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R&S ESPI EMI Test Receiver Quick Start Guide FW4.42

1. eee Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 7 13 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK COUNT ON 18 retCnt Activate frequency counter status viWrite analyzer INIT WAI 9 retCnt Perform sweep with sync status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK COUNT FREQ 21 retCnt Query and read measured frequency status viRead analyzer result 100 retCnt Print Marker Count Freq result END SUB REM kk k k k k k k e e k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k e ke k k kkk kk kkk e ecce ce se e ke ehe ke e e ce he ke e ke ec ke ke e ek kv kv 7 2 2 3 Working with a Fixed Reference Point Reference Fixed The following example is based on a signal at 100 MHz with a level of 20 dBm Thus the harmonics of the signal are located at 200 MHz 300 MHz etc In the case of high quality signal sources these harmonics may be located outside the dynamic range of the R amp S ESPI Nevertheless to measure the harmonic suppression the level setting must be changed to higher sensitivity when measuring the harmonics in which case it may be necessary to suppress the carrier by using a notch filter in order to prevent the RF input of the R amp S ESPI from being overloaded Thus two measurements with different level settings are performed in the following example First a high reference level is used on the ca
2. Trace difference off status viWrite analyzer DETECTOR1 RMS 13 retCnt Detector Tracel status viWrite analyzer DET2 AUTO ON 12 retCnt Detector Trace2 status viWrite analyzer DET3 AUTO ON 12 retCnt Detector Trace3 REM Bandwidths and sweep time status viWrite analyzer BAND RES 100KHz 15 retCnt Resolution bandwidth status viWrite analyzer BAND VID 1MHz 13 retCnt Video bandwidth status viWrite analyzer SWE TIME 100ms 14 retCnt Sweep time END SUB REM kkk kkk k k k k e k k k k k e k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k kk kk k k KKK kk kkk ke ke e ce e e e ec e e e e ee ke ke e e kk TEE T Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 7 11 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples 7 2 2 Using Markers and Delta Markers 7 2 2 1 Marker Search Functions Restricting the Search Range The following example is based on an AM modulated signal at 100 MHz that has the following characteristics e Carrier signal level 30 dBm e AF frequency 100 kHz Modulation depth 5096 Marker 1 and then delta marker 2 are set to the largest maximum points on the trace The frequency and level are then read In the following measurements the instrument s default setting can be used for measurements Setuplnstrument REM
3. Public SUB DisplayOn Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long status viWrite analyzer SYST DISP UPD ON 16 retCnt Switch on screen display END SUB REM k k k k k k k k k ke k k k e e k k k k k ke k k k k k k k k k k e k k kk k k k k k k kkk k kk kk e e ee he ke e e ce e ke ke ke kkk REM Switching off the screen display Public SUB DisplayOff Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long IEN Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 MS R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Basic Steps in Programming using the VISA Interface status viWrite analyzer SYST DISP UPD OFF 17 retCnt Switch off screen display END SUB REM k k k KK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k kk k k kkk kk kkk kkk kkk kkk 7 1 2 5 Configuring the Power Save Function for the Display During remote operation it is often unnecessary to display the measurement results on screen Although the SYSTem DISPlay UPDate OFF command switches off the display of the measurement results thus significantly improving speed during remote control the display itself and the background lighting in particular remain switched on If you also want to switch off the display itself you must use the Power Save function by setting the response time in minutes prior to activation The display will be immediately reactivated if you press a key on the instrument s
4. status viWrite analyzer MMEM COMM Test Setup 22 retCnt REM Storing on the instrument status viWrite analyzer MMEM STOR STAT 1 D NUSERNDATANTEST1 37 retCnt REM Resetting the instrument status viWrite analyzer RST 4 retCnt END SUB REM kk k k e k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k kk k k k k k k k kkk e kkk e e e ec e e e ke ee ke ke e e kk 7 2 4 2 Loading Instrument Settings In the following example the TEST1 data record stored under D USER DATA is reloaded into the instrument REM xkxk xkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Public Sub LoadSettings Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long This subroutine loads the TEST1 data record in the directory D USER DATA REM Default setting of the status register Call SetupStatusReg Configure status register SSS Eo MM MP Aw oycmen Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 7 19 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples tocum Loading the data record status viWrite analyzer MMEM LOAD STAT 1 D NUSERNDATANTEST1 37 retCnt REM Performing measurement using loaded data record status viWrite analyzer DISP TRAC1 MODE WRITE 21 retCnt
5. 46 ANB sibi uae DEM Gees 4 6 GEN OUTPUT 50 Ohm sss 1 6 EX e REPE 4 6 generator FRQ M 4 6 external SE 2 14 GAT Eeer 4 6 generator control LEVE S ee oe eee ee A E ded 4 6 external eee 1 15 B 1 ar X 4 6 GPIB address sss 2 19 PRN Em 4 6 GPIB Interface 1 10 1 14 i ED ahaa ease 4 6 GPIB language m 2 20 I6 M reter err Tre 4 6 p are 4 6 H TRG ee oe 4 6 entry Hardcopy Setup dialog box 2 26 CANCE eege 4 7 hardware setting display conclude En 4 7 4 8 7 4 3 environmental conditions 2 3 LIMIT CHECK 4 3 ESC CANCEL key en 4 7 Marker Della itte oda 4 3 EXREF status display 44 s MN 4 3 EXT enhancement Jabel 4 6 RBW en 4 3 EXT TRIG GATE IN 1 11 erem 4 3 external generator 1h e 4 3 activating configuration 2 17 eegen 4 3 CONMQUIING gies 2 15 HCOPY eye 1 5 2 26 CONNEC NG cereis 2 14 2 15 hotkey setting output level 2 17 NETWORK 2 15 supported types sess B 1 using as tracking generator 2 17 l external keyboard n 2 8 ID response string 2 21 F IF OUT 203 MHz iet 1 13 IFOVL status display 4 4 FILE 2m T MR 1 5 installation in a 19 rack
6. status viWrite analyzer RST 4 retCnt END SUB REM kk k k k k k k e e k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k e k k k kk e ec kkk ke ec ke e e ce he ke e e ek e kkkkkk 7 2 5 Configuring and Starting a Printout The following example shows how to configure the output format and output device for printing out a measurement screen The procedure is as follows Set the measurement you want for the printout Check which output devices are available on the instrument Select an output device Select the output interface Configure the output format Oo oF W DY Start the printout with synchronization to the end a 7 20 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples It is assumed that the desired setting is a signal at 100 MHz with a power of 20 dBm It is also assumed that the sixth printer out of the available printers that are listed is the one you want The printout is first output to the selected printer and then to a file REM ck ce e e eee e e e he e e e e e e e e e e he ee e se e he e e he e e e se e ke hee e e e ke e ce ke e ke ee e ke e ke e e ke ke ke kk kk Public Sub HCopy Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long Dim Devices 100 As String Create buffer for printer name For i 0 To 49 Devices i Space 50 Preallocate buffer for printer name REM Default setting of the
7. 000 eee ee eee 7 3 7 1 2 Initialization and Default State 7 4 7 1 2 1 Creating Global Variables 7 4 7 1 2 2 Initializing the Controller ee NEEN INN 7 5 7 1 2 3 Initializing the Instrument 7 5 7 1 2 4 Switching the Screen Display On and Off 7 5 7 1 2 5 Configuring the Power Save Function for the auc MC 7 6 7 1 3 Sending Simple Instrument Setting Commands 7 6 7 1 4 Reading Out Instrument Settings 7 7 7 1 5 Marker Positioning and Readout T T 7 1 6 Command Synchronization 7 8 7 1 6 1 Reading Output Buffers EE E EEN NN 7 9 7 1 6 2 Reading Error Messages 7 9 7 2 Detailed Programming Examples 7 9 7 2 1 Default Settings of the R amp S ESPI 7 9 7 2 1 1 Setting the IEC Bus Status Registers 7 10 7 2 1 2 Default Settings for Measurements 7 10 IEN Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 7 1 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control 7 2 2 Using Markers and Delta Markers 7 12 7 2 2 1 Marker Search Functions Restricting the Search bci Ar te ss beer il ye PU ee E 7 12 7 2 2 2 Frequency Counting 323 9 9 xxx Rene ek ep Sas 7 13 7 2 2 3 Working with a Fixed Reference Point Reference a o cece ET 7 14 7 2 2 4 Measuring Noise and Phase Noise 7 15 7 2 3 Reading Out Trace Data ENEE 7 16 7 2 4 Storing and Loading Instrument Settings
8. This softkey allows you to change the existing network configuration depending on the selection of the affected registration cards see section Configuring Existing Network Protocols TCP IP Protocol on page 2 30 IEC bus command Before you can configure network support a PC keyboard with a o trackball or an additional mouse rather than a trackball must be connected 2 5 2 3 Configuring Existing Network Protocols TCP IP Protocol Before starting check whether your network a DHCP server If necessary ask your network administrator e f your network has a DHCP server the IP address is to be requested from a DHCP server automatically This is the default setting and no change of configuration is necessary If your network has no DHCP server change the settings according to the following step by step instructions Use IP addresses and subnet masks suitable for your network If necessary contact your network administrator El 2 30 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Configuring the LAN Interface Option R amp S FSP B16 only gt Open the Windows XP Start menu by pressing the Windows key or CTRL ESC gt Click Settings Network Connections Local Area Connection Windows XP Embedded foxa Programs CN Documents Settings a Recycle Bin My Computer N Control Panel S ES Network Connections gt 9 Network Setup Wizard s Printers and
9. Cancel gt Select P address and enter the IP address gt Select Subnet mask and enter the required mask gt Click OK Windows XP will check the entered settings for correctness and then store the configuration If you have entered an invalid IP address or subnet mask an error message will appear that also asks you whether you want to enter a different address or mask Microsoft TCP IP x S The IP address 10 0 0 10 you have entered For this network LD adapter is already assigned to another adapter Intel R PRO 100 Network Connection Intel R PRO 100 Network Connection is hidden from the Network Connections folder because it is not physically in the computer If the same address is assigned to both adapters and they both become active only one of them will use this address This may result in incorrect system configuration Do you want to enter a different IP address for this adapter in the list of IP addresses in the Advanced dialog box gt Click Yes The dialog box for entering the TCP IP parameters will open again If all settings are correct you will be prompted to restart the instrument if required by the changes SSS a Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 33 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Operating System Properties Local Network X You must shut down and restart your computer before the new settings will take effect Do you want to restart your computer now
10. 24 firmware IP address installed Options en 3 3 predefined eegene dee 2 32 installing options n s 3 3 uninstalling options 3 3 K LUDO QUE MIC 3 2 FREQ Koy uc geess dun eegen 1 4 key frequency reference u un 2 18 Ee 1 4 WOOT panel EE Eege 1 2 BW eee e dete ai 14 Ee enee 1 6 Uo Zeg A 4 5 2 5 2 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Index B T 1 5 2 21 2 23 MAXH trace mode naaaaa0aaa0eennnnnnn 4 5 eege 1 5 MEAS KEY S 1 5 FREQ MTM E c 1 4 measurement example 2 002 1 5 2 26 measuring level and frequency receiver LINES M 1 5 5 3 Eeer 1 5 memory stick MRR ee 1 4 CONS CUO EE 2 13 MKF FG TN etti titles 1 4 MI detecto arerioei 4 5 EE 1 4 MINH trace model 4 5 ONS TANDDNV 1 4 2 5 MKR FCTN key 1 4 PRE SED m 1 4 MKR c t M 1 4 SETUP ER 1 5 2 6 3 2 6 3 MKR gt ROV tecti utbs aeos E 1 4 SPAN Rm sheti ea T 1 4 ENN Eege 1 11 2 11 SWEEP C aaia e ie 1 4 monitor TRACE screeni en 1 5 CONNEC NJ SUPPE DNS 2 11 py cM CTS 1 5 MOUSE T eee een eer OH 2 10 keyboard mouse CONTECH camcitiienaineiiemena 2 8 CONNECHAG NP UNI 2 10 Keypad M T 4 7 supported devices 2 10 BACK EE 4 7 conclude enfry 4 7 4 8 N ESC GCANCEL KV iet iotpi iones 4 7 numeric Keys aseo erster esser Fa dcn uuu 4 7 network eet 4 7 changing the user password
11. 7 19 7 2 4 1 Storing Instrument Settings 7 19 7 2 4 2 Loading Instrument Settings 7 19 7 2 4 3 Setting the Data Record for Startup Recall 7 20 7 2 5 Configuring and Starting a Printout 7 20 7 3 Installing USB Printers esee A 2 7 4 Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers A 6 TT Local PIME A du ORE RC EE A 6 7 4 2 Network PEnler uuu aec eR wee r er A 12 7 5 List of Generator Types Supported by the R amp S ESPI B 1 rege e O P GPI LO c 7 2 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Basic Steps in Programming using the VISA Interface The instrument can be remote controlled via the GPIB interface For details on setting the GPIB interface see chapter 2 section Setting the GPIB Interface on page 2 19 Remote control via network LAN interface is provided with option R amp S FSP B16 only For details on configuring the LAN interface see chapter 2 section Configuring the LAN Interface Option R amp S FSP B16 only on page 2 29 The following programming examples are hierarchical in structure i e the later examples are based on the preceding ones This makes it possible to easily assemble a well functioning program by using the modules of the program examples More complex examples are provided in the Operating Manual chapter 7 The chapter is divided into the foll
12. El Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 7 21 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control status viWrite analyzer SYST COMM PRIN SEL Devices 6 Detailed Programming Examples 19 Len Devices 6 retCnt Printer selection 6 status viWrite analyzer HCOP DEST SYST COMM PRIN 26 retCnt Configuration Printout to printer interface status viWrite analyzer HCOP DEV LANG GDI 17 retCnt Printers require printer language GDI REM Selection of orientation portrait landscape and color BW status viWrite analyzer HCOP PAGE ORI PORTrait 22 retCnt Portrait orientation status viWrite analyzer HCOP DEV COL OFF 16 retCnt Black and white printout REM Configuring and starting the printout status viWrite analyzer HCOP ITEM ALL 13 retCnt All screen contents status viWrite analyzer CLS 4 retCnt Reset status administration status viWrite analyzer HCOP IMMediate OPC 19 retCnt Start printout status viRead analyzer result 100 retCnt REM Printout in WMF format BMP format to file status viWrite analyzer HCOP DEST MMEM 16 retCnt Configuration Printout to file status viWrite analyzer HCOP DEV LANG WMF 17 retCnt WMF file format status viWrite analyzer HCOP DEV LANG BMP 17 retCnt BMP
13. AF output with volume control see page 6 generator output option R amp S FSP B9 see page 22 probe power connector supply voltage for measurement accessories See page 7 RF input see page 6 USB interface function keys for bandwidth sweep trigger and measurement functions see Function Keys on the Front Panel rotary knob with enter function and arrow keys 3 1 2 diskette drive 1 44 MByte Se SSS Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 1 3 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel Function Keys on the Front Panel 1 2 Function Keys on the Front Panel A detailed description of the corresponding menus and the other function keys is provided in the Operating Manual on CD ROM Function key Assigned functions ON STANDBY Switches the instrument on and off PRESET Resets the instrument to the default state FREQ Sets the center frequency as well as the start and stop frequencies for the frequency band under consideration This key is also used to set the frequency offset and the signal track function Sets the frequency span to be analyzed Sets the reference level the displayed dynamic range the RF attenuation and the unit for the level display This key is also used to set the level offset and the input impedance Sets and positions the absolute and relative measurement markers markers and delta markers In addition the following measurement functions are assi
14. The entry area consists of two parts The editing line The character selection field The lt or arrow keys switch between the editing line and the character selection field Entering the text gt Select a parameter Data entry is automatically activated after the data entry field is opened In tables the character selection field is accessed by using the Lol arrow key The cursor is now located at the start of the existing entry in the editing line gt Using the e arrow key place the cursor in the character selection field The cursor now marks the first character of the editor gt Using the 4 and 0 arrow keys or the rotary knob place the cursor on the character that you want to enter in the editing line gt Press the ENTER key or the rotary knob The character will be added to the editing line Correcting the entry alternative 1 gt Using the rotary knob go to the lt lt character in the character selection field gt By pressing the rotary knob on lt lt and gt gt place the cursor after the character you want to delete gt Using the rotary knob select the BACK field and press the rotary knob The entry to the left of the cursor in the editing line will be deleted Correcting the entry alternative 2 gt Using the lt arrow key place the cursor in the editing line gt Using the 4 and arrow keys or the rotary knob place the cursor after the character you want to del
15. Measurement of time domain power TIME DOM POWER Measurement of channel and adjacent channel power CHAN PWR ACP Measurement of multicarrier adjacent channel power MULT CARR ACP Occupied bandwidth OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH Signal statistics SIGNAL STATISTIC amplitude probability distribution APD and cumulative complementary distribution function CCDF Carrier to noise spacing C N C No AM modulation depth MODULATION DEPTH Spurious emissions SPURIOUS EMISSIONS Third order intercept point TO Sets trigger source trigger threshold trigger delay and gate configuration in the case of gated sweep Configures measured data acquisition CLR WRITE AVERAGE MAXHOLD MINHOLD VIEW Configures the analysis of the measurement data DETECTOR and the mathematical linking of traces TRACE MATH Configures display lines and limit lines Configures the screen layout one two diagrams and the diagram contents This key can also be used to configure the screen colors Provides the functions for storing loading instrument settings and for managing stored files Used to perform instrument self calibration Used to set or display the following the default settings of the instrument Reference frequency noise source preamplifier preselector level correction values TRANSDUCER date time GPIB RS 232 C interface LAN interface Firmware update and enabling of options Information abo
16. eoe ke ec e e e ke e e e e e hee e se e he he ce e e e he e ce e e ke hee e e e e ee e e ke ke e e ke e ke ee e ke e e ek e ke e ke ke kv Public Sub MarkerSearch Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long result Space 100 Call SetupInstrument Default Setting REM Peak search without search range limits status viWrite analyzer INIT CONT OFF 13 retCnt Switch to single sweep status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK PEXC 6DB 18 retCnt Define peak excursion status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK STAT ON 17 retCnt Enable marker 1 status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK TRAC 1 16 retCnt Set marker 1 to trace 1 status viWrite analyzer INIT WAI 9 retCnt Perform sweep with sync status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK MAX X Y 19 retCnt Marker to peak read frequency and level status viRead analyzer result 100 retCnt Print Marker 1 result status viWrite analyzer CALC DELT2 STAT ON MAX MAX LEFT 31 retCnt Activate delta marker 2 set to peak and then to next peak left status viWrite analyzer CALC DELT2 X Y 16 retCnt Read delta marker 2 frequency and level status viRead analyzer result 100 retCnt Print Delta 2 results REM Peak search with search range limit in x direction status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK X SLIM STAT ON LEFT OHz RIGHt 100 05MHz
17. Fig 1 3 Rear view Number in Fig 1 3 Description 1 second GPIB interface for external generator control option R amp S FSP B10 see page 14 reserved for options LAN interface option R amp S FSP B16 see page 58 2 3 4 IF output 20 4 MHz see page 13 with option R amp S FSP B6 this output is replaced by the switchable CCVS input output see page 14 UO input for tracking generator option R amp S FSP B9 see page 14 input output for external internal reference see page 13 external generator control option R amp S FSP B10 see page 15 user port See page 12 1 8 double USB interface see page 12 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Number in Fig 1 3 Front and Rear Panel Rear View 100 249 VAC 21 404 L Description 10 trigger gate interface see page 11 11 noise source supply voltage see page 11 12 VGA interface for external monitor see page 11 13 RS232 C interface see page 10 14 LPT printer interface see page 10 15 GPIB interface for remote control see page 10 16 AC power supply connector with on off switch see page 10 IR Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 9 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel Rear Panel Connections 1 5 Rear Panel Connections This section describes the rear connectors and interfaces of the R amp S ESPI Optional connectors and interfac
18. IEC bus command HCOP CMAP DEF1 gt The OPTIMIZED COLORS softkey selects an optimized color setting for the printout in order to improve color clarity on the printout With this selection trace 1 will be printed out in blue trace 2 in black trace 3 in green and the markers in turquoise The other colors correspond to the screen colors of the DISP CONFIG DISPLAY DEFAULT COLORS 1 softkey Qo The background will always be printed out in white and the grid in black IEC bus command HCOP CMAP DEF2 gt The USER DEFINED softkey opens a submenu for user defined color selection see the USER DEFINED COLORS submenu The procedure for making the settings is similar to that for setting the screen colors IEC bus command HCOP CMAP DEF3 2 4 8 Installing Plug amp Play Printers Plug amp play printers can be easily installed under Windows XP After you connect and switch on a printer Windows XP automatically detects the printer and installs the associated driver provided that the driver is contained in the Windows XP installation If Windows XP does not find the printer driver it will prompt you to enter a path for the associated installation files In addition to the pre installed drivers a number of additional printer drivers are found in the D 4386 directory You can find a detailed step by step procedure in Appendix A section Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers on page A 6 When you install printer drive
19. Len of trace data in bytes Dim traceValues As Integer No of meas values in buff asciiResult Space 25000 Buffer for ASCII trace data result Space 100 Buffer for simple results startFreq Space 100 Buffer for start frequency span Space 100 Buffer for span REM Default setting of the R amp S ESPI Call SetupInstrument Default setting status viWrite analyzer INIT CONT OFF 13 retCnt Switch to single sweep status viWrite analyzer INIT WAI 9 retCnt Perform sweep with sync REM Defining the frequency range for output status viWrite analyzer FREQ STARt 11 retCnt Read start frequency status viRead analyzer startFreq 100 retCnt startFreq Val startFreq status viWrite analyzer FREQ SPAN 10 retCnt eee oc M REA EC Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 7 17 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples Read span status viRead analyzer span 100 retCnt span Val span REM Reading out in binary format status viWrite analyzer FORMAT REAL 32 14 retCnt Set binary format status viWrite analyzer TRAC1 TRACE1 13 retCnt Read trace 1 status viRead analyzer result 2 retCnt Read and store length spec for number of digits Val Mid result 2 1 charact
20. ncrease or decrease the instrument parameter in the case of numeric entries Switch between the editing line and the character selection in the case of alphanumeric entries 4 2 3 Editing Numeric Parameters Numeric values are always entered in a data entry field that automatically appears after the parameter is selected Title line with parameter designation 10 2457 535 GHz Editing line with parameter value and unit Status and error messages The title line shows the name of the instrument parameter that was selected The entry is performed in the editing line After the entry field is opened it will contain the currently valid parameter value and its unit The optional third and fourth lines show status and error messages which always refer to the current entry TE 4 8 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Basic Operation Setting Parameters 4 2 4 Editing Alphanumeric Parameters If an external keyboard is not available the character selection field is automatically opened for entering alohanumeric parameters Two models of the alphanumeric editor are available 4 2 4 1 Alphanumeric Editor Type 1 CALIBRATION FILE Entry editing line Message line IB CDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY ZAOU 2 Ves abcdefghij klmnopqrstuvwxyz f ES Gp 2 91234567 HERE Character selection line The or f arrow keys switch between the editing line and the character selection
21. Generator Generator Generator Generator Min Freq Max Freq Min Power Max Power dBm dBm 10 MHz 60 GHz 130 13 5 0 kHz 1 5 GHz 144 13 5 0 kHz 3 0 GHz 144 13 5 0 kHz 6 0 GHz 144 13 SMU200A 100 kHz 6 0 GHz SMV03 9 kHz 3 3 GHz SMX 100 kHz 1 0 GHz SMY01 9 kHz 1 04 GHz SMY02 9 kHz 2 08 GHz HP8254A 250 kHz 4 GHz HP8257D 250 kHz 7 GHz HP8340A 10 MHz 26 5 GHz HP8648 9 kHz 4 GHz HP ESG A Series 250 kHz 4 GHz 1000A 2000A 3000A 4000A HP ESG D 250 kHz SERIES E4432B 1 The upper frequency limit depends on the frequency option the generator is fitted with In the dialog box that selects the generator the upper frequency is indicated by the extension of the generator type e g generator type SMBV100A6 means an SMBV100A with an upper frequency of 6 GHz The respective frequency is indicated by the name of the generator as shown by the dialog on the R amp S ESPI e g the SMBV100A6 means an upper frequency limit of 6 GHz 2 The upper frequency limit minimum and maximum power depends on the model of the R amp S SMR In addition the minimum and maximum power depends on whether options R amp S SMR B15 B17 is installed or not The lower frequency limit depends on whether option R amp S SMR B11 is installed or not Refer to the data sheet of the R amp S SMR for more information 3 The upper frequency limit minimum and maximum power depend on which RF Path
