R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Handheld Spectrum Analyzer User Manual (=E:;2) User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
This manual describes the following R&S®FPH model and options: ● R&S®FPH (1321.1111.02) ● R&S®FPH-B3 (1321.0667.02) ● R&S®FPH-B4 (1321.0673.02) ● R&S®FPH-B22 (1321.0680.02) ● R&S®FPH-K7 (1321.0696.02) ● R&S®FPH-K9 (1321.0709.02) ● R&S®FPH-K19 (1321.0721.02) ● R&S®FPH-K29 (1321.0738.02) ● R&S®FPH-K15 (1321.0715.02) ● R&S®FPH-K16 (1321.0615.02) ● R&S®FPH-K43 (1321.0621.02) ● R&S®FPH-K55 (1321.0750.02) ● R&S®FPH (1321.1111.52, equivalent to 1321.1111.
Basic Safety Instructions Always read through and comply with the following safety instructions! All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep the safety standards of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment they require are designed, built and tested in accordance with the safety standards that apply in each case.
Basic Safety Instructions Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Caution ! Hot surface Alternating current (AC) Protective conductor terminal To identify any terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against electric shock in case of a fault, or the terminal of a protective earth Direct/alternating current (DC/AC) Earth (Ground) Class II Equipment to identify equipment meeting the safety requirements specified for Class II equipment (device protected by double or rei
Basic Safety Instructions Operating states and operating positions The product may be operated only under the operating conditions and in the positions specified by the manufacturer, without the product's ventilation being obstructed. If the manufacturer's specifications are not observed, this can result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or death. Applicable local or national safety regulations and rules for the prevention of accidents must be observed in all work performed. 1.
Basic Safety Instructions 6. The product may be operated only from TN/TT supply networks fuse-protected with max. 16 A (higher fuse only after consulting with the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies). 7. Do not insert the plug into sockets that are dusty or dirty. Insert the plug firmly and all the way into the socket provided for this purpose. Otherwise, sparks that result in fire and/or injuries may occur. 8.
Basic Safety Instructions 2. Before you move or transport the product, read and observe the section titled "Transport". 3. As with all industrially manufactured goods, the use of substances that induce an allergic reaction (allergens) such as nickel cannot be generally excluded.
Basic Safety Instructions 2. Adjustments, replacement of parts, maintenance and repair may be performed only by electrical experts authorized by Rohde & Schwarz. Only original parts may be used for replacing parts relevant to safety (e.g. power switches, power transformers, fuses). A safety test must always be performed after parts relevant to safety have been replaced (visual inspection, protective conductor test, insulation resistance measurement, leakage current measurement, functional test).
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 3. If you use the product in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the driver to drive the vehicle safely and properly. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for accidents or collisions. Never use the product in a moving vehicle if doing so could distract the driver of the vehicle. Adequately secure the product in the vehicle to prevent injuries or other damage in the event of an accident. Waste disposal/Environmental protection 1.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Además queda en la responsabilidad del usuario utilizar el producto en la forma debida. Este producto está destinado exclusivamente al uso en la industria y el laboratorio o, si ha sido expresamente autorizado, para aplicaciones de campo y de ninguna manera deberá ser utilizado de modo que alguna persona/cosa pueda sufrir daño.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Símbolo Significado Símbolo Significado Conexión a tierra El aparato está protegido en su totalidad por un aislamiento doble (reforzado) Conexión a masa Distintivo de la UE para baterías y acumuladores Más información en la sección "Eliminación/protección del medio ambiente", punto 1.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Estados operativos y posiciones de funcionamiento El producto solamente debe ser utilizado según lo indicado por el fabricante respecto a los estados operativos y posiciones de funcionamiento sin que se obstruya la ventilación. Si no se siguen las indicaciones del fabricante, pueden producirse choques eléctricos, incendios y/o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia de muerte.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales integran productos sin interruptor en bastidores o instalaciones, se deberá colocar el interruptor en el nivel de la instalación. 5. No utilice nunca el producto si está dañado el cable de conexión a red. Compruebe regularmente el correcto estado de los cables de conexión a red. Asegúrese, mediante las medidas de protección y de instalación adecuadas, de que el cable de conexión a red no pueda ser dañado o de que nadie pueda ser dañado por él, p. ej.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 17. No utilice el producto en condiciones en las que pueda producirse o ya se hayan producido condensaciones sobre el producto o en el interior de éste, como p. ej. al desplazarlo de un lugar frío a otro caliente. La entrada de agua aumenta el riesgo de choque eléctrico. 18. Antes de la limpieza, desconecte por completo el producto de la alimentación de tensión (p. ej. red de alimentación o batería).
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales pueden causar perturbaciones radioeléctricas en entornos residenciales debido a posibles perturbaciones guiadas o radiadas. En este caso, se le podrá solicitar al operador que tome las medidas adecuadas para eliminar estas perturbaciones. Aparato de clase B: Aparato adecuado para su uso en entornos residenciales, así como en aquellos conectados directamente a una red de distribución de baja tensión que suministra corriente a edificios residenciales.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 8. En caso de devolver baterías de litio a las filiales de Rohde & Schwarz, debe cumplirse las normativas sobre los modos de transporte (IATA-DGR, código IMDG, ADR, RID). Transporte 1. El producto puede tener un peso elevado. Por eso es necesario desplazarlo o transportarlo con precaución y, si es necesario, usando un sistema de elevación adecuado (p. ej. una carretilla elevadora), a fin de evitar lesiones en la espalda u otros daños personales. 2.
Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise Lesen und beachten Sie unbedingt die nachfolgenden Anweisungen und Sicherheitshinweise! Alle Werke und Standorte der Rohde & Schwarz Firmengruppe sind ständig bemüht, den Sicherheitsstandard unserer Produkte auf dem aktuellsten Stand zu halten und unseren Kunden ein höchstmögliches Maß an Sicherheit zu bieten. Unsere Produkte und die dafür erforderlichen Zusatzgeräte werden entsprechend der jeweils gültigen Sicherheitsvorschriften gebaut und geprüft.
Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise Symbole und Sicherheitskennzeichnungen Symbol Bedeutung Achtung, allgemeine Gefahrenstelle Symbol Bedeutung EIN-/AUS (Versorgung) Produktdokumentation beachten Vorsicht beim Umgang mit Geräten mit hohem Gewicht Stand-by-Anzeige Gefahr vor elektrischem Schlag Gleichstrom (DC) Warnung vor heißer Oberfläche Wechselstrom (AC) Schutzleiteranschluss Gleichstrom/Wechselstrom (DC/AC) Erdungsanschluss Gerät entspricht den Sicherheitsanforderungen an die Schutzklasse II
Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise Signalworte und ihre Bedeutung Die folgenden Signalworte werden in der Produktdokumentation verwendet, um vor Risiken und Gefahren zu warnen. kennzeichnet eine unmittelbare Gefährdung mit hohem Risiko, die Tod oder schwere Körperverletzung zur Folge haben wird, wenn sie nicht vermieden wird. kennzeichnet eine mögliche Gefährdung mit mittlerem Risiko, die Tod oder (schwere) Körperverletzung zur Folge haben kann, wenn sie nicht vermieden wird.
Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise Elektrische Sicherheit Werden die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit nicht oder unzureichend beachtet, kann dies elektrischen Schlag, Brand und/oder schwere Verletzungen von Personen, unter Umständen mit Todesfolge, verursachen. 1. Vor jedem Einschalten des Produkts ist sicherzustellen, dass die am Produkt eingestellte Nennspannung und die Netznennspannung des Versorgungsnetzes übereinstimmen. Ist es erforderlich, die Spannungseinstellung zu ändern, so muss ggf.
Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise 12. Wird ein Produkt ortsfest angeschlossen, ist die Verbindung zwischen dem Schutzleiteranschluss vor Ort und dem Geräteschutzleiter vor jeglicher anderer Verbindung herzustellen. Aufstellung und Anschluss darf nur durch eine Elektrofachkraft erfolgen. 13.
Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise 5. Bei bestimmten Produkten, z.B. HF-Funkanlagen, können funktionsbedingt erhöhte elektromagnetische Strahlungen auftreten. Unter Berücksichtigung der erhöhten Schutzwürdigkeit des ungeborenen Lebens müssen Schwangere durch geeignete Maßnahmen geschützt werden. Auch Träger von Herzschrittmachern können durch elektromagnetische Strahlungen gefährdet sein.
Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise 3. Zellen oder Batterien dürfen nicht kurzgeschlossen werden. Zellen oder Batterien dürfen nicht gefahrbringend in einer Schachtel oder in einem Schubfach gelagert werden, wo sie sich gegenseitig kurzschließen oder durch andere leitende Werkstoffe kurzgeschlossen werden können. Eine Zelle oder Batterie darf erst aus ihrer Originalverpackung entnommen werden, wenn sie verwendet werden soll. 4.
Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise 3. Werden Produkte oder ihre Bestandteile über den bestimmungsgemäßen Betrieb hinaus mechanisch und/oder thermisch bearbeitet, können ggf. gefährliche Stoffe (schwermetallhaltiger Staub wie z.B. Blei, Beryllium, Nickel) freigesetzt werden. Die Zerlegung des Produkts darf daher nur von speziell geschultem Fachpersonal erfolgen. Unsachgemäßes Zerlegen kann Gesundheitsschäden hervorrufen. Die nationalen Vorschriften zur Entsorgung sind zu beachten. 4.
Consignes de sécurité fondamentales Lisez et respectez impérativement les instructions et consignes de sécurité suivantes Les usines et sites du groupe Rohde & Schwarz veillent à la conformité des produits du groupe avec les normes de sécurité en vigueur dans un souci constant de garantir aux clients le plus haut niveau de sécurité possible. Nos produits ainsi que les accessoires nécessaires sont fabriqués et testés conformément aux règles de sécurité en vigueur.
Consignes de sécurité fondamentales Symboles et marquages de sécurité Symbole Signification Avis, source générale de danger Symbole Signification MARCHE / ARRET (tension d’alimentation) Se référer à la documentation produit Attention lors de la manipulation d’appareils ayant un poids élevé Indicateur de veille Risque de choc électrique Courant continu (CC) Avertissement, surface chaude Courant alternatif (CA) Borne de conducteur de protection Courant continu/alternatif (CC/CA) Borne de mise à l
Consignes de sécurité fondamentales Mots d’alerte et significations Les mots d’alerte suivants sont utilisés dans la documentation produit pour avertir des risques et dangers. Indique une situation dangereuse immédiate qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, comporte un risque élevé de blessures graves ou mortelles. Indique une situation dangereuse possible qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, comporte un risque modéré de blessures (graves) ou mortelles.
Consignes de sécurité fondamentales Sécurité électrique Si les consignes relatives à la sécurité électrique ne sont pas ou sont insuffisamment respectées, il peut s’ensuivre des chocs électriques, des incendies et/ou des blessures graves pouvant éventuellement entraîner la mort. 1. Avant chaque mise sous tension du produit, il faut s’assurer que la tension nominale réglée sur le produit correspond à la tension nominale du réseau électrique.
Consignes de sécurité fondamentales 12. Si un produit est connecté de façon stationnaire, établir avant toute autre connexion le raccordement du conducteur de protection local et du conducteur de protection du produit. L’installation et le raccordement ne peuvent être effectués que par un électricien ou électronicien qualifié. 13.
Consignes de sécurité fondamentales 5. Selon les fonctions, certains produits, tels que des systèmes de radiocommunication RF, peuvent produire des niveaux élevés de rayonnement électromagnétique. Étant donné la vulnérabilité de l’enfant à naître, les femmes enceintes doivent être protégées par des mesures appropriées. Les porteurs de stimulateurs cardiaques peuvent également être menacés par les rayonnements électromagnétiques.
Consignes de sécurité fondamentales Batteries et accumulateurs/cellules Si les instructions concernant les batteries et accumulateurs/cellules ne sont pas ou sont insuffisamment respectées, cela peut provoquer des explosions, des incendies et/ou des blessures graves pouvant entraîner la mort. La manipulation de batteries et accumulateurs contenant des électrolytes alcalins (par exemple cellules de lithium) doit être conforme à la norme EN 62133. 1.
Consignes de sécurité fondamentales Élimination des déchets 1. Au terme de leur durée de vie, les batteries ou accumulateurs qui ne peuvent pas être éliminés avec les déchets ménagers peuvent uniquement être éliminés par des points de collecte appropriés ou par un centre de service après-vente Rohde & Schwarz. 2. Au terme de sa durée de vie, un produit ne peut pas être éliminé avec les déchets ménagers normaux, mais doit être collecté séparément. Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.
Safety instructions for rechargeable lithium ion batteries Risk of serious personal injury or even death. You must fully observe the following instructions in order to avoid serious personal injury ‒ or even death ‒ due to an explosion and/or fire. 1. Do not dismantle, open or crush the batteries or drop them from a great height. If mechanical damage occurs, there is a risk that chemicals may be released. Gases that are released can cause breathing difficulties.
Instrucciones de seguridad para baterías recargables de ión litio Posibilidad de lesiones graves que en determinadas circunstancias puede causar la muerte. Tenga en cuenta los siguientes avisos en caso de explosión y/o incendio para impedir lesiones graves en personas que, en determinadas circunstancias, podrían incluso causar la muerte. 1. No desarme las baterías, no las abra, no las triture ni las deje caer desde una gran altura.
Sicherheitshinweise für wiederaufladbare Li-Ion-Batterien Mögliche schwere Verletzungen, unter Umständen mit Todesfolge. Beachten Sie die folgenden Hinweise vollständig, um schwere Verletzungen von Personen - unter Umständen mit Todesfolge durch Explosion und/oder Brand zu verhindern. 1. Batterien nicht zerlegen, öffnen, zerkleinern oder aus großer Höhe fallen lassen. Bei mechanischer Beschädigung besteht die Gefahr des Austritts von Chemikalien. Austretende Gase können zu Atembeschwerden führen.
