POW V sets default unit V for all commands which determine power val ues 7 20 R amp S SGMA GUI Settings This section comprises the SCPI commands provided to remote control the R amp S SGMA GUI DTS FST E FS ME 135 INS Trumens CGCOUN ii 135 INSTruments EACCess STATe ia 135 dag TE ig PUL aia 135 so A 136 INSTmiments REMote CHANNEL seene 136 INSTruments REMote VL 1 136 ea AA EE 136 INSTruments SCAN HNPRefiX 137 SA 137 ANUN DUE EEN 137 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 134 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands R amp S SGMA GUI Settings INSTruments ACTive STATe lt State gt Enables disables the instrument for the R amp S SGMA GUI The m
110. e PC and the instrument must be connected via the USB interface A USB connection requires the VISA library to be installed VISA detects and configures the R amp S instrument automatically when the USB connection is established You do not have to install a separate driver The USB VISA resource string is USB lt vendor ID gt lt product ID gt lt serial number gt INSTR where e lt vendor ID gt is the vendor ID e lt product ID gt is the product ID e lt serial number gt is the individual serial number Example USB st Ox0AAD 2 0x00G6 10002122 NE OxOAAD is the vendor ID for Rohde amp Schwarz 0x0088 is the product ID for the R amp S SGS 100021 is the serial number of the particular instrument 6 1 4 PCI Express Interface A PCI Express connector is provided on the rear panel of the instrument User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 75 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Operation Starting a Remote Control Session Via PCI Express some commands can be sent to the instrument with optimized speed memory mapped remote control e g frequency or level settings This allows for mini mum setup time The PCle VISA resource string is PCIe lt vendor ID gt lt product ID gt lt serial number gt INSTR where e lt vendor ID gt is the vendor ID e lt product ID gt is the product ID e lt serial number gt is the individual serial number on the rear of the instrument Example EE 0x ove 100021
111. e controller application supports threads separate threads can be used for the application GUI and for controlling the instrument s via SCPI A thread waiting for a OPC thus will not block the GUI or the communication with other instruments A 5 Status Reporting System The status reporting system stores all information on the current operating state of the instrument and on errors which have occurred This information is stored in the status registers and in the error queue Both can be queried with the commands STATus A 5 1 Hierarchy of status registers As shown in the following figure the status information is of hierarchical structure User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 154 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics Status Reporting System H 6 5 K 4 2 1 0 Request Control Operation Complete Error Queue Output Buffer E E E BR amp logical AND logical OR PPE ofall bits CL PR IST flag response to parallel poll Fig 1 1 Graphical overview of the status registers hierarchy e STB SRE The STatus Byte STB register and its associated mask register Service Request Enable SRE form the highest level of the status reporting system The STB provides a rough overview of the instrument status collecting the information of the lower level registers e ESR SCPI registers The STB receives its information from the following registers The Event Status Register ESR with
112. e kind It might be difficult then to find out which of the instruments configured in the R amp S SGMA GUI corresponds to which physical instrument or to localize all instruments operated by the current controller The R amp S SGMA GUI and the instrument provide the Device Identification function for this purpose Finding an instrument in the R amp S SGMA GUI gt If several instruments have been configured and activated in the R amp S SGMA GUI press the ID button on the instrument s front panel to trigger device identification The Edit Instrument dialog of this instrument opens 4 Edit Instrument am Field Edit Instrument gt Symbolic Name displays the name of the instrument as shown in the R amp S SGMA GUI main panel User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 39 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software Working with R amp S SGMA GUI Dialog Edit Instrument does not appear If this dialog does not open perform the following Check whether the instrument is correctly connected to the external PC on which you work with the R amp S SGMA GUI Check if the instrument is configured in the R amp S SGMA GUI and perform if neces sary the steps described in chapter 3 4 2 Handling Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 37 Select SGMA GUI gt Setup gt Instruments check the state of the instrument in the Configure Instruments gt Available Instruments table and activate it if disabl
113. eber tener en cuenta que las palabras de se al aqu descritas sean utilizadas siempre solamente en combinaci n con la correspondiente documentaci n del producto y solamente en combinaci n con el producto correspondiente La utilizaci n de las palabras de se al en combinaci n con productos o documentaciones que no les correspondan puede llevar a interpretaciones equivocadas y tener por consecuencia da os en personas u objetos Estados operativos y posiciones de funcionamiento El producto solamente debe ser utilizado seg n lo indicado por el fabricante respecto a los estados operativos y posiciones de funcionamiento sin que se obstruya la ventilaci n Si no se siguen las indicaciones del fabricante pueden producirse choques el ctricos incendios y o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia de muerte En todos los trabajos deber n ser tenidas en cuenta las normas nacionales y locales de seguridad del trabajo y de prevenci n de accidentes 1 Sino se convino de otra manera es para los productos Rohde amp Schwarz v lido lo que sigue como posici n de funcionamiento se define por principio la posici n con el suelo de la caja para abajo modo de protecci n IP 2X grado de suciedad 2 categor a de sobrecarga el ctrica 2 uso solamente en estancias interiores utilizaci n hasta 2000 m sobre el nivel del mar transporte hasta 4500 m sobre el nivel del mar Se aplicar una tolerancia de 10 sobre el voltaje nominal y de 5 sobre la f
114. ecific commands differ in their syntax Syntax for Common Commands Common device independent commands consist of a header preceded by an asterisk and possibly one or more parameters Examples User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 144 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics SCPI Command Structure RESET Resets the instrument EVENT STATUS ENABLE Sets the bits of the event status enable registers EVENT STATUS QUERY Queries the contents of the event status register IDENTIFICATION QUERY Queries the instrument identification string A 3 2 Syntax for Device Specific Commands Not all commands used in the following examples are necessarily implemented in the O instrument For demonstration purposes only assume the existence of the following commands for this section DISPlay WINDow lt 1 4 gt MAXimize lt Boolean gt FORMat READings DATA lt type gt lt length gt HCOPy DEVice COLor lt Boolean gt HCOPy DEVice CMAP COLor RGB lt red gt lt green gt lt blue gt HCOPy IMMediate HCOPy ITEM ALL HCOPy ITEM LABel lt string gt HCOPy PAGE DIMensions QUADrant lt N gt HCOPy PAGE ORIentation LANDscape PORTrait HCOPy PAGE SCALe lt numeric value gt MMEMOry COPY siile Source gt lt file destination SENSE BANDwidth BWIDth RESolution lt numeric value gt SENSe FREQuency STOP lt numeric value gt DEN De LI5ST FREQuency lt numeric value gt lt numeric valies Long a
115. ected from all power supplies Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents Cleaning agents contain substances that may damage the instrument e g cleaning agents that contain a solvent may damage the front panel labeling or plastic parts Never use cleaning agents such as solvents thinners acetone etc acids bases or other substances The outside of the instrument can be cleaned sufficiently using a soft lint free dust cloth Follow the instructions in the service manual and the safety instructions when exchanging modules or ordering spares The order no for spare parts is included in the service man ual The service manual includes further information particularly on troubleshooting repair exchange of modules and alignment The address of our support center and a list of all Rohde amp Schwarz service centers can be found at the beginning of this manual Storing and Packing The storage temperature range of the instrument is given in the data sheet If the instru ment is to be stored for a longer period of time it must be protected against dust Repack the instrument as it was originally packed when transporting or shipping The two protective foam plastic parts prevent the control elements and connectors from being damaged The antistatic packing foil avoids any undesired electrostatic charging to occur If you do not use the original packaging use a sturdy cardboard box of suitable size and provide for sufficient paddi
116. ed E SGMA GUI File Setup Help sl Instruments Software Reset SGMA GUI New Delete Edit scan Export Scan LAN instruments with host name prefix Identifying an instrument in an instrument set gt To identify the instrument in an instrument set use one of the device identification functions a select SGMA GUI gt Setup gt Instruments gt Available Instruments gt Instrument gt Edit gt Edit Instrument and trigger Device Identify b select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Remote gt Remote Channels and trigger Device Identify The green LAN LED on the front panel of the instrument blinks User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 40 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software i Ee SES A Working with R amp S SGMA GUI 3 4 5 Managing Messages in the Info Dialog Getting Additional Information on the Message gt Inthe Info dialog click a message to select it In the lower section of the dialog additional information on the highlighted message is displayed Displaying all Messages gt Inthe Info dialog click the History button A history of all messages that have occurred since the R amp S SGMA GUI software was started is listed in the upper dialog pane The most recent message is displayed first Deleting an Error Message gt Inthe Info dialog select the highlighted message and click the Delete button Tip This button is avai
117. ee 154 Hierarchy of status regtsiers ee 154 Structure of a SCPI Status Hegoster ccc ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeesseeeesaeeeeeaaeeeeaas 156 Contents of the Status Hegoisters pp 157 Status Byte STB and Service Request Enable Register GE 157 IST Flag and Parallel Poll Enable Register DPE 158 Event Status Register ESR and Event Status Enable Register ESE 158 Application of the Status Reporting Gvstem ee e e ee e 159 Service Request a a a eena 160 Sena 160 160 Query of an instrument status 161 Eror QUGUG e E Su ria aia 161 Reset Values of the Status Reporting Gvstem 161 General Programming RecommendationNnS sss esse esse sse ees sees sees esse essen eee 162 Telnet program exampleS css s esec eee eee eee eee eee eee 164 List of CommandS nnmn 169 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 7 R amp S SGS100A Preface Key Features 1 Preface The R amp S SGS RF Source is a signal generator intended either for the generation of IQ modulated signals or as a pure local oscillator LO source in the frequency range of 1 MHz to 12 75 GHz Optimized for use in automated test equipment ATE the instrument offers very fast settling times in an exceptionally small formfactor and low power consumption The R amp S SGS can be equipped optionally with an active electronic step attenuator a high Stability reference oscillator and LO connectors for coupling multiple generators to a common
118. ee communication Monitor LAN VXI 11 LAN Socket PCle Controller K where e OK communication possible no collisions e X communication is not possible without collisions e viLock viUnlock communication is only possible if the remote control com mands are enclosed in a vilock viUnlock pair The R amp S SGMA GUI uses the vilock viUnlock functions The figure below shows an example of configuration where the monitor and the controller are two different computers connected to the same instrument over two different hard ware interfaces User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 82 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Operation Using the R amp S SGMA GUI to Monitor the Remote Control Operation R amp S SGMA GU m J lt Information Monitor Interface 2 T WARNING Application Program Interface 1 e g PCle Remote Control Controller Fig 6 5 Example of setup for remote control monitoring Connecting and configuring the monitoring PCs In the Setup gt Security gt Security Settings dialog check the state of the LAN and USB interfaces and enable them if necessary 1 Connect the monitoring PC to the instrument Note Choose the hardware interface considering the limitations described in table 6 2 2 Configure the instrument in the R amp S SGMA GUI see chapter 3 4 2 Handling Instru ments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 37 3 Inthe SGMA GUI g
119. eed in an external instrument reference use the input connector REF LO IN To output the reference frequency at the output REF LO OUT select SGMA GUI gt Instru ment Name gt Ref Oscillator gt REF LO Output gt REF See also chapter 2 2 1 3 Configuring the Reference Oscillator Source on page 18 Int The internal reference signal of 10 MHZ is used Ext An external reference signal is used The frequency of the external ref erence signal must be selected with the parameter SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Ref Oscillator gt Ex Ref Input Frequency SCPI command SOURce ROSCillator SOURce on page 117 Ext Ref Input Frequency Source External only Selects the frequency of the external reference signal An external reference signal with a frequency of 10 MHz 100 MHz or 1000 MHz can be used see alsotable 4 1 SCPI command SOURce ROSCillator EXTernal FREQuency on page 116 Synchronization Bandwidth Source External only Selects the synchronization bandwidth for an external reference signal The wideband setting is provided for using very good reference sources of high spectral purity User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 46 R amp S SGS100A Signal Generator Settings E Reference Oscillator Wide Synchronization bandwidth is app 250 Hz Narrow Synchronization bandwidth is app 40 Hz SCPI command SOURce ROSCillator EXTernal SBANdwidth on page 117 Output Frequency Selects the o
120. ef erence Oscillator on page 45 Installing new Firmware Version on the Instrument If an update to a new firmware version is required for both the R amp S SGMA GUI and the instrument it is mandatory that the new instrument s firmware is installed prior to the update of the R amp S SGMA GUI to the new version 1 Select SGMA GUI main panel gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Maintenance gt Oper ation gt Install firmware package 2 Press Select Package and navigate to the directory the new firmware is stored in 3 Enter the Security Password 4 Confirm the update with Accept The software transfers the firmware file and automatically starts the update proce dure During the update the message Updating Firmware is displayed in the Info line Note The update procedure requires a restart of the instrument The restart is per formed automatically The instrument is not accessible during that time 5 Wait until the message Updating Firmware disappears and the update is completed The green POWER ON STANDBY LED is on Tip Calibration Error If the Info line shows the message Calibration Error select SGMA GUI main panel gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Internal Adjustments gt Adjust All to trigger internal adjustment 6 If required install the new R amp S SGMA GUI User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 23 Introduction to the Instrument Functions For detailed description refer to the Getting Sta
121. elivery For an overview of the settings affected by the factory preset function see chapter 5 10 Factory Preset on page 68 Example KT all instrument settings also those that are not currently active are reset to the factory values Usage Event 7 5 CALibration Subsystem CALibration ALL MEASurel ita tia 98 COALiIbratlomFREGUSTCV MEASUTG cia iii tn 99 CALibration IQModulatorFULL caca 99 CALibraionJQModulator eu UE 99 CALibration LEVel MEASurel italia 99 CALibration ALL MEASure Starts all internal adjustments for which no external measuring equipment is needed User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 98 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands CALibration Subsystem Return values lt All gt O 1 OFF ON Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only CALibration FREQuency MEASure Performs all adjustments which affect the frequency Return values lt Synthesis gt 0 1 OFF ON Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only CALibration QModulator FULL Starts adjustment of the UO modulator for the entire frequency range The UO modulator is adjusted with respect to carrier leakage UO imbalance and quadrature Return values lt Modulator gt 0 1 Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only
122. ent instrument setting is stored in the file testl savrcltxt in the directory user Storing and Loading Current Settings 1 Store the current setting in an intermediate memory with number 4 This setting can be called using command RCL and the associated number of the memory e g RCL 4 SAV 4 2 To store the settings in a file in a specific directory specify the complete path User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 104 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands 5 MMEMory Subsystem MMEM STOR STAT 4 var user test savrcltxt To store the settings in a file in the default drive set the default drive and specify only the file name MMEM CDIR var user SAV 4 MMEM STOR STAT 4 test savrcltxt Load the file test savrcltxt in the user directory MMEM LOAD STAT 4 var sgs user test savrcltxt Activate the instrument setting of the file test savrcltxt RCL 4 Working with Files and Directories 1 Read out all files in the specified directory MMEM CAT usb user Response 127145265 175325184 test DIR 0 temp DIR 0 readme txt ASC 1324 state savrcltxt STAT 5B327 waveform wv BIN 2342 the directory usb user contains the subdirectories test and temp as well as the files readme txt state savrcltxt and waveform wv which have different file types Tip To query only the subdirectories of the current or specified directory perform MMEM DCAT usb user Response test temp To query only
123. equest Parameters lt Enable gt string Example STAT OPER ENAB 1 problems when performing an adjustment cause an entry to be made in the sum bit Usage SCPI confirmed STATus QUEStionable EVENt lt EVENt gt The command queries the content of the EVENt part of the STATus QUEStionable register This part contains information on the actions performed in the instrument since the last readout The content of the EVENt part is deleted after being read out Parameters lt EVENt gt string Example STAT QUES EVEN queries the Status Questionable Event register Usage Query only SCPI confirmed STATus QUEStionable NTRansition lt Ntransition gt The command sets the bits of the NTRansition part of the STATus QUEStionable register If a bit is set a transition from 1 to O in the condition part causes an entry to be made in the EVENt part of the register Parameters lt Ntransition gt string Example STAT OPER NTR 0 A transition from 1 to 0 in the condition part of the Status Ques tionable register does not cause an entry to be made in the EVENt part Usage SCPI confirmed STATus QUEStionable PTRansition lt Ptransition gt The command sets the bits of the NTRansition part of the STATus QUEStionable register If a bit is set a transition from 1 to 0 in the condition part causes an entry to be made in the EVENt part of the register User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 121 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands
124. er ation register cause an entry to be made in the EVENt part Usage SCPI confirmed STATus PRESet lt Preset gt The command resets the status registers All PT Ransition parts are set to FFFFh 32767 i e all transitions from 0 to 1 are detected All NTRansition parts are set to 0 i e a tran sition from 1 to O in a CONDition bit is not detected The ENABle parts of STATus OPER ation and STATus QUEStionable are set to 0 i e all events in these registers are not passed on Parameters lt Preset gt string Example STAT PRES resets the status registers Usage Event SCPI confirmed STATus QUEStionable CONDition lt Condition gt The command queries the content of the CONDition part of the STATus QUEStionable register This part contains information on the action currently being performed in the instrument The content is not deleted after being read out since it indicates the current hardware status Parameters lt Condition gt string Example STAT OPER COND queries the Status Questionable Condition register Usage Query only SCPI confirmed User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 120 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands STATus Subsystem STATus QUEStionable ENABle lt Enable gt The command sets the bits of the ENABle part of the STATus QUEStionable register This setting determines which events of the Status Event part are enabled for the sum bit in the status byte These events can be used for a service r