22. Options lt lt Windows XP will then map drives of the controller to the R amp S ESPI like network drives gt Click the check box in front of Printers if you want to use printers connected to the controller by accessing them from the R amp S ESPI gt Do not change the remaining settings gt Click the Display tab The options for configuring the R amp S ESPI screen display will appear General Display Local Resources Programs Experience Remote desktop size E Choose the size of your remote desktop Drag the slider all the way to the right to go fullscreen Less el More Full Screen m Colors High Color 16 bit EN NEWS Note Settings on the remote computer might override this setting v Display the connection bar when in full screen mode i Cancel Help ptions gt You can set the size of the R amp S ESPI window on the desktop of the controller by positioning the pointer in the Remote desktop size panel The default setting is Full Screen Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 6 29 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Desktop gt Do not change the Colors setting gt Display the connection bar when in full screen mode If this option is enabled a bar showing the network address of the R amp S ESPI will appear at the top edge of the screen You can use this bar to reduce minimize or close the window If
23. status viWrite analyzer FREQ SPAN 1 MHz 15 retCnt Span REM Level setting status viWrite analyzer DISP WIND TRAC Y RLEV 20dBm 28 retCnt Reference level EE 7 10 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples status viWrite analyzer INP ATT 10dB 12 retCnt Input attenuation REM Level scaling status viWrite analyzer DISP WIND TRAC Y SPAC LOG 25 retCnt og level axis status viWrite analyzer DISP WIND TRAC Y SCAL 100dB 27 retCnt Level range status viWrite analyzer DISP WIND TRAC Y SCAL MODE ABS 30 retCnt Absolute scaling status viWrite analyzer CALC UNIT POW DBM 17 retCnt y meas unit REM Trace and detector setting status viWrite analyzer DISP WIND TRAC1 MODE AVER 25 retCnt Tracel average status viWrite analyzer AVER TYPE VID 13 retCnt Average mode video VID for video status viWrite analyzer SWE COUN 10 11 retCnt Sweep count status viWrite analyzer DISP WIND TRAC2 STAT OFF 24 retCnt Trace2 blank status viWrite analyzer DISP WIND TRAC3 STAT OFF 24 retCnt Trace3 blank status viWrite analyzer CALC MATH STAT OFF 18 retCnt n
24. 18 retCnt REM Second method Using OPC OpcOk SpaceS 2 viWrite analyzer ABOR INIT IMM OPC 20 retCnt Provide space for OPC response n Gt Di ct c n ll REM In this case the controller can use other instruments status viRead analyzer OpcOk 2 retCnt Wait for 1 from OPC REM Third method Using OPC Rem In order for the Service Request function to be used with a GPIB Rem driver from National Instruments the setting Rem Disable Auto Serial Poll must be set to yes with IBCONF status viWrite analyzer SRE 32 7 retCnt Enable Service Request for ESR n tatus viWrite analyzer ESE 1 6 retCnt Set event enable bit for operation complete bit status viEnableEvent analyzer VI EVENT SERVICE REQ VI QUEUE VI NULL Enable SRQ event status viWrite analyzer ABOR INIT IMM OPC 18 retCnt Start sweep with synchronization to OPC status viWaitOnEvent analyzer VI EVENT SERVICE REQ 10000 etype eevent Wait for Service Request status viReadSTB analyzer stat status viClose eevent Close event handler status viDisableEvent analyzer VI EVENT SERVICE REQ VI QUEUE Disable SRQ Event REM Resume main program h
25. 6 11 el 4 7 configuration E 6 6 Eege SEA 1 4 configuration changes 6 6 connecting Io aeo eL ortas tese tee 2 29 L creating USCIS Ee 6 9 elei 6 15 LAN EE 1 14 installing printer 6 17 A 12 LAN WMC ACG HIP 6 1 installing protocols services 6 3 eut 111179177477 1o PEPPER TIS 2 29 lOQ MUERTE ETE RES 6 14 LIMIT CHECK hardware setting 4 3 NOVEL EC 6 13 LINES EE 1 5 sharing directories 6 21 login network card automatic login mechanism 6 14 CONN QUIN o RTI 2 29 el ee 6 14 network card driver sss 2 29 Windows XP ssasdsnec kan rarau acti qus 2 34 network configuration 2 30 LOUNL status display 4 4 NETWORK hotkey csse 2 15 EE 1 10 2 12 network Drotoco 2 30 LVL enhancement label 4 6 additional TNR 2 34 VGN GD O Ls peut age 2 32 M NOISE SOURCE sitse ter EEe ER pedea nup 1 11 non plug amp play printer 2 29 main power SWitCh 1 10 2 5 e e E A 6 manual operation installing local printer A 6 XP Remote Desktop 6 24 installing network printer A 12 Marker Delta hardware setting 4 3 Eeer 6 13 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Index nu
26. Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks J Show icon in notification area when connected Cancel gt Click the nstall button The list of available network components will open Select Network Component Type KAES Click the type of network component you want to install mr Service E Protocol Description A client provides access to computers and files on the network you are connecting to Ce Cancel gt Select Client gt Click the Add button The list of available network protocols will open BEE 6 4 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Installing Additional Network Protocols amp Services Select Network Client 2 xi aA Click the Network Client that you want to install then click OK If you have an installation disk for this component click Have Disk Network Client y Client Service for NetWare gt Select Client Service for NetWare gt Click the OK button The network driver for Novell Netware will be installed Your network administrator knows which clients services and protocols must be installed for your network If network components are not included in D V386 they have to be installed e g using a disk containing the drivers or a CD that is replayed v
27. If TV triggering is activated and triggering occurs in response to the internal demodulator signal CCVS INT the demodulated TV signal is provided for operating an CCVS monitors If triggering occurs in response to an externally supplied CCVS signal CCVS EXT the female connector serves as an input TG I AM IN TG Q FM IN Option R amp S FSU B9 The two female connectors TG AM IN and TG Q FM IN are used to modulate the tracking generator option R amp S FSU B9 by means of an external signal The input voltage range is 0 5 V the input impedance is 50 Q LAN Interface Option R amp S FSP B16 The LAN interface can be used to connect to a local network The assignment of the RJ 45 connector supports twisted pair category 5 UTP STP cables in a star configuration UTP stands for unshielded twisted pair and STP for shielded twisted pair Second GPIB Interface IEC2 Option R amp S FSP B10 When equipped with option R amp S FSP B10 external generator control the instrument provides a second GPIB interface for using external generators ATN EC NRFD EO DIO3 DIO1 SHIELD SRQ NDAC DAV DIO4 DIO2 d JA d SS KA YAN NC Se a Ze LOGIC GND GND 10 GND 8 GND 6 DIO8 De GND 11 GND 9 GND 7 REN DIO7 DIO5 Fig 1 6 Pin assignment of the second IEC interface irm um R M HU U EN maai 1 14 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel
28. Rear Panel Connections AUX CONTROL Option R amp S FSP B10 The optional AUX CONTROL interface is associated with the option FSP B10 External Generator Control It allows fast frequency switching with the external generator control option when a Rohde amp Schwarz signal generator is used The cable supplied is used to connect the interface to the corresponding interface of the signal generator see also section External Generator Control Option FSP B10 The voltage levels are of the TTL type low lt 0 4 V high gt 2 V Blank n c n c Trigger n c GND GND Signal Description n C not connected BLANK Return signalling from the signal generator indicating that frequency setting is completed TRIGGER Trigger signal for switching to the next frequency GND Ground Fig 1 7 Pin assignment of the AUX CONTROL connector rr EEUU ee ll Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 dat Rear Panel Connections R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use 2 Preparing for Use 2 1 Preparing for Operation eee 2 3 2 1 1 Unpacking the Instrument luere 2 3 2 1 2 Setting Up the Instrument 2 3 2 1 3 Installation in a 19 Rack 335 dco een Rer vm oe ae 2 4 2 1 4 Connecting the Instrument to the AC Power Supply 2 5 2 1 5 Switching On the R amp S En 2 5 2 1 6 Functional Test is Ak EE EN soe EEN 2 5 2 1 7 Switching Off the R amp S ESPI 2 6 2 1 8
29. Set trace to Clr Write status viWrite analyzer INIT WAI 9 retCnt Start sweep END SUB REM kkk ke ke e kkk e ke ee e e e hee e se e e ee e e e he ee e e e he e e e e he ee ke se e ke ee ke e ke ke kkkkkkkkkkkkkk 7 2 4 3 Setting the Data Record for Startup Recall In the following example the first step is to change the R amp S ESPI to the default state In the next step the TEST1 data record stored under D USER DATA is selected for the STARTUP RECALL function i e the data record is then set after each RST PRESET and each time the instrument is started For demonstration purposes the command RST is carried out again REM kkk k k k k k k e e k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k e k k kkk kk kkk ke ke ec ke e e ce he ke e e e ke e e ek kv kv Public Sub StartupRecallSettings Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long REM Resetting the R amp S ESPI c c status viWrite analyzer RST 4 retCnt status viWrite analyzer INST SEL SAN 12 retCnt Change into analyzer mode REM Default setting of the status register Call SetupStatusReg Configure status register REM Selecting the startup recall data record status viWrite analyzer MMEM LOAD AUTO 1 D USER DATA TEST1 37 retCnt REM Activating the startup recall data record
30. enhancement label 4 6 SOO KEY qu 4 7 T softkey STEE 2 22 TCP IP network protocol 2 30 COLOR QN OFF tes 2 27 TCP IP protocol COLORS M 2 27 predefined IP address 2 32 CONFIG DISPEAY aene 2 21 Subnet MaSK eege 2 33 CONFIGURE NETWORK 2 30 TDF enhancement label 4 6 DEFAULT COLORS e 2 22 TOAAM EE 1 14 DEVICE 1 2 nri tre eT EE 2 27 TG IFM ee 1 14 DEVICE SETUP ege eege 2 26 time DISPLAY PWR SAVE 2 23 eniering 2 18 EXT cio Firg 2 16 tint screen eee reer ere eae erence ree 2 22 FIRMWARE UPDATE 3 2 trace information sxssucausiaraicarsnrvecesinaconaanens 4 5 GENERAL SETUP 2 18 2 19 6 3 TEE 4 5 CPB entiende ee uta qe ae ee 2 19 PAY ERE 4 5 GPIB ADDRESS edd 2 19 pio 4 5 GPIB LANGUAGE diuites 2 20 CLV eiii EE 4 5 ID STRING FAGTORY iius 2 21 BA EE 4 5 ID STRING USER penes 2 21 n e 4 5 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 5 R amp S ESPI Index MINH shi cece RENE 4 5 V PK nic dumis LL 4 5 MR 4 5 VBW hardware setting 4 3 EUM e aisi rne itd sor d d 45 VIEW trace model 4 5 c 45 VISA interface trace mathematics cess 4 5 basic programming Steps 7 3 EE 4 5 creating global variables 7 4 TRACE EE 1 5 initialization defau
31. gt Under Drive click the drive gt Using Browse open the list of network paths available in the network gt Mark the desired network path gt Activate Reconnect at Logon if you want the connection to be set up automatically each time the instrument is started gt Click Finish to connect the network path with the selected drive You will be now prompted to enter your user name and password Enter Network Password m E c po 1 The drive will then appear under A Directories in Explorer o Only networks authorized in the network will be connected Terminate the connection gt In Windows Explorer click Too s and then Disconnect Network Drive gt Under Drive select the drive whose connection is to be terminated gt Click OK to terminate the connection You will need to confirm this step with Yes R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Operating the Instrument in a Network 6 6 8 Installing a Network Printer A new printer is installed using the INSTALL PRINTER softkey in the HCOPY menu gt Click the HCOPY key The HCOPY menu will open gt Click the NEXT key to go to the side menu gt Using INSTALL PRINTER open the Printers and Faxes dialog box esensensessseseasenscnscenceed Si Canon Bubble Je Gg Canon Bubble Je canon Bubble Je Gi Epson LQ 1500 Wepson LQ 1500 epson Stylus COL epson Stylus COL HP Fujitsu DL 3300 gt Using
32. 8591E 8594E The instrument will perform a preset The following instrument settings will then be changed Model of Trace Start Freq Stop Freq Ref Level Input Coupling Points 8560E 601 0Hz 2 9 GHz 0 dBm AC 8561E 601 0Hz 6 5 GHz 0 dBm AC 8562E 601 0 Hz 13 2 GHz 0 dBm AC 8563E 601 0 Hz 26 5 GHz 0 dBm AC 8564E 601 0 Hz 40 GHz 0 dBm AC 8565E 601 0 Hz 50 GHz 0 dBm AC 2 20 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Setup Model of Trace Start Freq Stop Freq Ref Level Input Coupling Points 8566A B 1001 2 GHz 22 GHz 0 dBm AC R amp S ESPI 8568A B 1001 0 Hz 1 5 GHz 0 dBm AC 8591E 401 0 Hz 3 GHz 0 dBm AC 8594E 401 0 Hz 3 GHz 0 dBm AC 71100C 1001 2 GHz 22 GHz 0 dBm AC R amp S ESPI 71200C 1001 2 GHz 22 GHz 0 dBm AC R amp S ESPI 71209A 1001 2 GHz 22 GHz 0 dBm AC R amp S ESPI Note regarding the selection of 856x for the R amp S ESPI CD The of trace points is not switched over until the state changes to REMOTE In the case of switchover to manual operation LOCAL key the number of sweep points is always changed to 501 fnecessary the stop frequency specified in the table is restricted to the corresponding frequency range of the R amp S ESPI IEC bus command SYST LANG SCPI 8560E 8561E 8562E 8563E 8564E 8565E 8566A B566B 8568A 8568A DC 85
33. Arrow Keys luus 4 8 4 2 3 Editing Numeric Parameters 4 8 4 2 4 Editing Alphanumeric Parameters 4 9 4 2 4 1 Alphanumeric Editor Type 1 4 9 4 2 4 2 Alphanumeric Editor Type 2 4 10 5 Basic Measurement Examples 5 1 5 1 Introduction ege as EECHER IN AE 5 2 5 2 Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement 5 3 6 LAN IBIOr Tac uua dos noe RC EUR orte READ Eia 6 1 6 1 Installing Additional Network Protocols amp Services 6 3 6 2 Configuration Examples eeeeeeeeeese 6 6 6 3 Subsequent Changes to the Network Configuration 6 6 6 4 Configuring the Windows XP Firewall 6 8 6 5 Operating the Instrument without a Network 6 9 6 6 Operating the Instrument in a Network 6 9 6 6 1 Creating USCIS uuu dor n 9 nh chau aca ms bee 5 n 6 9 6 6 2 Changing the User Password 6 11 TE LI Go U Mnsrt Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 3 R amp S ESPI Contents 6 6 3 NOVELL Network only Configure NOVELL Client 6 13 6 6 4 Logging On to the Network naa naana aaan 6 14 6 6 5 Deactivating the Automatic Login Mechanism 6 14 6 6 6 Reactivating the Automatic Login Mechanism 6 14 6 6 7 Using Network Drives 00 000 eee eee 6 15 6 6 8 Installing a Network Pri
34. FREQ CENT 400MHz Span 1MHz 26 retCnt Set freq of 3rd harmonic status viWrite analyzer BAND RES 1kHz 13 retCnt Set suitable RBW status viWrite analyzer SWEEP TIME AUTO ON 18 retCnt Couple sweep time status viWrite analyzer INP ATT AUTO ON 15 retCnt status viWrite analyzer DISP WIND TRAC Y RLEV 50dBm 28 retCnt Select more sensitive level setting status viWrite analyzer INIT WAI 9 retCnt Perform sweep with sync status viWrite analyzer CALC DELT MAX X REL Y 23 retCnt Read delta marker status viRead analyzer result 100 retCnt Read frequency and level Print Deltamarker 1 result END SUB REM kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk 7 2 2 4 Measuring Noise and Phase Noise When phase noise is measured the noise power related to a bandwidth of 1 Hz is set in relation to the power of an adjacent carrier signal A commonly used offset between the measured frequency and the carrier frequency is 10 kHz When noise is measured the measured absolute level is related to a bandwidth of 1 Hz The following example is also based on a signal at 100 MHz with a level of 30 dBm Two markers are used to determine both the noise and the phase noise at a 10 kHz offset from the carrier signal REM xx xx xkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxkkkkkk Public S
35. Faxes gt New Connection Wizard Help and Support Taskbar and Start Menu J Local Area Conpection 8 Search Run Log Off instrument Shut Down Start lan The Local Area Connection Status dialog box will open A Local Area Connection 8 Status 2 x General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 00 12 48 Speed 10 0 Mbps Activity Sent Received Packets 42 15 Disable Close Connection Status e g Local Area Connection Status 8 if the configuration is set up using the New Connection wizard These numbers are not important in the following configuration steps and are therefore omitted o Windows XP automatically appends numbers to the name Local Area Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 31 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Configuring the LAN Interface Option R amp S FSP B16 only gt Click the Properties button The window with the available network protocols opens Local Area Connection 8 Properties E 2 x General Authentication Advanced Connect using Sai Intel R PRO 100 Network Connection 2 Configure This connection uses the following items NwLink NetBIOS IF NwLink IPX SPX NetBIOS Compatible Transport Prot Internet Protocol TCP IP e b Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network
36. R amp S ESPI Call SetupStatusReg Configure status register status viWrite analyzer RST 4 retCnt Reset instrument status viWrite analyzer INST SEL SAN 12 retCnt Change into analyzer mode status viWrite analyzer INIT CONT OFF 13 retCnt Single sweep mode status viWrite analyzer SYST DISP UPD ON 16 retCnt Screen display on REM Measurement settings status viWrite analyzer FREQ CENT 100MHz SPAN 10MHz 27 retCnt Frequency setting status viWrite analyzer DISP WIND TRAC Y RLEV 10dBm 28 retCnt Reference Level status viWrite analyzer INIT WAI 10 retCnt Perform measurement REM Querying the available output devices status viWrite analyzer SYST COMM PRIN ENUM FIRSt 26 retCnt Read out and display first output device status viRead analyzer Devices 0 100 retCnt Print Printer 0 Devices 0 For i 1 To 99 status viWrite analyzer SYST COMM PRIN ENUM NEXT 24 retCnt Read out next printer name status viRead analyzer Devices i 100 retCnt If Left Devices i 2 Then GoTo SelectDevice Stop at end of list Print Printer Str i Devices i Display printer name Next i SelectDevice REM Selection of output device printer language and output interface
37. The background lighting will be disabled if no entries are made from the front panel after the selected response time key softkey or hardkey and rotary knob To activate automatic switch off gt Press the DISP key gt Press the CONFIG DISPLAY softkey gt Press the DISPLAY PWR SAVE softkey The softkey will have a color background indicating that the power save mode is active At the same time the input window for the response time will open gt Enter the desired response time in minutes and confirm the entry with the ENTER key The screen will be disabled turn dark after the selected period of time To deactivate automatic switch off gt Press the DISP key gt Press the CONFIG DISPLAY softkey gt Press the DISPLAY PWR SAVE softkey twice The color background of the softkey will disappear The power save mode is now switched off EE SS Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2029 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Setup 2 4 6 File and Path Selection Using the Front Panel Keys As of firmware version 4 3x the base system firmware supports new dialog boxes to select a folder and or a file e g for trace export The following section describes the usage of the instrument s front panel keys using TRACE EXPORT as an example gt Press the TRACE key and then the NEXT softkey gt Press the ASCII FILE EXPORT softkey to open the corresponding dialog box Save in amp 9 Drive D D DUPLICAT FSP DFL
38. Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for ln Lexmark 7100 Series Click Finish to close the wizard Bancel Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 A 5 R amp S ESPI _ Appendix Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers A 2 Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers or via a mouse and keyboard see sections Connecting a Mouse and The following dialog boxes can be operated either from the front panel o Connecting an External Keyboard on page 2 8 A new printer is installed using HCOPY NEXT INSTALL PRINTER A 2 1 Local Printer Fi Printers and Faxes Sii Canon Bubble Je 0 Ready gt Using the rotary knob select Add Printer from the list gt Mark the selected item with the right arrow key and press ENTER or the rotary knob to confirm the selection The Add Printer Wizard will appear Add Printer Wizard 9 Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections To continue click Next gt Using the rotary knob select NEXT and confirm by pressing the rotary knob A 6 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 IS Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers Add Printer Wizard Local or Network Printer The wizard needs to know which type of printer to set up gt To install a local printer select Local printer attached to this computer wit
39. _ Save As Scheme Output To b Graphics Options Hot Keys gt Display Modes Tray Icon gt Graphics Properties Intel extreme graphics 2 tormovae Save As Scheme Monitor Monitor Digital Display v Digital Display Monitor Notebook Notebook Digital Display Notebook Intel R Dual Display Clone gt Extended Desktop When the instrument is switched on later without a monitor the activation of the external monitor is reset REESEN Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 11 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Connecting External Devices 2 3 4 Connecting a Printer A printer can be connected during operation The R amp S ESPI allows you to create two different printer configurations for printing out a hardcopy of the screen and you can toggle between them by pressing a button The DEVICES table in the HCOPY menu lists the available installed printers The LPT printer interface is located on the rear panel Alternatively one of the USB interfaces on the front or rear panel can be used LPT e o0oo000000000000 e oo0000000000 2 3 5 Connecting USB Devices e g a Power Meter The USB interface on the front and the rear panel of the R amp S ESPI allows you to connect up to 4 USB devices directly to the R amp S ESPI This number can be increased as necessary by inserting USB hubs Due to the large number of available USB devices there is almost no limit to the expans
40. axis values In ASCII format merely the list of level values is output Binary data is read out in three steps 1 The number of digits in the length specification is read out 2 The length specification itself is read out 3 The trace data itself is read out EENE 7 16 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples The procedure is required in the case of programming languages that only support structures with data types of the same type arrays such as with Visual Basic because the data types of the header and data sections are different in binary data Note that the function viRead32 is not declared in VISA32 BAS and therefore needs to be defined separately Declare Function viRead32 Lib Visa32 Alias viRead ByVal vi As Long Values As Any ByVal count As Long retCount As Long As Long The arrays for the measured data are dimensioned in such a way that they provide sufficient space for trace data of the R amp S ESPI 501 measurement points REM xk xx xkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk kxkkkkkkkkkkk Public Sub ReadTrace Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long REM Creating variables Dim traceData 1250 As Single Buffer for floating point binary data Dim digits As Byte Number of characters in length specification Dim traceBytes As Integer
41. file format status viWrite analyzer MMEM NAME D USER DATA PRINT1 WMF 35 retCnt Define file nam status viWrite analyzer CLS 4 retCnt Reset Status administration status viWrite analyzer HCOP IMMediate OPC 19 retCnt Start printout status viRead analyzer result 100 retCnt END SUB REM ke e echec e e e e e ce e e ec e e e ke ee e se e e e e c e e ecce ce e e e ec e e ke ke ee ke e ke ce e ke e ke ee e e e e kv 7 22 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 Appendix R amp S ESPI Appendix Printer Interface Appendix A Printer Interface This appendix describes the installation procedure for local printers You can either use a plug amp play printer e g via USB or a non plug amp play printer e g via the LPT port can use one of the following external devices LAN USB device e g To install printer drivers that are not preinstalled on the instrument you o memory stick or CD ROM You can install a local printer via manual or remote control In the following step by step instructions the iinstallation process is described via remote desktop Alternatively you can connect a mouse and keyboard for the installation instead of using the front panel Also read the documentation of your printer on how to install the printer After installation the instrument must be configured for printing with a printer Refer to Selecting and Configuring Printers for more information on
42. frequency domain Analyze the level in frequency domain using the marker functions Analyze the level in frequency domain using the peak search functions 8 Set the SPLIT SCREEN function 9 Tune the receiver frequency and obtain final test results using the QUASIPEAK detector 10 From overview to standard conformal measurement WEE Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 5 3 R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement 11 Store the test results tables or diagrams Detailed procedure 1 Reset the instrument gt Press the PRESET key 2 Select the receiver mode gt Press the RECEIVER hotkey The receiver mode is set The main receiver menu is displayed RBH 120 kHz MT 100 ms Att 10 dB AUTO PREAMP OFF FREQUENCY 100 MHz LEVEL AV 51 00 dByV Fig 5 1 Display after selecting the default setup in receiver mode 5 4 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement 3 Program a SCAN TABLE gt Press the SWEEP key gt Press the USE SCAN TABLE softkey A dialog box is displayed where the whole display range can be defined and divided into scan subranges REL STEPPED SCAN TABLE ADJUST Scan Start AXIS Scan Stop 1 GHz Step Mode AUTO RANGE 1 RANGE 2 RANGE 3 RANGE 4 RANGE 5 INS BEFORE 150 kHz 38 MHz RANGE 38 MHz 1 GHz Step Size A 4 kHz 40 kHz INS AFTER Res BM 9 kHz 12
43. front panel REM Switching on Power Save function Public SUB PowerSave Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long status viWrite analyzer DISP PSAV HOLD 1 16 retCnt Set response time to 1 minute status viWrite analyzer DISP PSAV ON 12 retCnt Switch on Power Save function END SUB REM k k k KK KK ck k k k k e k k k k k k k k k k k e k k k k k k k k k k k k e k k k k k k k k k kk k kkk ke e e ke e e ee e ke e ke kkk 7 1 3 Sending Simple Instrument Setting Commands This example shows how the center frequency span and reference level of the instrument are REM Instrument setting commands PUBLIC SUB SimpleSettings Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long status viWrite analyzer FREQENCY CENTER 128MHz 22 retCnt Center frequency 128 MHz status viWrite analyzer DISPLAY TRACE Y RLEVEL 10dBm 29 retCnt Set reference level to 10dBm END SUB REM e ke ke ee e e e ee e e e e ee e e e he e e e e he e e e e e he e e e e he hee e e e e ee e e ke ke e e ke e ke e e ke ke ke kv kv TE 7 6 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Basic Steps in Programming using the VISA Interface 7 1 4 Reading Out Instrument Settings The settings made above can now be read out To do so the abbreviated commands are used REM