Consignes de sécurité pour batteries rechargeables lithium-ion Risque de blessures graves pouvant entraîner la mort. Respecter intégralement les consignes ci-dessous afin d'éliminer tout risque de blessures graves voire mortelles par suite d'explosion et/ou d'incendie. 1. Ne pas démonter, ouvrir ou découper les batteries ni les faire tomber d'une hauteur importante. Des produits chimiques peuvent s'écouler en cas de détérioration mécanique et les gaz libérés peuvent provoquer des difficultés respiratoires.
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R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Contents Contents 1 Preface.................................................................................................. 17 1.1 Documentation Overview........................................................................................... 17 1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation.................................................................18 1.2.1 Typographical Conventions...........................................................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Contents 3.2.3.2 Measurement Result View............................................................................................ 38 3.2.3.3 Measurement Trace Window........................................................................................ 39 3.2.3.4 Parameter View.............................................................................................................40 3.2.4 On-screen Keyboard..............................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Contents 3.3.1.3 Measuring CW Signals..................................................................................................75 3.3.1.4 Measuring Harmonics................................................................................................... 78 3.3.2 Using a Power Sensor.................................................................................................. 80 3.3.2.1 Measuring the Power with a Power Sensor.....................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH 4.10 Contents Installing Firmware Options.....................................................................................107 5 Working with the Measurement Wizard........................................... 108 5.1 Performing and Configuring Measurements.......................................................... 108 5.2 Evaluating Results.................................................................................................... 115 6 Spectrum Analyzer Mode.........
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Contents 6.1.6.1 Selecting a Standard...................................................................................................138 6.1.6.2 Optimizing Measurement Settings.............................................................................. 138 6.1.6.3 Viewing the Results in a Table....................................................................................138 6.1.7 Measuring the Harmonic Distortion.....................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Contents 6.2.3.7 Setting the Input Impedance....................................................................................... 169 6.2.3.8 Using Transducer Factors...........................................................................................169 6.2.4 Setting Bandwidths..................................................................................................... 169 6.2.4.1 Setting the Resolution Bandwidth...............................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Contents 7 Power Meter........................................................................................200 7.1 Using a Power Sensor.............................................................................................. 200 7.1.1 Connecting a Power Sensor....................................................................................... 202 7.1.2 Performing and Configuring Measurements............................................................... 203 7.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Contents 11.3.1 Transferring Maps ...................................................................................................... 232 11.3.2 Transferring Indoor Maps............................................................................................233 11.3.3 Displaying Maps..........................................................................................................234 11.3.3.1 Adding and Removing Elements...........................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Contents 13 Remote Commands........................................................................... 267 13.1 Interfaces and Protocols.......................................................................................... 267 13.1.1 LAN Interface.............................................................................................................. 268 13.1.2 USB Interface................................................................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Contents 13.6.2.3 Setting the Bandwidths............................................................................................... 298 13.6.2.4 Performing and Triggering Measurements..................................................................300 13.6.2.5 Working with Traces....................................................................................................305 13.6.2.6 Using Markers.....................................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Contents 13.6.7 Making and Storing Screenshots................................................................................ 382 13.6.8 Configuring Data Capture........................................................................................... 383 13.6.9 Saving Events............................................................................................................. 385 13.6.10 Configuring the Instrument......................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Contents 14.3 Functions of the Power Meter..................................................................................438 14.3.1 Power Meter Measurements....................................................................................... 439 14.3.2 Frequency Parameters................................................................................................442 14.3.3 BW Parameters..................................................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Contents 14.7.6 Trace Functionality......................................................................................................463 14.7.7 Limits Line Parameters............................................................................................... 463 15 Appendix.............................................................................................465 15.1 How a Spectrum Analyzer Works......................................................................
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R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Preface Documentation Overview 1 Preface 1.1 Documentation Overview This section provides an overview of the R&S Spectrum Rider user documentation. You find it on the product page at: http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/fph.html > "Downloads" Getting started manual Introduces the R&S Spectrum Rider and describes how to set up and start working with the product. A printed version is included in the delivery.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Preface Conventions Used in the Documentation Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA) The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current firmware version, and describe the firmware installation. The open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open source software. See http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/fph.html > "Downloads" > "Firmware". Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Preface Conventions Used in the Documentation The term "select" may refer to any of the described methods, i.e. using a finger on the touchscreen or a key on the instrument or on a keyboard. 1.2.3 Other Conventions Remote commands may include abbreviations to simplify input. In the description of such commands, all parts that have to be entered are written in capital letters. Additional text in lower-case characters is for information only. User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Welcome to the R&S Spectrum Rider 2 Welcome to the R&S Spectrum Rider The R&S Spectrum Rider is a new generation Rohde & Schwarz signal and spectrum analyzer developed to meet demanding customer requirements. Offering touchscreen input, the analyzer enhances user experience in making measurements fast and easy. This user manual contains a description of the functionality that the instrument provides. The latest version is available for download at the product homepage (http:// www.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Preparing for Use 3 Getting Started The following chapters are identical to those in the printed R&S Spectrum Rider Getting Started manual. ● ● ● Preparing for Use.................................................................................................... 21 Instrument Tour.......................................................................................................30 Trying Out the Instrument.........................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Preparing for Use Risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to the electronic components of the instrument and the device under test (DUT). ESD is most likely to occur when you connect or disconnect a DUT or test fixture to the instrument's test ports. To prevent ESD, use a wrist strap and cord and connect yourself to the ground, or use a conductive floor mat and heel strap combination.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Preparing for Use Risk of damage during transportation and shipment Insufficient protection against mechanical and electrostatic effects during transportation and shipment can damage the instrument. ● Always make sure that sufficient mechanical and electrostatic protection is provided. ● When shipping an instrument, the original packaging should be used.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Preparing for Use When laid out horizontally for operation from above, the R&S Spectrum Rider is tilted slightly due to the micro-stand at the back. This position provides the optimum viewing angle for the display. To allow easy operation from the front and still be able to read the display, you can swing out the support on the back of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Preparing for Use 3.1.1.4 Using the AC Adapter Risk of instrument damage To avoid instrument damage, ● Only use the power supply (R&S HA-Z301, order number 1321.1386.02) included in the delivery. ● Make sure that the AC supply voltage is compatible to the voltage specified on the power supply unit. ● Attach the appropriate adapter to the power supply. Connect the AC adapter to the DC port on the left side of the R&S Spectrum Rider (item 1 of Figure 3-1).
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Preparing for Use 3.1.1.5 Battery Operation The R&S Spectrum Rider has a smart battery indicator which displays the battery charging status on the POWER key as well as the battery icon shown at the top right corner of the display screen. See Chapter 3.2.3.1, "Title Bar", on page 38. The lithium ion battery has a capacity of 6.4 Ah and it allows operation of up to eight hours when it is fully charged.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Preparing for Use Figure 3-3: External battery charger 1 = Lithium ion battery R&S HA-Z306 2 = External charger R&S HA-Z303 3 = Power supply unit R&S HA-Z301 or car adapter R&S HA-Z302 Risk of traffic accidents, physical injury and property damage 3.1.1.6 ● Turn off the R&S Spectrum Rider while driving or while the engine is on. ● Operation of the R&S Spectrum Rider via the cigarette lighter socket while driving or while the engine on is prohibited.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Preparing for Use ● Do not solder directly to the battery. Storage The battery self-discharges while not in use. When storing the battery for an extended period of time, make sure to ● Handle the battery carefully to avoid short circuits. Make sure that leads and terminals are insulated. ● Keep the battery in the supplied packaging before use. The temperature should not exceed 30°C.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Preparing for Use Risk of losing data If a running instrument (without battery) is disconnected directly from the power cord, the instrument loses its current settings. Furthermore, program data may be lost. Press the POWER key first to shut down the application properly. The following shows the POWER key behavior in different operation modes.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 3. Check the availability of the installed options as indicated in the delivery note. 4. Check the availability of the hardware options as indicated in the delivery note. 5. Press the "HW/SW Info" softkey. A list with hardware and firmware information is displayed. 3.2 Instrument Tour This chapter describes the front panel, including all function keys and connectors. User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour It also contains general system configuration on the R&S Spectrum Rider as well as the connectivity of the instrument to PC. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Overview Control.....................................................................................................31 Connectors of the R&S Spectrum Rider................................................................. 32 Touchscreen Display.....................................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 17 18 19 **20 = = = = Rotary knob Screenshot key LAN and mini USB ports (behind protective cap) SD Card Slot (not visible as it is located behind the battery compartment) Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents Cleaning agents contain substances that may damage the instrument. For example, cleaning agents that contain a solvent may damage the front panel labeling, plastic parts, or the display.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour The RF input is protected from static discharges and voltage pulses by a limiting circuit. RF power overload The R&S Spectrum Rider maybe loaded with up to 30 dBm (or 1 W ) for up to three minutes. If you apply 1 W for a longer period, the R&S Spectrum Rider may be destroyed. Risk of electric shock To avoid electrical shock the DC input voltage, you must never exceed the value specified on the housing.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour The level of the reference signal must be larger than 0 dBm. If there is no reference signal present at the BNC connector, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays an appropriate message. Thus, measurements without a valid reference can be avoided. For more information on configuring the BNC connector for the appropriate signal, see "Configuring the BNC connector" on page 53 and Chapter 3.2.7.3, "Using the GPS Receiver", on page 57. 3.2.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour The R&S Spectrum Rider is supplied with power by the AC/DC transformer power supply via the DC connector. You can also use the DC connector to charge the battery. 3.2.2.6 Mechanical Locking Device The Kensington lock is located behind a protective cap on the left side of the R&S Spectrum Rider. A Kensington lock can be anchored to the R&S Spectrum Rider housing to secure it to a workstation mechanically. 3.2.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour You can connect the R&S Spectrum Rider to a PC via USB or LAN and transfer data in both directions. Configure the USB and LAN connection via the "Instrument Setup" menu. For more information, see Chapter 3.2.7.1, "Configuring the Hardware", on page 52. 3.2.2.8 SD Card Slot The SD card slot is located behind the battery compartment of the R&S Spectrum Rider. Peel open the SD card protective cap to access to the SD card slot.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour The touch-sensitive screen offers an alternative means of user interaction for quick and easy handling of the instrument. Risk of touchscreen damage during operation The touchscreen may be damaged by inappropriate tools or excessive force. Observe the following instructions when operating or cleaning the touchscreen: ● Never touch the screen with ball point pens or other pointed objects with sharp edges.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour A touchscreen is a screen that is touch-sensitive, i.e. it reacts in a specified way when a particular element on the screen is tapped by a finger. Touchscreen gesture Special touchscreen features are provided to enhance user experience in using the instrument: 3.2.3.1 ● Swipe horizontally in the trace window, the gesture is used to change the center frequency. ● Swipe vertically in the trace window, the gesture is used to change reference level.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour It displays measurement results of the followings: ● GPS information ● Marker values – Including marker function such as marker noise measurement, frequency counter and N dB down bandwidth measurement when activated. ● Limit lines ● Channel table When the marker measurement is enabled and selected in the "Measurement result view", an entry box for marker positioning is displayed.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour Device warning messages (e.g IF Ovl) are displayed at the top right-hand corner of the window. Device Warning Message 3.2.3.4 ● IF Ovl: This message indicates that the downconverter of the intermediate frequency (IF) is overloaded in R&S Spectrum Rider. ● In general, a star indicates that the measurement is still in progress. Parameter View The "Parameter view" contains the important trace setting parameters for the spectrum measurement.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour "Detect" Select "Detect" to display the trace detector menu with a list of settings ("Auto Peak", "Max Peak", "Min Peak", "Sample", "RMS"). "Trig" Select "Trig" to display the gate trigger menu with a list of settings ("Free Run", "Ext. Rise", "Ext". "Fall"). "Span" Select "Span" to display an entry box to configure the span of the spectrum measurement. "Time & Date" Time and date of the instrument. This field is a readonly field.