125. er as y celdas deben reciclarse y no deben tirarse a la basura dom stica Las bater as o acumuladores que contienen plomo mercurio o cadmio deben tratarse como residuos especiales Respete en esta relaci n las normas nacionales de eliminaci n y reciclaje Transporte 1 El producto puede tener un peso elevado Por eso es necesario desplazarlo o transportarlo con precauci n y si es necesario usando un sistema de elevaci n adecuado p ej una carretilla elevadora a fin de evitar lesiones en la espalda u otros da os personales Las asas instaladas en los productos sirven solamente de ayuda para el transporte del producto por personas Por eso no est permitido utilizar las asas para la sujeci n en o sobre medios de transporte como p ej gr as carretillas elevadoras de horquilla carros etc Es responsabilidad suya fijar los productos de manera segura a los medios de transporte o elevaci n Para evitar da os personales o da os en el producto siga las instrucciones de seguridad del fabricante del medio de transporte o elevaci n utilizado Si se utiliza el producto dentro de un veh culo recae de manera exclusiva en el conductor la responsabilidad de conducir el veh culo de manera segura y adecuada El fabricante no asumir ninguna responsabilidad por accidentes o colisiones No utilice nunca el producto dentro de un veh culo en movimiento si esto pudiera distraer al conductor Asegure el producto dentro del veh culo debidamen
126. er based remote control messages The latter mode is called fast settings mode The specially provided for this purposes instrument s driver is mandatory for the instrument control by means of fast settings This instrument driver contains special functions for fast setup To use the advantage of the fast settings the following prerequisites must be fulfilled e Using the PCle interface is mandatory see also chapter 6 3 1 Setting Up a Remote Control Connection via PCle on page 78 e The fast settings must be enabled by means of the function rssgs useFastSet tings see also chapter 6 3 4 Enabling Fast Settings on page 81 This instrument driver will automatically use the fast settings method whenever possible currently only for the parameters frequency level RF state and modulator state and will send SCPI messages in all other cases Remote control programs written for PCle will without modifications also run if one of the other control channels LAN or USB is used 6 3 1 Setting Up a Remote Control Connection via PCle To set up a remote control connection vie PCle perform the following steps 1 Configure the controller see 6 3 2 2 Connect the controller and the instrument see 6 3 3 3 Enable fast settings see 6 3 4 6 3 2 Configuring the Controller This section focus on the steps necessary to configure a controller with LINUX operating system User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 78 R amp S SGS100A
127. er name To avoid violations and to make use of the easy identification provided by the computer name it is recommended to keep the default hostname unchanged 1 Open SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Network Settings dialog The computer name is displayed under Hostname 2 Select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Protection and enable the Pro tection Level 1 The parameter Hostname in the Network Settings dialog is now enabled for con figuration 3 Change the Hostname 4 Press the POWER ON STAND BY key to restart the instrument Note The Factory Preset function restores the factory value of the parameter Hostname 2 2 2 2 Reserving an Instrument Reserving the instrument for control from R amp S SGMA GUI 1 Open the SGMA GUI gt Setup gt Instruments gt Configure Instruments dialog select the instrument in the list of Available Instruments and select Edit 2 Inthe Edit Instrument dialog enable Exclusive Access User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 21 R amp S SGS100A System Overview IS Introduction to the Instrument Functions 3 Alternatively send the SCPI command INSTruments EACCess STATe from the external PC the R amp S SGMA GUI is installed on The instrument is reserved for control from this external PC and cannot be accessed from any other controller A scan function started from another controller will not find the instrument The two fu
128. es The set ting requires the entry of the security password and is only accepted after the Accept button is pressed USB Device Security Settings Enable disable the USB interfaces Note The instrument does not recognize any device connected to the USB interface when the interface is disabled LAN Connection Security Settings Enable disable the LAN interfaces Note It is not possible to access the instrument via LAN while the LAN connection is disabled An enabled LAN Connection is a prerequisite for the remote control of the instrument via VNC FTP or SAMBA Security Password Security Settings Enters the password that is required to enable or to disable the settings protected by a security password The default is 123456 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 63 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup Maintenance Note It is highly recommended to change the default security password before connect ing the instrument to the network To change the security password select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Security gt Change Security Password The settings are only accepted after the Accept button is pressed Accept Security Settings Accept a new entry or selection and change the settings accordingly 5 7 Maintenance The R amp S SGS provides a special dialog for performing some maintenance procedures like installing firmware packages gt
129. es are called low level control messages These messages can be used to emulate interface messages of the GPIB bus amp ABO Aborts processing of the commands just received amp DCL Device Clear Aborts processing of the commands just received and sets the command processing software to a defined initial state Does not change the instrument setting amp GTL Go to Local Transition to the local state manual control amp GTR Go to Remote Transition to the remote state remote control Group Execute Trigger Triggers a previously active instrument function e g a sweep The effect of the command is the same as with that of a pulse at the external trigger signal input amp LLO Local Lockout Disables switchover from remote control to manual control by means of the front panel keys amp NREN Not Remote Enable Enables switchover from remote control to manual opera tion by means of the front panel keys ao Serial Pol Poll Starts a serial poll a serial Starts a serial poll SCPI Command Structure SCPI commands consist of a so called header and in most cases one or more param eters The header and the parameters are separated by a white space ASCII code 0 to 9 11 to 32 decimal e g blank The headers may consist of several mnemonics key words Queries are formed by appending a question mark directly to the header The commands can be either device specific or device independent common com mands Common and device sp
130. essages defined by SCPI Example SYST ERRSCODE queries the oldest entry in the error queue Response U No errors have occurred since the error queue was last read out Usage Query only SYSTem ERRor COUNt The command queries the number of entries in the error queue If the error queue is empty U is returned User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 124 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SYSTem Subsystem Return values lt Count gt string Example SYST ERR COUN queries the number of entries in the error queue Response 1 One error has occurred since the error queue was last read out Usage Query only SYSTem ERRor NEXT The command queries the oldest entry in the error queue and then deletes it The command is identical to the command STATus QUEue NEXT Return values lt Next gt string 0 No error i e the error queue is empty positive value Positive error numbers denote device specific errors negative value Negative error numbers denote error messages defined by SCPI Example SYS TIERRA queries the oldest entry in the error queue Response 0 no error No errors have occurred since the error queue was last read out Usage Query only SYSTem SERRor This command returns a list of all errors existing at the time when the query is started This list corresponds to the display on the info page under manual control Return values lt Serror gt string Example SYST SERR
131. etting Started manual User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 17 R amp SeSGS100A System Overview CH Introduction to the Instrument Functions 2 2 1 3 Configuring the Reference Oscillator Source Using the internal reference frequency source 1 To enable the instrument to use its internal reference frequency source perform one of the following a Select SGMA GUI main panel gt REF gt INT b Select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Reference Oscillator gt Source gt Int 2 Inthe Reference Oscillator dialog set the REF LO Out gt REF The Output Frequency can be configured to either 10 MHz or 1 GHz The instrument uses the internal reference signal The REF EXT LED at the front panel of the instrument is off To output the reference frequency internal or external at the REF LO OUT connector of the instrument select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Reference Oscillator gt REF LO Output gt REF Using an external reference frequency source To improve measurement accuracy it is advisable to provide an external reference fre quency to all of the instruments in the test setup or to distribute the internal reference signal of the signal generator to the remain instruments 1 Provide the signal of an external reference frequency source to the REF LO IN con nector of the instrument 2 To enable the instrument to use the external reference frequency source perform one of the following a Select SGM
132. f several instruments are connected to the network each instrument has its own IP address and associated resource string The controller identifies these instruments by means of the resource string VXI 11 Protocol The VXI 11 standard is based on the ONC RPC Open Network Computing Remote Procedure Call protocol which in turn relies on TCP IP as the network transport layer The TCP IP network protocol and the associated network services are preconfigured TCP IP ensures connection oriented communication where the order of the exchanged messages is adhered to and interrupted links are identified With this protocol messages cannot be lost The VISA resource string has the form TCPIP host address LAN device name INSTR where e TCPIP designates the network protocol used e host address is the IP address or host name See also chapter 3 4 3 Finding Out the Default Hostname of the Instru ment on page 38 e LAN device name is the ethernet card name e INSTR indicates that the VXI 11 protocol is used Example The valid resource strings for e Instrument with the IP address 10 113 11 91 is TCPIP 10 113 11 91 INSTR e instrument with host name rssgs100a100021 is EE E ISSOSLUUALUUDZ21 e INSTR Socket Communication An alternative way for remote control of the software is to establish a simple network communication using sockets The socket communication also referred to as Raw Ethernet communication does not
133. fer to the Getting Started maual for an example on how to set up remote control con nection over LAN using VXI 11 protocol Setting up a Telnet Connection To control the software only a telnet program is required The telnet program is part of every operating system 1 To establish a Telnet connection with the R amp S SGS start the telnet program and enter the socket address The socket address is a combination of the IP address or the host name of the R amp S SGS and the number of the port configured for remote control via telnet Tip The R amp S SGS uses the port number 5025 for remote connection via Telnet Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open ENANA The connection to the instrument is set up and remote control commands can be sent os Telnet 10 113 11 91 2 Even ifthe cursor is not visible on the screen enter blind a remote control command and confirm with Enter E Telnet 10 113 11 91 AE User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 77 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Operation Advanced Remote Control Using PCle 6 3 Advanced Remote Control Using PCle The PCle bus is a high speed serial bus composed of point to point serial links A pair of serial links one transmitting and one receiving link make up a lane Fast Settings The PCle interface can be utilized not only to transfer text messages e g SCPI com mands but also to carry regist
134. fore correct software operation can be ensured The message is displayed until the error is eliminated It covers the status display in the info line After error elimination the message automatically disappears and is also recorded in the history 3 3 Main Panel The main panel of the R amp S SGMA GUI provides quick access to the main settings of the configured instruments The display shows one row per instrument and comprises the instrument name and state the used frequency and power level the states of the RF output and modulator and the used reference source Click on one of the buttons with an instrument name on it to access the menu tree with further settings for the corresponding instrument For a detailed description about the provided settings refer to chapter 4 Signal Generator Settings on page 42 SGMA GUI O sGs 100021 red 1 000 000 000 pinl w on moa om Leve 10 00 lem we mt E _SGS 100010 Freq 1 000 000 000 000 Ghz RF ort Mod ot Level 10 00 dBm REF mt EEE Instrument Connection State The three colors of the state indicator in front of the Instrument Name distinguish between the following states e grey the instrument is configured and activated in the R amp S SGMA GUI but there is no connection to the instrument e green the instrument is active the connection is working and the instrument can be manually and remotely operated e red the instrument is in one of the following state
135. g gt defines structs for socket handling include lt netinet in h gt using namespace std typedef struct sockaddr in SockAddrstruct typedef struct hostent Hostintostruct class TcpClient public TepClient User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 int port 164 TopClient void connectToServer string amp hostname int port void disconnect void transmit string amp txString void receive string amp rxString string getCurrentHostName const int getCurrentPort const private string currentHostName int currentPort int currentSocketDescr SockAddrStruct serverAddress Host Intostruct currentHostinto bool clientIsConnected LE receiveBufferSize T include lt netdb h gt include lt netinet in h gt include lt unistd h gt include TcpClient h TcpClient TcpClient currentHostName CurrentPort 0 currentSocketDescr 0 serverAddress currentHostiInfo NULL clientIsConnected false veceiveBufferSize 1024 TcpClient TcpClient currentHostiInfo NULL void TcpClient connectToServer string amp hostname int port currentHostinto gethostbyname hostname c str if currentHostinfo NULL currentHostName currentPort 0 currentHostinfo NULL clientIsConnected false printf error connecting host n currentHostName hostname currentPort port currentSocketDescr socke
136. g instruments systems and all accessories Symbols and safety labels Notice general Caution Danger of Warning PE terminal Ground Ground Be careful when danger location when electric Hot surface terminal handling handling electrostatic heavy sensitive equipment devices Observe product documentation ON OFF supply Standby Direct current Alternating current Direct alternating Device fully protected by voltage indication DC AC current DC AC double reinforced insulation 1171 0000 42 05 00 Page 1 Basic Safety Instructions Tags and their meaning The following signal words are used in the product documentation in order to warn the reader about risks and dangers indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or A DANGER serious injury A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury indicates the possibility of incorrect operation which can result in damage to NOTICE the product In the product documentation the word ATTENTION is used synonymously These tags are in accordance with the standard definition for civil applications in the European Economic Area Definitions that deviate from the standard definition may also exist in other economic areas or military applications It is therefore essential to make sure that
137. gs gt Level and enter the desired value Changes of the RF level have an immediate effect on the output signal Level Settings Comprises the level settings User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 48 R amp S SGS100A Signal Generator Settings ene Level and Power On Settings Mode Level Settings Allows to optimize the RF output signal for applications where improved harmonic dis tortion or improved wideband noise is required Normal In normal mode the generator provides an RF output signal with high signal to noise ratio as well as low distortion according to the data sheet Low Noise This setting forces the generator to optimize the signal to noise ratio Low Distor In this mode the generator reduces distortions of the RF signal to a tion minimum SCPI command SOURce POWer LMODe on page 115 Setting Characteristic Level Settings Selects the characteristic for the level setting For some general applications the instru ment operation can be optimized by choosing one of the predefined level setting char acteristics Auto The instrument provides the highest dynamic range and the fastest setting times according to the data sheet The RF signal is shortly blanked during the moment the step attenuator is switched on Uninterrupted Suppresses level blanking at frequency and level changes Level setting This mode reduces the dynamic range of the instrument The step attenuator is fixed Strict
138. hat must not be changed Therefore this directory should not be accessed since reconstruction of the system partition will lead to data loss 7 9 1 File Naming Conventions To enable files in different file systems to be used the following file naming conventions should be observed The file name can be of any length and no distinction is made between uppercase and lowercase letters The file and the optional file extension are separated by a dot All letters and numbers are permitted numbers are however not permitted at the beginning of the file name Where possible special characters should not be used Use of the slashes Y and should be avoided since they are used in file paths A number of names are reserved by the operating system e g CLOCKS CON AUX COM1 COM4 LPT1 LPT3 NUL and PRN User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 103 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands 7 9 2 7 9 3 MMEMory Subsystem In the R amp S SGS all files in which lists and settings are stored are given a characteristic extension The extension is separated from the actual file name by a dot see chap ter 7 9 2 Extensions for User Files on page 104 for an overview the file types The two characters and function as wildcards i e they are used for selecting several files The character represents exactly one character while the character represents all characters up to the end of the file name therefore sta
139. he Socket interface Return values lt Resource gt string Example SYST COMM SOCK RES Usage Query only SYSTem COMMunicate USB RESource The command queries the visa resource string for remote control via the USB interface Return values lt Resource gt string User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 128 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SYSTem Subsystem Example SYST COMM USB RES queries the VISA resource string for remote control via the USB interface Response USB 72 000000 INSTR Usage Query only SYSTem PROTect lt ch gt STATe lt State gt lt password gt The command activates and deactivates the specified protection level Suffix lt ch gt Indicates the protection level There are several protection levels which disable specific service functions authorized personnel of R amp S Service Departments only Parameters lt State gt O 1 OFF ON lt password gt The respective functions are disabled when the protection level is activated No password is required for activation A password must be entered to deactivate the protection level The password for the first level is 123456 This protection level can be used to lock out internal adjustments Example SYST PROT1 ON activates protection level 1 Internal adjustments are only possible after deactivating the lock out SYST PROTL OFF 123456 deactivates protection level 1 Internal adjustments are enabled again Usage SCPI confirmed
140. he controller can be forced to wait for the corresponding action to occur Table 1 1 Synchronization using OPC OPC and WAI Com mand OPC Action Sets the Operation Complete bit in the ESR after all previous commands have been execu ted Stops command processing until 1 is returned This is only the case after the Operation Com plete bit has been set in the ESR This bit indi cates that the previous setting has been com pleted Stops further command processing until all commands sent before WAI have been exe cuted Programming the controller e Setting bit O in the ESE e Setting bit 5 in the SRE e Waiting for service request SRQ Sending OPC directly after the command whose processing should be terminated before other commands can be executed Sending WAI directly after the command whose processing should be terminated before other commands are executed Command synchronization using WA or OPC appended to an overlapped command is a good choice if the overlapped command takes only little time to process The two synchronization techniques simply block overlapped execution of the command For time consuming overlapped commands it is usually desirable to allow the controller or the instrument to do other useful work while waiting for command execution Use one of the following methods OPC with a service request 1 Set the OPC mask bit bit no 0 in the ESE ESE 1 2 Set bit no 5 in