44. gt Click Yes Windows XP will restart the system 2 5 2 4 Installing Additional Network Protocols and Services The procedure for installing additional network protocols and services is provided in the chapter Installing Additional Network Protocols amp Services on page 6 3 2 5 3 Login Windows XP requires that users identify themselves by entering a user name and password in a login window The instrument provides a factory installed auto login function i e login is carried out automatically in the background The ID used for auto login has administrator rights As user name and password instrument lowercase are set For information on how to deactivate the automatic login refer to chapter LAN Interface section Deactivating the Automatic Login Mechanism on page 6 14 2 6 Operating System Properties 2 6 1 Properties Specific to Windows XP The instrument contains the Windows XP operating system To ensure that the instrument software functions properly certain rules must be adhered to when using the operating system The drivers and programs used under Windows XP have been adapted to the instrument To avoid impairments to instrument function use only the settings described in the Operating Manual and this manual Only update software approved by Rohde amp Schwarz may be used to modify existing instrument software Likewise only programs approved by Rohde amp Schwarz for use on the instrument may be run on
45. has limited disk space so make sure that there s enough disk space available or save the update on an external medium e g a USB stick has to be connected to the internet to perform an update pu M M MM CRAN NC eee A 2 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Appendix Installing USB Printers gt Click Next to get to the second Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Scan If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 4 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue gt Select the nstall the software automatically option The installation process runs automatically and a dialog box is displayed after the installation is completed Proceed with step 15 If the driver software cannot be found an error message is displayed Found New Hardware Wizard Cannot Install this Hardware The hardware was not installed because the wizard cannot find the necessary software When this computer connects to the Internet Windows Update will search for the right software and notify you if it becomes available i Click Back if you have installation media such as a CD ROM
46. how to select and configure printers directly on the instrument A detailed description for installing network printers is provided in chapter Installing a Network Printer SSS ee Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 A 1 R amp S ESPI Appendix Installing USB Printers A 1 Installing USB Printers gt f you use a USB device for driver installation install the USB device on the instrument and connect it to the instrument before starting the installation gt f you use a LAN connection for driver installation the corresponding network drives must be mounted before starting the installation gt Connect the printer via the USB connector on the front panel to the R amp S ESPI The first page of the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New 2 Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device Ant Zeen Click Next to continue lt Back Cancel gt Select the No not this time option to skip the Windows update via internet You can also perform a Windows update by selecting one of the other options However note that the R amp S ESPI
47. is performed with the aid of the SCAN TABLE This measurement is an overview and pre certification measurement to be performed before the final standard conformal measurement is carried out Each operating step is explained with the aid of R amp S ESPI for rapid familiarization of the user without the need to know all the details of the operating functions If unknown RFI signals are to be measured it is strongly recommended to provide for at least 10 dB RF attenuation at the RF input in order to protect the input circuit In the following example the R amp S ESPI is set to default values in the receiver mode The default setup is activated by pressing first the RECE VER hotkey and then the PRESET key The main default parameters in receiver mode are listed in the following table Parameter Setting Receiver frequency 100 MHz RF attenuation Auto Preamplifier Off Detector AV Measurement time 100 ms RES bandwidth 120 kHz Demodulator Off Trigger Free run WEE 5 2 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement 5 2 Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement Measurement Measurement and display of RFI signal levels versus frequency is one of the most frequent tasks performed by an EMI Test Receiver In the case of unknown signals PRESET values will mostly be used for the measurement If levels higher th
48. open The setting range is from 0 to 30 The default address is 20 if SCPI is selected as the GPIB language or 18 if an 85xx emulation is selected IEC bus command SYST COMM GPIB ADDR 20 TE Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 Zale R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Setup 2 4 3 2 GPIB Language gt Press the GPIB LANGUAGE softkey The list of available remote control languages will open The following languages are available e SCPI e HP mode 8560E 8561E 8562E 8563E 8564E 8565E 8566A 8566B 8568A 8568A_DC 8568B 8568B_DC 71100C 71200C 71209A 8591E 8594E If entries of the HP mode are selected the command recognition uses syntax rules which are different from syntax rules of the SCPI mode Correspondingly proper detection of SCPI commands is not ensured in this mode QD For 8566A B 8568A B and 8594E command sets A and B are available Command sets A and B differ in the rules regarding the command structure Selecting a language different from SCPI will set the GPIB address to 18 if it was 20 before Start stop frequency reference level and of sweep points will be adapted to the selected instrument model 8568A DC and 8568B DC are using DC input coupling as default if it is supported by the instrument The HP model 8591E is compatible to HP model 8594E the HP models 71100C 71200C and 71209A are compatible to HP models 8566A B 71100C 71200C 71209A 856xA B 856xE
49. option R amp S SMU B10x is installed and on whether option R amp S SMU B31 is installed or not Refer to the data sheet of the R amp S SMU for more information Hp i YA M E EST B 2 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Index Index Symbols different Networks osnnnnnononannnnnnnnna 6 6 ele 6 6 enhancement label 4 6 Windows XP Firewall 6 8 connector Numerics AC power suppl 1 10 AF Eeer 1 6 75 Ohm enhancement label 4 6 AUX CONTROL ee 1 15 2 14 COVS IOUT ere dee E Eeee 1 14 A 5er oes 1 10 ol Re 1117 tt 1 7 A B enhancement label 4 6 EXT TRIGAGATEIN 1 11 ege e TEE 1 10 front panel 1 6 eelste EN 2 5 GEN OUTPUT 50 Ohm 1 6 administrator ID 2 34 2 35 GPIB interface eee 1 10 AF OUTPUT niniin ink 1 6 GPIB interface 2 1 14 AMPT ROV eebe ee eieiei 1 4 IF OUT 20 4 MHz mm 1 13 AP CHetet lor uscite dne sa Mt 4 5 LAN 1 14 approved software csse 2 35 Eger m OHNE 1 10 2 12 arrow EE 4 8 MONTTOR 1 11 2 11 Att hardware setting 4 3 MOUSE a edscisstitcsest ucc heniekesetesine 2 10 automatic login mechanism NOISE SOURCE cereis 1 11 acti
50. or if you know the location of the software Click Finish to go to Help and Support Center for further help installing this hardware Don t prompt me again to install this software SSS EEE eee u rt Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 A 3 Installing USB Printers gt Deactivate the Don t prompt me again to install this software option gt Click Finish The first page of the wizard is displayed again gt Select the nstall from a list or specific location option gt Click Next The third page of the wizard is displayed Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options CNWINNTSSYSTEM32NDRIVERS v gt Connect the USB device containing the driver to the R amp S ESPI e g the CD ROM drive or a memory stick gt Activate the nclude this location in the search option gt Click the Browse button The dialog box to browse for a folder is displayed gt On the USB device select the folder containing the printer drivers gt Click OK This button is only active if the selected folder contains drivers The third page of the wizard is displayed again R amp S ESPI Appendix Installing USB Printers gt Click Next The selected folder is searched for the printer driver and the printer driver files are copied to C After the installation is finished a dialog box is displayed Found New Hardware
51. performed when the operating O switched on gt Call self alignment with the CAL key CAL TOTAL softkey Once the system correction values have been calculated successfully the message Calibration Passed will appear Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 Wu R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Preparing for Operation gt Start the self test with the SETUP key SERVICE SELFTEST softkeys Once the instrument modules have been checked successfully the message Se ftest Passed will appear Once both steps have been completed successfully the instrument will be ready for operation instrument is switched on because the instrument saves the values and loads them during booting automatically A self alignment is recommended if the instrument is used at a temperature that differs considerable more than 10 C from the temperature present at the last self alignment o The self alignment does not need to be repeated every time the The self test also does not need to be repeated every time the instrument is switched on It is necessary only when instrument malfunction is suspected 2 1 7 Switching Off the R amp S ESPI gt Press the ON STANDBY key on the front panel The R amp S ESPI will store the current settings on the hard disk and then shut down the software Once the operation has been completed the power supply unit will be switched to STANDBY and the yellow LED will come on Shock hazard In standby mode
52. protection software McAfee Virusscan el 2 36 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 3 Firmware Update and Installation of Firmware Options 3 1 Firmware Update 2suexdsen RR NEE E an ba 3 2 3 2 Activating Firmware Options 3 3 R amp S ESPI Firmware Update and Installation of Firmware Options Firmware Update 3 1 Firmware Update For the latest firmware version refer to the Rohde amp Schwarz internet site and download the most up to date firmware A detailed description about performing the firmware update in the intrument is given in the release note provided on this CD The release note is also downloadable from the Rohde amp Schwarz internet site You can install a new firmware version by using the built in disk drive a memory stick a USB CD ROM or LAN The firmware update kit contains several disks whose contents must be stored in separate directories Disk1 to Disk lt n gt when a memory stick or LAN is used Start the installation program from the SETUP menu gt Press the SETUP key The SETUP menu will open gt Press the NEXT key The side menu will open gt Press the FIRMWARE UPDATE softkey The subdirectory for installing or uninstalling new firmware versions will open gt Press the UPDATE PATH softkey only in the case of firmware updates via a memory stick CD ROM or LAN The entry field for the path with the set of update disks will open gt Enter the drive name and directo
53. protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks MV Show icon in notification area when connected gt Click the network protocol you want TCP IP in the example gt Click the Properties button The dialog box with the settings for the selected network protocol will open By default Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties l 2 xl General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically gt Select Use the following IP address to enter a predefined IP address TEE 2 32 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Configuring the LAN Interface Option R amp S FSP B16 only Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties E 2 xl General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 10 0 0 10 Subnet mask 255 255 255 Default gateway C Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Advanced
54. quicker access gt Confirm the settings with OK The drive will be shared and marked with a hand under the directory symbol in Explorer R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Desktop 6 7 Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Desktop 6 7 1 Introduction In production test and measurement a common requirement is central monitoring of the T amp M instruments for remote maintenance and remote diagnostics Equipped with the Remote Desktop software of Windows XP the R amp S ESPI ideally meets requirements for use in production Access to the control functions via a virtual front panel soft front panel Printout of measurement results directly from the controller Storage of measured data on the controller s hard disk The R amp S ESPI is connected via a LAN in which case Windows XP also supports a connection via a modem This section describes the configuration of the R amp S ESPI and Remote Desktop Client of the control PC Details on how to set up a modem connection are described in the Window XP documentation 6 7 2 Configuring the R amp S ESPI for Use of XP Remote Desktop To enable an external computer to access the Remote Desktop software of the R amp S ESPI proceed as follows 1 Determine the IP configuration of the network connection gt Open the Windows XP Start menu with the Windows key or the CTRL ESC key combination ey re Recycle Bin My Computer Docu
55. rapidly changed e g with the TUNE TO MARKER softkey in the MKR gt menu Other or additional detectors can be switched on at this receive frequency and an overview of levels of all active detectors is given For measurements to standard the measurement time must first be set to 1 s gt Press the MKR key Marker 1 is displayed Frequency and level values can be read in the marker field at the top left of the screen gt Press the MKR gt key The MKR gt menu is displayed gt Press the TUNE TO MARKER softkey The current receive frequency is tuned to the marker frequency A measurement time of 1 s must be set for measurements to standard gt Press the RECEIVER hotkey The RECEIVER menu is displayed gt Press the MEAS TIME softkey The window with the currently set measurement time is displayed 1 ms in the example gt Enter 7 on the numeric keypad and terminate by pressing s The new measurement time is displayed The quasi peak detector should now be switched on in addition gt Press the DETECTOR softkey The DETECTOR menu is displayed The peak and average detectors of the pre compliance measurement are active gt Press the QUASIPEAK and the MAX PEAK softkey The level at the current receive frequency is displayed for three detectors numerically and on three bar graphs see Fig 5 6 IESSEN Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 5 11 R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Performing a Level and Frequency Measureme
56. the AC supply voltage is still present on the instrument gt To completely disconnect the instrument from the AC power supply change the power switch on the rear panel to position O supply of the OCXO optional inside the instrument When you switch the instrument back on be sure to adhere to the extended Qo The main power switch on the rear panel also interrupts the power warm up phase f you switch off the instrument by using the power switch or by disconnecting the power supply connector it is not possible to save the current instrument settings on the hard disk In this case the last settings that were stored on the hard disk will be loaded when you switch the instrument back on SEET 2 6 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Instrument Drive Usage 2 1 8 Cleaning the Outside The outside of the instrument is suitably cleaned using a soft line free dust cloth Make sure that the air vents are not obstructed Cleaning agents contain substances that may damage the instrument e g solvent containing cleaning agents may damage the front panel labeling or plastic parts Never use cleaning agents such as solvents thinners acetone etc acids bases or other substances 2 2 Instrument Drive Usage The harddisk space is divided in 3 logical drives C Contains the operating system Windows XP printer driver network driver Other user programs application
57. the instrument WEE 2 34 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Operating System Properties Login For details refer to section Login on page 2 34 Administrator ID The ID used by the instrument to perform auto login has administrator rights 2 6 1 1 Windows XP Service Packs The Windows XP operating system on the instrument is supplied with pre installed XP service packs SP2 and additional updates fixes that are necessary and suitable for operating the instrument Possible impairment of the instrument functioning The instrument is equipped with the Windows XP operating system It is thus possible to install commercial off the shelf software on the instrument The use and installation of commercial software may impair the instrument functions We recommend that you only execute programs tested by Rohde amp Schwarz with regard to their compatibility to the instrument software The program packages that have been tested are listed in section Windows XP Software Approved for the Instrument Install only service packs approved by Rohde amp Schwarz to avoid impairment of instrument functions that could lead to the necessity to repair the instrument The drivers and programs used on the instrument under Windows XP have been adapted to the instrument Existing instrument software must only be modified with update software released by Rohde amp Schwarz 2 6 1 2 Opening the Window
58. the user has been created JEE MILII SS LOT eee Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 6 13 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Operating the Instrument in a Network gt If desired click the Run Login Script entry Qo You can obtain this information from your network administrator gt Conclude the login configuration with OK 6 6 4 Logging On to the Network Network login occurs at the same time you log on to the operating system For this to be possible the user name and the password must be identical under Windows XP and on the network 6 6 5 Deactivating the Automatic Login Mechanism When shipped the instrument is already configured to automatically log on under Windows XP To deactivate the automatic login mechanism perform the following steps gt Open the Windows XP Start menu with CTRL ESC gt Select RUN from the menu An entry field will open gt Enter the command D USER NOAUTOLOGIN REG in the entry field and confirm it with ENTER The automatic login mechanism will be deactivated The next time you switch on the instrument you will be prompted to enter your user name and password before the firmware is started 6 6 6 Reactivating the Automatic Login Mechanism To reactivate the automatic login mechanism do the following gt Open the Windows XP Start menu with CTRL ESC gt Select RUN from the menu The entry field will open gt Enter the command D USER AUTOLOGIN REG in the entry field and confir
59. this option is disabled the only way you can return to the controller desktop from the R amp S ESPI screen in full screen mode is to select Disconnect from the Start menu X Search D O Help and Support Run Log Off instrument m Disconnect 6 7 4 Connection Setup with the R amp S ESPI After you configure the Remote Desktop Client you need to set up the connection to the R amp S ESPI gt Click the General tab You can now enter the connection information Windows Terminal S General Display Local Resources Programs Experience Logon settings ES Type the name of the computer or choose a computer from the drop down list Computer e gt Enter the IP address of the R amp S ESPI in the Computer field gt You can save the connection information for later use by clicking the Save As button You can use the Open button to load an existing connection configuration M Connection settings Save current settings or open saved connection Save As Open Connect Cancel Help Options lt lt gt Press the Connect button The connection will be set up gt If the entry Disk Drives is enabled on the Local Resources tab a warning will appear indicating that the drives are enabled for access from the R amp S ESPI FE 6 30 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Deskto
60. 0 kHz Meas Time 1 ns 188 us X Auto Ranging OFF OFF Auto Preamp I RF Attn 18 dB 18 dB DELETE Preamp RAHGE RANGES 1 5 6 18 FREQ AXIS LIN 18dB NIN OFF RUN PRE SCAN FINAL RUM Fig 5 2 Scan range after selecting default setup with PRESET After PRESET a scan range of 150 kHz to 1 GHz is set on the frequency axis The stop frequency is set to 30 MHz gt Press the e arrow key repeatedly until a line is marked in the SCAN TABLE gt Press the arrow key field An entry in the RANGE 2 column is marked gt Press the DELETE RANGE softkey All entries in the RANGE 2 column are cleared The following SCAN TABLE is displayed PETRI ICCUETCPUMNCUIELWUMG IEEE IIC A ET Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 5 5 R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement Scan Start Step Size A Res BH Meas Time Ruto Ranaina RF Rttn Preamp Auto Preamp 15 kHz Fig 5 3 Modified SCAN TABLE for preparing a scan STEPPED SCAN TABLE 15 kHz 1 GHz AUTO RANGE 1 RANGE 2 RANGE 3 38 MHz 4 kHz 9 kHz 1 ns DFF 18 dB DFF OFF Eat ARIS RANGE 5 INS BEFORE RANGE INS AFTER RANGE DELETE RANGE RANGES 1 5 6 18 FREQ AXIS LIH 18dB NIN RUH PRE SCAH FIHAL SCAH 7 After editing the scan subrange the frequency display has to be adapted to the new settings The lowest start f
61. 1 6 Command Synchronization 7 8 7 1 6 1 Reading Output Butter 7 9 7 1 6 2 Reading Error Messages 7 9 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Contents 7 2 Detailed Programming Examples 7 9 7 2 1 Default Settings of th R amp S ESPI a wesen ern 7 9 7 2 1 1 Setting the IEC Bus Status Registers 7 10 7 2 1 2 Default Settings for Measurements 7 10 7 2 2 Using Markers and Delta Markers 7 12 7 2 2 1 Marker Search Functions Restricting the Search RANGO Vevtveteds Ss dct vae wd Eege Ro ed Eos EE eg 7 12 7 2 2 2 Frequency Counting ueneno RE d 7 13 7 2 2 3 Working with a Fixed Reference Point Reference el KEE 7 14 7 2 2 4 Measuring Noise and Phase Noise 7 15 7 2 3 Reading Out Trace Data 52er 400022245065 7 16 7 2 4 Storing and Loading Instrument Settings 7 19 7 2 4 1 Storing Instrument Settings 7 19 7 2 4 2 Loading Instrument Settings 7 19 7 2 4 3 Setting the Data Record for Startup Recall 7 20 7 2 5 Configuring and Starting a Printout 7 20 Appendix Appendix A Printer Interface A 1 A 1 Installing USB Printers 0 0000 A 2 A 2 Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers A 6 AST Local PEBE cuocere ROS n eO RC EORR eee seca EORR A 6 A 2 2 Network Printer A 12 Appendix B External Generator Control B 1 B 1 List of
62. 3 3 Connecting an External Monitor 2 11 2 3 4 Connecting a Printer 2 12 2 3 5 Connecting USB Devices e g a Power Meter 2 12 IEN Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 1 R amp S ESPI Contents 2 3 6 Connecting External Generators 2 14 2 3 6 1 Connecting the R amp S ESPI to the Generator 2 15 2 3 6 2 Configuring the Generator on the R amp S ESPI 2 15 2 3 6 3 Activating the Generator Configuration and Setting the Output Level 2 17 2 3 6 4 Using an External Generator as a Tracking GENGIalOl 35 even cee chee ech E ER eiaa ose ona 2 17 24 E EE 2 18 2 4 1 Selecting the Frequency Reference 2 18 2 4 2 Setting the Date and me 2 18 2 4 3 Setting the GPIB Interface iussus 2 19 2 4 3 1 GPIB Address iios d mese Rn ben 2 19 24 32 GPIB LatigldOB uuie sd adress met senesced BERE 2 20 2 4 3 3 ID Response Ging 2 21 2 4 4 Setting the Screen Colors 2 21 2 4 5 Automatically Switching Off the Internal Screen 2 23 2 4 6 File and Path Selection Using the Front Panel Keys 2 24 2 4 7 Selecting and Configuring Printers 2 26 2 4 7 1 Selecting Alternative Printer Configurations 2 27 2 4 7 2 Selecting Printer Colors 2 27 2 4 8 Installing Plug amp Play Printers 2 28 2 4 9 Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers 2 29 2 5 Configuring the LAN Interface Option R amp S FSP B16 Only
63. 4 6 7 2 Configuring the R amp S ESPI for Use of XP Remote Br sre gerora ees Svs a ha ae ase iE ele E cara wae 6 24 6 7 3 Configuring the Controller 6 27 IEN Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 6 1 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface 6 7 4 Connection Setup with the R amp S ESPI 6 30 6 7 5 Interrupting and Restoring the Remote Desktop Connection with the R amp S ESPI 6 33 6 7 6 Deactivating the R amp S ESPI from the Controller 6 34 passwords must be entered This requires a mouse and an external keyboard is the connection is described in sections Connecting a o In some of the following step by step instructions user names and Mouse and Connecting an External Keyboard on page 2 8 Erzc m H H A E VEMU U 6 2 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Installing Additional Network Protocols amp Services 6 1 Installing Additional Network Protocols amp Services the case of the RSIB protocol and VXI11 support TCP IP must always be installed In the following example the support for Novell Network o Your network administrator knows which protocols are necessary In will also be installed gt Press the SETUP key The SETUP menu will open gt Press the GENERAL SETUP softkey The GENERAL SETUP menu will open gt Press the CONFIGURE NETWORK softkey The Local Area Connection Status dialog box will open Lo
64. 49 retCnt Activate search limit and set at right below AF status viWrite analyzer CALC DELT3 STAT ON MAX MAX RIGHt 32 retCnt Activate delta marker 3 set to peak and then to next peak right status viWrite analyzer CALC DELT3 X REL CALC DELT3 Y 32 retCnt JEE 7 12 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples Read delta marker 3 frequency and level both must have a value of 0 status viRead analyzer result 100 retCnt Print Delta 3 result REM Peak search with search range limit in y direction R STAT ON 16 retCnt status viWrite analyzer CALC THR 35DBM 15 retCnt Activate threshold and set it above the AF status viWrite analyzer CALC DELT3 STAT ON MAX MAX NEXT 31 retCnt Activate delta marker 3 set to peak and then to next peak gt is not found status viWrite analyzer CALC DELT3 X REL CALC DELT3 Y 32 retCnt Query and read delta marker 3 frequency and level both must have a value of 0 status viWrite analyzer CALC TH H status viRead analyzer result 100 retCnt Print Delta 3 result REM Setting center frequency and reference level with markers status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK2 FUNC CENT 20 retCnt Delta marker 2 gt marker and center frequency marker 2 status viWri
65. 68B 8568B_ DC 8591E 8594E 71100C 71200C 71209A 2 4 3 3 ID Response String gt The ID STRING FACTORY softkey selects the default response to the command IDN IEC bus command gt The D STRING USER softkey opens the editor for entering a user defined response to the command IDN The max length of the output string is 36 characters IEC bus command 2 4 4 Setting the Screen Colors gt Press the DISP key The DISPLAY menu will open gt Press the CONFIG DISPLAY softkey The submenu for configuring the screen will open TE Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 21 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Setup gt The DEFAULT COLORS 1 and 2 softkeys set the default setting for brightness tint and color saturation of all screen objects The color schemes are selected in such a manner that all screen elements will be optimally visible regardless whether viewed from above or below In the instrument s default setting DEFAULT COLORS 1 is active IEC bus command DISP CMAP DEF1 ISP CMAP DEF2 tJ The procedure for setting screen colors and brightness is as follows gt Press the NEXT key The side menu for changing the screen colors will open The SELECT OBJECT softkey activates the selection of screen elements for which the color setting needs to be changed Once this selection is made the PREDEFINED COLORS BRIGHTNESS TINT and SATURATION softkeys can be used to change the overall c