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour "SWT" Select "SWT" to display an entry box to configure the sweep time of the spectrum measurement. "Config Overview" Select "Config Overview" to display the configuration overview window for more configuration options for the spectrum measurement. See "Configuration Overview" on page 42. Configuration Overview The "Config Overview" is a dedicated button located at the bottom of the "Parameter View", it is operation mode dependent. See Figure 3-5.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour Select "Amplitude" to configure reference level, reference offset, preamplifier (R&S FPH-B22, order number 1321.0680.02), RF attenuation level and mode. It also provides configuration to set the transducer table used in the signal measurement. Note: When the optional preamplifier (R&S FPH-B22) is absent, the menu item "RF Preamplifier" is not available.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour Select "Analysis" to configure trace mode, trace detector and the number of count used to average up the measurement for the trace display. It also provides configuration to set the "Trace Math" method used to calculate the differences in the current trace measurement and measurement saved in the memory. Select "Trigger" to configure the trigger source, trigger level and the trigger delay setting on the spectrum measurement. 3.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 3.2.5 Front Panel Keys The following chapter illustrates the function of the front panel keys. 3.2.5.1 POWER Key The POWER key is located on the lower left of the front panel. It starts up and shuts down the instrument. See Chapter 3.1.2, "Switching the Instrument On and Off", on page 28. See also Chapter 3.2.1, "Overview Control", on page 31. 3.2.5.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 3.2.5.5 SYSTEM keys Descriptions PRESET Resets the instrument to the default state.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour FUNCTION keys Descriptions BW Sets the resolution bandwidth and the video bandwidth. SWEEP Sets the sweep time. Sets the trigger mode, trigger threshold and the trigger delay of the external trigger signal. Selects continuous measurement or single measurement. TRACE Configures the measured data acquisition and the analysis of the measurement data.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour It contains the following keys: Type of key Description Alphanumeric keys Enter numbers and (special) characters in edit dialog boxes. Decimal point Inserts a decimal point "." at the cursor position. Sign key Changes the sign of a numeric parameter. In the case of an alphanumeric parameter, inserts a "-" at the cursor position.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour The rotary knob has several functions: ● Increments (clockwise direction) or decrements (counter-clockwise direction) the instrument parameters at a defined step width in the case of a numeric entry ● Shifts markers and limit lines on the screen ● Acts like a cursor key in dialog boxes or softkey submenus. ● Moves the scroll bar vertically if the scroll bar is in focused ● Acts as an enter key when pressed 3.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 6. Enter the correct code again. 3.2.6.2 Checking Options In the "Setup" menu, the R&S Spectrum Rider shows all options that are currently installed. 1. Press the SETUP key. 2. Select the "Installed Options" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider shows a list of all available options and the current status of the option: ● ● ● 3.2.6.3 "Installed": This means that the option is installed and working.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour – ● Install Registered License Keys and Activate Licenses Follow this link if you have purchased a registered license. Registered licenses only work in combination with a specific device ID. – Register Licenses, Install License Keys and Activate Licenses Follow this link if you have purchased an unregistered license. Unregistered licenses are not connected to a specific device ID. – Reboot Device Follow this link to reboot the R&S Spectrum Rider.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour ● Follow this link if you want to move a portable license. Moving a portable license is possible without unregistering the license. – Online help icon Opens a detailed online help to the corresponding topic. The second area provides hints on using the R&S License Manager when you move the mouse over one of the options. After you have followed one of the links, follow the instructions displayed in the browser.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Auto Accessory Detection" item. A drop-down menu to select the accessory detection opens. 2. Set the "Auto Accessory Detection" to "On". When this feature is on, the name of the connected accessory is displayed in the "Detected Accessory" field. Configuring the BNC connector You can use the BNC connectors for various applications. For more information on the supported applications, see Chapter 3.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour Enabling the antenna 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Antenna" menu item. A drop-down menu to select the antenna opens. 2. Select the "HL300", "HE300" or "HE400" "Antenna" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider enables the selected antenna. Note: The "Auto Accessory Detection" menu item in the "Hardware" section turns off when an antenna is selected.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour Showing compass information 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Showing Compass Information" menu item. A drop-down menu to enable or disable the display of compass information opens. 2. Select "On" to enable the display of compass information. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the compass information at the top of the map display.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour The R&S Spectrum Rider informs you that the antenna is disabled to determine the antenna information. 2. Select "YES" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider tries to determine the antenna characteristics. It shows the results in a dialog box. 3. Select the "Calibrate" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider starts the calibration. For antenna calibration, it is necessary to move the antenna according to the direction as instructed on the screen.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 4. When calibration completes, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays a "Calibration Successful" message. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the calibration result. 3.2.7.3 Using the GPS Receiver The R&S Spectrum Rider can locate your exact position if you connect the GPS receiver (R&S HA-Z340, order number 1321.1392.02) to the USB connector. User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour Location to secure GPS receiver (R&S HA-Z340) Figure 3-6: Location of GPS receiver ● Tighten the knob screw supplied with the GPS receiver to the screw track at the back of R&S Spectrum Rider. ● The GPS receiver can be conveniently attached to the knob screw as shown in Figure 3-6. GPS reference frequency The reference frequency is automatically adjusted when the GPS receiver is enabled and a fix connection with enough satellites is established.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 2. Turn the display of GPS information on or off as required. When the "Show GPS Information" item is set on, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays the GPS coordinates and number of satellites in the Measurement Result View when sufficient connection is established to the GPS satellites. When the satellite connection is lost, the GPS coordinates and number of satellites are displayed with a white bar.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour Setting the date 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Set Date" item. 2. Enter the date you want with the numeric keys. The sequence depends on the selected date format. See "Setting the date format" on page 61. 3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob. Setting the time 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Set Time" item. 2. Enter the time you want with the numeric keys. 3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour Selecting the language The R&S Spectrum Rider supports several languages for the user interface. The following is a list of languages that the instrument supports: English Spanish Japanese Russian French Italian Chinese Hungarian German Portuguese Korean Traditional Chinese 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Language" item. A drop-down menu opens to select the language. 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 2. Select the required date format from the drop-down menu. 3.2.7.6 Configuring the Display The display setting configures the display characteristics and the touch interface. The display of the R&S Spectrum Rider is a TFT color LCD display. The ideal brightness of the display depends on the intensity of the backlight.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 2. Select the desire color scheme from the drop-down menu. a) "Color" selects a color display. b) "Black & White" selects monochrome display. c) "Printer Friendly" inverts the colors. Adjusting the keyboard backlight 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Keyboard Backlight" item. 2. Enter the backlight intensity you want with the numeric keys. The backlight intensity is a percentage from 0% to 100% with 100% being the brightest. 3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 3. Select "OFF" to deactivate the touchscreen interface. Note: If the touch interface is not activated, the On-screen keyboard is disabled. 3.2.7.7 Configuring the Audio Output The audio settings control the audio output of the system. Setting the key click volume The key click volume sets the volume of the sound that the R&S Spectrum Rider produces when you press a key or select a softkey. 1.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Beep on Power Overload" item. 2. Select "Beep on Power Overload" to "On". When this beeper turns on, the R&S Spectrum Rider makes a sound every time it detects an overload. 3.2.7.8 Configuring Power Supply The "Current Power Source" shows the source that the R&S Spectrum Rider is powered by.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 2. Select either "Repetitive" or "Once" to turn on the audio signal. If you have selected "Once", the R&S Spectrum Rider beeps once if the battery runs out of power. For a continuous beep, select "Repetitive". 3. Select "Off" to turn off the beeper. 3.2.7.9 Resetting the R&S Spectrum Rider You can either preset the R&S Spectrum Rider or reset it to factory settings.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 3. A corresponding dialog box opens for selection. ● ● Select "Yes" to perform the reset. During the reboot, it shows a corresponding message. Select "No" to cancel the reset. 3.2.8 Connecting the R&S Spectrum Rider to a PC The R&S Spectrum Rider comes with the R&S InstrumentView software package.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour For a direct connection between a PC and the R&S Spectrum Rider, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) has to be turned off (which is the default state). 1. In the "Instrument Settings" dialog box, select the "DHCP" item. A drop-down menu opens to select the DHCP state. 2. Select "DHCP" to on or off as required. Setting an IP address and subnet mask To establish a connection, the PC and the R&S Spectrum Rider have to be in the same subnet.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour After you have matched the subnet mask, you can define the IP address. When both devices are in the same subnet, the first three digits of the IP address are usually the same. See example below: Example: IP address for PC: 192.168.1.10 IP address for R&S Spectrum Rider: 192.168.1.20 IP address 1. Identify the IP address of your PC, i.e. in the Microsoft Windows "TCP/IP Properties". 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 3. Select the "Add" button to create a new network connection. 4. Specify a name for the new network connection, e.g. R&S Spectrum Rider. 5. Enter the IP address for the R&S Spectrum Rider (in this case 192.168.1.20). 6. Confirm the entry with the "Save" button. The connection is now created and configured. User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour 7. Select the new connection labeled R&S Spectrum Rider. 8. Select the "Connect" button to establish the connection. Connecting the R&S Spectrum Rider in an existing LAN You can either get the R&S Spectrum Rider IP address automatically from the DHCP server or manually assign a fixed address. With manual allocation, a fixed IP address and subnet mask must be assigned to the R&S Spectrum Rider as described in Chapter 3.2.8.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Instrument Tour The R&S Spectrum Rider is now allocated an IP address and the subnet mask by the DHCP server. This can take several seconds. The IP address and subnet mask are automatically set in the corresponding input fields and are no longer available for editing. Configure the R&S InstrumentView software with the IP address and subnet mask as defined by the DHCP server. For more information, see Chapter 3.2.8.1, "LAN Connection", on page 67. 3.2.8.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument 4. Select the "Scan" button to identify the R&S Spectrum Rider. 5. Confirm the selection with the "Connect" button. 3.3 Trying Out the Instrument This chapter provides a short overview of the first steps of the measurements you can perform with the R&S Spectrum Rider. ● ● ● Using the Spectrum Analyzer..................................................................................73 Using a Power Sensor....................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument The main difference between the two modes is that the attenuation level is 5 dB to 10 dB higher in case of "Auto Low Distortion" than it is for "Auto Low Noise". In the default state, "Auto Low Distortion" is active. 1. Press the AMPT key. 2. Select the "Att/Amp/Imp" softkey. 3. Select either the "Auto Low Noise" or "Auto Low Distortion" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider shows the current attenuation level in the "Parameter view".
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument 3.3.1.2 Using the Preamplifier The R&S Spectrum Rider has an optional preamplifier (R&S FPH-B22, order number 1321.0680.02) to increase sensitivity. Depending on the frequency, the gain of the amplifier is in the range from 15 dB to 20 dB and increases the sensitivity by 10 dB to 15 dB.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument Signal generator settings: ● Frequency: 500 MHz ● Level: -25 dBm Measuring the level 1. Press the PRESET key. The R&S Spectrum Rider is reset to its default state. After the preset, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays the frequency spectrum over its full frequency span. At 500 MHz, the generator signal is displayed as a vertical line. To analyze the generator signal at 500 MHz in more detail, reduce the frequency span. 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument 1. Press the "REF" softkey at the "Parameter view". The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry box to enter the reference level. 2. Enter a reference level of -25 dBm. The R&S Spectrum Rider reduces the reference level by 5 dB. The maximum trace value is close to the maximum scale value of the measurement diagram. The increase in the displayed noise floor is minimal. The difference between the signal maximum and the displayed noise (i.e.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument tion, and consequently the accuracy of the marker frequency readout, therefore depend on the frequency span that has been selected. The R&S Spectrum Rider has a frequency counter to increase the accuracy of the marker-frequency readout. It completes the sweep, then counts the frequency at the marker position. 1. Press the "Marker Function" softkey at the "Parameter view". 2. Select the "Frequency Count" from the menu item.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument ● Level: -20 dBm Detecting harmonics 1. Press the PRESET key. The R&S Spectrum Rider is reset to its default state. After the preset, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays the frequency spectrum over its full frequency span. At 100 MHz, the generator signal is displayed as a vertical line. In addition, you can see the harmonics as smaller vertical lines at frequencies that are multiples of 100 MHz.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument 9. Press the MARKER key. The R&S Spectrum Rider sets a marker on the trace maximum. The trace maximum corresponds to the signal. 10. Select the "New Marker" softkey at the "Measurement footer bar". The R&S Spectrum Rider activates a delta marker and places it on the next trace maximum. This corresponds to the second harmonic. The harmonic ratio is the vertical distance of the marker and the delta marker.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument 1 2 3 4 = = = = Supported power sensor (e.g R&S FSH-Z1, R&S NRP-Z11) Power sensor connector (DUT) USB binder adaptor (R&S FSH-Z101) USB port connector Measuring the power 1. Press the MODE key. 2. Select the "Power Meter" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider switches its operating mode. If the R&S Spectrum Rider recognizes a power sensor, it sets up a connection via the USB interface.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument 2. Disconnect the power sensor from any signal sources. 3. Select the "Continue" softkey to start zeroing. The R&S Spectrum Rider starts the zeroing process. 4. Wait for the zeroing process to finish. After zeroing is done, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays the message "Power sensor zero done" and again shows the power sensor softkey menu. 5. Connect the DUT to the power sensor. The R&S Spectrum Rider shows the measured power level in dBm.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry box to enter the frequency. 2. Enter the frequency of the signal. 3. Confirm the entry with one of the unit keys. The R&S Spectrum Rider transfers the new frequency to the power sensor which then corrects the measured power readings. 3.3.2.2 Measuring Power and Return Loss With the directional power sensors R&S FSH-Z14 and R&S FSH-Z44, you can measure the power in both directions.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument 1 2 3 4 5 = = = = = Directional power sensor R&S FSH-Z14 or Z44 Source Load USB binder adaptor (R&S FSH-Z144) USB port connector Measuring the power 1. Press the MODE key. 2. Select the "Power Meter" softkey. As soon as the R&S Spectrum Rider recognizes the power sensor, it displays the type of the directional power sensor that is connected in the "Title bar" (see Figure 3-5).