141. he descriptions of the commands For two path instruments the data format is set simultaneously for both paths gapi Te A O o II EET AAE A A A 102 O AO 102 FORMat SREGister EE 102 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 101 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands FORMat Subsystem FORMat BORDer lt Border gt The command determines the sequence of bytes within a binary block This only affects blocks which use the IEEE754 format internally Parameters lt Border gt NORMal SWAPped NORMal The instrument expects with setting commands and sends with queries the least significant byte of each IEEE754 floating point number first and the most significant byte last SWAPped The instrumenet expects with setting commands and sends with queries the most significant byte of each IEEE754 floating point number first and the least significant byte last RST NORMal Example FORM BORD SWAP the data is transferred with the most significant bit first FORMat DATA lt Data gt The command determines the data format which the R amp S Signal Generator uses to return data When data is transferred from the control computer to the instrument the instrument detects the data format automatically In this case the value set here is irrelevant Parameters lt Data gt ASCii PACKed ASCII Numerical data is transferred as plain text separated by commas PACKed Numerical data is transferred as binary block data The format withi
142. ice request enable remote 95 Service request enable register SRE oo 157 Setting Commande pp 143 Software Options pp 59 Source Local Oscillator no ncnnnnno 45 Reference Oscillator i 36 46 Special characters A 147 e EEN 155 SRE service request enable register 157 174 R amp S SGS100A Index SRQ Service request see 157 160 EI Lee 16 Startup complete i 129 State IIO modulation ee e ceeeeeeceeeeneeeeeeneaeees 36 53 Impairments i 53 Status ST 161 Status byte remote nt 92 95 status messages AttFixed A 139 Status registers e 155 CONDITION i 156 A 156 AT VT TTT 156 MOdel sm ers nnn 156 NTRansition i 156 s 156 PTRansition NEE 156 Status reporting system pp 154 Application pp 159 COMMON Commande pp 92 HR E E EAA E 155 ene EE 138 Subnet MASK EE 66 Subnet Mask Setup i 128 enr 146 Synchronization bandwidth pp 46 Synchronization bandwith Reference oscillator i 117 Syntax elements A mn ne A 150 System directory pp 103 T Trigger event POROUS OA 96 U C no iO nope eerste een 148 ee o A 21 A e e PS O ee a ee 148 USB Interfaces A oo e 75 USB Device 0m ENEE 63 User Name pp 62 V 4 7 70 EAN SNO eo serios 68 o T 68 Resource StriNg AEN 74 Serial SIN 0 E 68 68 Visa Resource String EMI eege 126 A E T casseg ES 128 WB E E oa 128 e A EE 70 vo o e 74 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 W Wait
143. in chapter 6 1 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols on page 70 SCPI command SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork RESource on page 126 SYSTem COMMunicate SOCKet RESource on page 128 SYSTem COMMunicate USB RESource on page 128 SYSTem COMMunicate PClexpress RESource on page 128 Device Identity Trigger the device identification function The LAN LED on the front panel of the selected instrument blinks See also chapter 3 4 4 Bidirectional Instrument Identification in the Net work on page 39 5 10 Factory Preset The Factory Preset dialog provides a function to reset the instrument s settings to their factory states This function is activated by pressing the Execute Factory Preset button gt TO access this dialog select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Factory Pre set ES SGS Factory Preset SS Resets instrument to factory configuration Securty settings and user data are not effected Execute Factory Preset Reset the instrument s settings to their factory state User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 68 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup Standby and Restart Note Because Factory Preset resets the Remote Channel Settings and Network Settings to the default values executing Factory Preset via remote control may terminate the connection to the instrument if these settings had been configured to values different to the default ones The factory
144. in decimal form and subsequently sets the register to zero Return values lt Contents gt Range O to 255 Usage Query only IDN IDeNtification returns the instrument identification Return values lt D gt Rohde amp Schwarz lt device type gt lt serial number gt lt firmware ver sion gt Example Rohde Schwarz ZVA8 4Port 12345 0 10 1 23 Usage Query only IST Individual STatus query Returns the contents of the IST flag in decimal form The IST flag is the status bit which is sent during a parallel poll Return values lt ISTflag gt 011 Usage Query only OPC OPeration Complete Sets bit 0 in the event status register when all preceding commands have been executed This bit can be used to initiate a service request The query form writes a 1 into the output buffer as soon as all preceding commands have been executed This is used for command synchronization User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 93 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands IS Common Commands OPT OPTion identification query Queries the options included in the instrument For a list of all available options and their description refer to the CD ROM Return values lt Options gt The query returns a list of options The options are returned at fixed positions in a comma separated string A zero is returned for options that are not installed Usage Query only PCB lt Address gt Pass Control Back Indicates the cont
145. in the chain 1 Inthe Frequency Phase gt Local Oscillator LO Coupling dialog select LO Source gt Internal 2 Inthe Frequency Phase gt Local Oscillator LO Coupling dialog select REF LO Output gt LO 3 If an external reference frequency is used select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Reference Oscillator gt Source gt External Configuring the following instrument s 1 Inthe Frequency Phase gt Local Oscillator LO Coupling dialog select LO Source gt External 2 Inthe Frequency Phase gt Local Oscillator LO Coupling dialog select REF LO Output gt LO User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 20 R amp S SGS100A System Overview I Introduction to the Instrument Functions 2 2 2 Advanced Configuration Tasks This section provides instructions on advanced tasks e g on how to change the instru ment s operation mode to configure the instrument to optimize performance to install a new firmware version etc 2 2 2 1 Using Computer Names Provided that there is a name server in the network alternatively to the IP address each PC or instrument connected in a LAN can be accessed via an unambiguous computer name Each instrument is delivered with an assigned computer name but this name can be changed For instruction on how to find out the default computer name refer to chapter 3 4 3 Finding Out the Default Hostname of the Instrument on page 38 Querying and changing a comput
146. ings protected by passwords Setup dialog User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 54 Preset state use the SGMA GUI gt File gt New function E To preset the R amp S SGMA GUI itself and all configured instruments to their predefined SCPI command SYSTem PRESet on page 98 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup Internal Adjustments 5 General Instrument Settings and Instrument 9 1 Setup This section describes the settings which do not directly affect signal generation gt To access these settings select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup and select the required dialog setup J Internal Adjustments Diagnostic Test Hardware Config Service 7 Software Options Install SW Qption Protection security Maintenance Network Settings Remote Factory Preset standby Restart Internal Adjustments The R amp S SGS is accurate due to the integrated procedures for adjustments All internal adjustments for which no external measuring equipment is needed can be started in the Internal Adjustments dialog The adjustments with external measuring equipment are described in the Service Manual on CD ROM supplied with the instru ment Adjustment is recommended if the temperature range in which the instrument is operated changes or prior to all applications which require maximum level and frequency accu racy During adjustment a
147. ion example remote control over controller For information about remote control refer to e chapter 6 Remote Control Operation on page 70 e chapter A Remote Control Basics on page 143 Introduction to the Instrument Functions This section is intended to give a brief introduction to the instrument s function and detailed information on how to work with the instrument and to perform basic and advanced operating tasks The description of the related user interface parameters is provided in the corresponding section in chapter 4 Signal Generator Set tings on page 42 The figure 2 2 provides a simplified block diagram of the instrument User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 12 R amp S SGS100A System Overview Introduction to the Instrument Functions For better understanding of the instrument functions and the signal flow the block dia gram shows the main blocks of the instrument together with the corresponding GUI parameters R amp S SGS TCXO OXCO ie E Coupling Ext Synth G Ref Osc Operation Source Mode O RF On Off Level BB Bypass REF LO Out REF LO IN REF LO OUT A Ext Ref Source Ext analog signal Fig 2 2 Simplified Block Diagram TCXO Built in reference oscillator OCXO Oven controlled oscillator requires hardware option R amp S SGS B1 Synth Synthesizer UO Mod UO Modulator REF LO IN REF LO OUT I Q RF OUT Connector at the rear
148. is ANDed with the STB bit by bit considering bit 6 as well This register is ANDed with the STB bit by bit con sidering bit 6 as well The results are ORed the result is possibly inverted and then sent as aresponse to the parallel poll of the controller The result can also be queried without parallel poll using the command ST The instrument first has to be set for the parallel poll using the command PPc This com mand allocates a data line to the instrument and determines whether the response is to be inverted The parallel poll itself is executed using PPE User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 160 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics A 5 5 4 A 5 5 5 A 5 6 Status Reporting System The parallel poll method is mainly used to find out quickly which one of the instruments connected to the controller has sent a service request To this effect SRE and PPE must be set to the same value Query of an instrument status Each part of any status register can be read using queries There are two types of com mands e The common commands ESR IDN IST STB query the higher level reg isters e The commands of the STATus system query the SCPI registers STATus QUEStionable The returned value is always a decimal number that represents the bit pattern of the queried register This number is evaluated by the controller program Queries are usually used after an SRQ in order to obtain more detailed information on
149. is set on pressing the LOCAL key i e when the instrument is switched over to manual operation Power On supply voltage on This bit is set on switching on the instrument A 5 5 Application of the Status Reporting System The purpose of the status reporting system is to monitor the status of one or several devices in a measuring system To do this and react appropriately the controller must receive and evaluate the information of all devices The following standard methods are used e Service request SRQ initiated by the instrument e Serial poll of all devices in the bus system initiated by the controller in order to find out who sent a SRQ and why e Parallel poll of all devices e Query of a specific instrument status by means of commands e Query of the error queue User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 159 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics A 5 5 1 A 5 5 2 A 5 5 3 Status Reporting System Service Request Under certain circumstances the instrument can send a service request SRQ to the controller Usually this service request initiates an interrupt at the controller to which the control program can react appropriately An SRQ is always initiated if one or several of bits 2 4 or 5 of the status byte are set and enabled in the SRE Each of these bits com bines the information of the error queue or the output buffer In order to use the possi bilities of the service request effectively all bits should be set to
150. item SGMA GUI gt Help gt Index 3 2 Info Dialog and Messages in the Info Bar A few operating states and the current messages are displayed in the info line For infor mation on messages in greater detail and their management an Info dialog can be opened 3 2 1 Info Dialog The Info dialog provides a list of currently active permanent messages and a detailed description of each message The messages are color coded according to their level Accessing the Info Dialog gt Inthe R amp S SGMA GUI main panel select the Info button The Info dialog opens et History Current time Wed Jan 19 2011 14 01 33 List of current Info 0 Sav iRcl Handler Info Save completed messa g es 0 Sav Rcl Handler Info Recall completed with short message text 2 Jan 19 2011 12 02 49 864ms Error code 90005 Sav Rcl Handler Info Save completed Detailed description of a highlighted message SCPI No error The upper part of the Info dialog lists the currently active permanent messages See the following table for explanation of the displayed information User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 32 R amp S SGS100A Parameter LEVY em Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software Info Dialog and Messages in the Info Bar Message level Messages referring to a logical component of R amp S SGMA GUI e g Uni code are marked in red color info messages are marked in black color The following levels might
151. itoring 173 R amp S SGS100A Index collisionNS osasononeenennneononenenorernnnrnrrronnnerrrrrrrrrnrrrrrrrrenne 82 same remote Channel e cece eee eee seeeneseeeaees 82 N NAN EEN 148 Network Settings e eee eee nerrtrrrrrtrrreerrrrrrenerreene 65 New instrument E eee ee 37 o 0000 0 ne aR ERRA AKA RO CET 37 New Password pp 62 63 NINE 0 a e e E Ea aea aa 148 NTRansition pp 156 Number of licences pp 60 Numeric values Special See 148 O E o E A 53 Old password pp 62 63 Operation complete remiote E 93 Operation Mode pp 42 Option HardWare dt a i a ari 59 SoftWare derriten 59 Option identification remote A 94 Sie iodo o A tener ae 60 OQutput Duer 00 nn 155 Output frequency i 47 Overlapping RSV CHUNG E 153 Overlapping Commande pp 152 P PACKING ENER 138 Parallel poll register enable remote anenseoseossenneernernnnnernrrrnrrnrrnrrrrrrarrnrrnrrarrnrrrnrnt 94 Parameters Block data 150 Boolean nn 149 SCPI E 147 Special numeric values pp 148 RUN o gPeAR P e o en 150 TeXt e e a a a 150 Units cocinar celda 148 EEN 155 PRETO acacia is 158 Preset instrument settings pp 98 Protection e 61 Protocol VX sesecacteencieea neu ste wa eundet neostets cchihepestearsnriew aeleau oumeuiahendatnnscecwmemacades 74 PTRansition pp 156 Q CO 52 Quadrature Offset 0c ceceeceeeee ceeceeceeeueeeeeseeeeeeaees 52 54 Queries ee DEE 143 152 Status a re ee a ee ajeno 161 Question mark
152. its files It is also possible to specify the path using another parameter The command is MMEMO r y COPY lt source lt msus Source gt lt file destinalion gt y lt msus destination gt Setting parameters lt file Source gt string String parameter to specify the name of the file to be copied If lt destination gt is not specified lt source gt is copied to the MMEM CDIR directory Files which already exist with the same name in the destination directory are overwritten without an error message Itis also possible to specify the path using another parameter The command is MMEMo r y COPY lt tile source gt msus Sourcs y lt tile destination lt msus destination gt file_destination string String parameter to specify the name of the new file If no file des tination is specified the source file is copied to the current direco try queried with the MMEM CDIR command Files which already exist with the same name in the destination directory are overwrit ten without an error message Example See Working with Files and Directories on page 105 Usage Event SCPI confirmed User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 107 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands MMEMory Subsystem MMEMory DATA lt file_name gt lt binary block data gt MMEMory DATA lt file_name gt Writes the block data lt binary block data gt to the file identified by lt file_ name gt The IEC IEEE bus terminator should be set
153. iver Settings for some parameters like level and frequency will accelerate To disable the fast settings call function rssgs UseFastSettings with argument fastEnable false User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 81 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Operation Using the R amp S SGMA GUI to Monitor the Remote Control Operation 6 4 Using the R amp S SGMA GUI to Monitor the Remote Con trol Operation The R amp S SGMA GUI can be used to monitor the behavior of one or more instruments while they are remote controlled A typical configuration consists of one monitor controller s and instrument s where the monitor is the remote PC on which the R amp S SGMA GUI is installed and the controller is the remote PC on which the application program runs Simultaneous control of an instrument from a controller and a monitor may lead to colli sions whenever both the controller and the monitor utilize the same remote channel These collisions are indicated by an error message in the Info line e g Query interrup ted or Resource locked Simultaneous monitoring and control over the same remote channel is only possible if the used protocols support viLock viUnlock and the remote program uses these functions The table 6 2 shows whether a collision free communication over a particular combina tion of remote channels is possible or not and if there are any restrictions Table 6 2 Cross reference between used remote channels and collision fr
154. k separates the header from the parameters Structure of a command line A command line may consist of one or several commands It is terminated by one of the following e a lt New Line gt e a lt New Line gt with EOI e an EOI together with the last data byte Several commands in a command line must be separated by a semicolon If the next command belongs to a different command system the semicolon is followed by a colon Example MMEM COPY Test1 MeasurementXY HCOP ITEM ALL This command line contains two commands The first command belongs to the MMEM system the second command belongs to the HCOP system If the successive commands belong to the same system having one or several levels in common the command line can be abbreviated To this end the second command after the semicolon starts with the level that lies below the common levels The colon following the semicolon must be omitted in this case Example HCOP ITEM ALL HCOP IMM This command line contains two commands Both commands are part of the HCOP com mand system e they have one level in common When abbreviating the command line the second command begins with the level below HCOP The colon after the semicolon is omitted The abbreviated form of the command line reads as follows HCOP ITEM ALL IMM A new command line always begins with the complete path Example HCOP ITEM ALL HCOP IMM User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 151 R am
155. k the instrument to the controller LOCK 72349234 Lock instrument to avoid interference by other controllers Use an arbitrary number Response 1 Request granted i e the instrument is locked Abort program if request is refused JF K AAA AAA AAA kk A Query the VISA resource strings K AR SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork RESource Response TCPIP 10 113 11 91 INSTR SYSTem COMMunicate SOCKet RESource Response TCPIP rssgs100a100021 5025 SOCKET SYSTem COMMunicate USB RESource Response USB 0x0AAD 0x0088 100021 INSTR SYSTem COMMunicate PClexpress RESource Response PCIe 0x0AAD 4909 100021 INSTR K AKAL KKAK AAA kk AAA kk AA Query network settings SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork COMMon HOSTName Response rssgs100a100021 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 88 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands Programming Examples SYSTem COMM
156. lable only when the history of the messages is displayed The highlighted message is cleared Deleting all Error Messages gt Inthe Info dialog click the Delete All button Tip This button is available only when the history of the messages is displayed All messages are cleared Deleting all Brief Messages gt Inthe Info dialog click the Del volatile button Tip This button is available only when the history of the messages is displayed All brief messages are cleared Calling the History 1 Inthe Info dialog click the History button A list of all messages that have occurred since the instrument switch on is displayed The most recent messages are displayed at the top of the list 2 Click the History button once more A list of current messages is displayed User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 41 R amp S SGS100A Signal Generator Settings Operation Mode 4 Signal Generator Settings This section summarizes the settings necessary to configure the instrument for signal generation The description in this section follows the menu tree structure of the graphical user interface Each of the discussed topis follows a common structure providing basic background information step by step instruction for fulfilling typical tasks and reference to the user interface Additionally there is a section Summarizing advanced configuration tasks 4 1 Operation Mode The R amp S SGS can be operated in two m