66. Cleaning the Outside curs sace c Ee ERE 2 7 2 2 Instrument Drive Usage eee eee 2 7 2 3 Connecting External Devices 2 8 2 3 1 Connecting an External Keyboard 2 8 2 3 2 Connecting a Mouse 2 10 2 3 3 Connecting an External Monitor 2 11 2 3 4 Connecting a Printer 2 12 2 3 5 Connecting USB Devices e g a Power Meter 2 12 2 3 6 Connecting External Generators 2 14 2 3 6 1 Connecting the R amp S ESPI to the Generator 2 15 2 3 6 2 Configuring the Generator on the R amp S ESPI 2 15 2 3 6 3 Activating the Generator Configuration and Setting the Output Level aea icio d ER RC RC eo ees ER 2 17 REESEN Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use 2 3 6 4 Using an External Generator as a Tracking C i ri PPP 2 17 24 EE ANE E EEN ERES FERRE 2 18 2 4 1 Selecting the Frequency Reference 2 18 2 4 2 Setting the Date and Time EN 2 18 2 4 3 Setting the GPIB Interface 2 19 2 4 3 1 GPIB Address e cee se dee Ro Rx Rm RR Rh 2 19 2 4 3 2 GPIB Language s or RR 2 20 2 4 3 3 ID Response String 2 21 2 4 4 Setting the Screen Colors 2220000055 2 21 2 4 5 Automatically Switching Off the Internal Screen 2 23 2 4 6 File and Path Selection Using the Front Panel Keys 2 24 2 4 7 Selecting and Configuring Printers 2 26 2 4 7 1 Selecting Alternativ
67. EC bus command ROSC SOUR INT 2 4 2 Setting the Date and Time gt Press the SETUP key The SETUP menu will open gt Press the GENERAL SETUP softkey The submenu with general settings will open The TIME DATE softkey activates the TIME AND DATE table for entering the time and date for the internal real time clock TIME AND DATE Tine ER 30 Date 11 NAR 2008 Entering the time Hours and minutes can be entered independently of each other in the entry field vmm 12 30 IEC bus command SYST TIME 12 30 sees M SS SS EI Eexsl 2 18 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Setup Entering the date The day month and year can be entered independently of each other in the entry field DATE nare 11 lee 2004 To select the month use the units key to open a list containing the month names You can then select the month from the list JAN FEB APR nav JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOU DEC IEC bus command SYST DATE 2002 03 11 2 4 3 Setting the GPIB Interface gt Press the SETUP key The SETUP menu will open gt Press the GENERAL SETUP softkey The submenu with general settings will open gt Press the GPIB softkey The submenu for setting the parameters of the remote control interface will open 2 4 3 1 GPIB Address gt Press the GPIB ADDRESS softkey The entry field for the GPIB address will
68. Generator Types Supported by the R amp S ESPI B 1 1 Index IERT Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 5 amp ROHDE amp SCHWARZ EC Certificate of Conformity Certificate No 2004 39 This is to certify that Equipment type Stock No Designation ESPI3 1164 6407 03 EMI Test Receiver ESPI7 1164 6407 07 ESPI B2 1129 7498 02 Preselector ESPI B20 1155 1606 07 Extended Environment Specs complies with the provisions of the Directive of the Council of the European Union on the approximation of the laws 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 EN61010 1 2001 12 EN55011 1998 A1 1999 A2 2002 Class B EN61326 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 A3 2003 For the assessment of electromagnetic compatibility instrument class B as well as immunity to interference for operation in industry have been used as a basis Affixing the EC conformity mark as from 2004 ROHDE amp SCHWARZ GmbH amp Co KG M hldorfstr 15 D 81671 M nchen Munich 2008 04 02 Central Quality Management MF QZ Radde 1164 6407 01 CE E 3 R amp S ESPI Documentation Overview The documentation of the R amp S ESPI consists of base unit manuals and option manuals All manuals are provided in PDF format on the CD ROM delivered with the instrument Each soft
69. ICCDCNEFGNCIEWE GIC A M X J H a Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 0 1 R amp S ESPI Operating Manual This manual is a supplement to the Quick Start Guide and is available in PDF format on the CD ROM delivered with the instrument To retain the familiar structure that applies to all Operating Manuals of Rohde amp Schwarz Test amp Measurement instruments the chapters 1 and 3 exist but only in form of references to the corresponding Quick Start Guide chapters The Operating Manual is subdivided into the following chapters Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Index Putting into Operation see Quick Start Guide chapters 1 and 2 Getting Started see Quick Start Guide chapter 5 Manual Operation see Quick Start Guide chapter 4 Instrument Functions forms a reference for manual operation of the R amp S ESPI and contains a detailed description of all instrument functions and their application Remote Control Basics describes the basics for programming the R amp S ESPI command processing and the status reporting system Remote Control Description of Commands lists all the remote control commands defined for the instrument Remote Control Programming Examples contains program examples for a number of typical applications of the R amp S ESPI Maintenance and Instrument Interfac
70. R S FW amp EsPI MEM wMF RECYCLER E PRINTI WMF l System Volume Information sj SPURTEST FSP TEMP E STATE1 FSP USER E TEST1 FSP File name T RACE DAT Save as type e Cancel Edit Filename The focus is on the File Name field so you can directly edit the file name using the numeric keys the cursor keys or the BACK key You can also use alphanumeric characters in the file name gt To enter alphanumeric characters select the EDIT FILENAME button Confirm the selection with the ENTER key to open an online keyboard Export Trace Data E 2 xi Edit Filename i TRACE_001 DAT D File name TRACE 001 DAT Save Save as type DI Cancel Edit Filename Select the characters with the rotary knob or the cursor keys and confirm with the ENTER key EE 2 24 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Setup gt Drive usage is checked according to the following rules first the R amp S ESPI checks for a connected memory stick if a memory stick is not recognized then the R amp S ESPI uses the floppy drive if the R amp S ESPI doesn t recognize a floppy drive or there is no floppy in the drive the R amp S ESPI uses the internal hard disk Note that the path and file name are reset to their default values after an instrument PRESET gt Change the drive by moving the rotary knob until the focus is on the Save n field Save in yj Bima gt Press
71. R amp S ESP EMI Test Receiver Quick Start Guide amp ROHDE amp SCHWARz ESPI TEST RECEIVER 9 kHz 7 GHz HEED scott HUE TTT LT Z2mnmammmm da UNA Muay ELETT AALT 1164 6613 62 02 ROHDE amp SCHWARZ PROBE POWER Unea Test amp Measurement Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide describes the following R amp S ESPI models and options e R amp S ESPI3 1164 6407K03 e R amp S ESCI7 1164 6407K07 The firmware of the instrument makes use of several valuable open source software packages the most important of them are listed below together with their corresponding open source license The verbatimlicense texts are provided on the user documentation CD ROM included in delivery Package Link License Xitami http www xitami com 2 5b6 PHP http www php net PHP v3 DOJO AJAX http www dojotoolkit org BSD License BOOST Library http www boost org Boost Software v 1 ONC RPC http www plt rwth aachen de SUN TightVnc http www tightvnc com GPL v 3 DemoForgeMirageDriver http www demoforge com dfmirage htm GPL v 3 Rohde amp Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embedded computing 2010 Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG 81671 Munich Germany Printed in Germany Subject to change Data without tolerance limits is not binding R amp S isa registered trademark of Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG Trade names are t
72. RCE FREQ REC FREQ NUM DEN OFFSET SRC STATE POMEREdBaJ NUN DEN OFFSET RESULT 1 m 3ac8n 1 i Hz 8Hz 3GHz E 38dBn 1 i 8Hz 8Hz 3 2GHz gt If you want to use the SRC 1 generator configuration insert a checkmark in the field by pressing the ENTER key gt If you want to use the SRC 2 generator configuration move the selection bar to the lower line of the table by using the key Then activate the generator configuration by pressing the ENTER key and set the checkmark in line 2 under the STATE column gt Using the 9 key move the selection bar to the POWER dBm column and press the ENTER key gt Enter the desired output power and confirm with the dBm key The power you entered will appear in the table You can also change the output power of the generator by using the d SOURCE POWER softkey located in the NETWORK menu The remaining columns of the table are used to configure frequency converting measurements For more information refer to the Operating Manual section External Generator Control Option R amp S FSP B10 This concludes the procedure for configuring the generator 2 3 6 4 Using an External Generator as a Tracking Generator To activate the external generator as a tracking generator do the following gt Switch on the external generator gt Press the NETWORK hotkey on the R amp S ESPI gt Press the EXT SOURCE softkey Tracking generator operation using an external generator wil
73. Reading out instrument settings PUBLIC SUB ReadSettings Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long CFfrequenz Space 20 Provide text variable 20 characters status viWrite analyzer FREQ CENT 10 retCnt Request center frequency status viRead analyzer CFfrequenz 20 retCnt Read in value CFspan Space 20 Provide text variable 20 characters status viWrite analyzer FREQ SPAN 10 retCnt Request span status viRead analyzer CFspan 20 retCnt Read in value RLpegel Space 20 Provide text variable 20 characters status viWrite analyzer DISP TRAC Y RLEV 17 retCnt Request ref level setting status viRead analyzer RLpegel 20 retCnt Read in value REM Displaying values on the screen Print Center frequency CFfrequenz Print Span CFspans Print Reference level RLpegelS END SUB REM c coke ke cec e e e e ce e e e fe e ce e e e he e e e e ke e e e ke ee e e ke e e e e e ke e e e e e ee e ke ke e ke ke ke ke ke kk 7 1 5 Marker Positioning and Readout REM Example of marker function PUBLIC SUB ReadMarker status viWrite analyzer CALC MARKER ON MARKER MAX 25 retCnt Activate marker 1 and search for peak MKmark Space 30 Provide text variable 30 characters
74. Set II K Intel Graphics Technology Gig Internet Options E Keyboard Network Connections Mouse J Search Printers and Faxes gi Network Connections Y Taskbar and Start Menu Programs b Documents Settings Help and Support a Phone and Modem Options EI Power Options 3 Printers and Faxes D Regional and Language Options Run Log Off instrument E Scanners and Cameras gt 3 Scheduled Tasks Windows XP Embedded Shut Down gt Select Settings Control Panel System The System Properties dialog will open System Properties 7 2 xj 41Mdvanced System Restore Remote f General B Computer Name Hardware gt Select the Computer Name el 6 6 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 Subsequent Changes to the Network Configuration Before doing so however be sure to check with your network You can change the other settings after you select the other tabs o administrator IEEE N gt Click the Change button The dialog box for changing the computer name domain and workgroup will open Computer Name Changes gt Enter a new computer name gt If necessary enter a Domain or Workgroup gt Confirm changes with OK You are prompted to restart the instrument Local Network CYN settings will take effect Do you want to restart your computer now L Si sw gt C
75. TALL OPTION softkey The field for entering the license key for the firmware option now appears After you enter a valid license key OPTION KEY OK will appear in the message line and the option will be entered in the FIRMWARE OPTIONS table If you enter an invalid license key the message OPTION KEY INVALID will appear in the message line gt The REMOVE OPTION softkey deletes all existing firmware options To prevent unintentional deletion the system asks you to confirm that you really want to perform this operation IR Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 99 Activating Firmware Options 4 Basic Operation 4 1 Diagram Layout 2 222 n RR RR UNENEE oe es 4 2 4 1 1 Displays in the Diagram Area s 4 3 4 2 Setting Parameters eeeeeer rh 4 7 2 4 Me REY Pad aes seno 16259 902 Sesser ee phe zd dO ot 4 7 4 2 2 The Rotary Knob and Arrow Keys suus 4 8 4 2 3 Editing Numeric Parameters is 4 8 4 2 4 Editing Alphanumeric Parameters 4 9 4 2 4 1 Alphanumeric Editor Type 1 4 9 4 2 4 2 Alphanumeric Editor Type 2 4 10 4 1 Diagram Layout Logo title date amp This is a screen title 20 chars 26 Jun 99 22 57 Ref 10dBm ATT 10dB 10 Offset 10dB Status information Hardware Marker Delta settings marker RBW 300 kHz Marker1 T1 UBW 1 MHz 19 62 dBm SWT 2 5 ms 130 00000000 MHz Trace information Level axis l
76. WRS P MU0844 PO NW1 O MUC RSD DE Shared printers d AS P MU0642 PQ NW1O MUC RSD E RASSP MU0718 PQ NW10 MUC RSD we ASSP MU0844 PQ NWI1O MUC ASD E RS P MU1070 PO NW10 MUC RASD en RSXP MUT120 PQ Nw10 MUC RSD amp RSXP MUT140 PQ Nw 10 MUC RSD d RSXP MUT150 PQ Nw 10 MUC RSD Printer information Error The specified user does not exist Cancel gt Mark a printer and confirm with OK gt When you are prompted to confirm the installation of a suitable printer driver click OK The selection of printer drivers will appear The left hand pane will list the manufacturers and the right hand pane the available printer drivers Add Printer Wizard Install Printer Software The manufacturer and model determine which printer software to use ig Select the manufacturer and model of your printer If your printer came with an installation E A disk click Have Disk If your printer is not listed consult your printer documentation for compatible printer software GCC Generic n Gestetner T EP IBM serjet 4 Have Disk Tell me why driver signing is important lt Back Cancel gt Select the appropriate manufacturer under Manufacturers and then the appropriate printer driver under Printers El Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 6 19 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Operating the Instrument in a Network If the printer you need does not appear in the list the driver has n
77. XREF Is displayed if the instrument was set to an external reference but no signal was detected on the reference input OVEN Indicates that the OCXO reference frequency option R amp S FSP B4 has not yet reached its operating temperature The message usually disappears a few minutes after power on OVTRC Indicates a temporary overload condition of the input mixer or IF signal path while the trace is measured with Max Hold Min Hold or Average Overload Trace OVLD and IFOVL override this indication Wel 4 4 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Basic Operation Trace information Detector Trace number auto manual N 1PK CLRWR 1 3 Trace Trace mode mathematics Diagram Layout Trace Trace number Detector Selected detector AP AUTOPEAK detector PK MAX PEAK detector ME MIN PEAK detector SA SAMPLE detector AV AVERAGE detector e RM RMS detector QP QUASIPEAK detector auto manual The selected detector does not match the one for automatic coupling Trace Mode Display of the sweep mode e CLRWR CLEAR WRITE MAXH MAX HOLD MINH MIN HOLD AVG AVERAGE e VIEW VIEW Trace Mathematics Indicates that the trace difference function is activated e g 1 3 in the example means that trace 3 is subtracted from trace 1 D m aaa IE A A J M l Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 4 5 R a
78. a memory stick Measured data are output in WMF format for use in other applications DEVICE1 and output in WMF format is automatically selected with PRESET gt Press the HCOPY key The HCOPY SETTINGS menu is displayed where the output of measurement and device data can be configured and started gt Connect a memory stick to the USB port gt Press the PRINT SCREEN softkey The output is started A window to enter file name and path gt Enter file name and path using the built in auxiliary line editor or the external keyboard e g F display wmf and confirm the entry with the ENTER key gt Press the ENTER key The screen content is stored on the disk under the specified file name During storing the softkeys are blanked Operation in the menus can be continued when the softkeys are displayed again The file can be used in other Windows applications i e it can be linked Fig 5 7 gives an example of a stored display In the example two limit lines are active and 4 markers positioned in the spectrum aaa aA Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 DAS R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement RBW 9 kHz Delta 3 T1 J MT ds 11 85 dB SELECT Att 18 dB PREAMP OFF 1 624900808 MHz LIMIT LINE 8a 1 MHz Marker 1 T1 45 31 dByjU NEH LIMIT 2 314000000 MHz Delta 2 CHE EINE 1 84 dB m 668 000000000 kHz EDIT LIMIT Delta 4 T1 5 12 dB EUN 58 7 1 2440008000 1Hz Z cop
79. abelling Frequency axis labelling Fig 4 1 Screen layout of the R amp S ESPI during analyzer operation A SGL GAT TRG LVL FRQ Diagram Layout Dirty flag Enhancement labels R amp S ESPI Basic Operation Diagram Layout 4 1 1 Displays in the Diagram Area Hardware settings Ref Offset Att RBW MT Display of the reference level Display of the reference level offset Display of the RF attenuation that has been set Display of the resolution bandwidth that has been set If the bandwidth does not correspond to the value for automatic coupling a green asterisk will appear in front of the field Indication of the measurement time PREAMP Indication of the preamplifier status VBW SWT Marker Delta LIMIT CHECK Display of the video bandwidth that has been set If the bandwidth does not correspond to the value for automatic coupling a green asterisk will appear in front of the field Display of the sweep time that has been set SWEEP TIME If the sweep time does not correspond to the value for automatic coupling an asterisk will appear in front of the field The color of the asterisk will turn to red if the sweep time is set below the value for automatic coupling In this case the sweep time must be increased Contains the x and y axis positions of the last marker or delta marker that was set as well as its index The value in the square brackets after the index indicates the
80. also be accessed with the rotary knob gt To select the printer type open the selection list by pressing the rotary knob or the ENTER key after you access the Name field Hardcopy Setup Canon Bubble Jet BJC 800 44 1 Canon Bubble Jet BJ 330 i Canon Bubble Jet BJ 330 44 Canon Bubble Jet BJC 800 Canon Bubble Jet BJC 800 Add From the selection list you can now select the printer you want in the example this is Cannon Bubble Jet BJC800 A4 by using the rotary knob again and then confirming your selection with ENTER or by pressing the rotary knob The selection list will then disappear and the entry cursor will return to the Name field R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Setup gt You can also redirect the output to a file rather than to a printer To do this select the field Print to File by using the rotary knob and then mark the appropriate selection box or cancel the marking by pressing either the rotary knob or the ENTER key Print to File L gt You can select orientation for paper printout by using the Orientation field To open the selection list press the rotary knob or ENTER Orientation Portrait From the selection list you can now select the orientation you want Portrait in the preceding figure by using the rotary knob again and then confirm with ENTER or by pressing the rotary knob The selection list will then close and the entry cursor will return to the Orientation field Y
81. an 137 dBuV 10 dB RF attenuation are expected or possible a power attenuator has to be connected in front of the EMI Test Receiver input Very high levels may otherwise damage or destroy the attenuator or input mixer Main Test Receiver Functions The main functions required for the level and frequency measurement are setting the SCAN TABLE START FREQUENCY STOP FREQUENCY STEPSIZE selecting the resolution IF bandwidth RES BW setting the measurement time MEAS TIME and selecting the detectors e g peak or average and MARKER functions required for the analysis Measurement Sequence Level and Frequency Measurement In this example the spectrum of the signal present at RF INPUT is recorded in the frequency range 150 kHz to 30 MHz The SCAN TABLE and associated parameters are manually set The example is generally suitable for all fast pre compliance measurements required for measuring unknown noise spectra of DUTs in the development stage and for modifying prototypes and can be used as a basis for final tests later on The high speed of fully synthesized scans the frequency and amplitude accuracy and the wide dynamic range of the R amp S ESPI EMI Test Receiver are of utmost importance and very useful for these measurements Short form Reset the instrument Select the receiver mode Program a SCAN TABLE Select the detectors Apply the signal Start the scan o oc fF Go M gt Analyze the level in
82. atus status viOpenDefaultRM defaultRM status viOpen defaultRM analyzerString VI_NULL VI_NULL analyzer Opens connection to Default Resource Manager and returns a handle to it END SUB REM kk ok ck e e e e ce e e e ee ec e e ecce e e e ke KEK e se e e e KK KKK s e ke ec KKK ke e che e e e ce e e e e e e ke e e e kk 7 1 2 3 Initializing the Instrument The instrument is set to its default settings and the status register is cleared REM Initializing the instrument Public SUB InitDevice Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long status viWrite analyzer CLS 4 retCnt Reset status register status viWrite analyzer RST 4 retCnt Reset instrument status viWrite analyzer INST SEL SAN 12 retCnt Change into analyzer mode END SUB REM k xkxkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk 7 1 2 4 Switching the Screen Display On and Off In the default setting all remote control commands are carried out with the screen display switched off in order to attain optimum measurement speed During the development phase of remote control programs however the screen display is required in order to visually check both the programming of the settings and the measurement results The following examples show functions that switch the screen display on or off during remote control REM Switching on the screen display
83. cal Area Connection 8 Status 2 xl General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 00 12 48 Speed 10 0 Mbps Activity J Sent SA Received c Packets 42 15 Disable a e Windows XP automatically appends numbers to the name Local Properties Area Connection Status e g Local Area Connection Status 8 if the configuration is created using the New Connection wizard Since these numbers are unimportant in the following configuration steps they are omitted in the description Alternatively it is possible to access the dialog using a connected external keyboard Proceed as follows Open the Windows XP Start menu with the Windows key or CTRL ESC Select Settings Network Connections Local Area Connection The Local Area Connection Status dialog box will open gt Click the Properties button The dialog box containing the available network protocols will open TE SS SET Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 6 3 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Installing Additional Network Protocols amp Services 4 Local Area Connection 8 Properties i 2 xl General Authentication Advanced Connect using Sai Intel R PRO 100 Network Connection 2 Configure This connection uses the following items wl 2 NwLink NetBIOS wi F NwWLink IPX SPX NetBIOS Compatible Transport Prot Interet Protocol TCP IP e b 4 Install Uninstall Properties
84. cazusuu ha hs RR i a a d RR E Dee SERE a E ad Eric 2 29 2 5 1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network 2 29 2 5 2 Configuring the Network Card 2 20 2 5 4 1 Driver Installation sso ene new de 2 29 2 5 2 2 Configuring the Interface 2 30 2 5 2 3 Configuring Existing Network Protocols TCP IP Protocol cueetecece rarene beee E Beef E r 2 30 2 5 2 4 Installing Additional Network Protocols and ajo EEEE EE RE E bedad NN 2 34 2 9 9 LOGIN isdem EU Ru RD PACA E sd ERG eebe bY 2 34 2 6 Operating System Properties 2 34 iex M M H O ee eee 2 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Contents 2 6 1 Properties Specific to Windows XP 2 34 2 6 1 1 Windows XP Service Packs 2 35 2 6 1 2 Opening the Windows XP Start Menu 2 35 2 6 1 3 Windows XP Software Approved for the Instrument RN ox RE TOUT T T TERT TT 2 35 3 Firmware Update and Installation of Firmware ODUOHS 229940390 EE EX E REGE IGGa Yee ORE ed 3 1 3 1 Firmware Update es Re EE SR 3 2 3 2 Activating Firmware Options 3 3 4 Basic Operation zcepuew eek X Ex a e epe 4 1 4 1 Diagram Layout 4 2 4 1 1 Displays in the Diagram Area s 4 3 4 2 Setting Parameters 0 0c cece eee eee eee 4 7 4 2 1 The Keypad cred omepco 54 pe eee eee ee eS aks ease 4 7 4 2 2 The Rotary Knob and
85. ch as airports Y ou will not be notified when windows Firewall blocks programs Selections on the Exceptions tab will be ignored C Off not recommended Avoid using this setting Turning off Windows Firewall may make this computer more vulnerable to viruses and intruders Windows Firewall is using your domain settings What else should know about Windows Firewall Cancel TEE 6 8 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Operating the Instrument without a Network 6 5 Operating the Instrument without a Network If you want to operate the instrument either temporarily or permanently without a network connection no special measures are necessary in contrast to Windows NT Windows XP automatically detects the interruption of the network connection and does not set up the connection when the instrument is switched on If you are not prompted to enter the user name and password proceed as described in the section Reactivating the Automatic Login Mechanism on page 6 14 6 6 Operating the Instrument in a Network After network support has been installed data can be exchanged between the instrument and other computers and network printers can be used Network operation is possible only if you are authorized to use network resources Typical resources are file directories of other computers or even central printers Authorization is assigned by the network or server administrator This requi
86. corresponding printer a If the desired printer type is not in the list its driver has not yet been driver Press OK and select the desired printer driver Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers Add Printer Wizard Name Your Printer You must assign a name to this printer gt You can change the printer name in the Printer Name field to any name you want max 60 characters However this requires using a PC keyboard gt Using the rotary knob select Default Printer yes no gt Using the arrow up down keys select the desired status gt Confirm the entry with ENTER The Printer Sharing dialog panel will open gt Confirm the entry with ENTER The Printer Sharing dialog panel will open gt Exit the dialog panel by pressing ENTER The Completing the Add Printer Wizard dialog panel will open Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers Add Printer Wizard Completing the Add Printer Wizard You have successfully completed the Add Printer wizard You specified the following printer settings Name Star LC24 300 Colour Share name Not Shared Port LPT1 Model Star LC24 300 Colour Default Test page To close this wizard click Finish gt Check the displayed settings and exit the dialog panel with ENTER The printer will be installed If Windows finds the required driver files the installation will be completed without any further queries If Windows cannot find the required d