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Getting Started Trying Out the Instrument To get the best results, you should also define the frequency of the signal. For more information on the measuring power and return loss, see "Power Meter" in the R&S Spectrum Rider user manual. 3.3.3 Saving and Recalling Results and Settings Storage device If both USB flash drive and micro-SD card are connected to the instrument, the USB flash drive takes precedent over SD card as a storage device.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Screen Layout and Elements 4 Instrument Functions This chapter provides information about the basic functionality and the user interface of the R&S Spectrum Rider. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Screen Layout and Elements.................................................................................. 86 Touchscreen Gesture Element............................................................................... 88 Presetting the R&S Spectrum Rider..........................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Screen Layout and Elements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Title Bar Battery status Measurement Result View Date and time Reference position Currently selected menu item Available menu item Unavailable menu item Active menu item Invalid trace indicator and overload information Currently selected button Selectable toggle button Blue dot implies setting not coupled to a
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Touchscreen Gesture Element 1 2 3 4 = = = = Current selected block Scroll bar Associated block (see Table 3-3) Drop down list When a block is selected in the "Config Overview" window, a blue frame is displayed around the selected block. Alternatively, you can use the rotary knob to navigate the block for configuration. The parameters displayed in the block are current parameters applied to the spectrum measurement.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Touchscreen Gesture Element 4.2.2 Change Reference Level Swipe up or down vertically in the trace window to adjust the reference level of the spectrum measurement. Alternatively, select the "REF" button in the Parameter View to adjust the reference level or press the AMPT key on the front panel to display the "Ref Level" softkey label for adjustment. User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Touchscreen Gesture Element 4.2.3 Change Span Pinch or stretch two fingers horizontally to adjust the span of the spectrum measurement. Alternatively, select the "Span" in the Parameter View to adjust the span of the spectrum measurement or press the SPAN key on the front panel and select the "Manual Span" softkey label for adjustment. 4.2.4 Add Marker Double tap in the trace window to create a new marker on the spectrum measurement.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Touchscreen Gesture Element 4.2.5 Move Marker Tab and drag on the marker icon to change the marker position in the trace window. Alternatively, select the marker label in the Measurement Result View to adjust the marker position on the spectrum measurement or press the MARKER key on the front panel and select the "Select Marker" softkey label for adjustment. User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Touchscreen Gesture Element 4.2.6 Delete All Markers Draw an "X" on the trace window to delete all markers from the spectrum measurement. Alternatively, press the MARKER key on the front panel and select the "Delete Marker" from the softkey label to delete all markers from the spectrum measurement. 4.2.7 Hide or Unhide Measurement Result View Display Swipe up or down vertically on the Measurement Result View window to hide or unhide the results display window.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Touchscreen Gesture Element 4.2.8 Preview Screenshot Swipe horizontally to the left or right direction in the trace window to preview the screenshot. Alternatively, select the "Prev" or "Next" softkey to preview the screenshot. 4.2.9 Skip Wizard Measurement Swipe horizontally to the left direction to skip a wizard measurement. Alternatively, select the "Skip" softkey to skip the measurement. User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Presetting the R&S Spectrum Rider 4.3 Presetting the R&S Spectrum Rider Before you prepare a measurement, it is recommended to preset the R&S Spectrum Rider. During a preset, the R&S Spectrum Rider resets all settings to their default state. Restoring the default configuration has the advantage that old settings do not affect measurements. The default setup is specific to the operating mode. ► Press the PRESET key.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Taking Screenshots 4.4 Configuring Measurements The "Config Overview" dialog box provides an overview of the current configuration of the R&S Spectrum Rider. In addition, you can also change the configuration in this dialog box. 1. Press the SETUP key. 2. Select the "Config Overview" softkey. 3. Select one of the dialog boxes and change the settings as you like.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Taking Screenshots You can take and store a screenshot of the current screen anytime with the screenshot key. ► Press the screenshot key. The R&S Spectrum Rider takes the screenshot. If available, the R&S Spectrum Rider stores the screenshot on an external storage device (USB flash drive or micro-SD card). If both are connected, the R&S Spectrum Rider uses the USB flash drive.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Taking Screenshots Previewing screenshots The R&S Spectrum Rider provides functionality to preview screenshot. Special touchscreen gesture You can swipe horizontally to the left or right direction to preview the screenshot. See Chapter 4.2.8, "Preview Screenshot", on page 93. 1. Press the SAVE/RECALL key. 2. Select the "File Manager" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the file manager to select a screenshot for the preview. 3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Saving On Events 4.7 Saving On Events The R&S Spectrum Rider provides functionality that automatically saves measurement information if a certain situation or event occurs. Saving events is possible in all operating modes. 1. Press the SETUP key. 2. Select the "User Preference" softkey. 3. Select the "Save On Event" menu item. A drop- down menu to disable or enable the "Save On Event" opens. 4. Select "On" to enable the "Save On Event" menu item.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Saving On Events Event types To use the "Save on Event" functionality, you have to select an event type that triggers the capture of the selected data. The R&S Spectrum Rider supports several event types. Single sweeps and sweep time It is not possible to save measurement data in single sweep mode because the R&S Spectrum Rider only performs one sweep and then stops. The time interval must be longer than the sweep time.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Managing Datasets Storage device To use the "Save on Event" functionality, you need either an SD card or a USB stick to store the data. The internal memory is probably not sufficient. 1. Press the SETUP key. 2. Select the "User Preference" softkey. 3. Select the "Recording Storage" menu item. A drop-down menu to select the recording storage media opens. 4. Select the desired storage media. 4.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Managing Datasets For more information on working with templates and datasets, refer to the documentation of the R&S InstrumentView software package. Data synchronization The R&S InstrumentView features data synchronization that matches the data available between the R&S Spectrum Rider and the PC. 1. Select "File Transfer" from the "Instrument" menu. The software opens the "File Transfer" dialog box. 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Managing Datasets ● ● ● Saving Datasets....................................................................................................102 Restoring Datasets................................................................................................104 Deleting Datasets..................................................................................................106 4.8.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Managing Datasets The default storage device depends on which devices are connected to the R&S Spectrum Rider. See "Storage device" on page 102. The internal memory provides approximately 20 MB of data, therefore the number of datasets you save on the R&S Spectrum Rider is limited. Each dataset needs about 100 kB of memory, but this value can vary.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Managing Datasets 3. Select the "Capture Dataset" item and set it "On". If the "Capture Dataset" menu item is set "On", the R&S Spectrum Rider saves a dataset of the current measurement if an event occurs. For more information on events, see Chapter 4.7, "Saving On Events", on page 98. 4.8.1.2 Renaming Filename If necessary, you can rename files or file directories directly on the R&S Spectrum Rider. 1. Press the SAVE/RECALL key. 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Managing Datasets 1. Press the SAVE/RECALL key. 2. Select the "Recall" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the "Recall Dataset" dialog box. 3. Select the storage device and file directory you want to load the dataset. The R&S Spectrum Rider restores the configuration that the dataset contains. By default, the most recently saved dataset is highlighted.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Managing Datasets Figure 4-3: Preview dataset 6. Select the "Recall" softkey to load the dataset Alternatively, select the "Exit" softkey to return to the file manager. 4.8.2.2 Loading a Dataset If you find a dataset whose settings you need for your current measurement task, you can load it. ► Select the "Load" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider loads the dataset and adjusts its measurement settings according to the dataset. See also Chapter 4.8.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Instrument Functions Installing Firmware Options Before deleting, the R&S Spectrum Rider shows a warning message that you need to confirm. 6. Select "Yes" to delete the selected files or file directories. The R&S Spectrum Rider deletes the selected files or file directories from its memory. 4.9 Updating the Firmware You can download new firmware versions from the R&S Spectrum Rider website. http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/fph.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Working with the Measurement Wizard Performing and Configuring Measurements 5 Working with the Measurement Wizard When testing antennas and making measurement which involves complex signals, it is often necessary to perform a sequence of standardized and recurring measurements, often in an environment that is not easily accessible.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Working with the Measurement Wizard Performing and Configuring Measurements Load the measurement wizard Now that the measurement set is available on the R&S Spectrum Rider, you can perform the measurement wizard. 1. Press the WIZARD key. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the wizard dialog box. See Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1: Wizard dialog box 1 = Measurement wizard dialog box 2 = Measurement wizard message box 3 = Softkeys menu of measurement wizard application 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Working with the Measurement Wizard Performing and Configuring Measurements Figure 5-2: Measurement setting dialog Table 5-1: Measurement setting parameters Measurement parameters General Descriptions User Name of the person that performs the measurement. Measurement Definition Name of the measurement wizard set. This field is a readonly field that shows the measurement name as defined in the R&S InstrumentView software package.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Working with the Measurement Wizard Performing and Configuring Measurements ► Select the "Meas Spec" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the "Meas Spec" dialog box. Figure 5-3: Measurement specification dialog box 1 = Measurement step in a wizard set 2 = Individual measurement step status Performing a Sequence of Measurements Now that you have updated all Measurement setting parameters concerning the measurement task, you can start the measurement procedure.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Working with the Measurement Wizard Performing and Configuring Measurements 1 = Image of a measurement step defined in the R&S InstrumentView software package. 2 = Wizard message box 3 = See Table 5-2 1. Select the "Start Meas" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider starts to go through the measurements that are part of the measurement wizard set. The sequence of the measurements is defined in the R&S InstrumentView.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Working with the Measurement Wizard Performing and Configuring Measurements ● ● ● Select the "Interrupt" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the wizard interrupt dialog box. There are three selections in the wizard interrupt dialog box, you can either: – Select the "Leave Menu" softkey to proceed and perform the necessary reconfiguring of the measurement.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Working with the Measurement Wizard Performing and Configuring Measurements 4. After all the measurements are completed, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays a message "All Measurements Done" in the wizard message box. Select the "Continue" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider prompts you to save or discard the measurement results. Select the "Save Result" softkey to save the results on the selected storage device or "Discard Result" softkey to discard all the measurement results.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Working with the Measurement Wizard Evaluating Results Softkey Description Finish Wizard Ends the measurement sequence and returns to the "Measurement Wizard" dialog box. The results of the measurements you have already finished are kept in the memory of the R&S Spectrum Rider. Ending the sequence is possible when you turn on "Allow to skip measurements and finish wizard sequence" in the "Wizard Set Editor" of the R&S InstrumentView software package.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Working with the Measurement Wizard Evaluating Results The report generator function in R&S InstrumentView allows you to create measurement reports for the full measurement set or a selection of dataset only. You can also perform simple tasks like activating or deactivating markers that have been set during the measurement. 1.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 6 Spectrum Analyzer Mode The default operating mode of the R&S Spectrum Rider is the spectrum analyzer. The spectrum analyzer provides the functionality to perform measurements in the frequency domain, e.g. to identify the power of signals. ● ● ● ● Performing Spectrum Measurements................................................................... 117 Configuring Spectrum Measurements............................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.2 Measuring the Channel Power of Continuously Modulated Signals The channel power measurement selectively measures the power of modulated signals. Unlike a power meter that performs measurements over its entire frequency range, the channel power measurement measures the power of a specific transmission channel. Other signals in the frequency spectrum do not show in the results.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 1 2 3 4 5 6.1.2.1 = = = = = Measurement mode Channel power numerical Channel bandwidth Channel bandwidth graphical (blue lines) Channel power measurement softkey menu Selecting the Standard If you need to perform measurements that are conform to a telecommunications standard, you can activate one of the predefined standards that are already stored in the R&S Spectrum Rider memory.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements It uses a resolution bandwidth of 3 MHz, a video bandwidth of 3 MHz and the peak detector. After finishing the automatic measurement, the R&S Spectrum Rider sets the optimal reference level. 6.1.2.3 Setting the Channel Bandwidth The channel bandwidth specifies the frequency range around the center frequency, over which the R&S Spectrum Rider performs the power measurement. 1. Press the MEAS key. 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 2. Select the "Power Display" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select channel power measurement mode. 3. Select the "Max Hold" menu item. The power display (see item 2 of Figure 6-1) switches from POWER to "Max Power". If you want to deactivate the "Max Hold" function and return to the normal power display, activate "Clear/Write". 4. To deactivate the "Max Hold" function, press the "Power Display" softkey. 5.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-2: Screen layout for the occupied bandwidth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6.1.3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements You can create and edit standards with the R&S InstrumentView and transfer them to theR&S Spectrum Rider via the USB or the LAN interface. The number of standards the R&S Spectrum Rider can store in its memory depends on the number of other data sets stored on the R&S Spectrum Rider. For more information , see the Chapter 4.8, "Managing Datasets", on page 100.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.3.3 Setting the Channel Bandwidth The channel bandwidth specifies the frequency range around the center frequency, over which the R&S Spectrum Rider performs the power measurement. 1. Press the MEAS key. 2. Select the "Channel BW" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to define the channel bandwidth. 3. Enter the channel bandwidth you need.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements The largest possible span for the channel power measurement is ten times the channel bandwidth. At larger spans, the result of the channel power measurement would be increasingly imprecise, because too few points of the trace occur in the channel to be measured. 4. Select the "Auto Span" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider again calculates the span automatically. 6.1.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-3: Screen layout for TDMA power measurements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.1.4.1 = = = = = = = = = = TDMA power measurements mode TDMA power Measurement standard Measurement time Measurement limits Trigger level Trigger delay Parameter view Configuration overview TDMA power measurement softkey Selecting a Standard For more information on selecting a standard, see Chapter 6.1.3.1, "Selecting a Standard", on page 122. 6.1.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements If the measurement time you have entered was greater than the sweep time, the R&S Spectrum Rider sets a burst length equal to the sweep time. To work with a greater burst length, you have to increase the sweep time first. The minimum burst length is the time corresponding to one trace pixel (= sweep time / 711). 6.1.4.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 4. Select either the "External Rise" or "External Fall" menu item (rising or falling edge). The R&S Spectrum Rider activates the trigger and shows the results of the measurement. It may be that the burst is not completely visible on the display. To correct that and make the whole burst visible, you can set a trigger delay. 1. Select the "Trigger" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the trigger setting. 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-4: Screen layout for ACLR measurements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ALCR measurement mode Marker information Tx channel power measurement Measurement standard Adjacent channel power measurement Limit check information Measurement Result View Parameter view Configuration overview Tx channel (red line) Adjacent channel (green line) Alternate channel (green lines) Marker ACLR softkey menu