157. le if the product is used for any intention other than its designated purpose or in disregard of the manufacturer s instructions The manufacturer shall assume no responsibility for such use of the product The product is used for its designated purpose if it is used in accordance with its product documentation and within its performance limits see data sheet documentation the following safety instructions Using the product requires technical skills and a basic knowledge of English It is therefore essential that only skilled and specialized staff or thoroughly trained personnel with the required skills be allowed to use the product If personal safety gear is required for using Rohde amp Schwarz products this will be indicated at the appropriate place in the product documentation Keep the basic safety instructions and the product documentation in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind caused by dangerous situations Therefore carefully read through and adhere to the following safety instructions before and when using the product It is also absolutely essential to observe the additional safety instructions on personal safety for example that appear in relevant parts of the product documentation In these safety instructions the word product refers to all merchandise sold and distributed by the Rohde A Schwarz group of companies includin
158. less of locking state Usage Setting only 7 4 Preset Commands The preset commands are not bundled in one subsystem Therefore they are listed sep arately in this section In addition a specific preset command is provided for each digital standard and for the fader These specific commands are described in the associated subsystems User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 97 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands CALibration Subsystem The following presetting actions are available e Activating the default state of all internal instrument functions RST on page 95 Functions that concern the integration of the instrument into a measurement setup are not changed e g TCP IP address or reference oscillator source settings e Activating the original state of delivery factory reset SYSTem FPReset on page 98 Only functions that are protected by a password remain unchanged as well as the passwords themselves SOURce lt hw gt PRESet SYSTem PRESet The command triggers an instrument reset It has the same effect as e the RST command e the SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Preset function For an overview of the settings affected by the preset function see chapter 4 7 Pre set on page 54 Example SYSTIPRES All instrument settings also those that are not currently active are reset to their default values Usage Setting only SYSTem FPReset The command triggers an instrument reset to the original state of d
159. lowing sections the contents of the status registers are described in more detail Status Byte STB and Service Request Enable Register SRE The STatus Byte STB is already defined in IEEE 488 2 It provides a rough overview of the instrument status by collecting the pieces of information of the lower registers A special feature is that bit 6 acts as the sum bit of the remaining bits of the status byte The STB is read using the command STB or a serial poll The STatus Byte STB is linked to the Service Request Enable SRE register Each bit of the STB is assigned a bit in the SRE Bit 6 of the SRE is ignored If a bit is set in the SRE and the associated bit in the STB changes from 0 to 1 a service request User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 157 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics Status Reporting System SRQ is generated The SRE can be set using the command SRE and read using the command SRE Table 1 2 Meaning of the bits used in the status byte Error Queue not empty The bit is set when an entry is made in the error queue If this bit is enabled by the SRE each entry of the error queue generates a service request Thus an error can be recognized and speci fied in greater detail by polling the error queue The poll provides an informative error message This procedure is to be recommended since it considerably reduces the problems involved with remote control MAV bit message available The bit is set if a me
160. ls POWER ON STANDBY POWER SWITCH ON OFF Hardkey controls on the front rear panel of the instrument The table 2 1 provides a short description of the operating states and their indication Table 2 1 Indication of the operating states Operating Description State The instrument is shut down All LEDs on the front panel of the instrument are off Booting The instrument boots the operating system The green POWER ON STANDBY key blinks and starts the instrument firmware If the previous session was terminated regu larly the instrument uses the last setup with the relevant instrument settings R amp SeSGS100A System Overview Introduction to the Instrument Functions Operating Description State Standby The standby power mode keeps the power In the R amp S SGMA GUI the status indicator in switch circuits and the remote control system front of the instrument name is red active The orange POWER ON STANDBY key is on In this state it is safe to switch off the AC power and disconnect the instrument from the power supply Ready The instrument is ready for operation All In the R amp S SGMA GUI the status indicator in normal modules are power supplied front of the instrument name is green operation The green POWER ON STANDBY key is on Switching the Instrument to Standby State gt To switch the instrument to the standby state use one of the following alternatives a On the remote PC select
161. ly Mono Provides level setting without discontinuities All electronic switches in tone the RF path are clamped The operation mode is useful for applications using level searching algorithms This mode further reduces the dynamic range of the instrument The step attenuator is also fixed Constant Suppresses output impedance variations at the RF OUT connector due VSWR to changed level setting This mode reduces the dynamic range of the instrument The step attenuator is fixed SCPI command SOURce POWer SCHaracteristic on page 115 Level Level Settings Sets the RF level at the RF output connector of the selected instrument SCPI command SOURce POWer LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude on page 115 Level Range Level Settings Displays the adjustable level range deepening on the selected Mode Limit Level Settings Sets the level limit User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 49 R amp S SGS100A Signal Generator Settings 4 6 4 6 1 UO Modulation and Signal Impairment The value specifies the upper limit of the level at the RF OUT connector A message appears if an attempt is made to set a level above this limit and the level at the RF output is confined to the upper limit However the level indication is not influenced The value is not affected by an instrument preset function This parameter is influenced only by the Factory Preset and its factory value is equal to the upper limit SCPI command
162. m Parameters lt All gt string 0 No error i e the error queue is empty positive value Positive error numbers denote device specific errors negative value Negative error numbers denote error messages defined by SCPI Example SYST ERR ALL queries all entries in the error queue Response 0 no error No errors have occurred since the error queue was last read out User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 123 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SYSTem Subsystem Usage Query only SYSTem ERRor CODE ALL The command queries all entries in the error queue and then deletes them Only the error numbers are returned and not the entire error text Return values lt All gt string 0 No error i e the error queue is empty positive value Positive error numbers denote device specific errors negative value Negative error numbers denote error messages defined by SCPI Example SYST ERR CODE geg queries all entries in the error queue Response U no errors have occurred since the error queue was last read out Usage Query only SYSTem ERRor CODE NEXT The command queries the oldest entry in the error queue and then deletes it Only the error number is returned and not the entire error text Return values lt Next gt string 0 No error i e the error queue is empty positive value Positive error numbers denote device specific errors negative value Negative error numbers denote error m
163. mmands Common commands are described in the IEEE 488 2 IEC 625 2 standard These com mands have the same effect and are employed in the same way on different devices The headers of these commands consist of followed by three letters Many common commands are related to the Status Reporting System Available common commands e o ee E P A 92 cE nn E o A 92 eebe 93 A EE 93 ig PP A 93 0 93 EE 93 eee ee A 94 r ar EE 94 e OT eo ee E 94 a Ao gg TPT E ET E E T E eee 94 SR 95 TE EEO A 95 go A A o E E E 95 on E 95 wl OREA T T E o EU e 95 CR 96 A o 96 ee 96 CAL Calibration Query Initiates a calibration of the instrument and subsequently queries the calibration status Responses gt 0 indicate errors CLS CLear Status Sets the status byte STB the standard event register ESR and the EVENt part of the QUEStionable and the OPERation registers to zero The command does not alter the mask and transition parts of the registers It clears the output buffer Usage Setting only User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 92 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands IS Common Commands ESE lt Value gt Event Status Enable Sets the event status enable register to the specified value The query returns the con tents of the event status enable register in decimal form Parameters lt Value gt Range O to 255 ESR Event Status Read Returns the contents of the event status register
164. n Remedy Code Adjustment failed Adjustment could not be executed The adjustment data have to be generated first by an internal or external adjustment or to be loa ded into the device 00 O 182 Adjustment data miss Adjustment data are missing The adjustment data have to be ing generated first by an internal or external adjustment or to be loa ded into the instrument 183 Adjustment data invalid Adjustment data are invalid and must The adjustment data have to be be restored generated again by an internal or external adjustment or to be loa ded into the instrument 200 Cannot access hard The data transmission to a module was The module is not installed not ware unsuccessful properly installed or missing 201 Hardware revision out A later version of certain parts of the The driver does not support the of date instrument is necessary to execute the installed version of a module function selected 202 Cannot access the A error occurs when writing or reading The EEPROM might be defect EEPROM a EEPROM and has to be replaced 04 Driver initialization Initialization of a driver fails when boot The driver is not compatible with failed ing the instrument firmware the hardware or software configu ration of the instrument 2 241 No current list There is no list selected To execute the required opera tion a list has to be selected in the related dialog If no list is availa ble a new list must
165. n page 31 chapter 3 1 2 4 Reset SGMA GUI on page 31 Scanning for New Instruments 1 In the R amp S SGMA GUI main panel select Setup gt Instruments The Configure Instruments dialog opens Click the Scan button to trigger the instrument to scan all remote channel interfaces for connected instruments Tip To limit the amount of the searched instruments and to speed up the scan proc ess select Configure Instruments gt Scan LAN instruments with hostname prefix and enter the prefix the searched hostnames begin with The scan function searches only for instruments whose hostnames begin with the selected prefix All instruments which are connected to one of the available interfaces are switched on and are not locked are displayed in the Available Instruments list The R amp S SGMA GUI obtains all information for connecting to the instrument so fur ther configuration is not necessary Activating Instruments for Control from the R amp S SGMA GUI In the R amp S SGMA GUI main panel select Setup gt Instruments The Available Instruments in the Configure Instruments dialog lists all instruments configured in the software Select the newly configured connected or deactivated instrument and set Active to On to activate it Tip Only active instruments are displayed in the R amp S SGMA GUI main panel Adding New Instruments Manually to the R amp S SGMA GUI 1 2 In the R amp S SGMA GUI main panel sele
166. n the binary data depends on the command The various binary data formats are explained in the description of the param eter types RST ASCII Example FORM ASC The data is transferred as ASCII data FORMat SREGister lt Sregister gt The command determines the numerical format which is returned when the status reg isters are queried User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 102 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands MMEMory Subsystem Parameters lt Sregister gt ASCii BINary HEXadecimal OCTal ASCii The register content is returned as a decimal number BiNary The register content is returned as a binary number B is placed in front of the number HEXadecimal The register content is returned as a hexadecimal number H is placed in front of the number OCTal The register content is returned as an octal number Q is placed in front of the number RST ASCII Example FORM SREG HEX The register content is returned as a hexadecimal number 7 9 MMEMory Subsystem The MMEMory subsystem Mass Memory contains the commands for managing files and directories as well as for loading and storing complete instrument settings in files The files are stored on the internal flash memory of the instrument or on external USB memory devices The default directory is determined using the command MMEMory CDIR The opt directory is a protected and therefore unaccessible system director The files on this directory contain data t
167. nctions Exclusive Access and monitoring are mutually exclusive The Exclusive Access must be disabled to remote control or monitor the instrument form another external PC see chapter 6 4 Using the R amp S SGMA GUI to Monitor the Remote Control Operation on page 82 Locking the instrument to a controller 1 From the controller send the SCPI command LOCK e g LOCK 72349234 2 Query whether the request is granted and the instrument is locked The response of the query LOCK has to be 1 3 Abort further remote control if the request is refused 2 2 2 3 Working in Baseband Bypass Mode 1 Provide an external analog signal at the or Q connectors or on both at the rear of the instrument Refer to figure 2 2 for visualization of the signal flow 2 Select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Operation Mode gt Baseband Bypass Some instrument s functions like Frequency and UO settings are disabled 3 Select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Level and adjust the level of the output signal 4 For the corresponding instrument set SGMA GUI gt RF gt On or press the RF ON key on the front panel of the instrument to enable the output of the generated signal at the RF connector The RF ON key is green The fed signal is amplified with the selected value and output at the RF connector of the instrument 2 2 2 4 Optimizing Performance In its factory preset state the instrument uses predefined frequency a
168. nctions may be used as described in the product documentation The objective is to prevent personal injury e g due to laser beams 1171 0000 42 05 00 Page 4 Basic Safety Instructions Repair and service 1 The product may be opened only by authorized specially trained personnel Before any work is performed on the product or before the product is opened it must be disconnected from the AC supply network Otherwise personnel will be exposed to the risk of an electric shock Adjustments replacement of parts maintenance and repair may be performed only by electrical experts authorized by Rohde amp 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 PE conductor test insulation resistance measurement leakage current measurement functional test This helps ensure the continued safety of the product Batteries and rechargeable batteries cells If the information regarding batteries and rechargeable batteries cells is not observed either at all or to the extent necessary product users may be exposed to the risk of explosions fire and or serious personal injury and in some cases death Batteries and rechargeable batteries with alkaline electrolytes e g lithium cells must be handled in accordance with the EN 62133 standard 1 2 Cells must
169. nd activate instruments if required K Ak INSTruments ACTive STATe Response 0 0 1 INSTruments ACTive STATe OFF ON ON Activates the second and the third instruments in the list i e the instruments with symbolich names SGS 100021 and SGS 100100 K AKAL KKKAKAAA Export the configuration into a mapping file INSTruments MAPPing FILE d mapping files mapping map Enable exclusive access for the selected instrument INSTruments EACCess STATe Response 0 0 0 R amp S SGS100A 7 2 Remote Control Commands Common Commands INSTruments EACCess STATe OFF ON OFF Locks the second instrument Common Co
170. nd level setting designed for best performance The predefined settings e g the Level modes Auto and Normal or the use of calibrated value of the internal reference signal ensure that the instrument automatically selects the optimal settings depending on the configured RF frequency and level User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 22 R amp S SGS100A 2 2 2 5 System Overview Introduction to the Instrument Functions However in some special application cases it might be necessary to choose different settings or to optimize the signal for the particular application This section describes instructions on how to achieve this Restoring the default settings Use the R amp S SGMA GUI main panel gt Instrument name gt Preset or the R amp S SGMA GUI main panel gt Instrument name gt Setup gt Factory Preset function to return the instrument to its predefined state For information on how to adjust the quality characteristics of the RF output signal i e to optimize the quality characteristics of RF output signal like improving the harmonic distortion or improving the wideband noise refer to chapter 4 5 Level and Power On Settings on page 48 For information on how to adjust the reference oscillator e g to allow the frequency of the internal reference oscillator to be impaired for example to simulate a frequency error or to adjust the bandwidth of an external reference oscillator refer to chapter 4 4 R
171. nd short form The mnemonics feature a long form and a short form The short form is marked by upper case letters the long form corresponds to the complete word Either the short form or the long form can be entered other abbreviations are not permitted Example HCOPy DEVice COLor ON Is equivalent to HCOP DEV COL ON Case insensitivity Upper case and lower case notation only serves to distinguish the two forms in the man ual the instrument itself is case insensitive User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 145 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics IS SCPI Command Structure Numeric suffixes If a command can be applied to multiple instances of an object e g specific channels or sources the required instances can be specified by a suffix added to the command Numeric suffixes are indicated by angular brackets lt 1 4 gt lt n gt lt i gt and are replaced by a single value in the command Entries without a suffix are interpreted as having the suffix 1 Example Definition HCOPy PAGE DIMensions QUADrant lt N gt Command HCOP PAGE DIM QUAD2 This command refers to the quadrant 2 O Different numbering in remote control For remote control the suffix may differ from the number of the corresponding selection used in manual operation SCPI prescribes that suffix counting starts with 1 Suffix 1 is the default state and used when no specific suffix is specified Some standards define a fixed numbering star
172. nds for all the files in a directory When used in conjunction with the commands the parameter lt file name gt is specified as a string parameter with quotation marks It can contain either the complete path including the drive only the path and file name or only the file name The file name must include the file extension The same applies for the parameters lt directory name gt and lt path gt Depending on how much information is provided either the values specified in the parameter or the values specified with the command MMEM CDIR default directory are used for the path and drive setting in the commands Before the instrument settings can be stored in a file they have to be stored in an inter mediate memory using common command SAV lt number gt The specified number is subsequently used in the MMEMO r y STORe STATe command Also subsequently to loading a file with instrument settings with command MMEMO r y LOAD STATe these settings have to be activated with the common command RCL lt number gt Extensions for User Files The following table list all available file extensions for user files The currently available files on the instrument depends on the installed options Table 7 1 Automatically assigned file extensions in the instrument O es R amp S SGMA GUI Save As Open Software settings Mapping File Information about the configured instru map ments Examples In these examples the curr
173. necessary require a VISA installation on the remote controller side 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 communication with the software on a command by command basis User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 74 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Operation E Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Socket connections are established on a specially defined port The socket address is a combination of the IP address or the host name of the instrument and the number of the port configured for remote control All instruments use port number 5025 for this purpose The port is configured for communication on a command to command basis and for remote control from a program running on a connected PC The VISA resource string has the form TCPIP host address socknr SOCKET where e TCPIP designates the network protocol used e host address is the IP address or host name See also chapter 3 4 3 Finding Out the Default Hostname of the Instru ment on page 38 e socknr is socket port used e SOCKET indicates that the socket protocol is used Example The valid resource strings for e Instrument with the IP address 10 113 11 91 is TOPIP Se KE WK T 1 9 01 22502522 SOCKET e instrument with host name rssgs100a100027 is TCPIP ESsgsl10021000Z1 lt 502522 50CKET 6 1 3 USB Interface For remote control via USB connection th