87. ctions Alternatively you can use the peak search functions see step 8 gt Press the MRK key The marker jumps to the largest signal peak shown on the display screen 5 8 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement performs the PEAK SEARCH function as demonstrated in this When the marker is switched on for the first time it automatically o example If a marker was already active the PEAK softkey in the MRK gt menu must be pressed in order to set the currently active marker to the displayed signal maximum The level and frequency measured by the marker can be read in the marker field at the upper edge of the display screen gt Move the marker on the trace with the aid of the rotary knob The respective level and frequency values are displayed in the marker field 8 Analyze the level in frequency domain using the peak search functions Alternatively you can use the marker functions see step 7 gt Press the Press the MKR gt key The MKR gt menu is displayed gt Press the PEAK softkey The marker is positioned at the maximum level in the display gt Press the menu change key NEXT gt Press the NEXT MIN softkey The marker moves to the next lower level in the spectrum irrespective of whether the frequency is higher or lower than that of the previously measured PEAK value gt Press the menu change key PREV gt Pr
88. ctions provided in the section If the connection is interrupted and then restored the R amp S ESPI remains in the same state During the connection with the controller the login entry will appear on the R amp S ESPI screen If the login procedure is completed successfully on the instrument a message will appear on the controller display indicating that another user has assumed control of the instrument and that the connection was terminated as a result Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 6 33 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Desktop 6 7 6 Deactivating the R amp S ESPI from the Controller The R amp S ESPI can be deactivated via remote control To do so proceed as follows 1 Click the R amp S ESPI soft front panel and close the application with ALT F4 2 Click the desktop and press ALT F4 A safety query will appear that warns you that the instrument cannot be reactivated via remote control and asks you whether you want to continue the shutdown process 3 Respond to the safety query with YES The connection with the controller will then be terminated and the R amp S ESPI will be deactivated El 6 34 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control 7 Brief Introduction to Remote Control 7 1 Basic Steps in Programming using the VISA Interface 7 3 7 1 1 Linking the VISA Library for Visual Basic 7 3 7 1 1 1 Programming notes
89. e etc can be made in the Windows XP Start menu by selecting START SETTINGS CONTROL PANEL KEYBOARD International Keyboard Support As of firmware version 4 3x the following international keyboard drivers are supported French Keyboards German Keyboards Italian Keyboards Portuguese Keyboards e Spanish Keyboards These drivers are already installed on the R amp S ESPI if itis shipped with firmware version 4 3x or later A separate installer file is available on the R amp S ESPI internet site To change the keyboard driver language proceed as follows 1 Start Windows Explorer 2 Start the installation procedure with double click onto the file Fsx nternationalKey boards msi 3 Reboot the analyzer 4 Now open the windows start menu by pressing the windows key or lt CTRL gt lt ESC gt 5 Select Settings Control Panel Regional and Language Options Languages El M RM UUICNW EI exi 2 8 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Connecting External Devices Regional and Language Options 2 xl Regional Options Languages Advanced Text services and input languages To view or change the languages and methods you can use to enter text click Details Supplemental language support Most languages are installed by default To install additional languages select the appropriate check box below IV I
90. e Printer Configurations 2 27 2 4 7 2 Selecting Printer Colors e 00 ees 2 27 2 4 8 Installing Plug amp Play Printers 2 28 2 4 9 Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers 2 29 2 5 Configuring the LAN Interface Option R amp S FSP B16 CPP EE EE 2 29 2 5 1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network 2 29 2 5 2 Configuring the Network Card 2 29 2 5 2 1 Driver Installation 2 29 2 5 2 2 Configuring the Interface 2 30 2 5 2 3 Configuring Existing Network Protocols TCP IP PROlOCGl 2xcncaveudatahe e RAE a ae cette aaa 2 30 2 5 2 4 Installing Additional Network Protocols and SENICE od edel dee 2 34 20 0 LOO ecc TIT 2 34 2 6 Operating System Properties 2 34 2 6 1 Properties Specific to Windows XP 2 34 2 6 1 1 Windows XP Service Packs 2 35 2 6 1 2 Opening the Windows XP Start Menu 2 35 2 6 1 3 Windows XP Software Approved for the Instr ment serere AE AREE ERR RR XE A REDE KR 2 35 WEE 2 2 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Preparing for Operation 2 1 Preparing for Operation This section describes how to put the instrument into operation Before putting the instrument into operation make sure that the following requirements have been met The air vents are not blocked Nosignal voltage levels exceeding the permitted limits are present at the input
91. e required LAN segment Since the RJ 45 involves star configuration rather than bus cabling no special measures need to be taken Setting up the connection does not cause any problems on the network Likewise disconnecting the instrument from the network does not cause any problems as long as no data traffic to and from the instrument is in progress 2 5 2 Configuring the Network Card 2 5 2 1 Driver Installation Under Windows XP network card drivers do not need to be installed separately if the option R amp S FSP B16 has been factory installed All you need to do is connect the network cable to the LAN Interface connector on the instrument rear panel Windows XP automatically detects the network connection and activates the required drivers SSE re Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 29 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Configuring the LAN Interface Option R amp S FSP B16 only 2 5 2 2 Configuring the Interface To configure the interface do the following gt Press the SETUP key The SETUP menu will open gt Press the GENERAL SETUP softkey The submenu with all general settings will open gt Press the CONFIGURE NETWORK softkey The dialog box with the network settings will open 4 Local Area Connection 8 Status 2 xj General Support r Connection Status Connected Duration 00 12 48 Speed 10 0 Mbps Activity 2 Sent el Received Ca Packets 42 15 Properties Disable
92. e rotary knob and then activate it by pressing the rotary knob gt If no TTL interface is provided or if the TTL interfaces are not connected select GPIB by using the rotary knob and then activate it by pressing the rotary knob gt Using the 9 key move the selection bar to the GPIB ADDR column and press the ENTER key The entry field for the GPIB address of the generator will open gt Enter the GPIB address of the generator and confirm with ENTER The specified address will be added to the table 3 Select the reference frequency for the generator gt If you want to operate the generator using its internal reference change the GEN REF softkey to the state NT gt f you want to operate the generator using an external reference change the GEN REF softkey to the state EXT This concludes the procedure for defining the default setting for the generator repeating the settings in the line SRC 2 This makes it easy to switch A second generator configuration can be inserted in advance by A from one generator type to another TEE 2 16 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Connecting External Devices 2 3 6 3 Activating the Generator Configuration and Setting the Output Level To select the active generator configuration press the FREQUENCY SWEEP softkey The FREQUENCY SWEEP table will open and the selection bar will be located under the STATE column in the SRC 1 row SOU
93. emote Desktop PREDEFINED COLORS 2 23 see XP Remote Desktop REFERENCE INTEXT E 2 18 RF INPUT 50 Ohm 1 2 sctencansnssrscasauacensbed 1 6 REMOVE OPTION citta 3 3 xvi leiscicio iei t 4 5 RESTORE FIRMWARE 3 2 fotary Eege 4 8 SATURATION ssie 2 23 RS 232 C Imtertace 1 10 SCREEN COEORS ione 2 27 er Eege EE 2 22 S TIMESDATE EE 2 18 yp S 2 22 SA TUOGIGCIOF BEE 4 5 UPDATE EE ees 3 2 screen USER DEFINED apetkbe epi tig uep 2 28 automatically switching off 2 23 SPAN KOY cw 1 4 leie 2 22 standby mode sss 2 5 2 6 color saturation suus 2 23 Start menu Windows XP 2 35 telo c Wi 2 23 status EE 4 4 III 4 3 EXREP ee 4 4 layout during analyzer operation 4 2 IFOV rr C 4 4 URE P 2 22 Bs P n 4 4 screen colors OVEN eege eor eda nies immu 4 4 default setting 2 22 OVL p me 4 4 second GPIB interface 1 14 er 4 4 e ele 2 5 Subnet MASK uet pode en x UU UE 2 33 SEU TEST ct 2 5 2 6 SWEEP E 1 4 service Da ck enne 2 35 switching off the instrument 2 6 setting up the instrument 2 3 switching on the instrument 2 5 SETUP KGy uisi cotee 1 5 2 6 3 2 6 3 SWT hardware setting 4 3 SGL
94. enu will open Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Desktop os alah i a Recycle Bin My p Intel R PROSet II V Intel Graphics Technology Gf Internet Options a Keyboard gt d Ex Mouse Printers and Faxes gt GH Network Connections E Taskbar and Start Menu a Phone and Modem Options u Power Options Printers and Faxes gt Qf Regional and Language Options E Scanners and Cameras 3 Scheduled Tasks Windows XP Embedded gt Select Settings Control Panel System gt Select the Remote tab System Properties Advanced gt In the Remote Desktop panel select the check box in front of Allow users to connect remotely to this computer R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Desktop gt f necessary click Select Remote Users and select users created on the R amp S ESPI who are to be given access to the R amp S ESPI also via Remote Desktop The user account under which configuration is carried out is O automatically enabled for Remote Desktop gt Confirm the setting with OK The R amp S ESPI is now ready for connection setup with the Remote Desktop program of the controller 6 7 3 Configuring the Controller Before Remote Desktop can be operated the TCP IP protocol must be created on the controller and Remote Desktop Client must be installed system and can be accessed via Start Programs Accessories With W
95. ere c Co Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples END SUB REM xkxk xkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk 7 1 6 1 Reading Output Buffers REM Subroutine for the individual STB bits Public SUB Outputqueue Reading the output queue Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long result Space 100 Create space for response status viRead analyzer result 100 retCnt Print Contents of Output Queue results END SUB REM KER KKKKKKKKKKEKKEKKKKEKKEKKEKKEKKKKEKEKKEKKEKKEKKKEKKKKKEKEKKKKEKEKEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKEK 7 1 6 2 Reading Error Messages REM Subroutine for evaluating the error queue Public SUB ErrorQueueHandler Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long sError Spaces 100 Subroutine for evaluating the error queue status viWrite analyzer SYSTEM ERROR 13 retCnt status viRead analyzer sError 100 retCnt Print Error Description sErrors END SUB REM KEK KK kkk kkk kk kk kk e e kk kk e he e kkk e he e e e e he e ce e ke ee e e ke hee e e e ke e e e e e ce e kkkkkkkkkkkk 7 2 Detailed Programming Examples 7 2 1 Default Settings of the R amp S ESPI The following settings provide typical examples of how to change the default settings of the R amp S ESPI Note that only some of the sett
96. ers result Space 100 Reinitialize buffer status viRead analyzer result digits retCnt Read and store length specification traceBytes Val Left result digits status viRead32 analyzer traceData 0 traceBytes retCnt Read trace data into buffer status viRead analyzer result 1 retCnt Read in delimiter lt NL gt REM Outputting binary data as frequency level pairs traceValues traceBytes 4 Single precision 4 bytes stepsize span traceValues Calculate frequency step size For i 0 To traceValues 1 Print Value i startFreq stepsize i traceData i Next i REM Default setting of the time domain status viWrite analyzer FREQ SPAN OHz 13 retCnt Switch to time domain status viWrite analyzer INIT WAI 9 retCnt Perform sweep with sync REM Reading out in ASCII format status viWrite analyzer FORMAT ASCII 12 retCnt Set ASCII format status viWrite analyzer TRAC1 TRACE1 13 retCnt Read and output status viRead analyzer asciiResult 25000 retCnt Print Contents of Tracel asciiResult trace 1 END SUB REM coke ke cec c e e e ce e e e e ec e KEKE KKK e ke e e e se e he e e e e e ec c se e e ee ke e ke ce e ke e ke ee e e e e kk x EEEE 7 18 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Brief Introd
97. es describes preventive maintenance and the characteristics of the instrument s interfaces Error Messages gives a list of error messages that the R amp S ESPI may generate contains an index for the chapters 1 to 9 of the Operating Manual Service Manual This manual is available in PDF format on the 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 R amp S ESPI by the replacement of modules The manual includes the following chapters Chapter 1 Performance Test Chapter 2 Adjustment Chapter 3 Repair Chapter 4 Software Update Installing Options Chapter 5 Documents 0 2 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Internet Site The Internet site at R amp S ESPI EMI Test Receiver provides the most up to date information on the R amp S ESPI The current operating manual at a time is available as printable PDF file in the download area Also provided for download are firmware updates including the associated release notes instrument drivers current data sheets and application notes Release Notes The release notes describe the installation of the firmware new and modified functions eliminated problems and last minute changes to the documentation The corresponding firmware version is indicated on the title page of the release notes The cu
98. es are indicated by the option name in brackets AC Power Supply Connection and Main Power Switch An AC power supply connector and main power switch are located in a unit on the rear panel of the instrument Main power switch function Position After being switched on the instrument will be either in standby mode or in operation depending on the setting of the ON STANDBY switch on the front panel of the instrument Position O Switching the instrument off disconnects the entire instrument from the AC power supply located in the instrument When you switch the instrument back on be sure to comply with the extended warm up phase specified in the data The main power switch also interrupts the power supply of the OCXO sheet GPIB Interface The instrument comes with a GPIB interface in compliance with IEEE488 A controller for remote control can be connected via this interface Use a shielded cable to set up the connection For further information refer to the Operating Manual chapter 8 Printer Interface LPT The 25 pin female LPT connector on the rear panel of the R amp S ESPI is provided for connecting a printer The interface is compatible with the CENTRONICS interface For further information refer to the Operating Manual chapter 8 RS 232 C Interface COM The instrument comes with an RS 232 C interface The interface can be manually activated and configured for remote control by defining the param
99. ess the NEXT PEAK RIGHT softkey The marker is displayed on the next peak level at a higher frequency see Fig 5 5 The displayed spectrum can be further analyzed with the aid of up to 4 markers The markers can be assigned to different traces gt Press the DISP key The DISPLAY menu is displayed TEE eae Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 59 R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement gt Press the FULL SCREEN softkey One window is displayed on the screen DELTA MARKER 2 RBW 9 kHz Delta 2 T1 1 MT 100 ms 1 84 dB Att 10 dB PREAMP OFF 668 0800000000 kHz Marker 1 T1 1 45 31 dByU z 314000000 MHz SPECTRUM RECEIVER l Fig 5 5 Screen display with marker 9 Set the SPLIT SCREEN function The SPLIT SCREEN function simplifies the analysis of measured data particularly at critical frequencies In the split screen mode the frequency e g that of the active marker and the level of the active detectors are displayed in the upper half of the screen numerically and on a bar graph gt Press the DISP key The DISPLAY menu is displayed gt Press the SPLIT SCREEN softkey Two windows are displayed on the screen 5 10 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement 10 Tune the receiver frequency and obtain final test results using the QUASIPEAK detector The currently measured frequency can be
100. ete gt Press the BACK key The entry to the left of the cursor will be deleted a H QE 2 l 4 10 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Basic Operation Setting Parameters Completing the entry alternative 1 gt Using the rotary knob select the EXIT field and then press the rotary knob The data entry field will close and the new entry will be accepted by the instrument Completing the entry alternative 2 gt Using the e arrow key place the cursor by the editing line gt Press one of the unit keys or the rotary knob The data entry field will close and the new entry will be accepted by the instrument Cancelling the entry gt Press the ESC key The data entry field will close and the previous entry will be retained IER ee Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 4 11 Setting Parameters o Basic Measurement Examples 5 1 Introduction eee eee 5 2 5 2 Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement 5 3 R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Introduction 5 1 Introduction This section describes a typical and simple measurement task for an EMI test receiver Each operating step is explained with the aid of R amp S ESPI for rapid familiarization of the user without the need to know all the details of the operating functions In the introductory example a standard measurement of level and frequency
101. eters in the COM INTERFAC table which is accessed from the SETUP GENERAL SETUP menu For further information refer to the Operating Manual chapter 8 EE 10 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel Rear Panel Connections R amp S Monitor Connection MONITOR The 15 pin VGA monitor connection is used to display the screen contents on an external screen The procedure for putting the external monitor into operation is described in the section Connecting an External Monitor on page 2 11 Signal i Signal GND GND NC NC HSYNC VSYNC NC Fig 1 4 Pin assignments of the MONITOR connection Noise Source Control NOISE SOURCE Using the NOISE SOURCE connector an external noise source can be switched on off in order e g to measure the noise figure of DUTs Usual noise sources require a 28 V signal to be turned on At 0 V they are turned off These supply voltages are delivered by the connector Maximum current is 100 mA Input for External Trigger EXT TRIG GATE IN The EXT TRIG GATE IN female connector is used to control the measurement by means of an external signal The voltage levels are adjustable 0 5 V to 3 5 V The typical input impedance is 10 kQ EE SSS ar Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 1 11 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel Rear Panel Connections USB Interface The R amp S ESPI provides a USB female co
102. field Entering the text gt Select the parameter Data entry is automatically activated after the data entry field is opened The cursor is now located at the start of the previous entry in the editing line gt Using the e arrow key place the cursor in the character selection field The cursor now marks the first letter of the editor gt Using the 4 and arrow keys or the rotary knob place the cursor on the character that you want to enter in the editing line gt Press either the ENTER key or the rotary knob The character will be added to the editing line Correcting the entry gt Using the 2 arrow key place the cursor in the editing line gt Using the 6 and arrow keys or the rotary knob place the cursor after the character you want to delete gt Press the BACK key The entry to the left of the cursor will be deleted Correcting the entry gt Using the 2 key place the cursor in the editing line gt Press one of the unit keys or the rotary knob The data entry field will close and the new entry will be accepted by the instrument Cancelling the entry gt Press the ESC key The data entry field will close and the previous entry will be retained DEEILILCIILCCDNETUGGCKIEWUMGIECI EIC A M o Hu M Mr Iul Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 4 9 R amp S ESPI Basic Operation Setting Parameters 4 2 4 2 Alphanumeric Editor Type 2
103. function ESC CANCEL key Closes the entry field if an entry has been started or has not yet been made The original value is retained Closes the entry field if an entry has been completed Closes the System Messages dialog box ENTER key Concludes dimensionless entries The new value is accepted ee SS I Anu Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 4 7 R amp S ESPI Basic Operation Setting Parameters With frequency entries the ENTER key corresponds to the Hz key With time data it corresponds to the us KHZ key 4 2 2 The Rotary Knob and Arrow Keys The rotary knob and arrow keys are located next to the keypad The rotary knob has several functions Increments clockwise direction or decrements counterclockwise direction the instrument parameter at a defined step width in the case of a numeric entry e Shifts the selection bar horizontally or vertically within tables as long as an entry field is not open The arrow keys are used to change the direction of motion horizontal vertical e Selects the individual letters when the alphanumeric editor is used Shifts markers limit lines etc on the screen e When it is pressed it concludes an entry B Within a table the arrow keys move the selection bar to the desired position o Io Within the alphanumeric editor the or gt arrow keys move the cursor to the desired position The 2 or arrow keys do the following
104. ge into the NETWORK mode gt Press the SPECTRUM hotkey to change to the analyzer mode gt Press the NETWORK hotkey located in the hotkey bar at the lower edge of the screen SSS ek SSS arm Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 15 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Connecting External Devices Perform the following steps 1 Press the EXT SOURCE softkey The submenu for configuring generators will open 2 Select and configure the generator gt Press the SELECT GENERATOR softkey The table containing the generator settings will open The selection bar will be located in the row SRC 7 under the column TYPE SRC TYPE IFC GPIB ADDR NODE F MIN F MAX P MIN P MAX al TIL 28 RENOTE SkHz 3GHz 144dBm 16dBm 2 SnIQ8U3 GPIB 28 LOCAL 38BkHz 3 3GHz 1480dBm 13dBm gt Press the ENTER key The list of available generators will open gt Using the rotary knob select the desired generator and activate ENTER by pressing the rotary knob The generator list will close and the selected generator will then appear in the SELECT GENERATOR table Simultaneously the limits for frequency and output power which you can set on the generator will appear in the F MIN F MAX P MIN and P MAX fields gt Using the 9 key move the selection bar to the IFC column and press the ENTER key The list of available control interfaces will appear gt If the TTL interfaces from the R amp S ESPI and generator are connected select TTL by using th
105. gned under this key Frequency counter SIGNAL COUNT Fixed reference point for relative measurement markers REFERENCE FIXED Enlargement of the measurement area MARKER ZOOM Used for search functions of the measurement markers maximum minimum of the trace Assigns the marker frequency to the center frequency and the marker level to the reference level Restricts the search area SEARCH LIMITS and characterizes the maximum points and minimum points PEAK EXCURSION MKR FCTN Provides additional analysis functions of the measurement markers Noise marker NOISE MEAS Phase noise PHASE NOISE n dB down function AM FM audio demodulation analyzer Peak list Sets resolution bandwidth video bandwidth and the two ratios resolution bandwidth video bandwidth and span resolution bandwidth in the case of automatic coupling Sets the scan parameters Sets the sweep time and the number of measurement points Selects continuous measurement or single measurement WEE 1 4 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel Function Keys on the Front Panel Function key Assigned functions MEAS Selects the measurement function receiver mode Detector and the measurement time selection AF demodulator receiver mode Data reduction and peak list Threshold scan Final measurement functions Used to perform complex measurement functions analyzer mode
106. h the rotary knob confirm by pressing the rotary knob and continue to the next step gt To install a network printer select A network printer or a printer attached to another computer confirm by pressing the rotary knob and continue to the next step Add Printer Wizard Select a Printer Port Computers communicate with printers through ports Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers In the following example a local printer of type Star LC24 is installed gt To select a USB connection open the list of available ports by pressing the rotary knob Using the arrow keys or rotary knob select a printer port and confirm by pressing the rotary knob gt To select an LPT connection you do need not to open the selection list gt Using the rotary knob move the focus to the Next button and confirm by pressing the rotary knob The nstall Printer Software dialog panel will open Add Printer Wizard Install Printer Software The manufacturer and model determine which printer software to use Sf Star LC24 20 II Sf Star LC24 200 c gt Using the arrow up down keys select the required manufacturer Star from the Manufacturers table gt Using the rotary move go to the Printers table gt Using the arrow up down keys select the desired printer type Star LC24 200 Colour and confirm with ENTER installed In this case click the Have Disk button with the mouse You will be prompted to insert a disk containing the
107. he input impedance of the instrument is set to 75 Q The instrument is configured for operation with an external reference The RF PREAMPLIFIER is switched on option R amp S ESPI B2 The PRESELECTOR is switched on Gauss Filter 3 dB EMI Filter 6 dB FFT Filter Channel Filter RRC Filter Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Basic Operation Setting Parameters 4 2 Setting Parameters 4 2 1 The Keypad Wm i ND BIZ WE CJ UJ i VULG The keypad is used to enter numeric parameters It contains the following keys e Numeric keys 0 9 e Decimal point Inserts a decimal point at the cursor position e Sign key Changes the sign of a numeric parameter In the case of an alphanumeric parameter inserts a at the cursor position Unit keys GHz dBm MHz dBm kHz dB and Hz dB These keys add the selected unit to the entered numeric value and complete the entry In the case of level entries e g in dB or dimensionless values all units have the value 1 as multiplying factor Thus they have the same function as an ENTER key The same is true for an alphanumeric entry In addition the unit keys open and close selection fields in tables subtables BACK key f a numeric entry has already been started this key deletes the character to the left of the cursor Ifan entry has been completed or not yet started this key toggles between the currently and previously valid value UNDO