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements If the span is automatically calculated by the R&S Spectrum Rider with the "Auto Span" function, the span is calculated as follows: – (No. of transmission channels - 1) x transmission channel spacing + 2 x transmission channel bandwidth + measurement margin with the measurement margin being approx. 10 % of the value obtained by adding the channel spacing and the channel bandwidth.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements It is best to use the RMS detector. This detector correctly indicates the power irrespective of the characteristics of the signal to be measured. The whole IF envelope is used to calculate the power for each measurement point. The IF envelope is digitized using a sampling frequency which is at least five times the resolution bandwidth which has been selected.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 2. Select the "Adj Channels" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to define the number of adjacent channels. 3. Enter the number of adjacent / alternate channels you need for the measurement. The borders of Tx channels are displayed red in the trace diagram, the borders of adjacent and alternate channels are displayed green.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Setting the channel spacing In the R&S Spectrum Rider, the channel spacing is defined as the distance between the center frequency of the transmission channel and the center frequency to the next transmission channel or the distance between the center frequency of the transmission channel and the center frequency of the adjacent channel. Specific channel spacing definitions Note that some radiocommunication standards, e.g.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements If the spacings are not equal, the channel distribution according to the center frequency is as follows: ● Odd number of TX channels The middle TX channel is centered to center frequency. ● Even number of TX channels The two TX channels in the middle are used to calculate the frequency between those two channels. This frequency is aligned to the center frequency.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.5.5 Selecting the Reference Channel When determining relative power values for the adjacent channels, you can set a specific transmission channel as the reference channel. 1. Press the "Channel Settings" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the power display settings. 2. Select the "ACLR Ref Setting" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays new softkeys to determine the reference channel.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 4. Select the desired channel input field to change the limit. 5. Enter the limit value you need. 6. Select the channel checkbox to activate the channel limit. 7. Select "Done" to apply the changes. The R&S Spectrum Rider applies the limit checks on the ACLR measurement. 8. To deactivate the limit check for a specific channel, select the desired channel checkbox to deactivate it. Performing a limit check 1.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 2. Select the "Meas Mode" softkey. 3. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the measurement mode. 4. Select the "Spectrum Emission Mask"" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider starts to measure the spectrum emission mask. Note that the frequency range of the actual measurement depends on the start and stop frequency you have set on the R&S Spectrum Rider.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements for the Spectrum Emission Mask and in turn depends on the standard you are measuring against. The numerical marker information (frequency and level) for these markers is part of the SEM list. Markers P1 to Px are fix and always remain on the peak level of the corresponding subrange. If you'd like to analyze other locations on the trace, use normal marker and deltamarker functionality. For more information, see Chapter 6.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Measurement items Descriptions PASS / FAIL information If the signal is within the limits of the spectral mask, the R&S Spectrum Rider shows , if not, it shows . Range [Hz] Frequency range. The first number is the start frequency, the second number the stop frequency of each defined frequency range.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-6: Screen layout for the harmonic distortion measurement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6.1.7.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.7.2 Optimizing the Display of Harmonics The R&S Spectrum Rider places the markers on the other harmonics even if they are outside of the display range. 1. Press the MEAS key. 2. Select the "Adjust Settings" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider performs a measurement to determine the ideal reference level, frequency and span in order to display all harmonics. 6.1.7.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-7: Screen layout for the AM modulation depth measurement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 = = = = = = = = = AM modulation depth measurement mode Measurement Result View Modulation depth Parameter view Configuration overview Threshold line (blue line) Trace Markers AM modulation depth softkey menu By default, delta marker 2 is active for editing.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.8.1 Setting a Threshold You can set a threshold that defines the minimum power level the signal must have. If the power of the signal is below the threshold, the R&S Spectrum Rider will not set the markers and therefore will not calculate the modulation depth. 1. Press the MEAS key. 2. Select the "Threshold" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to set the threshold. 3. Enter the threshold value you need.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Equipped with option spectrum result display (R&S FPH-K15, order number 1321.0715.02) , you can view measurement results in a spectrogram. The spectrogram result display shows the spectral density of a signal in the frequency domain and over time simultaneously. Like other result displays, the horizontal axis represents the frequency span. The vertical axis represents time.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-8: Screen layout for the spectrogram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.1.9.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements The spectrogram result display is filled with results until you change a measurement setting. When a setting is changed, the spectrogram clears the existing result and starts to fill again. You can also clear the spectrogram manually. 1. Press the MEAS key. 2. Select the "Clear" softkey.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements The scrollbar icon on the right side of the spectrogram indicates the position of the spectrogram part currently displayed on the screen: 6.1.9.3 ● A single down arrow in the right lower corner of the spectrogram indicates that the uppermost frame still represents the most recently recorded trace.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Example: If a spectrogram reference level is at -10 dBm, the signal parts with an amplitude of -10 dBm would be blue in the spectrogram. For signal parts with a very small amplitude, it is dark green. Everything in between is a shade of the colors between. As the colors are distributed over a very large range (150dBm), it is likely that you cannot distinguish details in the signal that you have measured.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements The result however, still does not show signal differences in detail. The only thing that happened is that the colors have shifted, in the example to yellow, because the color that corresponds to the reference level has shifted from green to blue. All other colors that are part of the color scheme are still unused, because the spectrogram level range is still the same (150 dB). 5. Select the "Display" softkey.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider will then display the signal parts that are above the reference level in only one color, which is the color at the upper border of the color map. Auto range Alternatively, you can perform an auto range action to adjust the reference range and the reference level of the spectrogram for optimal display. 1. Press the MEAS key. 2. Select the "Settings" softkey. 3. Select the "Display" softkey.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 6.1.9.4 Recording a Spectrogram You can save the data of the spectrogram for documentation or for further analysis of the recorded data. 1. Press the MEAS key. 2. Select the "Settings" softkey. 3. Select the "Rec Settings" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays a dialog box to configure the recording parameters for spectrogram. User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-9: Long time recording settings dialog box Long time recording settings Descriptions "Recording Mode" There are three selections for the recording mode: "Timer", "Immediately" and "Limits Failure" When "Long Time Recording Settings" is enabled with recording mode "Timer", the configured "Start Date"/ "Start Time" and "Stop Date"/ "Stop Time" and "Duration" determine the time window in which the spectrogram data is
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Long time recording settings Descriptions "Stop Recording if Battery Low" The recording of the spectrogram data is stopped and an automatic save of the recorded spectrogram data is performed when a battery low detection is triggered. By default: "On" is selected. "Limits Save Mode" There are three selections for the limits save mode: "Start on Failure", "Stop on Failure" and "Save only Failures".
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Note2: The recording of the spectrogram data stops according to the settings configured in Figure 6-9. Figure 6-10: Spectrogram recording 6. If you want to stop the spectrogram recording prematurely, press the "Long Time Rec" softkey. 7. When the recording completes, the spectrogram recording data is automatically saved in the folder: Spectrogram Recording results>SPG_yyyymmdd_hhmmss>SPG_###.spm with ascending numbers.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements 10. Select "Long Time Rec" softkey to start a spectrogram recording. 6.1.9.5 Playback of a Spectrogram If you have recorded a spectrogram and save it in the internal memory of the R&S Spectrum Rider , a USB stick or an SD card, you can view the results of that measurement later. 1. Select the "Playback" softkey. Or 2. Select the "Meas Mode "softkey. 3. Select the "Spectrogram Playback" menu item.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements You can now select a specific spectrogram frame that is in the memory of the R&S Spectrum Rider. 1. Select the "Select Time Line" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to define the position of the first time-line (T1). 2. Position the time line by entering a number or moving it with the rotary knob. Entering the value "0" sets the time line marker on the most recent frame.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider activates a marker and sets it on the peak level of the currently displayed spectrum. 2. Use the rotary knob to move the marker on the horizontal axis to the frequency you want to analyze or enter the frequency directly with the number keys. 3. Select the "Select Time Line" softkey and browse through the spectrums using the rotary knob until the spectrum of interest is displayed in the upper window.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements To work with the isotropic antenna, you need a USB adapter (TSEMF-CV, order number 1158.9250.02) to connect the antennas control cable via the USB interface of the R&S Spectrum Rider. Test setup The test setup consists of an R&S Spectrum Rider and one of the isotropic antennas. The necessary cables are provided with the antennas. 1 2 3 4 = = = = Supported isotropic antenna (e.g.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Performing Spectrum Measurements Using transducer factors The isotropic antenna is like a transducer. It has a characteristic frequency response and it is necessary to correct the measurement results by these characteristics. The transducer factors (*.isotrd) for each of the supported isotropic antennas are provided with the R&S Spectrum Rider. The factors contain typical correction values for all three antenna elements and the correction values for the cable.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements 1. Select the "Meas Mode" softkey. 2. Select the "Isotropic Antenna" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a new menu to select the measurement aspect. ● "Auto" Shows the total field strength over all three antenna axes. The displayed result is a combination of the results for each antenna element.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements The "Configuration Overview" provides quick access and allows easy configuration on the parameters that affect the spectrum measurement from input to signal processing to output and signal analysis by stepping through each of the following dialog boxes: ● "Input" See Chapter 6.2.3.7, "Setting the Input Impedance", on page 169. ● "Amplitude" See Chapter 6.2.3, "Configuring the Vertical Axis", on page 165.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements If you know the frequency of the signal you are measuring, it is best to match the center frequency to the signal's frequency. If you are investigating signals, e.g. harmonics, that are within a particular frequency range, the best option is to enter a start and stop frequency to define the span. ● ● ● ● ● 6.2.2.1 Defining the Center Frequency.............................................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements ● This step size is ideal for measurements on harmonics. When you increase or decrease the center frequency, the center frequency automatically moves to the next harmonic. "Manual" An entry box is displayed to define the value. This step size makes it easy to investigate a spectrum with frequencies at constant intervals. 3. Select the step size you need from the menu. The R&S Spectrum Rider adjusts the step size accordingly.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider adjusts the horizontal axis according to your input, beginning with the start frequency and ending with the stop frequency. If you have entered a stop frequency that is outside the maximum frequency range, the R&S Spectrum Rider sets the stop frequency to the possible maximum. The softkey label of the "Parameter View" changes from "Center" and "Span" to "Start" and "Stop". 6.2.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements Time domain measurements You can also activate time domain measurements without having to enter the value manually. When measuring in the time domain, the span is 0 Hz. In that state, the R&S Spectrum Rider measures the signal at the current center frequency only. Instead of displaying the spectrum, the R&S Spectrum Rider shows the signal power over a certain time period. The horizontal axis becomes the time axis.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements Special touchscreen gesture Alternatively, define the reference level by swiping vertically across the touchscreen to change the reference level See Chapter 4.2.2, "Change Reference Level", on page 89. By default, the reference level corresponds to the grid line at the top of the diagram.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements relevant for the marker level display because the unit of the marker level is the same as the reference level. 1. Press the AMPT key. 2. Select the "Unit" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the display unit. 3. Select one of the available units. The R&S Spectrum Rider adjusts the vertical axis accordingly. 6.2.3.4 Setting a Reference Offset You can define a reference offset for the reference level.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements ● Manual Manual selection of the attenuation. You can check the status of the RF attenuation and the preamplifier in the "Configuration Overview" dialog and in the Parameter View area.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements 6.2.3.6 Using the Preamplifier (R&S FPH-B22) To increase the input sensitivity, the R&S Spectrum Rider provides an integrated 20 dB preamplifier after the input mixer. In the default state of the R&S Spectrum Rider, the preamplifier is turned off. If you want to measure signals with low powers, you can turn it on. 1. Press the AMPT key. 2. Select the "Att / Amp / Imp" softkey. 3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements rate adjacent frequencies. The measurement result observed depends on the passband of a resolution filter. The resolution bandwidth (RBW) has several effects on measurements. ● To be able to display two or more signals whose frequencies are close together separately, you need a (resolution) filter whose bandwidth is small enough.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements Automatic adjustment of the sweep time In its default mode, the R&S Spectrum Rider automatically adjusts the sweep time as soon as you change the resolution bandwidth. This adjustment makes sure that the settling time required for the selected resolution filter is properly taken into account. The maximum allowed sweep time is 1000 s. For narrow resolution filters this value would be exceeded for large spans.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements width and is the same as the resolution bandwidth. If you change the resolution bandwidth, the R&S Spectrum Rider adjusts the video bandwidth accordingly. The effects of the video bandwidth on measurements are as follows.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements ● The sweep depends on the span. If you increase the span, you also have to increase the sweep time. In its default state, the R&S Spectrum Rider couples the sweep time to the span and the resolution bandwidth to avoid invalid settings. If the coupling is active, the R&S Spectrum Rider always sets the shortest possible sweep time to make sure that the display of the spectrum is correct and valid.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements 6.2.5.3 Working with Trigger Functionality If you have to perform measurements according to certain signal conditions, you can use a trigger. A trigger responds to certain events. If a trigger is active, the R&S Spectrum Rider starts to measure if the trigger conditions are met. The trigger can be generated either externally or internally.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements time. In this way, you can include time differences between the trigger event and the measurement. The range of the trigger delay is from 0 s to 100 s. The resolution depends on the subrange. Trigger Delay Resolution 0 ms to 1 ms 10µ 1 ms to 10 ms 100 µ 10 ms to 100 ms 1 ms 100 ms to 1 s 10 ms 1s to 10s 100 ms 10s to 100s 1s 1. Press the SWEEP key. 2. Select the "Trigger" softkey. 3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements 1. Press the SWEEP key. 2. Select the "Trigger" softkey. 3. Select the "Gated Trigger" menu item. In order to get appropriate results, you have to set the gate delay and gate length in a way that the measurement is active during the interesting part of the signal.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements Figure 6-11: Gate trigger measurement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 = = = = = = = Gate trigger settings mode Gate delay Gate length RF frequency Gate trigger softkeys menu Span 0 Hz (time domain) Measurement of LTE signal within the gate length 6.2.6 Working with Traces The trace menu contains all functions available to customize the trace display. ● ● ● ● ● 6.2.6.1 Selecting the Trace Mode.................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements In its default state, the R&S Spectrum Rider overwrites the trace after each sweep. You can apply all detectors in this mode. 6.2.6.2 ● Average The trace is the result of the moving average over several sweeps. The R&S Spectrum Rider calculates the (moving) average of the power levels for each pixel over a particular number of sweeps in the range from 2 to 999.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider provides several types of detectors. ● Auto Peak If the auto peak detector is active, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays both the maximum and the minimum power levels that were measured in the frequency range covered by a pixel. Therefore, the auto peak detector loses no information. If a signal power level fluctuates (e.g. noise), the width of the trace depends on the magnitude of the signal fluctuation.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider provides automatic selection of the detector. In that case, the R&S Spectrum Rider selects the detector that is most suitable for the current trace mode. Table 6-1: Auto selection of trace detector Trace Mode Detector Clear/Write Auto Peak Average Sample Max Hold Max Peak Min Hold Min Peak If you select the detector manually, the detector is independent of the trace mode. 6.2.6.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements You can put both traces into the internal memory of the R&S Spectrum Rider and restore them later. Note that the memory trace 1 and memory trace 2 have the same color (i.e. white). 6.2.6.4 Working with Memory Traces You can save the image of both traces to the memory of the R&S Spectrum Rider and later restore it and compare it to a live trace. The memory trace is always colored white to distinguish it from the live trace.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider shows the corresponding memory trace. If active, it labels the "Memory " menu item with an active radio button. 6.2.6.5 Using Trace Mathematics Trace mathematics subtract the memory trace from the live trace and vice versa and then display the results. 1. Press the TRACE key. 2. Select the "Trace▶Memory" softkey. 3. Select the "Show" softkey. 4. Select the "Trace Math" softkey. 5.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements ence between the frequency at the point marked by the main marker and the frequency at the point marked by the delta marker. To measure complex signals, you can activate up to six markers. Marker 1 is always a normal marker and the reference of all delta markers. Markers 2 to 6 are either markers or delta markers depending on your setup. Figure 6-12: Screen layout with active markers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6.2.7.