174. neenneneneenrenrrerrrrorrrsrrrenene 30 68 Accept Device specific commandS pp 143 Security Settings eebe 0 ireland 64 EEC 107 Active Adjustment Data i 47 Displaying 57 Tee E 41 Adjust UO modulator pp 57 DNS Server Settings esec eee eee 67 Adjust Level EE 57 Double dagas ER 150 Adjustment Active sss see eee eee 47 117 148 Adjustment Frequency pp 48 117 Adjustment value Reference frequency i 117 E Adjust Synthesis 000 57 Alternate DNS Serve rr e aeann nnn 67 Be Eeer 156 EE 139 Enable registers cs em em a Po 94 B Error Message Query interrupted pp 82 Baseband bypass mode pp 22 Resource locked pp 82 Booleall parametere mi 149 Error messages Adjustment data invalid 183 pp 141 C Adjustment data missing 1872 141 Adjustment failed 180 pp 141 Calibration Cannot access hardware 200 ee 141 MONS abia 92 Cannot access the EEPROM 202 ee 141 Case sensitivity Cannot open file 460 ee 141 e E 146 Cannot read file 462 en 141 Change Password pp 63 Cannot write file 461 cccccccccseccecercercersesseseeeeens 141 Clear status Driver initialization failed 2041 141 RS OG rs A ene aceuncisuctenmiteannel 92 Driver Invalid EEPROM data 203 pp 141 CO 150 File cannot find directory 468 pp 142 LDE A o E CO EEE E 150 File contains invalid data 465 pp 142 LITE 143 Filename missing 0621 eee 141 150 File No files found 469 pp 142 e o el A 150 Hardware revision out of date 201 ee 141
175. nel of the selected instrument blinks See also chapter 3 4 4 Bidirectional Instrument Identification in the Net work on page 39 Hardware Channel Selects the hardware interface used by the remote channel SCPI command INSTruments REMote CHANnel on page 136 Instrument Name IP Address Enters the IP Address or the host name of the connected instrument See also chapter 3 4 3 Finding Out the Default Hostname of the Instru ment on page 38 SCPI command INSTruments REMote NAME on page 136 Serial Number Enters the serial number as instrument s identification while using the USB or PCle inter faces for remote control SCPI command INSTruments SERial on page 137 OK Confirms the settings and closes the dialog Apply Confirms the settings Cancel Discards settings and closes the dialog User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 30 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software q AAA _ _ _ _____ gt gt gt _ _ _ _ Oll Operating Menu and Toolbar 3 1 2 3 Software Options Dialog gt To access the dialog select Setup gt Software An info dialog opens showing program information Software Options CaProgra SaveRecallManager_2 7dl Component of COMPA CiProgra ScpiChannelEmernet_2 7d dl Component of COMPA Firmware In the group box Firmware the following columns are displayed Package Installed software packages e g SW platform
176. ng pp 152 Question Mark pp 150 180 Adjustment failed pp 141 Quotation mark pp 150 182 Adjustment data MISSING pp 141 SCPI compliant i 143 183 Adjustment data invalid pp 141 Sedquential Gomme i 152 200 Cannot access hardware pp 141 Syntax elements pp 150 201 Hardware revision out of date pp 141 White SDACE sara 150 202 Cannot access the EEPROM 141 Command sequence 203 Invalid EEPROM data pp 141 recommendation pp 162 204 river initialization failed eee e 141 PP E E OOOO 96 241 No current list pp 141 Common commands 242 Unknown list type Specified pp 141 SE egen 145 460 Cannot Open file eee eee ceeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeeeaaees 141 Computer NAME eee e ee 66 461 Cannot write file eee eee naer reeereerrrrrrreee reen 141 Changing me ERNA AEREA NANAREN 21 462 Cannot read file 141 Don 156 463 Filename MISSING pp 141 Confirm Password sese eee ceeeeaeeeeeeeseeaaeneeeeeeaas 63 464 Invalid filename extension pp 141 Copy instrument settings pp 107 465 File contains invalid data 142 Current Frequency ses see eee eee ceeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeeeeaeneeeas 57 468 Cannot find directory sse eee 142 469 No files found ooooocccoccconcocnnococononcnn nano conn conca 142 D e AA e ER EROS O ee ere eater 153 OPC7 EENEG 153 DEP 0 E 148 e EE 162 Default instrument settings ENEE 98 WA 153 Default values Na 103 AS sg ee erger 95 Delete instrument settings pp 109 A Dela PNAS ansiada 43 Device ldentify 0 nn0annonnnea
177. ng to prevent the instrument from slipping inside the package Wrap antistatic packing foil around the instrument to protect it from electrostatic charging User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 138 R amp S SGS100A Error Messages and Troubleshooting Status Information 9 Error Messages and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the error messages of the R amp S SGS The error messages are output in the Info line on the screen and entered in the error event queue of the status reporting system A great variety of different messages such as status messages error messages warn ings or information are displayed in the header field of the screen Some error messages require that the error must be eliminated before correct instrument operation can be ensured The Info window with a list of current messages and a detailed description of each message can be opened with the Info button see also chapter 3 2 1 Info Dia log on page 32 9 1 Status Information The status messages are displayed in the Info line of the R amp S SGMA GUI main panel The status information gives the user an overview of the main operating states and set tings of the instrument The states are indicated for information only and do not neces sitate any action by the user Status Information displayed in the Info line AttFixed Attenuator fixed mode is active The uninterrupted level settings are made in a fixed range without attenuator switching The vari
178. nt RoHS Product labeling in accordance with EN 50419 Once the lifetime of a product has ended this product must not be disposed of in the standard domestic refuse Even disposal via the municipal collection points for waste electrical and electronic equipment is not permitted Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG has developed a disposal concept for the environmental friendly disposal or recycling of waste material and fully assumes its obligation as a producer to take back and dispose of electrical and electronic waste in accordance with the ElektroG Act Please contact your local service representative to dispose of the product ROHDE amp SCHWARZ 1171 0200 52 01 01 Qualitatszertifikat Certificate of quality Certificat de qualite Sehr geehrter Kunde Sie haben sich fur den Kauf eines Rohde amp Schwarz Produktes ent schieden Hiermit erhalten Sie ein nach modernsten Fertigungsmethoden hergestelltes Produkt Es wurde nach den Regeln unseres Qualitatsmanage mentsystems entwickelt gefertigt und gepr ft Das Rohde amp Schwarz Qualitatsmanagementsystem ist u a nach ISO 9001 und ISO 14001 zertifiziert Der Umwelt verpflichtet 1 Energie effiziente RoHS kontorme Produkte 1 Kontinuierliche Welterentwicklung nachhaltiger Umweltkonzepte 1 150 14001 zertifiziertes Umweltmanagementsystem Dear Customer You have decided to buy a Rohde Schwarz product You are thus assured of recelving a product that 19 ma
179. ntly used in the directory in bytes lt free_memory gt Total amount of storage available in the directory in bytes lt file_entry gt All files of the directory are listed with their file name format and size in bytes Example See Working with Files and Directories on page 105 Usage Query only MMEMory CATalog LENGth Returns the number of files in the current or in the specified directory Return values lt Length gt lt path gt String parameter to specify the directory If the direcory is omitted the command queries the content of the current directory queried with MMEM CDIR command User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 106 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands MMEMory Subsystem lt count gt Number of files Example see Working with Files and Directories on page 105 Usage Query only MMEMory CDIRectory lt Cdirectory gt Changes the default directory for mass memory storage The directory is used for all subsequent MMEM commands if no path is specified with them It is also possible to change to a higher directory using two dots Setting parameters lt Cdirectory gt lt directory_name gt Example See Working with Files and Directories on page 105 Usage Setting only SCPI confirmed MMEMory COPY lt file_source gt lt file_destination gt Copies an existing to a new file Instead of just a file this command can also be used to copy a complete directory together with all
180. nts in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 90 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 136 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands R amp S SGMA GUI Settings INSTruments SCAN HNPRefix lt Prefix gt Sets the prefix the searched host names begin with Parameters lt Prefix gt string Example See chapter 7 1 5 Configuring Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 90 INSTruments SERial lt Serial gt Enters the serial number as instrument s identification while using the USB interface for remote control Parameters lt Serial gt lt SerivalNumberlInstr 1 gt lt SerivalNumberlnstr 2 gt Example See chapter 7 1 5 Configuring Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 90 INSTruments TYPE lt Type gt Selects the instrument s family Parameters lt Type gt List of CHAR Data lt Typelnstr 1 gt lt Typelnstr 2 gt Available instrument types SGS Example See chapter 7 1 5 Configuring Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 90 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 137 R amp S SGS100A Maintenance Storing and Packing 8 Maintenance The instrument does not need periodic maintenance Only the cleaning of the instrument is essential The outside of the instrument is suitably cleaned using a soft line free dust cloth Make sure that the air vents are not obstructed 8 1 Shock hazard Before cleaning the instrument make sure that the instrument is switched off and dis conn
181. nual 1173 9105 02 03 26 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software EEE Operating Menu and Toolbar 3 1 2 1 Configure Instruments This dialog is the central point for managing the instrument that will be configured and operated via the R amp S SGMA GUI New instruments can be created and appended to the list of available instruments connection settings can be edited instruments can be removed from the list or they can be deactivated but kept in the list for further use 4 Configure Instruments New Delete Edit scan Export Scan LAN instruments with host name prefix rssgs1 00a Refer to chapter 3 4 2 Handling Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI on page 37 for information on how to configure and manage instruments in R amp S SGMA GUI Available Instruments This section comprises a list of configured instruments Each instrument is represented by a Symbolic Name which is also displayed in the main panel and an Instrument Type Also it is displayed whether the instrument is activated in the R amp S SGMA GUI and hence displayed in the main panel or not SCPI command INSTruments COUNt on page 135 New Instrument Calls the Add Edit Instruments dialog Delete Instrument Removes the selected instrument from the list of Available Instruments Edit Instrument Calls the Add Edit Instruments dialog Scan Triggers a scan function and searches for instruments connected to the remo
182. nufactured using the most modern methods avallable This product was developed manufactured and tested in compliance with our quality management system stan dards The Rohde 4Schwarz quality management system 19 certified according to standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Environmental commitment 1 Energy efficient products 1 Continuous improvement in environmental sustainability 1150 14001 certified environmental management system Certified Quality System ISO 9001 Certified Environmental System ISO 14001 Cher client Vous avez choisi d acheter un pro duit Rohde amp Schwarz Vous disposez donc d un produit fabriqu d apres les m thodes les plus avanc es Le d ve loppement la fabrication et les tests respectent nos normes de gestion qualit Le systeme de gestion qualit de Rohde amp Schwarz a t homologu entre autres conform ment aux nor mes ISO 9001 et ISO 14001 Engagement cologique 1 Produits a efficience nerg tique 1 Am lioration continue de la durabilit environnementale Syst me de gestion de l environne ment certifi selon ISO 14001 1171 0200 11 V 04 01 ROHDE amp SCHWARZ CE Declaration of Conformity Certificate No 2011 11 This is to certify that Equipment type Stock No Designation SGS100A 1416 0505 02 SGMA RF SOURCE BASE UNIT complies with the provisions of the Directive of the Council of the European Union on the approximation of the laws
183. o o de que nadie pueda ser da ado por l p ej al tropezar o por un choque el ctrico Solamente est permitido el funcionamiento en redes de alimentaci n TN TT aseguradas con fusibles de 16 A como m ximo utilizaci n de fusibles de mayor amperaje solo previa consulta con el grupo de empresas Rohde amp Schwarz Nunca conecte el enchufe en tomas de corriente sucias o llenas de polvo Introduzca el enchufe por completo y fuertemente en la toma de corriente La no observaci n de estas medidas puede provocar chispas fuego y o lesiones No sobrecargue las tomas de corriente los cables alargadores o las regletas de enchufe ya que esto podr a causar fuego o choques el ctricos En las mediciones en circuitos de corriente con una tensi n Uor gt 30 V se deber n tomar las medidas apropiadas para impedir cualquier peligro p ej medios de medici n adecuados seguros limitaci n de tensi n corte protector aislamiento etc Para la conexi n con dispositivos inform ticos como un PC o un ordenador industrial debe comprobarse que stos cumplan los est ndares IEC60950 1 EN60950 1 o IEC61010 1 EN 61010 1 v lidos en cada caso A menos que est permitido expresamente no retire nunca la tapa ni componentes de la carcasa mientras el producto est en servicio Esto pone a descubierto los cables y componentes el ctricos y puede causar lesiones fuego o da os en el producto 1171 0000 42 05 00 Page 9 12 13 14 15
184. odes normal mode and baseband bypass mode In baseband bypass mode an external IF signal fed in at the or Q connectors is directly routed to the RF OUT connector The level of the signal can be adjusted Refer to figure 2 2 for visualization of the signal flow gt To access the Operation Mode dialog select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Operation Mode 4 SGS Operation Mode BE Operation Mode Normal T Operation Mode Sets the operation mode Normal The complete signal processing chain is used Baseband The IF signal fed in at the or Q connectors is directly routed to the RF Bypass OUT connector Note The Baseband Bypass is a special operation mode See also chapter 2 2 2 3 Working in Baseband Bypass Mode on page 22 SCPI command SOURce OPMode on page 111 4 2 Frequency Phase Settings Depending on the installed options the instrument provides an adjustable output fre quency in the frequency range of 1 MHz to 6 GHz or to 12 75 GHZ The frequency and phase related settings are provided in the Frequency Phase dialog gt To access this dialog select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Frequency Phase User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 42 R amp S SGS100A Signal Generator Settings Local Oscillator LO Coupling E SGS Frequency Phase Sek Frequency 1 000 000 000 000 GHz e Delta Phase 0 0 aeg Reset Delta Phase Display Local Oscillator LO Coupling Source In
185. oduct does not have a power switch for disconnection from the AC supply network the plug of the connecting cable is regarded as the disconnecting device In such cases always ensure that the power plug is easily reachable and accessible at all times corresponding to the length of connecting cable approx 2 m Functional or electronic switches are not suitable for providing disconnection from the AC supply network If products without power switches are integrated into racks or systems a disconnecting device must be provided at the system level 5 Never use the product if the power cable is damaged Check the power cable on a regular basis to ensure that it is in proper operating condition By taking appropriate safety measures and carefully laying the power cable you can ensure that the cable will not be damaged and that no one can be hurt by for example tripping over the cable or suffering an electric shock 6 The product may be operated only from TN TT supply networks fused with max 16 A higher fuse only after consulting with the Rohde amp 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 Otherwise sparks that result in fire and or injuries may occur 8 Do not overload any sockets extension cords or connector strips doing so can cause fire or electric shocks 9 For measurements in circuits with voltages Vims gt 30 V suit
186. of the Member States relating to electrical equipment for use within defined voltage limits 2006 95 EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility 2004 108 EC Conformity is proven by compliance with the following standards EN 61010 1 2001 EN 61326 1 2006 EN 61326 2 1 2006 EN 55011 2007 A2 2007 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 2008 For the assessment of electromagnetic compatibility the limits of radio interference for Class B equipment as well as the immunity to interference for operation in industry have been used as a basis ROHDE amp SCHWARZ GmbH amp Co KG Muhldorfstr 15 D 81671 Munchen Munich 2011 04 01 Central Quality Management GF QP Chadzelek 1416 0505 02 CE E 1 Customer Support Technical support where and when you need it For quick expert help with any Rohde amp 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 amp Schwarz equipment Up to date information and upgrades To keep your instrument up to date and to be informed about new application notes related to your instrument please send an e mail to the Customer Support Center stating your instrument and your wish We will take care that you will get the right information Europe Africa Middle East Phone 49 89 4129 12345
187. onnection must be established before any data can be receivedin char receiveBuffer new char receiveBufferSize memset receiveBuffer 0 receiveBufferSize bool receiving true while receiving int receivedByteCount recv currentSocketDescr receijveBuffer receiveBufferSize 0 if receivedByteCount lt 0 throw string error while receiving data n rxString string receiveBuffer receiving receivedByteCount receiveBufferSize delete receiveBuffer string TcpClient getCurrentHostName const return currentHostName int TcpClient getCurrentPort const return currentPort TelnetClient cpp include lt iostream gt include TcpClient h void printUsage cout lt lt usage EthernetRawCommand lt server ip gt scpi command lt lt endl int main int argc char argv int errorCode 0 no error bool useSingleCommand false IIIe L string singleCommand string hostname NN int port 5025 string input TI TcpClient client switch argc case 3 useSingleCommand true singleCommand argv 2 case 2 hostname argv 1 break default printUsage return 1 try client connectToServer hostname port bool terminate false while terminate char buffer 1024 if useSingleCommand input singleCommand send string else cin getline buffer 1024 input buffer
188. oupling at 10 MHz and a long synthesis chain up to the RF domain e temperature differences which cause slightly different phase drifts for the different synthesizers Most critical for a stable delta phase is the thermal RF phase drift between multiple RF synthesizers This drift can be nearly eliminated by using a common synthesizer com mon local oscillator LO signal for all RF carriers See also chapter 2 2 1 6 Connecting and Configuring Instruments for Optimum Phase Coherence on page 20 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 44 R amp S SGS100A Signal Generator Settings Reference Oscillator 4 3 2 Reference The LO Coupling related settings are provided in the Frequency Phase dialog gt To access this dialog select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Frequency Phase gt Local Oscillator LO Coupling g SGS Frequency Phase AE Frequency 1 000 000 000 000 GHz e Delta Phase 0 0 deg Reset Delta Phase Display Local Oscillator LO Coupling Source Int REF LO Output LO Source Selects the source of the local oscillator signal Int The instrument uses the built in local oscillator Ext The signal fed in at the REF LO IN input connector is used as signal source Note The Local Oscillator input output requires the additional software option R amp S SGS K90 SCPI command SOURce LOSCillator SOURce on page 112 REF LO Output Determines the signal provided at the output connector REF LO OUT
189. oviding input and output functions to communicate with instruments A VISA installation on the controller is a prerequisite for remote control over LAN when using VXI 11 protocol or USB However no VISA installation is necessary to remote control while using socket communication For more information about VISA refer to the user documentation For information on how to query the VISA resource strings see chapter 5 9 Remote Channels on page 67 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 70 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI commands are used for remote control Commands that are not taken from the SCPI standard follow the SCPI syntax rules The instrument supports the SCPI version 1999 The SCPI standard is based on standard IEEE 488 2 and aims at the standardi zation of device specific commands error handling and the status registers The tutorial Automatic Measurement Control A tutorial on SCPI and IEEE 488 2 from John M Pieper R amp S order number 0002 3536 00 offers detailed information on concepts and definitions of SCPI Remote Control Programs and Libraries The following figure provides a schematic illustration of the remote control capabilities of the instrument Protocol Proprietary socket VXI 11 USBTMC Library poe SE VISA controller controller Instrument Driver Application Program Fig 6 1 Remote control interfaces protocols and lib