108. ia a USB CD ROM drive In this case click the Have Disk button and specify the path with the corresponding drivers After you complete the installation you will be prompted to restart the instrument Local Network X You must shut down and restart your computer before the new settings will take effect Do you want to restart your computer now gt Click the Yes button Windows will restart the system SSS eae Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 6 5 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Configuration Examples 6 2 Configuration Examples Network Protocols Services Comments NOVELL Netware NWLink IPX SPX Client service for The frame type used in the network must compatible NetWare be set under Protocols Properties transport IP Networks TCP IP Simple TCP IP An IP address that is unique in the FTP TELNET services network must be set under Protocols WWW GOPHER Properties etc MICROSOFT TCP IP Workstation Aname that is unique in the network must Network server be set under dentification Computer Name 6 3 Subsequent Changes to the Network Configuration This chapter describes changes to the network configuration like the computer name the doman or the workgroup After completing the installation you can modify the computer name as follows gt Press the Windows key or CTRL ESC The Windows Start menu will open Z Game Controllers Recycle Bin WAS Pha Intel R PRO
109. ied in the data sheet Airinflow and outflow via the air vents on the rear panel and through the lateral perforations must not be obstructed Clearance from walls must be at least 10 cm The mounting surface must be even ILZLCILLDZMECGLICOODWUNSGUAURUOEWUMEUEILIILGCILIcc Sm Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 3 R amp S ESPI Prep aring for Use Preparing for Operation Risk of damaging electronic components To avoid damage of electronic components the operational site must be protected against electrostatic discharge ESD Wrist strap with cord Building ground Floor mat Ground connection of operational site Heel strap The following two methods of ESD protection may be used together or separately Wrist strap with cord to ground connection Conductive floor mat and heel strap combination 2 1 3 Installation in a 19 Rack The instrument can be installed in a 19 rack by using a rack adapter see data sheet for order number The installation instructions are included with the adapter When the instrument is installed in a rack make sure that the vents for air inflow on the side panel and the air outlets on the rear panel are not obstructed el 24 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Preparing for Operation 2 1 4 Connecting the Instrument to the AC Power Supply The R amp S ESPI is equipped with a mechanism for detecting AC power voltage and automa
110. indows XP Remote Desktop Client is part of the operating a Communications Remote Desktop Connection For other versions of Windows Microsoft offers the Remote Desktop Client as an add on The settings on the Remote Desktop Client of the controller must be made before the connection with the R amp S ESPI is set up The procedure is as follows gt Press the Windows key or CTRL ESC es J accessibility E Administrative Tools gt ES Communications b E Network Connections SS Documents gt Snaglt32 gt System Tools gt Network Setup Wizard d Startup 4 New Connection Wizard X Remote Desktop Connection Lk Settings A Search Q Help and Support E Run Log Off instrument uj Disconnect Start L New Folder fign Snaglt 32 gt Select Programs Accessories Communications Remote Desktop Connection The Remote Desktop login screen will appear Windows Terminal Server SaaS Eee Sea Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 6 27 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Desktop E Remote Desktop Connection Computer m Cancel Help gt Select the Options gt gt button The table with the configuration data will appear K Remote Desktop Connection General Display Local Resources Programs Experience Performance 2 Choose your connection speed to optimize performance Allow the foll
111. ing the DEVICE SETUP and DEVICE 1 2 softkeys in the hardcopy main menu see section Selecting and Configuring Printers on page 2 26 6 6 9 Sharing Directories only with Microsoft Networks Sharing directories makes data on the device available for use on other computers This is possible only in Microsoft networks Sharing is a property of a file or directory The procedure for applying sharing is as follows gt Open the Windows Start menu with the Windows key or CTRL ESC pg Accessories Programs Windows Explorer gt Click Programs Accessories Windows Explorer to open Windows Explorer Operating the Instrument in a Network My Documents My Documents Gm if Desktop My Documents El Cl My Computer 314 Floppy 4 GH Analyzer Disk C C El amp 9 Analyzer Disk D D 1386 RS R_S FW gt Click the desired folder with the right mouse button gt Click Sharing and Security The dialog for sharing the directory will open Operating the Instrument in a Network USER Properties gt Click Share this folder gt You can change the following settings as necessary Share name Name under which the directory appears in Explorer Comment Comments regarding the shared directory User Limit Maximum number of users who can access the directory simultaneously Permissions The user access rights read only read and write all Caching Local buffering of the directory contents for
112. ings are necessary depending on the application example In many cases it is not necessary to set resolution bandwidth video bandwidth and sweep time since these parameters are automatically calculated in the default setting when the span is changed Likewise the input attenuation is automatically calculated in the default setting as a function of the reference level Last of all the level detectors are linked to the selected trace mode in the default setting The settings automatically calculated in the default setting are indicated with an asterisk in the following program example SSE ee A V V V qx Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 9 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples 7 2 1 1 Setting the IEC Bus Status Registers REM cce ke e che ck e e e e e e e e ee e KEKE KEKE he e ce e Se e heces e e e ecce e se e ke ce ce ke e e ce e ke e e ec e e e kv ek Public Sub SetupStatusReg Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long REM IEEE 488 2 status register status viWrite analyzer CLS 4 retCnt Reset status registers I status viWrite analyzer SRE 168 8 retCnt Enable Service Request for STAT OPER STAT QUES and ESR Register status viWrite analyzer ESE 61 7 retCnt Set event enable bit for operation complete com
113. ions that are possible with the R amp S ESPI The following list shows various USB devices that can be useful for the R amp S ESPI Power sensors of the R amp S NRP Zxx series require adapter cable R amp S NRP Z4 Memory stick for easy transfer of data to from a PC e g firmware updates CD ROM drives for easy installation of firmware applications PC keyboard for entering comments file names etc Mouse for easy operation of Windows XP dialog boxes Printer for printing out measurement results e Modem for remote control of the R amp S ESPI over large distances Installing USB devices is easy under Windows XP because all USB devices are plug amp play All USB devices can be connected to or disconnected from the R amp S ESPI during operation After a device is connected to the USB interface of the R amp S ESPI Windows XP automatically searches for a suitable device driver If Windows XP does not find a suitable driver it will prompt you to specify a directory that contains the driver software If the driver software is on a CD connect a USB CD ROM drive to the R amp S ESPI before proceeding FEN 2 12 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 Connecting External Devices When a USB device is subsequently disconnected from the R amp S ESPI Windows XP immediately detects the change in hardware configuration and deactivates the corresponding driver Example Connect a memory stick to the R amp S ESPI 1 When you con
114. l be activated The external generator will switch to remote control and can be used like an internal tracking generator For more information about measurements with an external tracking generator refer to the Operating Manual section External Generator Control Option R amp S FSP B10 Switching off the tracking generator gt Press the NETWORK hotkey on the R amp S ESPI gt Press the EXT SOURCE softkey gt Change the EXT SRC softkey to OFF by pressing it Ill Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 17 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Setup generator control on the IEC2 is automatically released and the When you switch off tracking generator operation using an external ID generator is returned to LOCAL mode 2 4 Setup 2 4 1 Selecting the Frequency Reference You can switch the reference signal for frequency processing of the R amp S ESPI between the internal reference and an external reference signal at 10 MHz as follows gt Press the SETUP key The SETUP menu will open gt Press the REFERENCE INT EXT softkey until it is in the desired state reference occurs EXREF is displayed after a few moments indicating If the reference signal is missing when switchover to the external o that synchronization has not taken place When switchover to an internal reference occurs note that the external reference signal is removed in order to avoid any interactions with the internal reference signal I
115. l be as follows Main Print Text IELTLILDZLECIDICCODIWUNTOGUEU GNHIEAUNUALIILGN COLLE lc 7 H P i Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 Ths R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Basic Steps in Programming using the VISA Interface Accessing the functions of the VISA32 DLL To enable users to create Visual Basic control applications the file dynamic link library VISA32 DLL has to be added to the project using the References command in the Project menu In addition the file VISA32 BAS is being added to the project This file contains constants and definitions for error handling time out values etc Declaring the DLL functions as procedures All functions return a status variable that is defined as Long Thus all functions are declared in the file VISA32 BAS as follows Declare Function xxx Lib visa32 dll As Long Creating a response buffer Since the DLL returns zero terminated strings in responses a string of sufficient length must be created before the viRead function is called because Visual Basic inserts a length specification in front of the strings and this specification is not updated by the DLL The following two means of creating the length specification for a string are provided Dim Rd as String 100 Dim Rd as String Rd Spaces 100 7 1 2 Initialization and Default State At the beginning of each pr
116. l for mouse operations D connecting an external mouse in addition may lead to malfunctions After being connected the mouse is automatically detected Special settings such as mouse cursor speed etc can be made in the Windows XP Start menu by selecting START SETTINGS CONTROL PANEL MOUSE SEH 2 10 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Connecting External Devices 2 3 3 Connecting an External Monitor Do not connect a monitor unless the instrument is switched off STANDBY Otherwise you run the risk of damaging the monitor You can connect an external monitor at the MONITOR connector on the instrument s rear panel MONITOR After connecting the external monitor restart the instrument to detect the monitor The measurement display will then appear on both the external screen and on the instrument No further settings are necessary If the external monitor is not recognized by the instrument you have to activate it This requires a mouse and an external keyboard the connection is described in sections Connecting a Mouse on page 2 10 and Connecting an External Keyboard on page 2 8 gt Make sure that the external monitor is connected gt Press the CTRL ESC key combination to display the taskbar gt On the right side of the taskbar click the monitor icon gt Select Graphics Options Output To Intel R Dual Display Clone Monitor Digital Display
117. lick the Yes button Windows will restart the system R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Configuring the Windows XP Firewall 6 4 Configuring the Windows XP Firewall The Windows XP Firewall blocks all network communication which is not initialized by the controller itself or which is defined as unwanted It protects the controller from an attack of hostile users and programs On the instrument the Internet Connection Firewall ICF is activated for all network connections by default to enhance protection of the instrument The default configuration of the firewall enables data transfer with other controllers in a local network file and printer sharing and remote control via LAN To change these settings for security reasons perform the following steps gt Using the Windows key or the key combination CTRL ESC call the Windows XP Start menu gt Click Settings and then Control Panel and Windows Firewall The Windows Firewall dialog box is displayed DIT a xi General Exceptions Advanced Windows Firewall is helping to protect your PC Windows Firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network Q This setting blocks all outside sources from connecting to this computer with the exception of those selected on the Exceptions tab Don t allow exceptions Select this when you connect to public networks in less secure locations su
118. loudspeaker a headphone set or e g a LF voltmeter The internal impedance is 10 Q The output voltage can be set by using the volume control to the left of the connector If a jack is plugged in the internal loudspeaker will automatically be switched off Check the volume setting carefully before putting on the headphones in order to protect your hearing EE 6 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel Front Panel Connections PROBE POWER To allow the connection of probes the R amp S ESPI provides the PROBE POWER power connectors The 3 pole connector delivers the power supply voltages 15 V and 12 6 V and ground The connector is also suited for powering the high impedance probes from Hewlett Packard Wd e o d NEES eA Signal GND 12 6 V max 150 mA 15 V max 150 mA Fig 1 2 Pin assignments of PROBE POWER connector USB Interfaces The R amp S ESPI provides a USB female connector at the front panel for connecting two USB devices USB 2 0 For pin assignment see page 12 Use suitable double shielded cables Use only USB devices that keep the permissible EMI limits Disk Drive The front panel provides a 3 5 disk drive for 1 44 MByte floppy disks SSS SS ere a Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 1 7 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel Rear View 1 4 Rear View IQ DATA OUT EXT TRIG GATE IN 10 9 Ki 13 j
119. lt state 7 4 trace mathematics 4 5 library for Visual Basic 7 3 tracking generator modulation erect eene 1 14 W el 1 6 transducer Windows AP 2 34 COnptechir EEN 1 7 administrator ID ease 2 34 2 35 TRG enhancement Label 4 6 approved software 2 35 TRIG Key esce eae cue e t 1 5 Firowall HN M 6 8 trigger lo m 2 34 connector 1 11 EENEG aee 2 34 service pack E 2 35 U Start Men 2 35 UNCAL status display 4 4 X ENEE 4 7 unpacking the Instrument 2 3 AP Remote Desktop ssi tein 6 24 USB e e 1 12 2 8 GE 6 33 USB devices connection setup esee 6 30 CONNEC or MM E 2 12 controller configuration 6 27 USB interfaces o oo 1 7 instrument configuration 6 24 USER PORT oee 1 12 instrument deactivation 6 34 6 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02
120. lyzer CALC MARK MAX 13 retCnt Set marker 1 to 100 MHz status viWrite analyzer CALC DELT FUNC PNO ON 21 retCnt Define reference point for phase noise REM Measuring the phase noise status viWrite analyzer CALC DELT X 10kHz 17 retCnt Position delta marker status viWrite analyzer CALC DELT FUNC PNO RES 23 retCnt Query phase noise result status viRead analyzer result 100 retCnt Print Phase Noise dBc Hz result REM Measuring the noise status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK X 99 96MHz 20 retCnt Position marker 1 status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK FUNC NOIS RES 24 retCnt Query and output result status viRead analyzer result 100 retCnt Print Noise dBm Hz result END SUB REM kkk kkk kk e e kkk k kkk kk kk kkk kkk kkk e Se e he e e e e he ee e e ke ke e he ke e ke ce e ke e e e ke e ke e kk kv 7 2 3 Reading Out Trace Data In the following example the trace data obtained with the default setting is read from the instrument and displayed in a list on screen Readout occurs first in binary format and then in ASCII format once with the span gt 0 and once with the span 0 In binary format the header of the message with the length specification is evaluated and used to calculate the x
121. m it with ENTER The automatic login mechanism will be reactivated It will be applied the next time the instrument is switched on Exc um SESS TEILE 6 14 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 Operating the Instrument in a Network 6 6 7 Using Network Drives gt Using the Windows key or the key combination CTRL ESC call the Windows XP Start menu gt Click Programs and then Accessories and Windows Explorer gt Under Desktop click My Network Places and Entire Network All available network drives will be displayed My Computer gt ES y s 9 My Computer CU A Desktop Files Stored on This Computer My Documents ag DET 314 Floppy A CH Analyzer Disk C C Shared Documents File Folder Hard Disk Drives amp Analyzer Disk D D amp Analyzer Disk C C Local Disk 305 MB amp Disk E E E Analyzer Disk D D Local Disk 305 MB C Control Panel E3pisk E E Local Disk 4 99 GB Shared Documents E g My Network Places H 9 Entire Network a Microsoft Terminal Services a Microsoft Windows Metwork a NetWare or Compatible Netwe S Web Client Network fal Recycle Bin Devices with Removable Storage eis Floppy A 314 Inch Floppy Disk gt Click Tools and then Map Network Drive My Computer q My Computer The Map Network Drive dialog will open Operating the Instrument in a Network Map Network Drive E WRsivenus_dta nw10 muc e
122. mand execution device dependent and query error REM SCPI status register status viWrite analyzer STAT OPER ENAB 0 16 retCnt Disable OPERation Status Register status viWrite analyzer STAT QUES ENAB 0 16 retCnt Disable QUEStionable Status Register End Sub REM eoe e ce ee eee ec eec deck cfe eec dece ecce ecce ee ce ecce ecce ec eec e ck eec e ck e kv e e kv e S kv ke x kc kk kk 7 2 1 2 Default Settings for Measurements REM ck ke ke ee ce e e kkk k kkk k kkk kk kk kk kkk k kkk e e e e he ee e e ke ke e e e e ke ke ce e ke ke ke e ke e ke ek ke kv Public Sub SetupInstrument Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long REM Default setting of the R amp S ESPI Call SetupStatusReg Configure status registers status viWrite analyzer RST 4 retCnt Reset instrument status viWrite analyzer INST SEL SAN 12 retCnt Change into analyzer mode status viWrite analyzer SYST DISP UPD ON 16 retCnt ON screen display on OFF off improved performance status viWrite analyzer DISP FORM SINGle 16 retCnt Full screen display status viWrite analyzer DISP WIND1 SEL 14 retCnt Active Screen A status viWrite analyzer INIT CONT OFF 13 retCnt Single sweep mode REM Frequency setting
123. ments N J Control Panel Settings R 9 Network Connections gt D Network Setup Wizard Printers and Faxes gt u New Connection Wizard Help and Support Taskbar and Start Menu E Local Area Conpection 8 Search Run Log Off instrument e o SR o 2 m a x 6 v E Shut Down start lan gt Click Settings Network Connections Local Area Connection The Local Area Connection Status dialog box will open PE 6 24 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Desktop A Local Area Connection Status N gt Click the Support tab The current TCP IP configuration will be displayed If Assigned by DHCP appears in the Address Type field go to step 2 Create a fixed IP address Otherwise simply note the IP address and go to step 3 Enable the R amp S ESPI 2 Create a fixed IP address for the TCP IP protocol as described in the section Configuring Existing Network Protocols TCP IP Protocol on page 2 30 To avoid problems use a fixed IP address When a DHCP server is used a new IP address is assigned each time the instrument is restarted This address must first be determined on the instrument itself Thus using a DHCP server is not suitable for remote operation of the R amp S ESPI 3 Enable the R amp S ESPI for operation with Remote Desktop gt Press the Windows key or CTRL ESC The Windows Start m
124. meric HOY S TEM 4 7 GL a 2 26 printout e e 2 27 O PRN enhancement label 4 6 PROBE POWER See rei 1 7 Offset hardware setting 4 3 protection against electrostatic discharge ON STANDBY kay ente 1 4 2 5 2 3 operating skveienm eenaa 2 34 protocol operation p vo e 2 30 in a network ssssssssssseeeeeeeee 6 9 PS enhancement label 4 6 without neiwork 6 9 option Q et ER 3 3 Stalling Mtr EMEN MS 3 3 QP detector EEN 4 5 ele EE 3 3 OVEN status display 4 4 R OVLD status display 4 4 RBW hardware setting 4 3 P eg 1 8 CODDeCIOFS icis eoo etic ees 1 10 PA enhancement label 4 6 recall function E 2 5 parameter receiver measurements alphanumeric eese 4 9 introduction eese 5 2 SEET 4 8 4 9 measuring level and frequency 5 3 7 e X 4 8 Ref hardware setting 4 3 password REFIN m H 1 13 Windows EE 2 34 REF OU geet te eae 1 13 pendrive remote control see memory stick introduction 7 3 PK detector ese esenee 4 5 VISA interface eeen 7 3 plug amp play printer remote control example Tic e 2 28 command synchronization 7 8 power meter configuring power save function 7 6 CONNEC NG EE 2 12 con
125. mp S ESPI Basic Operation Diagram Layout Enhancement labels The enhancement labels on the right hand side of the measurement diagram indicate that the user chose instrument settings that affect the measurement results even though this is not immediately apparent from the display of the measured values star A B SGL GAT TRG LVL FRQ TDF TDS PRN 75Q EXT PA PS 3DB 6DB FFT CHN RRC 4 6 The current instrument setting does not match the one during which the displayed traces were recorded This occurs in the following cases The instrument setting is changed while a measurement is in progress The instrument setting is changed in the SINGLE SWEEP mode after the end of the sweep and a new sweep is not started The instrument setting is changed after a trace has been set to VIEW The display remains on screen until the user eliminates the cause In some cases this involves starting a new sweep SINGLE SWEEP mode or switching the affected trace to BLANK Designation for screen A B If screen A B is activated for entering measurement parameters the label background will be in color The sweep is set to SINGLE SWEEP The frequency sweep is controlled via the EXT TRIG GATE connector Instrument triggering is not free running FREE RUN A level offset 0 dB is set A frequency offset 0 Hz is set A TRANSDUCER FACTOR is activated A TRANSDUCER SET is activated Printer output is active T
126. mp S FSP B10 The following figure shows the test setup TTL optional GPIB AUX Reference Frequency TRIGGER BLANK AUX MARKER IEC BUS REF REF IN IEC2 CONTROL met GEN OUTPUT RF INPUT The generator is controlled via the optional second GPIB interface of the R amp S ESPI IEC2 supplied together with the option With some Rohde amp Schwarz generators it is also controlled via the TTL synchronization interface that is contained in the AUX CONTROL interface of the R amp S ESPI TE 2 14 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Connecting External Devices speeds than possible with a pure GPIB control because the frequency switching mechanism of the R amp S ESPI is directly coupled a Using the TTL interface allows you to attain significantly higher to the frequency switching mechanism of the generator To increase measurement accuracy use a shared reference frequency to operate the R amp S ESPI and the generator If no independent 10 MHz reference frequency is available connect the reference output of the generator to the reference input of the R amp S ESPI and use SETUP REFERENCE EXT to configure the R amp S ESPI to implement the external reference 2 3 6 1 Connecting the R amp S ESPI to the Generator To couple the frequency setting and level setting of the generato
127. n input for a 10 MHz reference signal The required input level is O to 10 dBm The REF OUT female connector provides the internal 10 MHz reference signal with a 0 dBm output level for other devices The SETUP menu is used to select between the internal and external references If an external reference is used for operation the external reference signal from REF IN is looped through to REF OUT Use suitable double shielded cables 20 4 MHz IF Output IF OUT 20 4 MHz The 20 4 MHz IF signal of the R amp S ESPI is provided at the 20 4 MHz OUT female BNC connector For resolution bandwidths between 100 kHz and 10 MHz the bandwidth corresponds to the selected bandwidth For bandwidths 100 kHz the bandwidth of the output is equal to 2 6 resolution bandwidth where the minimum value is 2 6 kHz non FFT In the analyzer mode the level at the IF output in the case of a signal at the reference level is 0 dBm if the resolution bandwidth is 2100 kHz if the resolution bandwidth is 100 kHz the level is 10 dBm for mixer levels 2 60 dBm Use suitable double shielded cables SSS EEE SSS eae Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 1 1 C5 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel Rear Panel Connections With option R amp S FSP B6 this output is replaced by the CCVS IN OUT ID connector CCVS Output and Input CCVS IN OUT Option R amp S FSP B6 The CCVS IN OUT female BNC connector is a switchable CCVS input output
128. ndows XP Embedded TE Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 6 9 Operating the Instrument in a Network User Accounts d Bac gt User Accounts User accounts User account types Switching users p ick a ta S k D I Change an account Create a new Sech Change the way users log on or off gt Select Create a new account The dialog box for entering a new computer name will open User Accounts E E Name the new account Type a name For the new account gt Enter the name of the new user in the text field and confirm with Next gt The Pick an account type dialog box for defining the user s rights will open gt User Accounts lt gt User account types Pick an accou nt type Computer administrator Limited gt Select Computer administrator o Proper firmware function requires administrator rights Operating the Instrument in a Network _ lt Back sesegan cancel gt Conclude the creation of the new user by clicking the Create Account button The new user has now been created 6 6 2 Changing the User Password After the new user has been created on the instrument the password must be adapted to the network password This is also done by using the User Account wizard gt Using the Windows key or the key combination CTRL ESC call the Windows XP Start menu gt Click Settings and then Control Panel and User Accounts The wi