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements The Measurement Result View shows the horizontal position of all markers and the corresponding vertical value. You can select any marker in the Measurement Result View for further marker function using the marker softkey menu. You can also use rotary knob to select any of the markers displayed in the Measurement Result View.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements 1. Select the delta marker you want to convert in the Measurement Result View. The selected marker is highlighted in the Measurement Result View and its corresponding label in the trace window turns focus with a blue frame around the marker label. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a marker input field. Alternatively, you can press the MARKER key to select the delta marker you want to convert with the "Select Marker" softkey 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements 3. Select the "Delete Selected" menu item. 4. Confirm the selection by pressing the rotary knob. The R&S Spectrum Rider deletes the marker. Deactivating markers If you delete marker 1 (M1), all delta markers that are relative to that marker are also deleted. Removing delta markers only 1. Select the delta marker you want to delete in the Measurement Result View. Alternatively, press the MARKER key. 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to define the marker position. 5. Enter a desire marker position. 6. Confirm the entry with one of the unit keys 7. Select "Selected Marker" if you want to apply the marker search limit on the selected marker. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the "Selected Marker" menu. 8. Select the "Search Range Off" menu item.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements The R&S Spectrum Rider turns off the marker search limit function for the selected marker. 4. To turn off the marker search limits function for all markers, select "All Markers" softkey and repeat the above steps 6.2.7.8 Using Marker Functions In addition to the frequency and level readout, the R&S Spectrum Rider provides several, more complex, marker functions in spectrum analyzer mode.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements 1. Press the MARKER key 2. Select the "Marker Function" key 3. Enable the "Noise" checkbox menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider shows the level at the marker frequency in dBm/Hz. If you are using a delta marker for the measurement, the results have the unit dBc/Hz with marker 1 being the reference. Measuring the Frequency The R&S Spectrum Rider provides a frequency counter.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements 1. Press the MARKER key. 2. Select the "Marker Function" softkey. 3. Select the "Frequency Count" checkbox menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the counted marker frequency with a resolution of 0.1 Hz. Measuring the Signal Bandwidth The "n dB Down" marker function places two temporary markers to the left and to the right of the reference marker and measures the bandwidth between the two temporary markers.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements 1. Press the MARKER key. 2. Select the "Marker Function" softkey. 3. Select the "n dB Down" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays two temporary markers on the left and on the right of the reference marker, "M1". It also shows the bandwidth between the n dB down markers. You can then adjust the distance of the temporary markers. 4. Select the "Marker Function" softkey. 5. Select the "n dB Down" menu item.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements Spectrum Rider demodulates the signal at the marker frequency. The frequency sweep then stops at the marker frequency for that time before finishing the sweep. 1. Press the MARKER key. 2. Select the "Marker Function" key. 3. Select the "AM" or "FM" demodulation scheme you require from the menu. The R&S Spectrum Rider starts to demodulate the signal.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements 6.2.8 Using Limit Lines Limit lines help you to identify if a signal complies with certain level characteristics. A limit line is made up out of two or more points that are connected to a line. Each of the points that define the shape of the limit line consists of two coordinates. One coordinate defines the horizontal position (e.g. frequency), the other one the vertical position.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Configuring Spectrum Measurements lines you can store in the memory depends on other datasets available on the R&S Spectrum Rider or if you are using an external storage device (e.g. memory stick). For more information on limit lines, see Chapter 4.8, "Managing Datasets", on page 100. ● ● 6.2.8.1 Selecting a Limit Line............................................................................................ 194 Performing Limit Checks.......................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Working with Channel Tables 3. Select the "Remove" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider removes the limit line. 6.2.8.2 Performing Limit Checks If limit lines are active, the R&S Spectrum Rider automatically checks the trace for limit violations after each frequency sweep. As long as the signal does not violate the limit line, the R&S Spectrum Rider shows a "Pass" message in the measurement diagram. As soon as one single value (i.e.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Working with Channel Tables 3. Select the "Channel Downlink" or "Channel Uplink" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the "File Manager" dialog to select a channel table. 4. Select one of the available channel tables. After activating the channel table, the R&S Spectrum Rider is set up according to the information contained in the channel table.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Using Transducer Factors 6.4 Using Transducer Factors The frequency-dependent transducer factor of transducers and antennas can be directly considered in the measurement result. A transducer factor consists of a numeric value and a unit. The R&S Spectrum Rider corrects the level values of the trace by the values of the transducer. At the same time, the unit of the transducer is assigned to the level axis.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Using Transducer Factors For example, to compensate for the cable loss between the transducer and the RF input, the R&S Spectrum Rider can use two transducers at the same time. One of them must have the unit dB, however, i.e. it must correspond to one loss or gain value. 1. Press the AMPT key. 2. Select the "Transducer" softkey. Transducer factor availability Transducer factors are not available for measurements with the Power Sensors.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Spectrum Analyzer Mode Using Transducer Factors the level at the marker position are assigned the unit of the transducer. If dBμV/m is selected as the transducer unit, a switch to absolute level indication in V/m is possible. 1. Press the AMPT key. 2. Select the "Unit" softkey. 3. Select the "V" menu item. If you are using a transducer with the unit dBµA/m, it is not possible to select another unit. Level indication is entirely in dBµA/m. 6.4.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Power Meter Using a Power Sensor 7 Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K9 (order number: 1321.0709.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the power meter mode. For highly accurate power measurements, you can connect a power sensor to the R&S Spectrum Rider and perform measurements. ● ● Using a Power Sensor.......................................................................................... 200 Using a Directional Power Sensor.....................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Power Meter Using a Power Sensor ● R&S NRP-Z92 ● R&S NRP-Z96 ● R&S NRP-Z98 ● R&S NRP-Z211 ● R&S NRP-Z221 1 The FSH sensor does not have a USB connector, but binder adapter instead. The cable identified by FSH-Z144 (USB to binder adapter) is required to connect these sensors on the USB port. This FSH-Z144 is an RS232 to USB converter cable.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Power Meter Using a Power Sensor 6 = Measurement frequency 7 = Configuration overview icon 8 = Power sensor softkey menu 7.1.1 Connecting a Power Sensor The R&S Spectrum Rider controls and powers the power sensors via the USB interface on the top of the instrument. See Chapter 3.2.2.4, "USB Port", on page 34.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Power Meter Using a Power Sensor Message Cause Remedy Power sensor error The power sensor signals an error to the R&S Spectrum Rider Contact a Rohde & Schwarz service center. Unknown power sensor model connected The R&S Spectrum Rider cannot identify the device connected to the power sensor interface. 7.1.2 Performing and Configuring Measurements After you have connected a power sensor, the R&S Spectrum Rider immediately starts to measure the signal power.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Power Meter Using a Power Sensor 3. Disconnect the power sensor from any signal sources. 4. Select the "Continue" softkey to start zeroing. 5. Select "Cancel" softkey to abort zeroing, for example, if you cannot disconnect the signal source. The R&S Spectrum Rider immediately starts power sensor zeroing. While zeroing is in progress, the R&S Spectrum Rider shows the message “Zeroing power sensor, please wait while the system is zeroing the power sensor”.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Power Meter Using a Directional Power Sensor ● A short measurement time provides stable and accurate results for stationary sine signals with high levels (> -40 dBm). It is also appropriate for measurements that require a high repetition rate. ● A normal measurement time increases the stability of results for signals with low levels or modulated signals.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Power Meter Using a Directional Power Sensor The R&S Spectrum Rider activates the mode for power measurements.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Power Meter Using a Directional Power Sensor 7.2.2 Performing and Configuring Measurements After you have connected a power sensor, the R&S Spectrum Rider immediately starts to measure the signal power.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Power Meter Using a Directional Power Sensor The R&S Spectrum Rider indicates the weighting mode at the forward power heading. ● ● "Average" = average power "Peak Envelope" = peak envelope power Selecting the unit for the power readout When using a directional power sensor, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays the forward power as a logarithmic level value in dBm (relative value) or as a linear value in W or mW (absolute value).
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Power Meter Using a Directional Power Sensor 1. Press the "AMPT" key. 2. Select the "Ref Offset" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to define the reference offset. 3. Enter the offset you require. The selected offset displayed as "OFS" in the parameter view is taken into account in the power (level) and matching results.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Using the Internal Power Meter 8 Using the Internal Power Meter R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K19 (order number: 1321.0721.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the internal power mode. With the installation of internal power meter option, the R&S Spectrum Rider also supports power measurements without using a power sensor. In that case, you can connect the DUT directly to the R&S Spectrum Rider and still perform accurate channel power measurements.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH ● Selecting the unit ● Defining the reference level ● Taking additional loss or gain into account Using the Internal Power Meter For more information, see Chapter 7.1.2, "Performing and Configuring Measurements", on page 203. Defining the channel bandwidth In addition, you can select the channel bandwidth. 1. Press the MEAS key. 2. Select the "Channel BW" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to define the channel bandwidth. 3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Pulse Power Measurements 9 Performing Pulse Power Measurements R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K29 (order number: 1321.0738.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the pulse power meter mode. When you equip the R&S Spectrum Rider with the pulse power measurement, R&S FPH-K29 (order number: 1321.0738.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Pulse Power Measurements Figure 9-1: Power vs time display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 = = = = = = = = = = Connected power sensor model and type of algorithm for power calculation Numerical results showing the pulse characteristics Reference for relative power measurements Power offset Video bandwidth Scale of the x-axis Diagram showing the pulse characteristics in a graphical format (trace display) Measurement frequency Configuring overview icon Softkey menu of the pulse powe
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Pulse Power Measurements Figure 9-2: Graphical representation of pulse characteristic Pulse characteristic Description Pulse Width Time that the pulse remains at the top level ("ON"). This is the time between the first positive edge and the subsequent negative edge of the pulse in seconds, where the edges occur at crossings of the mid threshold. Pulse Period Time that is elapsing from the beginning of one pulse to the beginning of the next pulse.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Pulse Power Measurements Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display Pulse characteristic Description Start Time Time offset, relative to the beginning of the trace (0 sec), where the pulse begins (start of the rise time). Stop Time Time offset, relative to the beginning of the trace (0 sec), where the pulse stops (end of the fall time). Pulse Top Median pulse ON power.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Pulse Power Measurements Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display ● ● ● Selecting the Result Unit.......................................................................................219 Scaling the Y-Axis................................................................................................. 219 Using Markers....................................................................................................... 219 9.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Pulse Power Measurements Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display 1. Press the MEAS key. 2. Select the "Ref Power Config" softkey. 3. Define the reference levels as required. You can always reset the reference levels to their default value with the "Set to Default" menu item. All the reference levels can be relative to the power or the voltage of the signal. Depending on this selection, different measurement points are being analyzed, so the results may be different.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Pulse Power Measurements Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display Selecting the detector When you are averaging traces, you can also select a detector. The detector defines the way the measured data is evaluated and which data is displayed. In the Power vs Time result display, you can select the "Average" detector or the "Max Peak" detector.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Performing Pulse Power Measurements Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display 9.2.5 Selecting the Result Unit In the pulse measurement application, the R&S R&S Spectrum Rider can display measured power in relative units (dBm) or in absolute units (W). 1. Press the AMPT key. 2. Select the "Unit" softkey. 3. Select the unit you prefer. The R&S Spectrum Rider adjusts the y-axis accordingly. 9.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Modulation 10 Analog Modulation R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K7 (order number: 1321.0696.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the analog modulation mode. The Analog Modulation measurement analyzes the AM or FM modulated signals and calculates the analog modulation parameters using the measurement results. Note that the measurement works properly only if you apply an amplitude or frequency modulated signal.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Modulation Figure 10-1: AM Domain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 = = = = = = = = = Chapter 3.2.3.1, "Title Bar", on page 38 AM or FM modulation Analog Modulation Parameters Modulation trace window Demodulation Bandwidth Measurement time Carrier frequency "Configuration Overview" on page 42 Softkey menu of analog modulation measurement. See Chapter 10.3.1, "Analog Modulation", on page 226. Figure 10-2: AM Summary User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 = = = = = = = = = = = Analog Modulation Chapter 3.2.3.1, "Title Bar", on page 38 AM or FM modulation Upper Limit Lower Limit "PASS" or "FAIL" result of the limit test Analog Modulation Parameters Demodulation Bandwidth Carrier frequency Measurement time "Configuration Overview" on page 42 Softkey menu of analog modulation measurement. See Chapter 10.3.1, "Analog Modulation", on page 226.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Modulation Sample Rate, Measurement Time and Audio Lowpass Filter 10.1 Demodulation Bandwidth The demodulation bandwidth is not the 3 dB bandwidth but the useful bandwidth which is distortion-free with regard to phase and amplitude. See Table 10-2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Modulation Sample Rate, Measurement Time and Audio Lowpass Filter Table 10-2: Relationship on Demodulation Bandwidth, Sample Rate and Measurement Time Demodulation Bandwidth <= (kHz), "Manual DBW" Output Sample Rate Measurement Time (ms), "MST" 2000000 2500000 1 989000 1250000 3 650000 964000 4 500000 625000 6 300000 391000 10 200000 250000 16 100000 125000 32 50000 62500 65 30000 36250 112 20000 25000 163 10000 12500 327 5000 6250 655 3