190. p 143 Instrument settings recall envio rr ia 95 109 SAVE wiecececccccececeeeveveveveveveveceeeeeeeeeeeeeueeeeeeeeeeeeneners 95 110 Interface MESSAGES pp 143 144 Interfaces UB e O E EH ee 75 A oe a en eer sere ener 160 Ce ee E 52 IP address conri 74 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 IP Address i 66 IP Address Mode pp 66 126 IP Address Setup pp 126 T TTT 155 D gt AA 158 remote 4 93 K Keywords see Mnemonics pp 144 L LAN Interface a eee 73 E AA 74 V ie esis sais roo dni ace pect accesses 74 LAN Connection pp 63 Level RIFQUIDUE eege 36 49 Level e e o O SNeE 49 Level Range Ka de T 49 Licence for software option pp 60 Loaded Modules pp 60 Load instrument Settings pp 95 109 ee ee E 43 Local Oscillator LO Coupling Source pp 18 Local Oscillator Source pp 45 EDGR aa 21 M Maintenance CE 64 cs EE 64 Malfunctions co A A E E E 162 NDC EEE E EE S SE E E O EE 148 Memory mapping pp 78 WSS SAS AAA 32 Additional information pp 41 a re 0 EOEECEEan 41 gt e Pi meaner 41 53 1110 e EE 41 E di Le EE 41 Deleting he 41 Re e EE 41 EO eandsepsaatuedus eietenaistanatenet 41 Message level see eee 32 Messages CONIMANOS eegene gege 143 A 143 instrument responses ee ee e e 144 TE 0 E E EE E OEE E E E T EEE A EEEE 143 MIMO SEUD AAA 20 A 148 Missing error messages pp 83 MAS MONIOS sm ee oo rote 144 DUO 146 Mode Ise e 126 49 Mode DNS Server Settings pp 67 Mode IP Address EEN 66 Mon
191. p S SGS100A Remote Control Basics Command Sequence and Synchronization A 3 6 Responses to Queries A 4 A query is defined for each setting command unless explicitly specified otherwise It is formed by adding a question mark to the associated setting command According to SCPI the responses to queries are partly subject to stricter rules than in standard IEEE 488 2 The requested parameter is transmitted without a header Example HCOP PAGE ORI Response LAND Maximum values minimum values and all other quantities that are requested via a special text parameter are returned as numeric values Example SENSe FREQuency STOP MAX Response 3 5E9 Numeric values are output without a unit Physical quantities are referred to the basic units or to the units set using the Unit command The response 3 5E9 in the pre vious example stands for 3 5 GHz Truth values Boolean values are returned as 0 for OFF and 1 for ON Example Setting command HCOPy DEV COL ON Query HCOPy DEV COL Response 1 Text character data is returned in a short form Example Setting command HCOPy PAGE ORIentation LANDscape Query HCOP PAGE ORI Response LAND Command Sequence and Synchronization IEEE 488 2 defines a distinction between overlapped and sequential commands A sequential command is one which finishes executing before the next command starts executing Commands that are processed quickly are usually implemented as
192. queries all errors existing in the error queue Example Response 22 ly Sellings conflict 153 Input voltage out of range The two returned errors have occurred since the error queue was last queried Usage Query only SYSTem VERSion The command queries the SCPI version with which the instrument complies User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 125 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SYSTem Subsystem Return values lt Version gt string Example SYST VERS queries the SCPI version Response 1996 The instrument complies with the version from 1996 Usage Query only SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress lt lpaddress gt The command enters the IP address The entry is only activated after sending command SYST COMM NETW IPAD SET Parameters lt lpaddress gt string Range 0 0 0 0 to ff ff ff ff Example SYST COMM NETW IPAD 7 8 9 10 enters the IP address of the instrument Example SYST COMM NETW IPAD SET activates all changes of the IP address settings SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress MODE lt Mode gt The command selects if the IP address is assigned automatically or manually The entry is only activated after sending command SYST COMM NETW T PAD SET Parameters lt Mode gt AUTO STATic AUTO The IP address is assigned automatically The network used must support automatic assignment of address DHCP in order to use this function STATic The IP address is assigned manually
193. r This part contains information on the actions performed in the instrument since the last readout The content of the EVENt part is deleted after being read out Parameters lt EVENt gt string Example STAT OPER EVEN queries the STATus OPERation EVENt register Usage Query only SCPI confirmed STATus OPERation NTRansition lt Ntransition gt The command sets the bits of the NTRansition part of the STATus OPERation register If a bit is set a transition from 1 to O in the condition part causes an entry to be made in the EVENt part of the register The disappearance of an event in the hardware is thus registered e g the end of an adjustment Parameters lt Ntransition gt string Example STAT OPER NTR 0 a transition from 1 to 0 in the condition part of the Status Operation register does not cause an entry to be made in the EVENt part Usage SCPI confirmed User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 119 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands STATus Subsystem STATus OPERation PTRansition lt Ptransition gt The command sets the bits of the PTRansition part of the STATus OPERation register If a bit is set a transition from 0 to 1 in the condition part causes an entry to be made in the EVENt part of the register A new event in the hardware is thus registered e g the start of an adjustment Parameters lt Ptransition gt string Example STAT SOPER PTR 32767 all transitions from 0 to 1 in the condition part of the Status Op
194. raries The following examples give an overview of dependencies between the available libra ries the possible interfaces and protocols and whether an instrument driver is provided The involved parts are highlighted e Remote control program using VISA Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Protocol Socket VXI 11 USBTMC Library VISA Application Program Fig 6 2 Remote control program using VISA Protocol Remote Control Program Socket viOpen TEPIP rssos100al00010 5025 SOCKET viPrintf SOUR FREQ 2GHz n VXI 11 VIODE en TCPIP rssqs100a100010 INSTR viPrintf SOURS FREO 2GHz n USBTMC viOpen USB 0x0aad 0x0088 1000010 INSTR viPrintf SOUR FREQ 2GHz n e Remote control program using instrument driver VISA available Interface PCle LAN USB Protocol Proprietary Socket VXI 11 USBTMC Library oie VISA Controller Instrument Driver Application Program Fig 6 3 Remote control program using instrument driver VISA available R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Operation Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Remote Control Program Socket rssgs init ICPIPsrssqsl00al00010ss 5025227 S 0CKET rssgs Setrrequeney 289 VXI 11 rssgs init TCPIP rssgs100a100010 INSTR rssgs SetFrequency 2e9 USBTMC aere init Uses 0 0aad 30x0088 3 100001033 INSTR rssgs SetFrequency 2e9 PCle EE CR H 267 10000107S INSTA y rssgs SetFreq
195. recisely than the status registers Especially in the test phase of a controller program the error queue should be queried User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 162 General Programming Recommendations regularly since faulty commands from the controller to the instrument are recorded there as well R amp S SGS100A Telnet program examples Telnet program examples The following program example shows a simple TcpClient class that is intended to explain on how to get started with programming of sockets The example sets up a socket communication to R amp S SGS and opens a simple user interface very similar to the telnet which allows input of commands To enable real automation further development of the program is required TcpClient h include lt string gt defines structs for socket handling include lt netinet in h gt using namespace std typedef struct sockaddr in SockAddrstruct typedef struct hostent HostInfoStruct class TcpClient public TcpClient TcpClient void connectToServer string amp hostname void disconnect void transmit string amp txString void receive string amp rxString string getCurrentHostName const int getCurrentPort const private string currentHostName int currentPort int currentSocketDescr SockAddrstruct serverAddress HostInfoStruct currentHostinto bool clientIsConnected int receiveBufferSize ks TcpClient cpp include lt strin
196. recuencia nominal N No sit e el producto encima de superficies veh culos estantes o mesas que por sus caracter sticas de peso o de estabilidad no sean aptos para l Siga siempre las instrucciones de instalaci n del fabricante cuando instale y asegure el producto en objetos o estructuras p ej paredes y estantes Si se realiza la instalaci n de modo distinto al indicado en la documentaci n del producto pueden causarse lesiones o incluso la muerte SS No ponga el producto sobre aparatos que generen calor p ej radiadores o calefactores La temperatura ambiente no debe superar la temperatura m xima especificada en la documentaci n del producto o en la hoja de datos En caso de sobrecalentamiento del producto pueden producirse choques el ctricos incendios y o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia de muerte 1171 0000 42 05 00 Page 8 Informaciones elementales de seguridad Seguridad el ctrica Si no se siguen o se siguen de modo insuficiente las indicaciones del fabricante en cuanto a seguridad el ctrica pueden producirse choques el ctricos incendios y o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia de muerte 1 10 11 Antes de la puesta en marcha del producto se debera comprobar siempre que la tension preseleccionada en el producto coincida con la de la red de alimentaci n el ctrica Si es necesario modificar el ajuste de tensi n tambi n se deber n cambiar en caso dado los fusibles correspondientes
197. ritten in capital letters File names commands program code File names commands coding samples and screen output are distinguished by their font Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics Links that you can click are displayed in blue font References References to other parts of the documentation are enclosed by quotation marks User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 10 R amp S SGS100A System Overview Setups for Instrument Control 2 System Overview The R amp S SGS RF Source is a signal generator intended either for the generation of IQ modulated signals or as a pure local oscillator LO source in the frequency range of 1 MHz to 12 75 GHz Optimized for use in automated test equipment ATE the instrument offers very fast settling times in an exceptionally small formfactor and low power consumption The R amp S SGS can be equipped optionally with an active electronic step attenuator a high Stability reference oscillator and LO connectors for coupling multiple generators to a common LO source 2 1 Setups for Instrument Control The R amp S SGS is a signal generator designed for the automated test equipment ATE needs To maintain the small size the instrument is not equipped with a display and hence additional equipment is required to control the instrument This section provides an overview of the possible configuration setups for control of the R amp S SGS 2 1 1 Manual Operation from R amp S SGMA GUI
198. roller address to which remote control is returned after termination of the triggered action Setting parameters lt Address gt Range O to 30 Usage Setting only PRE lt Value gt Parallel poll Register Enable Sets parallel poll enable register to the indicated value The query returns the contents of the parallel poll enable register in decimal form Parameters lt Value gt Range O to 255 PSC lt Action gt Power on Status Clear Determines whether the contents of the ENAB1e registers are preserved or reset when the instrument is switched on Thus a service request can be triggered when the instru ment is switched on if the status registers ESE and SRE are suitably configured The query reads out the contents of the power on status clear flag Parameters lt Action gt 011 0 The contents of the status registers are preserved 1 Resets the status registers User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 94 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands Common Commands RCL lt Number gt ReCaLl calls up the instrument settings from an intermediate memory identified by the specified number The instrument settings can be stored to this memory using the com mand SAv with the associated number It also activates the instrument settings which are stored in a file and loaded using the MMEMory LOAD lt number gt lt file name extension gt command RST ReSeT Sets the instrument to a defined default status The default
199. routine select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Internal Adjustment and execute the desired adjustment procedure UO Impairments Signal impairments are well defined arithmetic modifications of the data Every data sample is modified in the same way The purpose of adding impairments to the data User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 50 R amp S SGS100A Signal Generator Settings 4 6 1 1 UO Modulation and Signal Impairment stream is to simulate frequent sources of distortions in a real signal processing chain in order to generate a test signal with dirty transmitter conditions Gain and Gain Imbalance An HO gain is a multiplication of all UO amplitudes by a common factor The effect is equivalent to two identical and Q gain factors The effect of an increased gain factor in the UO constellation diagram is shown below Fig 4 1 Effect of an increased amplitude in the I Q constellation diagram An gain multiplies the amplitudes by a factor leaving the Q amplitudes unchanged A Q gain has the opposite effect Different and Q gain factors result in an UO imbalance which is usually due to different gains of the amplifiers in the and Q channels of the I Q modulator The effect of a positive and negative gain imbalance is shown below Q vu Fig 4 2 Negative gain imbalance left and positive right gain imbalance in the I Q constellation dia gram User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 51 R amp S SGS1
200. rted manual section Installing the R amp S SGMA GUI Software on the External PC 2 2 2 6 Activating Options A firmware update prior to the activation of the SW option may be required Refer to the description of the SW option for the required firmware version See also chapter 2 2 2 5 Installing new Firmware Version on the Instru ment on page 23 for instruction on how to update the firmware version 1 Select SGMA GUI main panel gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Install SW Options 2 Select Option Key and enter the key code delivered with the new option The new option is now enabled and ready for operation R amp S SGS100A 3 3 1 Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software Operating Menu and Toolbar Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software This section gives a detailed description of the R amp S SGMA GUI user interface and infor mation on how to work with it The main panel with the overview of the configured instru ments is the operating and control interface for the whole program From here all program functions are accessible This panel is displayed after the start of R amp S SGMA GUI The program always loads the previously used settings so you can continue your work in the next session SGMA GUI SGS 100021 Freq 1 000 000 000 000 shz er or moa or Level 10 00Jd8m REF ml D _SGS 100010 Freq 1 000 000 000 000 Ghz RF on Mod or Level 10 00 dBm REF int Sa E
201. s ing the Messages in the Info Bar Messages indicate information warnings and errors They are displayed in the info line in different colors depending on their importance and display duration The following messages are displayed e Error There are two options Critical failure errors are errors that prevent the instrument from working e g a HW Critical errors are displayed in red color System errors are errors that concern the operating system e g wrong file path System errors are displayed in black color e Information User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software IS Main Panel The information e g file not found is displayed in black color e Warning A warning indicates a less significant error and is displayed in black color e Brief message Brief messages report automatic settings in the program e g switching on illegal entries that are not accepted by the program e g range violations They are dis played in the info line on a yellow background They are displayed on top of status information or permanent messages Brief messages usually do not demand user actions and disappear automatically after a short period of time They are stored in the history however e Permanent messages Permanent messages are displayed if an error occurs that impairs further program operation The error signaled by a permanent message must be eliminated be
202. s Standby state User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 34 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software OES ____CLc __ Main Panel To operate the instrument manually it has to be switched to ready state see Returning the Instrument from Standby to Ready State on page 17 Instrument locked The red state indication together with the message Instrument Locked in the Info line indicates that the instrument is locked for Exclusive Access from another SGMA GUI or controller The instrument is performing a time consuming operation e g an internal adjust ment or selftest Instrument Name Displays the alias name of the instrument as selected by the parameter SGMA GUI gt Setup gt Instruments gt Add Edit Instruments gt Symbolic Name A click on this button provides access to a menu tree for configuring the available instru ment s settings e g Frequency Phase settings det SGMA GUI 7 SGS 100010 Frea 1 000 000 000 000 Ghz sr or moa or Level 10 00 d n gt rer int SGS 100021 Freq 1 000 000 000 000 et re or moa or Level 10 00 dBm REF int Operation Mode Frequency Phase Reference Oscillator Level Q Settings Preset Extension Setup gt Diagnostic Test gt Frequency Sets the RF frequency at the RF output connector of the selected instrument SCPI command SOURce FREQuency CW FIXed on page 112 RF ON OFF Activates and
203. s cause instrument settings such as a reset of the instrument or setting the frequency Queries cause data to be provided for remote control e g for identification of the instrument or polling a parameter value Queries are formed by directly appending a question mark to the command header e According to their definition in standards Common commands their function and syntax are precisely defined in standard IEEE 488 2 They are employed identically on all instruments if implemented They refer to functions such as management of the standardized status registers reset and self test Instrument control commands refer to functions depending on the features of the instrument such as frequency settings Many of these commands have also been standardized by the SCPI committee These commands are marked as SCPI compliant in the command reference chapters Commands without this SCPI label are device specific however their syntax follows SCPI rules as per mitted by the standard User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 143 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics A 2 A 3 A 3 1 LAN Interface Messages Instrument responses Instrument responses response messages and service requests are messages the instrument sends to the controller after a query They can contain measurement results instrument settings and information on the instrument status LAN Interface Messages In the LAN connection the interface messag
204. shost Is loaded 5 Enter 1smod to verify the module Makinging Shared Libraries Accessible Two library files 1ibsocketcontroller so and libpciecontroller so are pro vided on the CD included in the delivery These act as the dynamic link libraries for pro grams using socket or PCle protocols gt To make these libraries accessible perform one of the following User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 79 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Operation Advanced Remote Control Using PCle a Append the environment variable LD_LIBRARY_PATH with the path of these two files e g by changing the etc environment file b Move these two files to usr 1 ib or 1ib directory 6 3 2 3 Building a Program The help file rssgs vxi chm shows all functions of the instrument which you can use in your own remote control program Additionally an example file is provided SgsDriverDemo c Building the example program 1 Copy folders InstrumentDriver and SgsDriverDemo to your hard disk Go to folder Build On the command line enter cmake A Ze Enter make Folder Build should now contain the executable SgsDriverDemo Running the example program gt On the command line enter SgsDriverDemo RESOURCESTRING cmd Where e RESOURCESTRING is the Visa resource string of your instrument e g TCPIP sa paddress 590257 7 SOCKET OF PCIE 0xiGoZi Ox132e serialno INSTR Where ipaddress is the IP address or hostname of your instrument and