129. nect the pendrive at the USB interface Windows XP detects the new hardware USB disk USB device 2 Windows XP installs the corresponding driver If installation is successful Windows XP informs you that the device is ready to use The memory stick is made available as a new drive and is displayed in the Windows Explorer B My Documents E g My Computer eg 31 Floppy A amp 9 Analyzer Disk C C amp Analyzer Disk D D Ca Disk E E Control Panel Shared Documents Q My Network Places fal Recycle Bin The memory stick can be used like a normal drive to load or store data R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Connecting External Devices 3 If you no longer need the memory stick or if you want to transfer files to another computer simply disconnect the memory stick Windows XP will automatically deactivate the driver If the drive is still selected in Explorer an error message will appear indicating that the drive is no longer available 2 3 6 Connecting External Generators The External Generator Control option R amp S FSP B10 allows you to operate a number of commercially available generators as a tracking generator on the R amp S ESPI When suitable generators are used the R amp S ESPI thus allows scalar network analysis to be performed also outside the frequency range of the internal tracking generator Appendix External Generator Control provides a list of generators supported by the option R a
130. nnector at the rear panel for connecting two USB devices upper connector USB 1 1 lower connector USB 2 0 Use suitable double shielded cables Passive USB connecting cables must not exceed 1 m in length Use only USB devices that keep the permissible EMI limits Pin Signal 1 5 V USBO USBDATAO USBDATAO GND 5 V USB1 USBDATA1 USBDATA1 GND oo NI Ou a AJ OJN Fig 1 5 USB connector assignment USER PORT The user interface is a 25 pin Cannon connector which provides access to the user port The port is 8 bits wide AO A7 and can be configured either as output or as input The voltage levels are TTL levels Low lt 0 4 V High gt 2 V In addition the internal 5 V and 12 V power supply voltages are provided The maximum load current is 100 mA TEE ee ee E Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel Rear Panel Connections The user ports are configured in the SETUP menu SETUP key GENERAL SETUP USER PORT sub menu Signal Range of values not used 12 ground 13 5 V supply voltage 5 2 V 0 5 V max 30 mA 14 to 20 reserved 21 ready for trigger output signal HIGH 2 1 4 V LOW lt 0 7 V 22 to 23 not used 24 ground 25 12 V supply voltage 12 V 0 5 V max 10 mA Reference Input and Output REF IN and REF OUT The REF IN female connector is used as a
131. nstall files for complex script and right to left languages including Thai IV Install files for East Asian languages 6 Select Details Text Services and Input Languages 2 xl Settings Advanced r Default input language Select one of the installed input languages to use when you start your computer Engish United States US DI r Installed services Select the services that you want for each input language shown in the list Use the Add and Remove buttons to modify this list EN English United States Gay Keyboard US Add Remove Properties Preferences Key Settings Language Bar Cancel Apply 7 Select Add and choose one of the available languages Confirm your selection with OK Sa Se Se Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 9 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Connecting External Devices Add Input language l 31 xl Input language German Germany Keyboard layout IME German Cancel Change the Default input language as you like in the Default Input Language pane and close all open dialogs with OK Reboot the R amp S ESPI CO e 2 3 2 Connecting a Mouse To simplify Windows XP operation the R amp S ESPI allows you to connect a mouse to one of the USB interfaces on the front or rear panel UB oA Mouse devices from Microsoft and Logitech are supported If you use a keyboard that contains a trackbal
132. nt RBH 9 kHz MT Ts Att 18 dB PREAMP OFF FREQUENCY 2 3140000 MHz LEVEL PK 49 62 dBuV AU 22 66 dByV 68 78 6DB Delta 2 T1 1 CISPR 1 84 dB PAAAAAAAA kHz EE SPECTRUM RECEIVER Fig 5 6 Analysis of single frequencies with standard measurement time and several detectors 11 From overview to standard conformal measurement gt Data reduction and automatic routines for final measurement The R amp S ESPI offers several data reduction methods for interactive or automatic final measurements For details refer to the Operating Manual chapter 4 gt Limit lines A final measurement to standard can be performed when active limit lines are displayed in the diagram during the described analysis and measurements are repeated at all critical frequencies using the standard measurement time and a corresponding detector For details refer to the Operating Manual chapter 4 gt Transducer Care should be taken that the correction values or transducer factors available in tabular form are considered in the measurement result when accessories with frequency dependent characteristics are used Several correction tables can be combined to form a transducer set For details refer to the Operating Manual chapter 4 5 12 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement 12 Store the test results tables or diagrams In the example test results are stored on
133. nter 6 17 6 6 9 Sharing Directories only with Microsoft Networks 6 21 6 7 Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote DGSKIOP MM 6 24 6 7 1 Introduction A aca ace tam Rosa A whack t R2 6 24 6 7 2 Configuring the R amp S ESPI for Use of XP Remote DESKIOD 235232 X 9 493 83169 92 3 eset 38 3 bee eee ae ee 6 24 6 7 3 Configuring the Controller 225 6 27 6 7 4 Connection Setup with the R amp S ESPI 6 30 6 7 5 Interrupting and Restoring the Remote Desktop Connection with the R amp S ESPI 005 6 33 6 7 6 Deactivating the R amp S ESPI from the Controller 6 34 7 Brief Introduction to Remote Control 7 1 7 1 Basic Steps in Programming using the VISA Interface 7 3 7 1 1 Linking the VISA Library for Visual Basic 7 3 7 1 1 1 Programming notes 2c sesso RR RR 7 3 7 1 2 Initialization and Default State 7 4 7 1 2 1 Creating Global Variables 7 4 7 1 2 2 lnitializing the Controller 7 5 7 1 2 9 Initializing the Instrument sss TS 7 1 2 4 Switching the Screen Display On and Off 7 5 7 1 2 5 Configuring the Power Save Function for the Display MITTERET NES 7 6 7 1 3 Sending Simple Instrument Setting Commands 7 6 7 1 4 Reading Out Instrument Settings 7 7 7 1 5 Marker Positioning and Readout T T 7
134. nual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Desktop LE 89 12 131 216 In this case do the following gt Press ALT F4 The R amp S ESPI firmware will be shut down which may take a few seconds VN R amp S Analyzer CLE t S Location D AR S FWAInstribin gt Double click R amp S Analyzer Interface The firmware will restart and then automatically open the Soft Front Panel i e the user interface on which all front panel controls and the rotary knob are mapped to buttons After the connection is established the R amp S ESPI screen is displayed in the Remote Desktop application window 6 32 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Desktop BITTE e Em f n Kap GER Span 10 MHz Fat en ES el wen ewe ee fem em oe en mo wr 2 start msi Res Analyzer Interfa p 8 58 PM You can operate all hardkeys softkeys and hotkeys by using the mouse The rotary knob is simulated by means of the KNOB LEFT KNOB RIGHT and KNOB PRESS buttons The Windows XP Start menu can be made available by expanding the Remote Desktop window to Full Size 6 7 5 Interrupting and Restoring the Remote Desktop Connection with the R amp S ESPI The connection to the R amp S ESPI can be interrupted at any time by closing the Remote Desktop window on the controller To restore the connection with the R amp S ESPI merely follow the instru
135. ogram the VISA resource manager has to be initialized It opens a connection to the VISA driver itself which controls the interaction with all instruments 7 1 2 1 Creating Global Variables In Visual Basic global variables are stored in modules data extension BAS Thus at least one module e g GLOBALS BAS must be created that contains the variables used by all subroutines e g the variables for device handlers used by the VISA layer For all example programs shown below the file must contain the following instructions Global analyzer As ViSession Global defaultRM As ViSession Const analyzerString GPIBO0 20 1NSTR Const analyzerTimeout 10000 The constant analyzerString specifies the instrument GPIBO specifies the control whereas 20 specifies a certain instrument connected to the controller Assuming the instrument was connected via a LAN cable and assigned the IP address 192 168 1 1 the corresponding string would read as Const analyzerString TCPIP 192 168 1 1 INSTR eae eae re 7 4 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Basic Steps in Programming using the VISA Interface 7 1 2 2 Initializing the Controller This procedure first establishes a connection to the VISA layer and then to the instrument specified by the analyzerString REM Initializing the controller Public SUB InitController Dim status As ViSt
136. olor or the brightness tint and color saturation of the selected element SELECT DISPLAY OBJECT V Background Grid Function field status field data entry text Function field LED on Function field LED warn Enhancement label text Status field background Trace 1 Trace 3 Marker Lines The BRIGHTNESS softkey activates entry of the brightness of the selected graphics element The entry value is between 0 and 100 IEC bus command DISP CMAP5 HSL lt hue gt lt sat gt lt lum gt The TINT softkey activates entry of the tint for the selected graphics element The percent value that is entered refers to a continuous color spectrum that ranges from red 0 to blue 100 IEC bus command DISP CMAP5 HSL lt hue gt lt sat gt lt lum gt el 2 22 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Setup The SATURATION softkey activates entry of the color saturation of the selected element The entry value is between 0 and 100 IEC bus command DISP CMAP5 HSL lt hue gt lt sat gt lt lum gt The PREDEFINED COLORS softkey opens a list for selecting predefined colors for the screen objects COLOR Y BLACK BLUE BROWN GREEN CYAN RED MAGENTA YELLOW IEC bus command DISP CMAP1 26 PDEF color 2 4 5 Automatically Switching Off the Internal Screen The R amp S ESPI provides a feature for automatically switching off the screen after a user defined period of time
137. ot yet been installed on the instrument In this case click the Have Disk button You will then be prompted to insert a disk containing the required driver Then press OK and select the printer driver gt Click Next The default printer selection dialog is opened Add Printer Wizard Standard Printer Unless otherwise stated documents from your computer will be sent to the standard printer Do you want to use this printer as the default printer Yes C No lt Back Cancel If one or more printers have already been installed you will now be asked whether you want to use the printer you just installed as the default printer for Windows XP applications The default response is No gt After selecting the default printer click Next The final message of the installation wizard is displayed Add Printer Wizard Completing the Add Printer Wizard Y ou have successfully completed the Add Printer Wizard Y ou specified the following printer settings Name SAS P MU0844 PQ N wW10 MUC RSD DE Default Yes Location Testlab Comment Laserjet 5 To close this wizard click Finish gt Click the Finish button to start installation of the printer driver Brzcipue SSS SS CL EILICxSS 6 20 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 Operating the Instrument in a Network gt Configure the R amp S ESPI for printout with this printer us
138. ou can now close the dialog box by pressing the ESC key or by selecting and confirming the Close button 2 4 7 1 Selecting Alternative Printer Configurations The R amp S ESPI can support two independent hardcopy settings This allows you to quickly Switch between output to a file and a printer gt To make a selection use the DEVICE 1 2 softkey which simultaneously shows the associated setting when the Hardcopy Setup dialog box is open IEC bus command 2 4 7 2 Selecting Printer Colors gt The COLORS softkey opens the submenu for selecting the colors for the printout To make it easier for you to select colors the selected hardcopy color combination is displayed on screen when you access the menu When you exit the menu the system switches back to the previous color combination gt The COLOR ON OFF softkey switches from color output to black and white printout In this case all background colors will be printed out in white and all color lines in black This allows you to improve contrast on the printout The basic setting is COLOR ON IEC bus command HCOP DEV COL ON gt The SCREEN COLORS softkey selects the current screen colors for the printout o The background will always be printed out in white and the grid in black IELALILLDZLLILCICLCCDOUCOCNOGUENCUEWRUESWILLZILLLIICOOIORO I I NMEGcSUAMMMNG Lx Se UE cci EM rcs ccm Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 27 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Setup
139. owing gt Select the Experience tab These settings are used to select and optimize the connection speed gt Click the selection list under Choose your connection speed to optimize performance The list of available configurations will appear Q Choose your connection speed to optimize performance Modem 56 Kbps DI Modem 28 8 Kbps Modem 56 Kbps Broadband 128 Kbps 1 5 Mbps LAN 10 Mbps or higher gt Select the appropriate connection for example LAN 10 Mbps or higher Depending on your selection various checkboxes will be activated in the list located below also depends on how powerful the connection is gt To improve performance you can deactivate Desktop background Show Contents of Window while dragging and Menu and Window animation gt Click the Local Resources tab The tab for enabling printers local drives and serial interfaces will appear 6 28 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 LAN Interface R amp S ESPI Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Desktop gt Click the check box in front of Disk drives if you will need to access drives of the controller from the R amp S ESPI e g in order to store settings or to copy files from the controller to the R amp S ESPI M Local devices Donnect automatically to these local devices when logged on Gf to the remote computer Disk drives Printers Serial ports Connect Cancel Help
140. owing sections e Basic Steps in Programming using the VISA Interface on page 7 3 Detailed Programming Examples on page 7 9 7 1 Basic Steps in Programming using the VISA Interface The following examples explain how to program the instrument and can be used as a basis for solving enhanced programming tasks Visual Basic was used as the programming language However the programs can be implemented in other languages as well NI Interactive Control a backslash starts an escape sequence e g n is used to start a new line In these progamming languages and programms two backslashes instead of one must be used in remote commands e g in Storing Instrument Settings on page 7 19 instead of MMEM STOR STAT 1 D USER DATA TEST1 USe MMEM STOR STAT 1 D USER DATA TESTI1 a In progamming languages as C C or programmes as MATLAB 7 1 1 Linking the VISA Library for Visual Basic 7 1 1 1 Programming notes Outputting texts by using the Print function The following programming examples are based on the assumption that all subroutines are created as part of a form file extension FRM In this case the following notation is permitted Print Text However if the subroutines are created as a module file extension BAS the name of the form that contains the required print method must be placed in front of the print instruction Thus if a form is named Main the print instruction wil
141. p b Remote Desktop Connection Security Warning x The following local devices will be made available to the remote computer This may be potentially unsafe Disk drives You should proceed only if you trust the computer you are connecting to Don t prompt me again for connections to this remote computer Cancel gt Confirm the warning with OK Connection setup will be resumed After a few moments the screen of the R amp S ESPI will appear on the controller s screen with the prompt for you to log on To enable remote control of the R amp S ESPI do the following Log On to Windows Copyright 1985 2001 Microsoft Corporation User name instrument Password DE e TUN onto lt 2 gt Enter instrument as the user name and 123456 as the password After a few moments the R amp S ESPI screen will appear Shut Domp By default the username is instrument and the password is 123456 Prior to firmware version 4 4 the username and password both were instrument If the R amp S ESPI application appears on screen immediately after connection setup shutdown and restart are not necessary If a dark screen appears or a dark square appears in the upper left hand corner of the screen you must restart the R amp S ESPI in order to see the modified screen resolution eee arr Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 6 31 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Ma
142. r to the R amp S ESPI set up the following connections 1 Connect the GPIB interface of the generator to the IEC2 connector on the rear panel of the R amp S ESPI 2 Optional Connect the TTL interface of the generator and the R amp S ESPI gt Alternative 1 R amp S SMR R amp S SMU Connect the AUX CONTROL connector of the R amp S ESPI to the corresponding AUX connector on the rear panel of the generator the connection cable is supplied together with the option R amp S FSP B10 gt Alternative 2 R amp S SME R amp S SMP R amp S SMIQ Connect the AUX CONTROL connector of the R amp S ESPI to the TRIGGER MARKER and BLANK connectors on the rear panel of the generator the connection cable is also supplied together with the option R amp S FSP B10 Note the labelling on the TRIGGER MARKER and BLANK lines gt Alternative 3 R amp S SML R amp S SMG SMGU R amp S SMH SMHU R amp S SMX SMY generators from other manufacturers No TTL connection possible The generator type determines which one of the possible connections is suitable for the generator For more information refer to the Operating Manual for the generator 3 Connect the reference frequency output of the generator to the reference frequency input REF IN of the R amp S ESPI or Connect the reference frequency inputs of the two instruments to an external frequency standard 2 3 6 2 Configuring the Generator on the R amp S ESPI To configure the generator chan
143. rademarks of the owners The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual R amp S ESPI is abbreviated as R amp S ESPI R amp S ESPI Contents Contents Safety Instructions Safety Regulations for Batteries Information on Product Disposal Certificate of Quality EC Certificate of Conformity Support Center Address List of R amp S Representatives 1 Front and Rear Panel 1 1 1 1 Fr nt VIEW iux E SEEK OL E Sra ACEN 1 2 1 2 Function Keys on the Front Panel 1 4 1 3 Front Panel Connections leeeeees 1 6 1 4 Rear View 2s xor rex wu Wales fan dx ar Rx 1 8 1 5 Rear Panel Connections ss 1 10 2 Preparing for Use 006 ss Ne mx ce des cals 2 1 2 1 Preparing for Operation LL 2 3 2 1 1 Unpacking the Instrument 2 3 2 1 2 Setting Up the Instrument 2 3 2 1 3 Installation in a 19 Rack 2 ccccttueuatenas nbeed begun 2 4 2 1 4 Connecting the Instrument to the AC Power Supply 2 5 2 1 5 Switching On the R amp S ESPI 2 5 2 1 6 Functional TeSE iussus cok RR EE 2 5 2 1 7 Switching Off the R amp S ESPI 2 6 2 1 8 Cleaning the Outside ENEE nn 2 7 2 2 Instrument Drive Usage eee eee 2 7 2 3 Connecting External Devices 2 8 2 3 1 Connecting an External Keyboard 2 8 2 3 2 Connecting a Mouse ENEE EN 2 10 2
144. requency of the range 1 scan and the highest stop frequency of the subsequently defined subranges are used for defining the start and stop frequencies of the graphics display In the example the limit frequencies of SCAN RANGE 1 are therefore also the limits of the graphics display gt Press the ADJUST AXIS softkey The respective frequency values in the table are transferred to adapt the display gt Press the menu change key PREV The USE SCAN TABLE submenu is closed 5 6 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement 4 Select the detectors Up to three detectors can be connected in parallel to simultaneously display the amplitude at every frequency as a function of detector weighting When a parallel detector is selected the slowest detector in the sense of a calibrated measurement determines the speed or the total measurement time required for the scan The fastest scan is performed when the peak detector is used as the sole detector In the example the peak detector trace 1 and the average detector trace 2 default are used in an overview measurement gt Press the TRACE key The TRACE menu is displayed gt Press the SELECT TRACE softkey A data input field is displayed gt Enter 7 as trace number and confirm with the ENTER key gt Press the DETECTOR softkey The DETECTOR menu is displayed gt Press the MAX PEAK softkey to selec
145. res having the network names of the resources and the corresponding authorizations 6 6 1 Creating Users After the software for the network has been installed the instrument will issue an error message the next time it is switched on because there is no user named instrument user ID for Windows XP automatic login in the network Thus a matching user must be created in Windows XP and in the network the password must be adapted to the network password and the automatic login mechanism must then be deactivated The network administrator is responsible for creating new users in the network A new user can be created on the instrument by using the User Account wizard gt Using the Windows key or the key combination CTRL ESC call the Windows XP Start menu DEET mg T Settings Control Panel Mom A h 4 Network Connections Hl Network Connections gt s Searc RB l H Printers and Faxes gt a Phone and Modem Options EA Help and Support HL Taskbar and Start Menu X4 Power Options Al Printers and Faxes gt Regional and Language Options amp Scanners and Cameras gt SZ Run REQUEHCV OFFSET SIGHAL Log Off instrument TRACK 9 Shut Down H Taskbar and Start Menu Start tg User Accounts 7 54 AM gt Click Settings and then Control Panel and User Accounts The wizard for managing the user will open with the Pick a task dialog box Wi
146. river files the dialog box for entering the path for files will open Files Needed gt Using the rotary knob select the Browse button and confirm by pressing the rotary knob The Locate File dialog box will open Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers Locate File amp Analyzer Disk D D Ei Documents Desktop gt Select the path D I386 by turning the rotary knob and then pressing it If the background of the selection bar is not blue the selection must be marked with the arrow up down keys before the entry can be selected by pressing the rotary knob Locate File P E 5T24200 GPD ST24200C GPD Mu Becert Z STDNAMES GPD Documents gt Using the rotary knob select a driver file and confirm by pressing the rotary knob The file will be added to the Files Needed dialog box If the file is not available in the D I386 directory you will need a disk containing the driver file In this case exit the dialog box with ESC and repeat the selection starting with the Files needed dialog box Files Needed Kg gt Using the rotary knob select OK and confirm by pressing the rotary knob The installation will be completed R amp S ESPI Appendix Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers The instrument must then be configured for printout with this printer using the DEVICE SETUP and DEVICE 1 2 softkeys in the hardcopy main menu see section Selecting and Configuring Printer
147. rrent release notes are provided in the Internet rm P ERA DLE E SSS C MH M i M Re ee Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 0 3 1 Front and Rear Panel 1 1 Front View 2654 uoo es vies eee See Ge ee eee 1 2 1 2 Function Keys on the Front Panel 1 4 1 3 Front Panel Connections 0000 eee eee eee eee 1 6 1 4 Rear VIGW ener eid ep SEENEN ose ede Pied edie rat 1 8 1 5 Rear Panel Connections 1 10 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel Front View 1 1 Front View ESPI TEST RECEIVER 9 kHz 3 GHz Fig 1 1 Front view Description PRESET key see Function Keys on the Front Panel Calibration key see Function Keys on the Front Panel SETUP key see Function Keys on the Front Panel HCOPY key see Function Keys on the Front Panel screen ON standby switch see Function Keys on the Front Panel hotkeys softkeys OO OO o oa AJ wy bd PREVIOUS key NEXT key softkey side menus e function keys for frequency level and markers see Function Keys on the Front Panel numeric keypad units and entry keys inem H U R PICNW CT UD PIX 1 2 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel Front View Description TRACE key LINES key DISP key FILE key see Function Keys on the Front Panel
148. rrier frequency and then a low reference level is used on the frequency of the third harmonic The default setting of the R amp S ESPI for measurements Setuplnstrument is also used as a starting point here after which adaptations for the measurement are carried out REM coke cce e e e hee e e e e hee e e e e hee e se e he e e e se he he e e e e e ee e se ke ke e e ke e ke ee e ke e e ck e ke e kk kv Public Sub RefFixed Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long result Space 100 Call SetupInstrument Default setting REM Measuring the reference point status viWrite analyzer INIT CONT OFF 13 retCnt Switch to single sweep status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK PEXC 6DB 18 retCnt Define peak excursion status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK STAT ON 17 retCnt Activate marker 1 status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK TRAC 1 16 retCnt Set marker 1 to trace 1 status viWrite analyzer INIT WAI 9 retCnt Perform sweep with sync status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK MAX 13 retCnt Set marker 1 to 100 MHz status viWrite analyzer CALC DELT FUNC FIX ON 21 retCnt Define referenc El 7 14 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples REM Setting frequency level and bandwidth for measuring harmonics status viWrite analyzer
149. rs that are not pre installed on the instrument the installation process will prompt you to specify the path containing the new driver This can be a memory stick or USB CD ROM drive see the section Connecting USB Devices e g a Power Meter on page 2 12 irc HM SS SS UTD Ex 2 28 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Configuring the LAN Interface Option R amp S FSP B16 only 2 4 9 Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers The procedure for installing non plug amp play printers is described in appendix A section Installing Non Plug amp Play Printers on page A 6 2 5 Configuring the LAN Interface Option R amp S FSP B16 only The instrument can be connected to an Ethernet LAN local area network using the LAN interface connector on the rear panel This makes it possible to transfer data over the network and to use network printers In addition the instrument can be remote controlled via the network The network card can be operated with a 10 MHz Ethernet IEEE 802 3 or a 100 MHz Ethernet IEEE 802 3u interface 2 5 1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network Before connecting the instrument to the network consult your network administrator particularly in the case of large LAN installations Connection errors may affect the entire network Connect a conventional RJ 45 cable not supplied to the rear panel of the instrument and a network hub of th