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Modulation Sample Rate, Measurement Time and Audio Lowpass Filter Selection of Audio Lowpass, DPD (Digital Predistortion) filter "DBW/30" "DBW/100" User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Modulation Performing and Configuring Measurements Selection of Audio Lowpass, DPD (Digital Predistortion) filter Output Sample Rate Modulating Frequency (Hz) Maximum Frequency Minimum Frequency 362 150 0 250 100 0 125 50 0 62 25 0 31 15 0 10.3 Performing and Configuring Measurements After the "Analog Modulation" mode is activated, the R&S Spectrum Rider immediately starts to measure the modulated signals. 10.3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Modulation Performing and Configuring Measurements 10.3.2 Defining Frequency The frequency defines the carrier frequency of the modulated signals. Carrier Frequency For more information, see Chapter 6.2.2.1, "Defining the Center Frequency", on page 162. Carrier Frequency Step Size For more information, see Chapter 6.2.2.2, "Defining a Frequency Step Size", on page 162. 10.3.3 Defining the Vertical Axis Reference Level For more information, see Chapter 6.2.3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Modulation Performing and Configuring Measurements Scale Adjustment The scale adjustment is only available in the "FM Domain" of "Mod Trace" measurement. 1. Press BW key. 2. Select the "Scale Adjust" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider performs an auto adjustment on the vertical axis in the FM Domain of "Mod Trace" measurement. RF Attenuation For more information, see Chapter 6.2.3.5, "Setting the RF Attenuation", on page 167.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Analog Modulation Performing and Configuring Measurements 10.3.5 Defining FM Broadcast Depending on the country-specific requirements, it maybe necessary to suppress the display of higher frequency component of the modulation signal. FM Broadcast The FM broadcast is only enabled with the demodulation bandwidth setting at 200 kHz or 300 kHz. 1. Press BW key. 2. Select the "FM Broadcast" softkey. A drop-down menu to select the filter opens. 3. Select the filter setting you require.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Interference Analysis 11 Interference Analyzer R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K15 (order number: 1321.0715.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the interference analysis mode. R&S FPH-K16 (order number: 1321.0615.02)) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the signal strength mapping mode.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps 11.2 Signal Strength Mapping In the signal strength mapping mode, the R&S Spectrum Rider provides two map measurements for selection: Outdoor mapping and Indoor mapping. 1. Press the MODE key. 2. Select the "Maps" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider enters the map application. 3. Press the MEAS softkey. 4. Select the "Meas Mode" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu that contains the two map measurements for selection.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps ● ● ● Collecting Map Data..............................................................................................243 Analyzing Geographic Data.................................................................................. 253 Analyzing Indoor Data ..........................................................................................254 11.3.1 Transferring Maps Map folder The map folder contains the individual map data.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps 11.3.2 Transferring Indoor Maps Before you can use the features of the indoor mapping application, you have to create an indoor map (for example a floor plan). These maps are created with features available in the R&S InstrumentView software package, and are based on an image of the area you would like to measure. The image source can be one of the common file formats (for example ".jpg", ".png" or ".tif"). 1.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps ● The R&S Spectrum Rider calculates and displays the distance between measurement points (in meters or feet, depending on the regional settings). ● You are able to embed the collected data into maps with a larger scale. Thus, you are able to, for example, combine measurement data recorded with the "Outdoor Mapping" application and data recorded with the "Indoor Mapping" application in a single map. For more information, see Chapter 11.3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps In the "Indoor Mapping" operating mode, the "Auto Select" menu is only available if the R&S Spectrum Rider could not find any indoor maps. Screen layout of the map display The screen layout of the map display is customizable. You can customize the screen layout and display information that you need. ► Select the "Settings" softkey.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps 11.3.3.1 Adding and Removing Elements The result display is made up out of several elements that you can add or remove as you like. 1. Press the MEAS key. 2. Select the "Settings" softkey. 3. Select the "Show" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu that contains the result display settings for selection. 4. Select the element you want to add or remove. ● ● ● ● ● 11.3.3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps Using the touchscreen gesture Use the touchscreen gesture to navigate on the map area: ● Swipe in your desired direction (horizontally, vertically or diagonally) to navigate the position on the map. ● Pinch or stretch two fingers horizontally to adjust the zoom span of the map area and use. Manual alignment Alternatively, you can use the keypad keys on the R&S Spectrum Rider to navigate the position in the map.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps Using the touchscreen gesture For more information on the touchscreen gesture, see "Using the touchscreen gesture" on page 237. You can use the touchscreen gesture to move large steps on the current position of the map and fine-tuning the position further with the keypad keys (see "Manual alignment" on page 237). Using the keypad See "Manual alignment" on page 237.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the color. 5. Select the color of your choice. The R&S Spectrum Rider applies the selected color to the associated geotag. In addition to the geotag, you can also define a custom color for the triangulation results. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays triangulation results as circle with a dot in the middle. See Figure 11-2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps ● Green color: Signal reception is good. Figure 11-3: Display the geotag in outdoor mapping To change the default color of the geotag signal strength, do the following: 1. Press the MEAS key. 2. Select the "Settings" softkey. 3. Select the "Colors" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the different coverage conditions and its associate level definition. 4.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps Superimposed geotags If one or more geotags superimpose each other, you can define rules as to which tag (or its color) is displayed. ● Press the MEAS key. ● Select the "Settings" softkey. ● Select the "Colors" softkey. ● Select the "Default indicator " menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the rule for displaying the tag: – Best: the tag with the best signal level is displayed.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps 3. Select the "Traingulation" mode. The R&S Spectrum Rider enters the triangulation measurement mode. 4. Select the "Settings" softkey. 5. Select the "GPS Settings" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the different GPS settings. 6. Enable or disable the GPS or compass setting associated with the antenna type. The currently selected antenna model is displayed in the title bar.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps 11.3.5 Collecting Map Data Geotag A geotag is a tag for a particular location that contains information about that location. This information includes, for example, GPS coordinates, the time of the measurement or level that has been measured. You can evaluate the geotag information directly onsite or save the information for later evaluation. With the geotagging functionality, you can mark locations where you have performed a measurement.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps 4. Select the "Current Position" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider creates a geotag of your current position. A geotag created this way is based on the coordinates of the GPS receiver and it includes the azimuth. Alternatively, create a geotag of an arbitrary location. 1. Select "Manual Position and Azimuth" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the "GPS Position" dialog box. 2. Enter the GPS data and location information.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps Figure 11-4: Save On Event map measurement The R&S Spectrum Rider adds all geotags that you create to the "GPS Position List", see "Managing geotags" on page 245. 1. Press the MEAS key. 2. Select the "Settings" softkey 3. Select the "Save on Event" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to activate the "Save on Event" function and define the "Event Source". 4.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps Figure 11-5: GPS position list 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 = = = = = = = = = = = = Outdoor mapping measurement mode Checkbox to include the geotag on the map display GPS information ("Latitude", "Longitude") of the geotag location Signal strength of the measurement Name of the geotag location Selected geotag in the GPS position list GPS position list Select "Include" softkey to enable or disable the geotag checkbox Select "View" softkey to di
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps Figure 11-6: Complete geotag information dialog box 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 = = = = = = = Outdoor mapping measurement mode Item number in the GPS position list Complete information of the selected geotag Select "Previous" softkey to view the previous item number in the GPS position list Select "Next" softkey to view the next item number in the GPS position list Select "Edit" softkey to edit the "Name" and "Description" of the geotag information Select
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps 2. Enter the "Name" or "Description" in the input field. Displaying geotags You can also display as many geotags as you want on the map. See Figure 11-3. 1. Select the "GPS Position" softkey. 2. Select the "GPS Position List" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens the "GPS position list" dialog box. 3. Select the geotag you want to display or remove from the map. The R&S Spectrum Rider highlights the geotag selected. See item 6 in Figure 11-5.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps 2. Select the "Save" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the different geotags saving options. 3. Select the "Azimuth Only" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to change the azimuth (the GPS data itself is not changed). Note that the azimuth line is updated in real time when you change its angle. Perform triangulation Triangulation is performed to calculate and determine the source of interference. 1.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps Adding the triangulation result to the GPS position list 1. Select the "GPS Position" softkey. 2. Select the "Save" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu to select the different geotags saving options. 3. Select the "Triangulation" menu item. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an input field to enter a name and description for the triangulation geotag. 4. Enter a name and description. 5. Select the "Save" button to save the new geotag.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps Figure 11-8: Tags on indoor mapping When the cross-hairs is at the correct location, proceed as follows to save the measured data. 1. Press the rotary knob to confirm the measured data. The R&S Spectrum Rider creates a tag at your current position, represented by a colored dot on the map. This tag is saved to the "Indoor Position List". Alternatively, you can do the following option to save the measured data. 2. Press the MEAS key. 3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps For information of the items in the "Indoor Position List", see Figure 11-5. To view the complete information of the list: 1. Select one tag in the list. 2. Select the "View" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the complete information of the tag. In addition to the signal information, the details of the tag also contain information about the measurement.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps The R&S Spectrum Rider unchecks / checks the checkbox at the "Include" column and removes / adds it on the map Saving measurement data When you are done with the measurement, you can save the measurement data in a .gpx file for later evaluation in the R&S InstrumentView or other applications like Google Earth. 1. Press the MEAS key. 2. Select the "Indoor Position" softkey. 3. Select the "Save Results" menu item.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps For more information on the conversion of .gpx file to ".kmx" files, see "GPX Conversion" in the R&S InstrumentView. Figure 11-9: Combination of multiple GPS list 11.3.7 Analyzing Indoor Data The R&S InstrumentView software package provides an interface that allows you to export and review your recorded data with external tools. This interface transforms the measurement data into an image or a CSV file.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Interference Analyzer Working with Maps Figure 11-10: Indoor mapping with signal strength and indices displayed. User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Receiver Mode Selecting the Measurement Mode 12 Receiver Mode R&S Spectrum Rider option R&S FPH-K43 (order number: 1321.0621.02) option is required to operate the R&S Spectrum Rider in the receiver mode. Equipped with firmware option R&S FPH-K43, you can perform receiver and channel measurements (or scans) with your R&S Spectrum Rider.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Receiver Mode Selecting the Measurement Mode 1. Measurement (or receive) frequency 2. Power level measured at the receive frequency 3. Horizontal bargraph that graphically represents the currently measured power level. In the default state, the R&S Spectrum Rider performs the measurement on a single receive frequency. If it instead shows the result display for a frequency scan, you can access the single frequency result display manually. 1. Press the MEAS key. 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Receiver Mode Selecting the Measurement Mode 12.1.1.1 Defining the Receive Frequency Channel frequency scan The R&S Spectrum Rider performs a scan of maximum 711 sweep points across the spectrum span. In single frequency measurement mode, the R&S Spectrum Rider determines the power level of a single frequency only. The available frequency range depends on the R&S Spectrum Rider that you are using. 1. Press the FREQ key. 2. Select the "Frequency" softkey.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Receiver Mode Selecting the Measurement Mode 1. Press the AMPT key. 2. Select the "Unit" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu that contains the possible units for selection. 3. Select the unit. Defining the bargraph scale The scale of the bargraph is defined by the reference level and level range. The reference level is the maximum power level that the bargraph displays.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Receiver Mode Selecting the Measurement Mode The range is from 0 to 10, where "0" corresponds to the left side of the bargraph and "10" corresponds to the right side of the bargraph. You can also select the level range that the bargraph covers. In the default state, the bargraph covers 100 values of the unit you have selected (e.g. 100 dBµV). 1. Select the "Range / RefPos" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu that contains the range and reference position for selection.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Receiver Mode Selecting the Measurement Mode Figure 12-1: Frequency scan measurement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 = = = = = = = = = = Operating mode Measurement result view Parameter view Marker Refresh button to refresh maximum hold power level of the receiver frequency Upper limit threshold indicator Lower limit threshold indicator Scan results Configuration overview Receiver softkey menu While scanning, the R&S Spectrum Rider indicates the current measured frequency with a triangle ic
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Receiver Mode Selecting the Measurement Mode The "Polygon" trace style shows the trace as a continuous, horizontal line. The gaps between the actual measurement frequencies are interpolated. 12.1.2.1 Defining the Scan Range The scan range defines the frequency range that the scan takes place in. Therefore, you have to define a start and stop frequency for the scan range and a scan step size.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Receiver Mode Configuring Measurements in Receiver Mode Figure 12-2: Channel scan 1. Press the FREQ key. 2. Select the "Freq Mode" softkey. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a submenu containing the different channel options for selection. 3. Select the "Channel Downlink" or "Channel Uplink" to define the channel table. The R&S Spectrum Rider opens a dialog box to select the channel table. For more information on working with channel tables, see Chapter 6.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Receiver Mode Configuring Measurements in Receiver Mode ● ● ● ● Working with Traces..............................................................................................266 Using Transducers................................................................................................ 266 Using Limit Lines...................................................................................................266 Save measurements..................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Receiver Mode Configuring Measurements in Receiver Mode Selecting the trace mode and working with memory traces For more information on trace modes and memory traces, see Chapter 6.2.6.1, "Selecting the Trace Mode", on page 177 and Chapter 6.2.6.4, "Working with Memory Traces", on page 181. 12.2.2 Selecting the Measurement Bandwidths for EMI Measurements The receiver mode adds 6 dB resolution bandwidths to the 3 dB resolution bandwidths already available in other operating modes.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Receiver Mode Configuring Measurements in Receiver Mode Selecting the scan mode When you enter the receiver mode, the R&S Spectrum Rider repeatedly measures the receive frequency or set of frequencies over the measurement time you have defined. If you want to perform a single measurement or scan only, select single scan mode. 1. Press the SWEEP key. 2. Select the "Single Scan" softkey to perform a single scan or measurement. 3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Interfaces and Protocols 13 Remote Commands The commands required to perform measurements in the Spectrum application in a remote environment are described here. ● ● ● ● ● ● Interfaces and Protocols....................................................................................... 267 Setting Up the Remote Control Connection.......................................................... 270 Instrument Model and Command Processing......................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Interfaces and Protocols The modulesVISA32.BAS and VPPTYPE.BAS can be found in the following location: \WinNT\Include (typically C:\VXIpnp\WinNt\Include). Resetting the R&S Spectrum Rider Manual operation is designed for maximum possible operating convenience. In contrast, the priority of remote control is the "predictability" of the device status. Therefore, control programs should always define an initial device status (e.g.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Interfaces and Protocols 13.1.3 Protocols VXI-11 Basics The VXI-11 standard is based on the ONC-RPC protocol which in turn relies on TCP/IP as the network/transport layer. The TCP/IP network protocol and the associated network services are preconfigured. TCP/IP ensures connection-oriented communication, where the order of the exchanged messages is adhered to and interrupted links are identified. With this protocol, messages cannot be lost.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Setting Up the Remote Control Connection Figure 13-2: VXI-11 channels between instrument and controller The number of controllers that can address an instrument is practically unlimited in the network. In the instrument, the individual controllers are clearly distinguished. This distinction continues up to the application level in the controller, i.e. two applications on a computer are identified by the instrument as two different controllers.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Instrument Model and Command Processing – status = viOpenDefaultRM(defaultRM) 'open default resource manager – status = viOpen(DefaultRM, "TCPIP::172.16.10.10", 0, 0, vi) 'in case of USB connection – status = viopen(DefaultRM, "TCPIP::xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx", 0, 0, vi) 'in case of a LAN connection, with xxx.xxx.xxx.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Instrument Model and Command Processing Figure 13-4: Instrument model in the case of remote control ● ● ● ● ● Input Unit...............................................................................................................272 Command Recognition..........................................................................................272 Data Base and Instrument Hardware....................................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Instrument Model and Command Processing ple GET (Group Execute Trigger) is only executed after the commands received before. Each recognized command is immediately transferred to the internal instrument settings data base but not executed immediately. The command recognition detects syntax errors in the commands and transfers them to the status reporting system. The rest of a program message after a syntax error is analyzed further if possible and serviced.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands SCPI Command Structure and Syntax "Query UNTERMINATED" to the status reporting system. No data are sent to the controller, the controller waits until it has reached its time limit. This behavior is defined by IEEE 488.2 and SCPI. 13.4 SCPI Command Structure and Syntax SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) describes a standard command set for programming instruments, irrespective of the type of instrument or manufacturer.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Table 13-1: Examples 13.4.1.2 Command Operation Description *RST RESET Resets the device. *ESE 253 EVENT STATUS ENABLE Sets the bits of the EVENT STATUS ENABLE register. *ESR? EVENT STATUS QUERY Queries the contents of the EVENT STATUS register. Device-Specific Commands ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hierarchy...............................................................................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Multiple keywords Some key words occur in several levels within one command system. Their effect depends on the structure of the command, i.e. at which position in the header of a command they are inserted. Example: SOURce:FM:POLarity NORMal This command contains key word POLarity in the third command level. It defines the polarity between modulator and modulation signal.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Example: STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle 1 is equivalent to STAT:QUES:ENAB 1 Upper and lower case notation of commands Upper-case and lower-case notation only serves to distinguish the two forms in the manual, the instrument itself does not distinguish upper-case and lower-case letters. Parameter The parameter must be separated from the header by a "white space".