205. son the product may only be disassembled by specially trained personnel Improper disassembly may be hazardous to your health National waste disposal regulations must be observed 2 If handling the product releases hazardous substances or fuels that must be disposed of in a special way e g coolants or engine oils that must be replenished regularly the safety instructions of the manufacturer of the hazardous substances or fuels and the applicable regional waste disposal regulations must be observed Also observe the relevant safety instructions in the product documentation The improper disposal of hazardous substances or fuels can cause health problems and lead to environmental damage Informaciones elementales de seguridad Es imprescindible leer y observar las siguientes instrucciones e informaciones de seguridad El principio del grupo de empresas Rohde amp Schwarz consiste en tener nuestros productos siempre al d a con los est ndares de seguridad y de ofrecer a nuestros clientes el m ximo grado de seguridad Nuestros productos y todos los equipos adicionales son siempre fabricados y examinados seg n las normas de seguridad vigentes Nuestro sistema de garant a de calidad controla constantemente que sean cumplidas estas normas El presente producto ha sido fabricado y examinado seg n el certificado de conformidad adjunto de la UE y ha salido de nuestra planta en estado impecable seg n los est ndares t cnicos de seguridad Para poder
206. ss to the Linux operating system and valid for VNC FTP and SAMBA access Old Password Change User Password Enter the currently used user password The default password is instrument New Password Change User Password Enter the new user password User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 62 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup security Setting Confirm Password Change User Password Entes the new password for conformation The new password is only valid after the Change Password button is pressed Change Password Change User Password Change the password accordingly Change Security Password Note It is highly recommended to change the default security password before connect ing the instrument to the network The security password is required when changing the status of the USB and LAN inter face Old Password Change Security Password Enter the currently used security password The default password is 123456 New Password Change Security Password Enter the new security password The security password may contain decimal characters only Confirm Password Change Security Password Enter the new password for conformation The new password is only valid after the Change Password button is pressed Change Password Change Security Password Change the password accordingly Security Settings Comprises the settings for enabling and disabling the USB and LAN interfac
207. ssage is available in the output buffer which can be read This bit can be used to enable data to be automatically read from the instrument to the controller ESB bit Sum bit of the event status register It is set if one of the bits in the event status register is set and enabled in the event status enable register Setting of this bit indicates a serious error which can be specified in greater detail by polling the event status register MSS bit master status summary bit The bit is set if the instrument triggers a service request This is the case if one of the other bits of this registers is set together with its mask bit in the service request enable register SRE A 5 3 2 IST Flag and Parallel Poll Enable Register PPE As with the SRQ the IST flag combines the entire status information in a single bit It can be read by means of a parallel poll see chapter A 5 5 3 Parallel Poll on page 160 or using the command IST The parallel poll enable register PPE determines which bits of the STB contribute to the IST flag The bits of the STB are ANDed with the corresponding bits of the PPE with bit 6 being used as well in contrast to the SRE The IST flag results from the ORing of all results The PPE can be set using commands PRE and read using command PRE A 5 4 Event Status Register ESR and Event Status Enable Register ESE The ESR is defined in IEEE 488 2 The event status register can be read out using com mand
208. strument Setup E Installing SW Options Hardware Software The tables in the sections Hardware and Software list the installed hardware and software options Option Short name of option Designation Name of Option Licenses Number of licenses Expiration For regular options Permanent is indicated in this column Some Date options are available as trial versions This column shows their expira tion date After this date the option is no longer available on the instru ment SCPI command SYSTem SOFTware OPTion lt dir gt NAME on page 132 SYSTem SOFTware OPTion lt dir gt DESignation on page 131 SYSTem SOFTware OPTion lt dir gt LICenses on page 131 SYSTem SOFTware OPTion lt dir gt EXPiration on page 131 Loaded Modules Section Loaded Modules is provided for service purposes It lists all loaded software modules with their versions and offers a short description of each module 5 4 Installing SW Options Newly purchased software options are enabled in the Install SW Option dialog They are ready to operate after they are enabled by means of a key code supplied with the option Si SGS Install SW Option BEA Only if the instrument is equipped with an older firmware version a firmware update prior to enabling the software option may be required The information on the valid firmware versions for the purchased software option is provided together with the option Refer to chapter 2 2 2 5 Ins
209. t AF INET SOCK STREAM 0 if currentSocketDescr Q currentHostName currentPort 0 currentHostinfo NULL clientIsConnected false printf can t create socket n serverAddress sin family currtentHostinto gt 41 addrtype server ddress s11 port htons Ccurrentrort 1 memcpy char serverAddress sin addr s addr currentHostinto gt h addr list 0 currentHostinto gt h length 1f connect currentSocketDescr struct sockaddr serverAddress sizeof serverAddress lt 0 throw string can t connect server n clientIsConnected true void TcpClient disconnect ijf clientIsConnected close currentSocketDescr currentSocketDescr 0 currentHostName currentPort 0 currentHostiInfo NULL clientIsConnected false void TcpClient transmit string amp txString 1f clientIsConnected throw string connection must be established before any data can be sentin char transmitBuffer new char txString length 1 memcpy transmitButter EXString c str txstring lengeh transmitBuffer txString length n newline is needed 1f send currentSocketDescr transmitBuffer txString length 1 0 lt 0 throw string can t transmit data n delete transmitBuffer void TcpClient receive string amp rxString if clientIsConnected throw string c
210. t Setup gt Instruments gt Edit Instruments dialog disable Exclu sive Access Note The two functions Exclusive Access and monitoring are mutually exclusive 4 Send remote control commands from the controller to the instrument open the cor responding dialogs in the R amp S SGMA GUI and observe the status of the parameters Note Missing error messages Because the monitoring PC polls and clears the error queue periodically some of the error massages may not be received by the controller User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 83 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands Programming Examples 7 Remote Control Commands In the following all remote control commands will be presented in detail with their param eters and the ranges of numerical values For an introduction to remote control and the status registers refer to chapter A Remote Control Basics on page 143 7 1 Programming Examples This chapter provides simple programming examples for the R amp S SGS The purpose of the examples is to present all commands for a given task In real applications one would rather reduce the examples to an appropriate subset of commands The programming examples have been tested with a software tool which provides an environment for the development and execution of remote tests To keep the examples as simple as possible only the clean SCPI syntax elements are reported Non execut able command lines e g comments start with t
211. t Instrument dialog opens 3 Change the settings and confirm with OK The edited settings are applied 3 4 2 5 Deleting Instruments 1 Inthe R amp S SGMA GUI main panel select Setup gt Instruments The Configure Instruments dialog opens 2 Select the instrument to be deleted and click the Delete button The selected instrument is deleted from the list of Available Instruments 3 4 3 Finding Out the Default Hostname of the Instrument The default hostname of the instrument is a non case sensitive string built as follow hostname lt instrument name gt lt serial number gt where User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 38 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software C M 2 gt gt gt 2 Working with R amp S SGMA GUI lt serial number is the individual serial number of the instrument lt instrument name gt is the complete name of the instrument written without spaces e g rssgs100a 1 Find the individual serial number on rear of the instrument e g 100021 2 Build the default hostname For the R amp S SGS100A with serial number 100021 the default hostname is rssgs100a100021 For instructions on how to change the default computer name refer to Querying and changing a computer name on page 21 3 4 4 Bidirectional Instrument Identification in the Network In practice instruments are integrated into a large network or placed in racks together with several other instruments of the sam
212. t MM REF LO Output LO M Configuring the RF Frequency gt Tochange the RF frequency of the selected instrument perform one of the following a Select SGMA GUI main panel gt Freq and enter the desired frequency b Select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Frequency Phase gt Frequency and enter the desired frequency Changes of the RF frequency have an immediate effect on the output signal Frequency Sets the RF frequency at the RF output connector of the selected instrument SCPI command SOURce FREQuency CW FIXed on page 112 Delta Phase Sets the phase of the RF signal The current phase of the signal is used as the reference This function allows for example the phase of the output signal to be synchronized with the phase of a signal from a second signal generator SCPI command SOURce PHASe on page 114 Reset Delta Phase Display Resets delta phase value The set phase is adopted as the new current phase i e the delta phase value is reset to 0 SCPI command SOURce PHASe REFerence on page 114 4 3 Local Oscillator LO Coupling The LO Coupling function allows a distribution of the local oscillator signal in a way that multiple R amp S SGSs or other R amp S Signal Generators can be driven by the same LO signal This is mandatory for phase coherent application e g MIMO setups and for phase coherent demodulation User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 43 R amp S SGS100A
213. t be found Check drive and path R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics Messages A Remote Control Basics A 1 This chapter provides basic information on operating an instrument via remote control Messages The messages transferred on the data lines are divided into the following categories e Interface messages Interface messages are transmitted to the instrument on the data lines with the attention line being active LOW They are used to communicate between the con troller and the instrument Interface messages can only be sent by instruments that have GPIB bus functionality For details see the sections for the required interface e Instrument messages Instrument messages are employed in the same way for all interfaces if not indicated otherwise in the description Structure and syntax of the instrument messages are described in chapter A 3 SCPI Command Structure on page 144 A detailed description of all messages available for the instrument is provided in the chapter Remote Control Commande There are different types of instrument messages depending on the direction they are sent Commands Instrument responses Commands Commands program messages are messages the controller sends to the instrument They operate the instrument functions and request information The commands are sub divided according to two criteria e According to the effect they have on the instrument Setting command
214. t unit PCT Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an I Q Modulated Sig nal on page 86 SOURce IQ IMPairment QUADrature ANGLe lt Angle gt This command sets the quadrature offset for the digital UO signal Parameters lt Angle gt float Range 10 to 10 Increment 0 01 RST U Default unit DEG Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an I Q Modulated Sig nal on page 86 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 113 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands SOURce PHASe Subsystem SOURce IQ IMPairment STATe lt State gt The command activates ON and deactivates OFF the three impairment or correction values LEAKage QUADrature and QRatio for the baseband signal prior to input into the UO modulator Parameters lt State gt O 1 OFF ON RST 0 Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an UO Modulated Sig nal on page 86 SOURce IQ WBSTate lt State gt Selects optimized settings for wideband modulation signals Parameters lt State gt 0 1 OFF ON RST 0 Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an I Q Modulated Sig nal on page 86 7 13 SOURce PHASe Subsystem EA ON 114 SOURce PHASe REFerence 114 SOURce PHASe lt Phase gt Specifies the phase variation relative to the current phase Parameters lt Phase gt float Range 360 to 360 RST 0 Default unit DEG Example See chapter 7 1 2 Generating an UO Modulated Sig nal on page 86 SOURce PHASe REFerenc
215. talling new Firmware Version on the Instrument on page 23 for information on how to perform firmware update and to chapter 2 2 2 6 Activating Options on page 24 for instruction on how to install new options The firmware update is also described in the service manual chapter 4 on CD ROM supplied with the instrument User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 60 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup EE Protection 5 5 Protection The Protection dialog provides access to the unlocking of protected service functions authorized personnel of R amp S Service Departments only Unlocking of Protected Service Functions 1 Select SGMA GUI main panel gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Protection The Protection dialog provides access to the unlocking of protected service func tions authorized personnel of R amp S Service Departments only 2 Todeactivate the protection the correct password has to be entered After the instru ment has been switched on the protection levels 1 to 4 are automatically activated Enter Protection Level 1 gt Password gt 123456 Protection Level 1 is activated Pe SGS Protection Akl Protection Level 112 On f Password Protection Level 214 On Password Protection Level 3 4 On Password Protection Level 414 On Password Protection Level Password Protection Level 1 can be activated to expand the functionality of the internal adjustment The password is 1
216. tches the UO modulation on and off SCPI command SOURce 10 STATe on page 112 State Activates deactivates Q impairments If activated the settings for offset gain imbalance and quadrature offset become effec tive Whether or not UO impairment is activated is indicated in the function block SCPI command SOURce 10 IMPairment STATe on page 114 Offset Sets the carrier offset in percent of the amplitudes scaled to the peak envelope power PEP for the and or Q signal component An ideal I Q modulator suppresses the carrier offset completely offset O percent For more information see chapter 4 6 1 2 and Q Offset on page 52 SCPI command SOURce 10 IMPairment LEAKage 1I on page 113 SOURce 10 IMPairment LEAKage 0 on page 113 Gain Imbalance Sets the imbalance of the and Q vector see chapter 4 6 1 1 Gain and Gain Imbal ance on page 51 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 53 R amp S SGS100A Signal Generator Settings Preset The entry is made in dB default or where 1 dB offset is roughly 12 according to the following Imbalance dB 20log GainQ Gain Positive values mean that the Q vector is amplified more than the vector by the corre sponding percentage Negative values have the opposite effect SCPI command SOURce 1IQ IMPairment IQRatio MAGNitude on page 113 Quadrature Offset Sets the quadrature offset see chapter 4 6 1 3 Quadrature
217. te computer via all of the available interfaces During the scan process a progress bar is displayed User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 27 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software 3 1 2 2 Operating Menu and Toolbar Tip The first initialization of a newly connected instrument in a network and the instru ment s request to the DHCP server for an IP address may take some time During this time the instrument does not respond to the query sent by the scan function If the instrument does not appear in the list of Available Instruments trigger the scan function again after some minutes SCPI command INSTruments SCAN on page 136 Export Opens the standard file save browser for saving the list of the available instruments in a mapping file The mapping files have the file extension map so the file name typed in is automatically equipped with this extension A mapping file provides a cross reference between the instruments symbolic names and their respective remote control parameters The information in the mapping file is grouped in rows where one row corresponds to one configured instrument The rows have the following structure lt InstrumentType gt lt SymbolicName gt lt IP Address Hostname gt lt RemoteChannel gt lt SerialNumber gt C mapping map Notepad File Edit Format View Help EGMA GUI Instrument mapping Version 1 SGS 565 100010 rssgs100a100010 USB 100010 565 565 100021 rssgs100
218. te para evitar en caso de un accidente lesiones u otra clase de da os Eliminaci n 1 Si se trabaja de manera mec nica y o t rmica cualquier producto o componente m s all del funcionamiento previsto pueden liberarse sustancias peligrosas polvos con contenido de metales pesados como p ej plomo berilio o n quel Por eso el producto solo debe ser desmontado por personal especializado con formaci n adecuada Un desmontaje inadecuado puede ocasionar da os para la salud Se deben tener en cuenta las directivas nacionales referentes a la eliminaci n de residuos En caso de que durante el trato del producto se formen sustancias peligrosas o combustibles que deban tratarse como residuos especiales p ej refrigerantes o aceites de motor con intervalos de cambio definidos deben tenerse en cuenta las indicaciones de seguridad del fabricante de dichas sustancias y las normas regionales de eliminaci n de residuos Tenga en cuenta tambi n en caso necesario las indicaciones de seguridad especiales contenidas en la documentaci n del producto La eliminaci n incorrecta de sustancias peligrosas o combustibles puede causar da os a la salud o da os al medio ambiente 1171 0000 42 05 00 Page 12 1171 0300 41 Kundeninformation zur Batterieverordnung BattV Dieses Gerat enthalt eine schadstoffhaltige Batterie Diese darf nicht mit dem Hausmull entsorgt werden Nach Ende der Lebensdauer darf die Entsorgung nur Ober eine Rohde amp
219. ted the command queries the content of the current directory queried with MMEM CDIR command Return values lt Dcatalog gt lt file_entry gt Names of the subdirectories separated by colons The first two strings are related to the parent directory Example See Working with Files and Directories on page 105 Usage Query only MMEMory DCATalog LENGth lt path_name gt Returns the number of subdirectories in the current or specified directory User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 108 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands MMEMory Subsystem Query parameters lt path_name gt String parameter to specify the directory If the directory is omitted the command queries the contents of the current directory to be queried with MMEM CDIR command Return values lt file entry _count gt Number of parent and subdirectories Example See Working with Files and Directories on page 105 MMEMory DELete lt Delete gt Removes a file from the specified directory Setting parameters lt Delete gt lt file_name gt String parameter to specify the name and directry of the file to be removed Example See Working with Files and Directories on page 105 Usage Event SCPI confirmed MMEMory LOAD STATe lt sav_rcl_state_number gt lt file_name gt This command loads the specified file stored under the specified name in an internal memory After the file has been loaded the instrument setting must be
220. the associated mask register standard Event Status Enable ESE The STATus OPERation and STATus QUEStionable registers which are defined by SCPI and contain detailed information on the instrument e IST PPE The IST flag Individual STatus like the SRO combines the entire instrument status in a single bit The PPE fulfills the same function for the IST flag as the SRE for the service request e Output buffer The output buffer contains the messages the instrument returns to the controller It is not part of the status reporting system but determines the value of the MAV bit in the STB and thus is represented in the overview User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 155 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics Status Reporting System All status registers have the same internal structure SRE ESE O The service request enable register SRE can be used as ENABle part of the STB if the STB is structured according to SCPI By analogy the ESE can be used as the ENABle part of the ESR A 5 2 Structure of a SCPI Status Register Each standard SCPI register consists of 5 parts Each part has a width of 16 bits and has different functions The individual bits are independent of each other i e each hardware status is assigned a bit number which is valid for all five parts Bit 15 the most significant bit is set to zero for all parts Thus the contents of the register parts can be processed by the controller as positive integers a REI