150. ry and confirm with ENTER Example The firmware update files are stored on a memory stick in the Update directory They are allocated in the Disk to Disk lt n gt subdirectories After you insert the memory stick it will be detected as drive E In this case the required path specification is E UPDATE gt To start the installation program press the FIRMWARE UPDATE softkey in the submenu gt Confirm the query DO YOU REALLY WANT TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE with OK The installation program will then guide you through the remainder of the update procedure The instrument will perform several automatic shutdowns until the new base system firmware is installed properly Do not switch the instrument off until the update process has been finished completely IEC bus command SYST FIRM UPD E NUPDATE gt To restore the previous firmware version press the RESTORE FIRMWARE softkey IEC bus command en 3 2 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Firmware Update and Installation of Firmware Options Activating Firmware Options 3 2 Activating Firmware Options Firmware options are enabled by entering license keys via the following operating sequence gt Press the SETUP key The SETUP menu will open gt Press the GENERAL SETUP softkey gt Press the OPTIONS softkey The OPTIONS menu will open Options already available are listed in a table that is displayed when the submenu is opened gt Press the INS
151. s The instrument s outputs are neither overloaded nor incorrectly connected Not complying with these requirements can result in damage to the instrument 2 1 1 Unpacking the Instrument gt Remove the instrument from its packaging and check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and the accessory lists for the various items 7 First pull off the polyethylene protection pads from the instrument s rear feet and then carefully remove the pads from the instrument handles at the front gt Pull off the corrugated cardboard cover that protects the rear of the instrument gt Carefully unthread the corrugated cardboard cover at the front that protects the instrument handles and remove it gt Check the instrument for any damage If there is damage immediately contact the carrier who delivered the instrument In this case make sure not to discard the box and packing material It is advisable to keep the original packing material in order to prevent control elements and connectors from being damaged in case the instrument is to be transported or shipped at a later date Protective plastic caps for the front panel and the rear panel can be ordered addditionally order number 1096 7095 00 Please note that you need to order 2 covers for 1 instrument 2 1 2 Setting Up the Instrument The instrument is intended for indoor use Note the following in this regard The ambient temperature must comply with the range specif
152. s on page 2 26 A 2 2 Network Printer Network printer installation is described in chapter 6 section Installing a Network Printer on page 6 17 el A 12 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Appendix External Generator Control Appendix B External Generator Control B 1 List of Generator Types Supported by the R amp S ESPI Generator Interface Type Generator Generator Generator Generator Min Freq Max Freq Min Power Max Power dBm dBm SMA100A 9 kHz 6 0 GHz 145 30 SMB100A 9 kHz 6 0 GHz 145 30 SMBV100A 9 kHz 6 0 GHz 145 30 SMC100A 9 kHz 3 2 GHz 120 19 SME02 5 kHz 1 5 GHz 144 16 SME03 5 kHz 3 GHz 144 16 SME06 5 kHz 6 GHz 144 16 SMF100A 100 kHz 43 5 GHz 130 30 100 kHz 1 0 GHz 9 kHz 1 0 GHz 100 kHz 2 16 GHz 100 kHz 2 0 GHz 100 kHz 4 32 GHz SMIQ02B 300 kHz SMIQO2E 300 kHz SMIQ03B 300 kHz SMIQOSE 300 kHz SMIQ04B 300 kHz SMIQO6B 300 kHz SMJ03 TTL 100 kHz 3 GHz 145 13 SMJ06 TTL 100 kHz 6 GHz 145 13 SMLO1 GPIB 9 kHz 3 3 GHz 140 13 SMLO2 GPIB 9 kHz 3 3 GHz 140 13 SMLO3 GPIB 9 kHz 3 3 GHz 140 13 SMP02 TTL 10 MHz 20 GHz 130 17 SMP03 TTL 10 MHz 27 GHz 130 13 SMP04 TTL 10 MHz 40 GHz 130 12 SMP22 TTL 10 MHz 10 GHz 130 20 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 B 1 R amp S ESPI Appendix List of Generator Types Supported by the R amp S ESPI Generator Interface Type
153. s driver should be stored installed on drive C D Contains instrument s firmware and related data sets limit lines transducers D user config is the default location for customized instrument settings D R_S instr temp is the default directory for hardcopy files Other user data should be stored on drive D E Backup storage location for Windows XP Here a copy of the operating system is saved This drive is used to restore Windows XP using Analyzer Firmware Backup function on Power On A copy of the currently installed update sets are located on this drive too No additional data should be stored on this drive G Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 7 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Connecting External Devices 2 3 Connecting External Devices 2 3 1 Connecting an External Keyboard Do not connect the keyboard unless the instrument is switched off STANDBY Otherwise proper functioning cannot be ensured due to interactions with the firmware An external PC keyboard can be connected to the USB interface on the front or the rear panel of the R amp S ESPI The keyboard simplifies instrument operation and the entry of comments file names etc Keyboards and mouse devices conform to USB Standards 1 1 or 2 0 are suitable for connection to the USB interface After being connected the keyboard is automatically detected The default keyboard language setting is US English Special settings such as refresh rat
154. s XP Start Menu You can open the Windows XP Start menu by pressing the Windows key jf or the key combination CTRL ESC From the start menu you can navigate to the submenus by using the mouse or the arrow keys To return to the measurement screen activate the R amp S Analyzer Interface button in the task bar You can also open the Windows Start menu with the OPEN START MENU softkey in the SETUP menu 2 6 1 3 Windows XP Software Approved for the Instrument The driver software that is used and the system settings of Windows XP have been fine tuned to support the measurement functions of the R amp S ESPI Thus flawless instrument function is ensured only if software and hardware approved or offered by Rohde amp Schwarz are used Using other software or hardware may cause the functions of the R amp S ESPI to perform improperly or fail SSE ee OU RR GENERE Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 35 R amp S ESPI Preparing for Use Operating System Properties The following program packages have been successfully tested for compatibility with the measurement instrument software R amp S FS K3 Software for measuring noise factor and gain R amp S FS K4 Software for measuring phase noise R amp S Power Viewer virtual power meter for displaying results of the power sensors of the R amp S NRP Zxx series Windows XP Remote Desktop FileShredder For reliable deletion of files on the hard disk Symantec Norton AntiVirus Virus
155. status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK X Y 15 retCnt status viRead analyzer MKmark 30 retCnt Query frequency and level and read in value REM Displaying values on the screen Print Marker frequency level MKmark END SUB REM ok ce e e e ee e e e he ee e e e hee e e e he e e e se e he e e e ee e e e ke e e e e e ke e ce ke e e ee e ke e ke e ke ke kv kk kx SSeS Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 TT R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Basic Steps in Programming using the VISA Interface 7 1 6 Command Synchronization The synchronization methods used in the following example are described in the Operating Manual chapter 5 section Command Sequence and Command Synchronization Service requests are only supported by GPIB and VXI instruments REM Commands for command synchronization PUBLIC SUB SweepSync Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long Dim etype As ViEventType Dim eevent As ViEvent Dim stat As Integer Rem The command INITiate IMMediate starts a single sweep if the Rem command INIT CONT OFF has already been sent The next command Rem must not be carried out until a full sweep has been completed status viWrite analyzer INIT CONT OFF 13 retCnt REM First method Using WAI status viWrite analyzer ABOR INIT IMM WAI
156. t the detector The peak detector is selected for trace 1 gt Press the TRACE key again gt Press the SELECT TRACE softkey again gt Enter 2 as trace number and confirm with the ENTER key gt Press the CLEAR WRITE softkey In the DETECTOR menu select the AVERAGE detector 5 Apply the signal gt Connect the RF cable to the RF input 6 Start the scan gt Press the SWEEP key The SWEEP SCAN menu is displayed gt Press the RUN SCAN softkey The HOLD SCAN and STOP SCAN softkeys are displayed The measurement with the selected PEAK and AVERAGE detectors is continuously repeated because the default setting CONTINUOUS SCAN remains unchanged IR GIC SS SS SS SaaS ee Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 5 7 R amp S ESPI Basic Measurement Examples Performing a Level and Frequency Measurement gt Press the STOP SCAN softkey The measurement is aborted Peak and average results see Fig 5 4 should be further analyzed with the aid of the built in marker functions Depending on the DUT diverse trace forms are obtained For this reason the diagram below should be regarded as an example The scaling of the y axis can be adjusted in the AMPT menu by means of softkey GRID RANGE LOG MANUAL if necessary Att 10 dB PREAMP OFF FREQUENCY 154 kHz LEUEL NIV 51 00 dByV Fig 5 4 Result display of standard pre compliance measurement using peak average detector 7 Analyze the level in frequency domain using the marker fun
157. te analyzer CALC MARK2 FUNC REF 19 retCnt Ref level marker 2 status viWrite analyzer INIT WAI 9 retCnt Sweep with sync END SUB REM ko ck e e e e he ce e e ee e s e e ee e s e ke ec e KEK e KEKE KR KEKE KR e se e ke e e e e ke ee e e e e ee ke e e ke kk 7 2 2 2 Frequency Counting The following example is based on a signal at 100 MHz with a level of 30 dBm Also in this measurement the instrument s default setting can be used Setuplnstrument The purpose of frequency counting is to determine the exact frequency of the signal at 100 MHz REM ko ck e e e ehe e e e e e e e e e ee e se e ke ee e e e ke e e e ecce e se e ke ec e se e ke e e e e e ec e e e e ee e e e e kk Public Sub MarkerCount Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long result Space 100 Call SetupInstrument Default setting REM Defining signal frequency with frequency counter status viWrite analyzer INIT CONT OFF 13 retCnt Switch to single sweep status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK PEXC 6DB 18 retCnt Define peak excursion status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK STAT ON 17 retCnt Activate marker 1 status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK TRAC 1 16 retCnt Set marker 1 to trace 1 status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK X 100MHz 18 retCnt Set marker 1 to 100 MHz status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK COUNT RES 1HZ 23 retCnt Set count resolution to 1 Hz
158. the CURSOR RIGHT key to open the dropdown menu and select the drive you want to save the file to with the CURSOR UP and CURSOR DOWN keys Confirm your selection by pressing the ENTER key gt Select a subfolder by moving the rotary knob until the file subfolder list is in focus The selected file or subfolder in focus is framed by dotted line ES DUPLICAT FSP DFL E TRACE DAT Cp s Fw E ESPI MEM WMF C RECYCLER E PRINTI WMF System Volume Information KE SPURTEST FSP E TEMP amp STATE1 FSP E USER E TEST1 FSP gt Use the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN keys to select a specific folder or file To change the path or select a file confirm your selection with the ENTER key Note that the R amp S ESPI overwrites existing files with the new data Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 2 25 Setup 2 4 7 Selecting and Configuring Printers gt Press the HCOPY key The HARDCOPY menu will open gt Press the DEVICE SETUP softkey The dialog box for selecting the file format and printer will open Hardcopy Setup Windows Metafile Ee Gr Fe Orientations gt You can select a connected printer including a pre configured network printer by positioning the selection bar on the Printer entry by turning the rotary knob L and then confirming the selection by pressing the rotary knob or the ENTER key After you confirm the selection the entries Name Print to File and Orientation will be made available and can
159. the following line gt Scroll the screen contents down gt Conclude the entry with the Create Password button The new password is now active R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Operating the Instrument in a Network 6 6 3 NOVELL Network only Configure NOVELL Client gt Using the Windows key or the key combination CTRL ESC call the Windows XP Start menu RUN bris KS Add or Remove Programs mi Administrative Tools D al Data Sources ODBC 45 Date and Time ui Display 1 Qf Folder Options A Fonts d Recycle Bin HAEL Z Game Controllers Documents Ha Intel R PROSet II X3 Intel Graphics Technolo Settings gt E Control Panel gt a p gy AW R amp S Analyzer Interface Programs PF Gi Internet Options oR Network Connections bo E Al Search D zl n E Keyboard 2 e Printers and Faxes PEN Mouse gt Click Settings and then Control Panel and CSNW Bindary Login NOVELL 3 x x Username instrument Preferred Server Current Preferred Server lt None gt Cancel Select Preferred Server Y Help gt Click Default Tree and Context gt Under Select Preferred Server select the NOVELL server on which the user has been created NDS Login newer NOVELL versions Default Tree and Context Tree Context gt Click Default Tree and Context gt Under Tree enter the NDS Tree and under Context the hierarchical path on which
160. the rotary knob go to Add Printer in the selection list gt Using right arrow key mark the entry and then confirm by pressing ENTER or the rotary knob The Add Printer Wizard will now appear Add Printer Wizard Em Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections To continue click Next Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 6 17 Operating the Instrument in a Network gt Select Next with the rotary knob and then press the rotary knob to confirm The Local or Network Printer selection will appear In this example an HP Laserjet 5 printer is installed as a network printer Add Printer Wizard Local or Network Printer The wizard needs to know which type of printer to set up A i Sor a lt Ju E d Hi e ell MIER GEL nd install my AAG ari Petal Te gt To select a network printer activate A network printer or a printer attached to another computer gt Click Next to continue The Specify a Printer dialog will open Add Printer Wizard Specify a Printer If vou don t know the name or address of the printer you can search for a printer that meets your needs gt Click Browse for a printer and then Next The selection of enabled printers will appear R amp S ESPI LAN Interface Operating the Instrument in a Network Add Printer Wizard 3 Browse for Printer When the list of printers appears select the one you want to use Printer
161. tically sets itself to use the available AC power voltage range AC voltage 100 V to 240 V 50 Hz to 400 Hz The AC power connector is located on the rear panel of the instrument gt Connect the R amp S ESPI to the AC power supply using the power cable that s z is supplied Since the instrument is assembled in line with the specifications for safety AC power class EN61010 it may only be connected to an outlet that has a ground contact 2 1 5 Switching On the R amp S ESPI gt Press the power switch on the real panel to change it to position I gt Press the ON STANDBY key on the front panel The green LED will light up Do not switch off the instrument while it is booting Switching it off prematurely can lead to serious data changes on the instrument s hard disk After being switched on the R amp S ESPI displays the following information Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG Analyzer BIOS VX y A self test of the computer hardware will be carried out Windows XP then starts and the measurement screen will automatically appear with the settings that were present when the instrument was last switched off If you want the instrument to automatically load different settings when CD it is switched on define the required configuration in the FILE STARTUP RECALL menu 2 1 6 Functional Test temperature is reached approx 15 minutes after the instrument is The functional test should only be
162. trace to which the marker is assigned as well as the active measurement function The measurement functions of the markers are indicated with the following abbreviations FXD Reference fixed marker active PHN Phase noise measurement active e CNT Frequency counter active TRK Signal track active NOI Noise measurement active MOD Measurement of the AM modulation depth active TOI measurement active Display of the results of the limit check DEILILAXCICCDNETGNCKIEWEGIEELI EIC A MM M I ener Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 4 3 R amp S ESPI Basic Operation Diagram Layout Status displays The status displays on the left side of the diagram indicate any irregularities e g UNCAL UNCAL Indicates that one of the following conditions is present Correction data has been switched off CAL menu CAL CORR OFF Switch on the correction CAL CORR ON or PRESET No valid correction values are available This occurs for example if a firmware update is performed followed by a cold start of the instrument Record the correction data CAL menu CAL TOTAL OVLD Indicates an overload of the input mixer ncrease the RF attenuation IFOVL Indicates an overload of the IF signal path after the input mixer ncrease the reference level LOUNL Indicates that an error was detected in the instrument s frequency processing hardware E
163. trolling marker T T power save mode 2 23 controlling screen display 1 5 power SUDDI V usse ese viro nae FR ERUR Guqicad dd 1 10 default measurement settings 7 10 predefined IP address 2 32 default settings 7 9 preparing for operation 2 3 fixed reference point 7 14 eg 1 4 frequency counting 7 13 printer initializing the controller 7 5 Eege inest uad iua use cx 2 27 initializing the instrument 7 5 CONTIJUTING ege 2 26 loading instrument settings 7 19 CONC 17 1 o Epp 2 12 marker search functions 7 12 connector eee 1 10 2 12 measuring NOISE eese 7 15 foro MN e A 6 PINTOU iecit etai ka hin Vae suat clas asocia 7 20 network printer 6 17 A 12 reading instrument settings T T non plug amp play 2 29 A 6 setting status registers 7 10 Eege 4 6 simple instrument settings 7 6 plug amp play om 2 28 startup POCA cae adut up iir diat 7 20 4 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI Index storing instrument settings 7 19 INSTALL OPTION cecinit 3 3 tace dala e M 7 16 OPTIMIZED COLORS 2 28 R
164. ub Noise Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long result Space 100 REM Default setting of the R amp S ESPI Call SetupStatusReg Configure status register status viWrite analyzer RST 4 retCnt Reset instrument status viWrite analyzer INST SEL SAN 12 retCnt Change into analyzer mode status viWrite analyzer INIT CONT OFF 13 retCnt Single sweep mode REM Setting the frequency status viWrite analyzer FREQUENCY CENTER 100MHz 23 retCnt Center frequency status viWrite analyzer FREQ SPAN 100 kHz 17 retCnt Span UU ll Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 KAS R amp S ESPI Brief Introduction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples REM Setting the level c c status viWrite analyzer DISP WIND TRAC Y RLEV 20dBm 28 retCnt Reference level status viWrite analyzer INIT WAI 9 retCnt Perform sweep with sync REM Setting the reference point status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK PEXC 6DB 18 retCnt Define peak excursion status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK STAT ON 17 retCnt Activate marker 1 status viWrite analyzer CALC MARK TRAC 1 16 retCnt Set marker 1 to trace 1 status viWrite ana
165. uction to Remote Control Detailed Programming Examples 7 2 4 Storing and Loading Instrument Settings 7 2 4 1 Storing Instrument Settings In the following example the settings measured data to be stored are initially defined in which case only the hardware settings are stored However the selection commands for the other settings are specified with the state OFF for the sake of completeness REM xkxx xkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Public Sub StoreSettings Dim status As ViStatus Dim retCnt As Long This subroutine selects the settings to be stored and creates the data record TEST1 in the directory D USER DATA It uses the default setting and resets the instrument after the setting is stored REM Default settings of the R amp S ESPI Call SetupInstrument status viWrite analyzer INIT CONT OFF 13 retCnt Change to single sweep status viWrite analyzer INIT WAI 9 retCnt Perform sweep with sync REM Selection of settings to be stored status viWrite analyzer MMEM SEL HWS ON 15 retCnt Store hardware settings status viWrite analyzer MMEM SEL TRAC OFF 17 retCnt Do not store any traces status viWrite analyzer MMEM SEL LIN ALL OFF 20 retCnt Store only the activated limit lines REM Entering comments
166. ut instrument configuration SYSTEM INFO incl firmware version module data and system error messages Service support functions Configures the screen printout and selects and configures the printer IR GIC A M oM MH SS XH eee Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 T5 R amp S ESPI Front and Rear Panel Front Panel Connections 1 3 Front Panel Connections This section describes the front connectors and interfaces of the R amp S ESPI Optional connectors and interfaces are indicated by the option name in brackets RF INPUT 502 The RF input 20 Hz fmax is to be connected to the DUT via a cable equipped with an appropriate connector Be sure not to overload the input The maximum continuous power at the RF input is 30 dBm 1 W The maximum DC voltage is 50 V the maximum power is 1 W 30 dBm at gt 10 dB attenuation Tracking Generator Output GEN OUTPUT 50 2 Option R amp S FSP B9 The output of the tracking generator is to be connected to the DUT via a cable equipped with a male N connector The female connector is available only with the tracking generator option R amp S FSP B9 In the case of DUTs with sensitive HF characteristics with regard to matching VSWR at the input insert a 20 dB attenuator between the DUT and the tracking generator AF OUTPUT A miniature headphone jack can be used at the AF OUTPUT connector to connect an external
167. vating EN 6 14 PROBE POWVER cte 1 7 deactivating E 6 14 rear Dal iccirco as 1 10 AUX CON TRON i ite tndesppaniss 1 15 2 14 REFIN PR d P 1 13 AV AGI CIN BE 4 5 CT Py MERE 1 13 AVG trace model 4 5 RF INPUT 50 Ohm 172 1 6 TG VAM Nee eegene eier ere 1 14 B ECR a IN eee eee 1 14 Pl T 1 12 2 8 BACK Ko 4 7 EE 1 7 booting the instrument 2 5 USER POR EE 1 12 brightness screen sss 2 22 DEES 4 8 BW RB eier 1 4 D C date 071 EE ES 1 5 2 5 CCE E 2 19 OVS INIOLIT E 1 14 directory sharing 6 21 cleaning the outside 2 7 disk drive E 1 7 CLRWR trace mode 4 5 er 1 5 2 21 2 23 EE TN 2 27 documentation overview 0 1 color saturation screen 2 23 Operating Manual 0 2 colors screen 2 23 Quick Start Guide 0 1 COM Htm PENITUS 1 10 Service Manuel 0 2 configuration Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 1 R amp S ESPI Index E function keys secsec 1 4 FRQ enhancement label 4 6 editor function keys 1 4 alphanumeric type Te 499 functional fest 2 5 alphanumeric type 2 4 10 enhancement label ss 4 6 G ouem diu EI 4 6 T9 ORM m 4 6 GAT enhancement label
168. ware option available for the instrument is described in a separate software manual The base unit documentation comprises the following manuals and documents Quick Start Guide Operating Manual Service Manual Internet Site Release Notes Apart from the base unit these manuals describe the models and options of the R amp S ESPI EMI Test Receiver that are listed in the documentation overview of the Operating Manual All other options are described in separate manuals These manuals are provided on the CD ROM For an overview of all options available for the R amp S ESPI visit the R amp S ESPI EMI Test Receiver Internet site Quick Start Guide This manual is delivered with the instrument in printed form and in PDF format on the CD ROM It provides the information needed to set up and start working with the instrument Basic operations and basic measurements are described Also a brief introduction to remote control is given More detailed descriptions are provided in the Operating Manual The Quick Start Guide includes general information e g Safety Instructions and the following chapters Chapter 1 Front and Rear Panel Chapter 2 Preparing for Use Chapter 3 Firmware Update and Installation of Firmware Options Chapter 4 Basic Operation Chapter 5 Basic Measurement Examples Chapter 6 LAN Interface Chapter 7 Brief Introduction to Remote Control Appendix A Printer Interface Appendix B External Generator Control DEILILE
169. y LIMIT LINE 10 158 kHz SPECTRUM RECEIVER l Fig 5 7 Result display stored in a file in WMF format A detailed description of the file management for complete EMI Test Receiver setups data records for traces traces 1 3 limit lines and transducer is given in the Operating Manual chapter 4 section Operating Concept of File Managers 5 14 Quick Start Guide 1164 6613 62 02 R amp S ESPI LAN Interface 6 LAN Interface 6 1 Installing Additional Network Protocols amp Services 6 3 6 2 Configuration Examples eens 6 6 6 3 Subsequent Changes to the Network Configuration 6 6 6 4 Configuring the Windows XP Firewall 6 8 6 5 Operating the Instrument without a Network 6 9 6 6 Operating the Instrument in a Network 6 9 6 6 1 Creating Users 22 22 each ER RR RR S ws xen 6 9 6 6 2 Changing the User Password 6 11 6 6 3 NOVELL Network only Configure NOVELL Client 6 13 6 6 4 Logging On to the Network 6 14 6 6 5 Deactivating the Automatic Login Mechanism 6 14 6 6 6 Reactivating the Automatic Login Mechanism 6 14 6 6 7 Using Network Drives anneren 6 15 6 6 8 Installing a Network Printer 6 17 6 6 9 Sharing Directories only with Microsoft Networks 6 21 6 7 Manual Operation of the R amp S ESPI with XP Remote Desktop ciuium ER EPEPeUETRES TBI xia Xx S RO REGE Seeks 6 24 6 7 1 Introduction T 6 2
170. zard for managing the users will open with the Pick a task dialog box User Accounts User Accounts User accounts User account types Switching users p ic k a ta S k T Change an account Create a new account Change the way users log on or off or pick an account to change instrument test Computer Computer administrator administrator Password protected Guest Guest account is off gt Click the desired user account in the example user Test The dialog box for selecting the desired action will open Operating the Instrument in a Network User Accounts E E Change another account Create a new account What do you want to change about test s account Change the name test Computer administrator Create a E Change the picture gt Click Create a password The dialog box for entering a new password will open User Accounts E E Create a password for test s Creating a secure password Creating a good password accou nt hint Remembering a password You are creating a password for test If you do this test will lose all EFS encrypted files personal certificates and stored passwords for Web sites or network resources To avoid losing dats in the Future ask test to make a password reset Floppy disk Type a new password Type the new password again to confirm DoT gt Enter the new password in the upper text line and repeat it in

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