221. the following digits describe the length of the data block In the example the 4 following digits indicate the length to be 5168 bytes The data bytes follow During the transmission of these data bytes all end or other control signs are ignored until all bytes are transmitted 0 specifies a data block of indefinite length The use of the indefinite format requires a NL END message to terminate the data block This format is useful when the length of the transmission is not known or if speed or other considerations prevent segmentation of the data into blocks of definite length A 3 4 Overview of Syntax Elements The following table provides an overview of the syntax elements The colon separates the mnemonics of a command In a command line the separating semicolon marks the uppermost command level The semicolon separates two commands of a command line It does not alter the path The comma separates several parameters of a command The asterisk marks a common command Quotation marks introduce a string and terminate it both single and double quotation marks are possible The question mark forms a query User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 150 R amp S SGS100A A 3 5 Remote Control Basics SCPI Command Structure The hash symbol introduces binary octal hexadecimal and block data e Binary B10110 e Octal 07612 e Hexa HF3A7 Block 21312 A white space ASCII Code 0 to 9 11 to 32 decimal e g blan
222. the preferred DNS server address To enter the DNS server address manually select Static Address Mode In case of manual input of DNS server address we recommend that connection of the instrument to the network be coordinated with the network administrator Connection errors may affect the entire network Alternate DNS Server DNS Server Settings Displays the alternate DNS server address To enter the DNS server address manually select Static Address Mode We recommend that connection of the instrument to the network be coordinated with the network administrator Connection errors may affect the entire network 5 9 Remote Channels The Remote dialog provides access to the settings for remote control gt To access this dialog select SGMA GUI gt Instrument Name gt Setup gt Remote User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 67 R amp S SGS100A General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup Factory Preset 4 5G5 100021 Remote Channels LAN TCPIP 10 113 11 91 INSTR Socket TCPIP 10 113 11 91 5025 SOCKET USB USB 0x044D 0x0088 100021 1NSTR PCle PCle 0x162f 0x132e 100021 INSTR Visa Resource Strings Indicates the VISA resource strings used for remote control of the instrument A separate string is provided for remote control via the different interfaces Note For background information and description of the syntax of the VISA resource strings refer to the description of the corresponding interface
223. the tags described here are always used only in connection with the related product documentation and the related product The use of tags in connection with unrelated products or documentation can result in misinterpretation and in personal injury or material damage 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 1 Unless otherwise specified the following requirements apply to Rohde amp Schwarz products predefined operating position is always with the housing floor facing down IP protection 2X pollution severity 2 overvoltage category 2 use only indoors max operating altitude 2000 m above sea level max transport altitude 4500 m above sea level A tolerance of 10 shall apply to the nominal voltage and 5 to the nominal frequency N Do not place the product on surfaces vehicles cabinets or tables that for reasons of weight or stability are unsuitable for this purpose Always follow the manufacturer s installation instructions when installing the product and fastening it to objects or structures e g walls and
224. ting with 0 If the numbering differs in manual operation and remote control it is indicated for the corresponding command Optional mnemonics Some command systems permit certain mnemonics to be inserted into the header or omitted These mnemonics are marked by square brackets in the description The instru ment must recognize the long command to comply with the SCPI standard Some com mands are considerably shortened by these optional mnemonics Example Definition HCOPy IMMediate Command HCOP IMM is equivalent to HCOP Optional mnemonics with numeric suffixes Do not omit an optional mnemonic if it includes a numeric suffix that is relevant for the effect of the command Example Definition DISPlay WINDow lt 1 4 gt MAXimize lt Boolean gt Command DISP MAX ON refers to window 1 In order to refer to a window other than 1 you must include the optional WINDow param eter with the suffix for the required window DISP WIND2 MAX ON refers to window 2 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 146 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Basics IS SCPI Command Structure Parameters Parameters must be separated from the header by a white space If several parameters are specified in a command they are separated by a comma For a description of the parameter types refer to chapter A 3 3 SCPI Parameters on page 147 Example Definition HCOPy DEVice CMAP COLor RGB lt red gt lt green gt lt blue gt Command HCO
225. tingS esse sese ees sese ees sese ennenen 42 Operation Mode EE 42 FrequentyPhase d D e S siria nara ita iaa sario 42 Local Oscillator LO elei Une BE 43 Phase Coherence pp 44 TETE COPA CORRA po o o o A 45 Reference OsclllalO EE 45 Level and Power On SettingSs es 48 UO Modulation and Signal Impairment nnne 50 VO Imparmente ss oo rA 50 Gain and Gain Imbalance pp 51 Ree Ee e ista jalo 52 Quadrature Offset oi acia 52 Ke 53 POS E PAPA o o E 94 General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup oomocoooo 96 Internal AdjustmentS circa sisi tallo encon 56 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 4 R amp S SGS100A Contents 9 2 9 3 9 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 5 10 5 11 5 12 6 1 6 1 1 6 1 2 6 1 2 1 6 1 2 2 6 1 3 6 1 4 6 2 6 2 1 6 3 6 3 1 6 3 2 6 3 2 1 6 3 2 2 6 3 2 3 6 3 3 6 3 4 6 4 Hardware Configurationm ninia is 58 Software ODIOS ea 59 Installing SW Options cocinan ci 60 tee d Le ee oO NEE EE E E E 61 Security SEUNG e 61 TT T e aa pd YI eT dTe LT 65 Remote Chale Siria ran A 67 Factory Preseb cconpen EEE a 68 Standby and Resta EE 69 Diagnostic and Self Test css esse ess sese eenn eee 69 Remote Control Operation ps 70 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols 4 70 Remote Control Programs and Lbrartes pp 71 LAN Interface sosa o 73 VARTI He OO TT 74 Socket COMMUNICATION pp 74 JSB MU NS noi eri 75 PCI Express Interface 4 75 Starting a Remote Control Session ee 76 Example Remote
226. to EOI in order to ensure correct data transfer The associated query command transfers the specified file from the instrument to the IEC IEEE bus and then on to the control computer It is important to ensure that the intermediate memory on the control computer is large enough to take the file In this case the setting for the IEC IEEE bus terminator is irrelevant This command can be used to read transfer stored instrument settings or waveforms directly from to the instrument Parameters lt file_name gt String parameter to specify the name of the file Setting parameters lt binary block data gt lt number gt lt length entry gt lt block data gt always comes first in the binary block lt number gt the first digit indicates how many digits the subsequent length entry has lt length entry gt indicates the number of subsequent bytes lt binary block data gt binary block data for the specified length Example MMEM DATA TEST1 WV 3767 lt binary data gt writes the block data to the file test1 wyv The digit 3 indicates a length entry of 3 digits the digits 767 indicate a length of the binary data in bytes MMEM DATA TEST1 WV sends the data of the file Test1 wv from the instrumenet to the controller in the form of a binary block MMEMory DCATalog Returns the subdirectories of the current or specified directory Query parameters lt path_name gt String parameter to specify the directory If the direcory is omit
227. tor gt Ex Ref Input Frequency SCPI command SOURce ROSCillator SOURce on page 117 Working with R amp S SGMA GUI Storing and Loading Settings In order to proceed work with a particular configuration of the instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI it is useful to save the used settings and load them again later 1 Select SGMA GUI main panel gt File gt Save As 2 Navigate to the desired directory and enter the file name The extension savrcl is applied automatically The current settings of the software are saved to the selected file 3 To load settings from a file select SGMA GUI main panel gt File gt Open 4 Navigate to the directory the file is stored in and select the setting file The saved settings are loaded to the R amp S SGMA GUI and the main panel of the software displays the saved instrument s configuration User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 36 R amp S SGS100A Understanding the R amp S SGMA GUI Software 3 4 2 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 2 3 4 2 3 Working with R amp S SGMA GUI Handling Instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI This section provides information on how to configure and manage instruments in the R amp S SGMA GUI For reference information about all provided settings in the user inter face refer to the corresponding sections chapter 3 1 2 1 Configure Instruments on page 27 and chapter 3 1 2 2 Add Edit Instruments on page 28 chapter 3 1 2 3 Software Options Dialog o
228. ubsystem SYSTem SOFTware OPTion lt dir gt NAME The query returns the list of option names Suffix lt dir gt 1 2 Defines the section 1 hardware 2 software Return values lt Name gt string Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Query only 7 18 TEST Subsystem The TEST system contains the commands for performing the routines as well as for direct manipulation of the hardware assemblies TEST DIRect The self tests return a 0 if the test is performed successfully otherwise a value other than 0 is returned None of the commands of this system have an RST value Improper use may destroy the assembly The respective hardware assembly responds directly to the TEST DIRect command any safety mechanisms are bypassed The command is used for servicing purposes and should not be applied by the user gL O EE 132 TE H K EE 132 TESTA EE 133 TES PSN DIRectBLOCKREAD 0 a a 133 TEST lt hw gt DIRect BLOCK WRITe NU 133 TEST ALL STARt Starts the selftest Use the command TEST ALT RESult to query the result Example See chapter 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup on page 84 Usage Event TEST ALL RESult Queries the result of the performed selftest Start the selftest with TEST ALL STARt User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 132 R amp S SGS100A Remote Control Commands TEST Subsystem Return values lt Result gt O
229. ubsystemM es 112 7 13 SOURce PHASe Subsystem ee 114 7 14 SOURce POWer Subsystem ee 115 7 15 SOURce ROSCillator SubsysteM nnna 116 7 46 STATUS SUD SOM neee ennenen ennenen 118 Li SYSsTem SUDSYSTENi iiuair ENa Ea 122 1 18 ln EE E moe a oE eSEE 132 1 19 UNIF SUubsystenee 134 7 20 R amp S SGMA GUI Setting Simancas 134 S Nantenanmce ssirctectanntcecdewnnadtenetsccsetataiaeansswnssundsuassanescametanetanaeebecsten 138 Eu E glate and PACKING EE 138 9 Error Messages and TroubleshootiNng 139 9 1 Status Tn te en de T ii 139 9 2 Error MessageS iii clica 139 921 VOUWBmessages a pa lia i bi eres 139 User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 6 R amp S SGS100A Contents 9 2 2 9 3 9 4 A 1 A 2 A 3 A 3 1 A 3 2 A 3 3 A 3 4 A 3 5 A 3 6 AA AA A3 A3 A 5 2 A 5 3 A 5 3 1 A 5 3 2 A 5 4 A 5 5 A 5 5 1 A 5 5 2 A 5 5 3 A 5 5 4 A 5 5 5 A 5 6 A 6 Permanent messages pp 140 SLCPI Error E LC 140 Device Specific Error Messages sss sese s essen 140 Remote Control Basics ee 143 AA e eee sancaes 143 LAN Interface Messages sss s cesse esse seene eenn 144 SCPI Command Ee T E 144 Syntax for Common Commande 144 Syntax for Device Specific Commande 145 SCPI Parameters en ee nee ee ere nee eee eet eee ere 147 Overview of Syntax Elements 150 Structure Of a COMMANA Ime sse sese eee ee 151 Responses to COuertes 152 Command Sequence and Synchronization pp 152 Preventing Overlapping Exvecuton 153 Status Reporting System
230. uctos Ronde amp Schwarz se producen reacciones al rgicas como p ej irritaciones cut neas estornudos continuos enrojecimiento de la conjuntiva o dificultades respiratorias debe avisarse inmediatamente a un m dico para investigar las causas y evitar cualquier molestia o da o a la salud Antes de la manipulaci n mec nica y o t rmica o el desmontaje del producto debe tenerse en cuenta imprescindiblemente el cap tulo Eliminaci n punto 1 1171 0000 42 05 00 Page 10 5 Informaciones elementales de seguridad Ciertos productos como p ej las instalaciones de radiocomunicaci n RF pueden a causa de su funci n natural emitir una radiaci n electromagn tica aumentada Deben tomarse todas las medidas necesarias para la protecci n de las mujeres embarazadas Tambi n las personas con marcapasos pueden correr peligro a causa de la radiaci n electromagn tica El empresario operador tiene la obligaci n de evaluar y se alizar las reas de trabajo en las que exista un riesgo elevado de exposici n a radiaciones Tenga en cuenta que en caso de incendio pueden desprenderse del producto sustancias t xicas gases l quidos etc que pueden generar da os a la salud Por eso en caso de incendio deben usarse medidas adecuadas como p ej m scaras antig s e indumentaria de protecci n En caso de que un producto Rohde amp Schwarz contenga un producto l ser p ej un lector de CD DVD no debe usarse ninguna otra configuraci n
231. uency 2e9 e Remote control program using instrument driver VISA not available Interface PCle LAN pcie socket Library controller Application Program Fig 6 4 Remote control program using instrument driver VISA not available Protocol Remote Control Program Socket secs Init AE KE KEE 50 EE RE rssgs SetFrequency 289 rssgs init PCIe 0x162f 0x132e 1000010 INSTR rssgs SetFrequency 2e9 6 1 2 LAN Interface To be integrated in a LAN the instrument is equipped with a LAN interface consisting of a connector a network interface card and protocols For remote control via a network the PC and the instrument must be connected via the LAN interface to a common network with TCP IP network protocol They are connected using a commercial RJ45 cable The TCP IP network protocol and the associated network services are preconfigured on the instrument Software for instrument control and the VISA program library for specified protocols only must be installed on the controller User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 73 R amp S SGS100A O 6 1 2 1 6 1 2 2 Remote Control Operation Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Only the IP address or the computer name LAN device name is required to set up the connection The IP address computer name is part of the VISA resource string used by the programs to identify and control the instrument Identifying instruments in a network I
232. ument in printed form and in PDF format on the Documentation CD ROM It provides the information needed to set up and start working with the instrument Basic operations and typical measurement examples are described The manual includes also general information e g safety instructions User Manual The User Manual is a supplement to the Getting Started manual The manual is available in PDF format in printable form on the Documentation CD ROM delivered with the instrument In this manual all instrument functions are described in detail Furthermore it provides an introduction to remote control and a complete description of the remote control commands with programming examples Information on maintenance instrument interfaces and error messages is also given Service Manual The Service Manual is available in PDF format in printable form on the documentation CD ROM delivered with the instrument It 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 instrument by the replacement of mod ules Typographical Conventions The following text markers are used throughout this documentation Graphical user interface elements All names of graphical user interface elements on the screen such as dialog boxes menus options but tons and softkeys are enclosed by quotation marks KEYS Key names are w
233. unicate NETWork IPADdress MODE Response AUTO SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress Response 10 113 11 91 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress SUBNet MASK Response 255 255 0 0 SYSTem COMMunicate NETWork IPADdress GATeway Response 10 113 0 1 Unlock the instrument UNL 72349234 7 1 4 Advanced Task for Optimizing Performance In the following example we assume that a remote PC is connected to the instrument the remote PC and the instrument are switched on and a connection between them is established FE Reset instrument first K AR Boly CLS SYSTem PRESet RESTart SYSTem EPReset K AKAL KKKKA
234. utput for the reference oscillator signal The available values depend on the input frequency and the reference oscillator source Table 4 1 Output Frequency Reference Oscillator Source Input frequency Output Frequency Internal 10 MHz 10 MHz 1 GHz External 10 MHz 10 MHz 1 GHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz SCPI command SOURce ROSCillator OUTPut FREQuency on page 116 REF LO Output Determines the signal provided at the output connector REF LO OUT See also chapter 2 2 1 5 Defining the Signal at the REF LO OUT Connec tor on page 19 OFF No signal is provided LO The signal of the local oscillator LO is available at the REF LO OUT connector REF The signal of the reference oscillator is available at the REF LO OUT connector SCPI command CONNector REFLo OUTPut on page 100 Active Adjustment Data Displays whether the factory or user defined custom calibration value is currently used for the external calibration of the reference oscillator Adjusting the calibration value for the OCXO adjustments is a protected service proce dure that requires a Protection Level 2 password Adjustment Active Source internal only Selects adjustment mode OFF The calibrated adjustment value of the internal reference frequency is used This value is determined at one of the R amp S service centers during calibration User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 47 R amp S SGS100A Signal Generator Settings
235. w E Introduction to the Instrument Functions 2 2 1 6 Connecting and Configuring Instruments for Optimum Phase Coherence Using the LO input output connectors two or more instruments can be coupled to achieve optimum phase coherence between the RF output signals The first instrument in the chain delivers the LO signal at the REF LO OUT connector to the REF LO IN connector of second instrument If required more instruments can be connected in the same way The first instrument is set such that the internal synthesizer generates the system LO frequency In all following instruments the internal synthesizer is switched off and the LO signal from the REF LO IN connector drives the I Q modulator or the CW path Connecting the instruments 1 Connect the instruments as a daisy chain see figure below i e connect the REF LO IN connector of each further instrument to the REF LO OUT connector of the previous one 2 Optionally provide an external reference signal for the first instrument 3 Avoid unnecessary cable lengths and branching points The following figure shows an example of how to connect two instruments for achieving phase coherence The configuration can be extended by further instruments R amp S SGS 1 rear ZS R amp S SGS 2 rear pane D Lg Ext Ref Source p Frequency LO Signal Local Oscillator Signal for further instruments Fig 2 4 Example of setup LO Coupling Configuring the first instrument
236. wo characters At the beginning of the most remote control program an instrument p reset is recom mended to set the R amp S SGS to a definite state The commands RST and SYSTem PRESet are equivalent for this purpose CLS also resets the status registers and clears the output buffer It is also recommended to lock the instrument for remote control from the selected con troller prior to further configuration Use the LOCK command for this purpose 7 1 1 Performing General Task for Instrument Setup In the following example we assume that a remote PC is connected to the instrument the remote PC and the instrument are switched on and a connection between them is established JF ir i ir ir ir llr ir le llr ir i ir ie i lr ir ir lr ir i lr ir ir i i ir i ie ir i i i i i i i i i a i i i a i kk kk er i i ir i kk kk kk kk kk RA Reset instrument first RST CLS SYSTem PRESet RESTart SYSTem FPReset K AAA KAKA kk kk kk kk 17 Lock the instrument to the controller K AKAL KKAK AAA kk kk kk kk LOCK 72349234 Lock instrument to avoid interference by other controllers User Manual 1173 9105 02 03 84
237. ycling Transport 1 The product may be very heavy Therefore the product must be handled with care In some cases the user may require a suitable means of lifting or moving the product e g with a lift truck to avoid back or other physical injuries 1171 0000 42 05 00 Page 5 Informaciones elementales de seguridad 2 Handles on the products are designed exclusively to enable personnel to transport the product It is therefore not permissible to use handles to fasten the product to or on transport equipment such as cranes fork lifts wagons etc The user is responsible for securely fastening the products to or on the means of transport or lifting Observe the safety regulations of the manufacturer of the means of transport or lifting Noncompliance can result in personal injury or material damage 3 If you use the product in a vehicle it is the sole responsibility of the driver to drive the vehicle safely and properly The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for accidents or collisions Never use the product in a moving vehicle if doing so could distract the driver of the vehicle Adequately secure the product in the vehicle to prevent injuries or other damage in the event of an accident Waste disposal 1 If products or their components are mechanically and or thermally processed in a manner that goes beyond their intended use hazardous substances heavy metal dust such as lead beryllium nickel may be released For this rea

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