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Example ● – [SENSe:]BANDwidth|BWIDth[:RESolution] or SENS:BAND:RES is equivalent to BAND Parameters in square brackets can be incorporated optionally in the command or omitted as well – MMEMory:NETWork:MAP,[,,, ] Entries in square brackets are optional or can be omitted. Braces { } Parameters in curly brackets are optional and can be inserted once or several times, or omitted.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Syntax Element Description : The colon separates the key words of a command. In a program message, the separating semicolon marks the uppermost command level. ; The semicolon separates two commands within a program message. It does not alter the path. , The comma separates several parameters of a command. ? The question mark forms a query. * The asterisk marks a common command.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands SCPI Command Structure and Syntax 13.4.2.2 Special Numeric Values The texts MINimum, MAXimum, DEFault, UP and DOWN are interpreted as special numeric values. In case of a query, the numeric value is returned. ● MIN/MAX MINimum and MAXimum denote the minimum and maximum value. ● DEF DEFault denotes a preset value which has been stored in the EPROM.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Example: Setting command: INPut:COUPling GROund Query: INPut:COUPling?, Response: GRO 13.4.2.5 Strings Strings must always be entered in quotation marks (' or "). Example: SYSTem:LANGuage "SCPI" or SYSTem:LANGuage 'SCPI' 13.4.2.6 Block Data Block data are a transmission format which is suitable for the transmission of large amounts of data.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Example: CALL InstrWrite(analyzer, "SENSe:FREQuency:STARt 1E6;:SENSe: FREQuency:STOP 1E9") This program message is represented in its full length and contains two commands separated from each other by the semicolon. Both commands are part of the SENSe command system, subsystem FREQuency, i.e. they have two common levels. When abbreviating the program message, the second command begins with the level below SENSe:FREQuency.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands 13.5 Command Sequence and Command Synchronization What has been said above makes clear that all commands can potentially be carried out overlapping. In order to prevent an overlapping execution of commands, one of the commands *OPC, *OPC? or *WAI must be used. All three commands cause a certain action only to be carried out after the hardware has been set.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Each section describes the commands for one of the operating modes available in the R&S Spectrum Rider, beginning with the description of common commands required to operate the instrument. The structure is based on that of the R&S Spectrum Rider user manual. ● Chapter 13.6.1, "Common Commands", on page 284 ● Chapter 13.6.2, "Remote Commands of the Spectrum Analyzer", on page 288 ● Chapter 13.6.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands List of Common Commands ● *CLS on page 285 ● *ESE on page 285 ● *ESR? on page 285 ● *IDN? on page 286 ● *IST? on page 286 ● *OPC on page 286 ● *OPT? on page 286 ● *RST on page 287 ● *SRE on page 287 ● *STB? on page 287 ● *TRG on page 287 ● *TST? on page 287 ● *WAI on page 288 *CLS Clear status Sets the status byte (STB), the standard event register (ESR) and the EVENt part of the QUEStionable and the OPERation regis
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands *IDN? Identification Returns the instrument identification. Return values: "Rohde&Schwarz,,/serial number>," Example: Rohde&Schwarz,FPH,1321.1111.02/100001,V2.21 Usage: Query only *IST? Individual status query Returns the contents of the IST flag in decimal form. The IST flag is the status bit which is sent during a parallel poll.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands *RST Reset Sets the instrument to a defined default status. The default settings are indicated in the description of commands. The command is equivalent to SYSTem:PRESet. Usage: Setting only *SRE Service request enable Sets the service request enable register to the indicated value. This command determines under which conditions a service request is triggered.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Return values: integer > 0 (in decimal format) An error occurred. 0 No errors occurred. Usage: Query only *WAI Wait to continue Prevents servicing of the subsequent commands until all preceding commands have been executed and all signals have settled (see also command synchronization and *OPC). Usage: Event 13.6.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ● [SENSe:]FREQuency:MODE on page 290 ● [SENSe:]FREQuency:OFFSet on page 291 ● [SENSe:]FREQuency:SPAN on page 291 ● [SENSe:]FREQuency:SPAN:AUTO on page 291 ● [SENSe:]FREQuency:SPAN:FULL on page 292 ● [SENSe:]FREQuency:STARt on page 292 ● [SENSe:]FREQuency:STOP on page 292 [SENSe:]FREQuency:CENTer This command defines the center frequency of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: CENTerf | DIVTen | OFF CENTerf Sets the step size equal to the center frequency. DIVTen Couples the step size to the span (10 %). OFF Turns off the coupling (manual step size). *RST: Example: DIVTen FREQ:CENT:STEP:LINK DIVT Couples the step size to 10% of the span. [SENSe:]FREQuency:INPut:MODE<1..3> This command selects the frequency mode.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: SWEep | CW | FIXed | SCAN SWEep Selects the frequency domain (span > 0). CW Selects the time domain (span = 0). FIXed Selects the time domain (span = 0). SCAN Selects the frequency domain (span > 0). *RST: Example: SWEep FREQ:MODE SWE Activates frequency domain measurements. [SENSe:]FREQuency:OFFSet This command defines a frequency offset.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: FREQ:SPAN:AUTO ON Turns on the automatic span determination. [SENSe:]FREQuency:SPAN:FULL This command restores the full span. This command is an event and therefore has no query and no *RST value. Example: FREQ:SPAN:FULL Restores full span. Usage: Event [SENSe:]FREQuency:STARt This command defines the start frequency for measurements in the frequency domain (span > 0).
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Commands independent of the operating mode Note that some of the commands for configuring the vertical axis are also valid for other operating modes. If a command is available in another mode, it is indicated by the list in the respective section. List of commands ● DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:ADJust on page 293 ● DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y:SPACing on page 293 ● DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: LINear | LOGarithmic LINear Selects a linear scale (%). LOGarithmic Selects a logarithmic scale. *RST: Example: LOGarithmic DISP:TRAC:Y:SPAC LIN Selects linear scaling of the level axis. DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe] This command defines the display range of the vertical axis. Note that you have to set a logarithmic scaling before you can use this command with DISPlay<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet This command defines a reference level offset. The numeric suffix at DISPlay and TRACe are irrelevant for this command. Parameters: Sets the reference level offset. Range: -100 dB to 100 dB *RST: 0 dB Default unit: dB Example: DISP:TRAC:Y:RLEV:OFFS –10dB DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands INPut:ATTenuation:MODE This command selects the attenuation mode. Parameters: LDIStortion | LNOise LDIStortion Selects "Auto Low Distortion" mode. LNOise Selects "Auto Low Noise" mode. *RST: Example: LDIS INP:ATT:MODE LNO Sets the attenuation mode to Auto Low Noise. INPut:ATTenuation:AUTO This command couples and decouples input attenuation to the reference level.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: 50 | 75 *RST: 50 Ω Default unit: Ohm Example: INP:IMP 75 Sets the input impedance to 75 Ohms. [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer<1...2>[:STATe] This command turns a transducer factor on and off. Before turning it on, you have to select a transducer factor with [SENSe: ]CORRection:TRANsducer<1...2>:SELect on page 297. The numeric suffix at TRANsducer specifies the primary or secondary transducer.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands UNIT<1...2>:POWer This command selects the unit of the vertical axis. The availability of units depends on the operating mode and type of measurement. The numeric suffix at UNIT is irrelevant for this command. Parameters: DBM | DBMV | DBUV | VOLT | WATT | DUVM | DUAM | V | W | V_M | W_M2 | RHO | MRHO Note that the availability of units depends on the operating mode. *RST: Example: 13.6.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: Example: Range: 1 Hz to 3 MHz *RST: - (AUTO is set to ON) Default unit: GHz BWID 100 kHz Sets the resolution bandwidth to 100 kHz. [SENSe:]BANDwidth[:RESolution]:AUTO This command couples and decouples the resolution bandwidth to the span. Parameters: ON | OFF *RST: Example: ON BAND:AUTO OFF Decouples the resolution bandwidth from the span.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: BWID:VID 10kHz Sets the video bandwidth to 10 kHz. [SENSe:]BANDwidth:VIDeo:AUTO This command couples and decouples the video bandwidth to the resolution bandwidth. Parameters: ON | OFF *RST: Example: ON BAND:VID:AUTO OFF Turns off video bandwidth coupling. [SENSe:]BWIDth:VIDeo:AUTO This command couples and decouples the video bandwidth to the resolution bandwidth.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ABORt This command aborts the current measurement and resets the trigger system. This command is an event and therefore has no query and no *RST value. Example: ABOR; INIT:IMM Aborts a measurement and starts a new one. Usage: Event INITiate[:IMMediate] This command initiates a new measurement sequence. With sweep count > 0 or average count > 0, this means a restart of the indicated number of measurements.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands INITiate:CONTinuous This command selects the sweep mode. Parameters: ON | OFF ON Selects continuous sweeps. OFF Selects single sweep. *RST: Example: ON INIT:CONT OFF Turns on single sweep mode. [SENSe:]SWEep:POINts This command queries the number of measurement points in a single sweep. This command is a query and therefore has no *RST value.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Triggering Measurements The following commands set up trigger conditions if you are using a trigger for the measurement.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]SWEep:EGATe:TIME This command defines the sweep time for the gated trigger. Parameters: *RST: 400 µs Default unit: s Example: SWE:GATE:TIME 4ms Sets a sweep time of 4 ms for the gated trigger. TRIGger[:SEQuence]:LEVel:VIDeo This command defines the level of the video trigger. Video trigger is available for time domain measurements (span = 0).
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: 13.6.2.5 TRIG:SOUR EXT Selects the external trigger input as source of the trigger signal. Working with Traces The following commands set up the trace and the various functions associated with it, e.g. trace mathematics or the selection of the detector. List of commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:MATH<1...2>[:EXPRession][:DEFine] on page 305 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MATH<1...2>:COPY:MEMory on page 305 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MATH<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate and MATH are irrelevant for this command. Parameters: Example: CALC:MATH:COPY:MEM Usage: Setting only Copies the trace into the memory. CALCulate<1...2>:MATH<1...2>:STATe This command turns trace mathematics on and off. The numeric suffix at CALCulate and MATH are irrelevant for this command.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands If you are using the average, max hold or min hold trace mode, you can set the number of measurements with [SENSe:]SWEep:COUNt. Note that synchronization to the end of the average count is possible only in single sweep mode. The numeric suffix at DISPlay and TRACe are irrelevant for this command.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: ASCii | REAL ASCii Returns the data in ASCII format, separated by commas. REAL Returns the data as 32-bit IEEE 754 floating point numbers in the "definite length block format". *RST: ASCii In REAL, 32 format, a string of return values would look like: #42424...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands TRACe<1...2>[:DATA]? [] This command queries the trace data of the current measurement. It also transfers data from a file to a particular trace. With FORMat[:DATA] command, you can set the data format. The numeric suffix at TRACe selects the number of the trace. Suffix: <1...2> . 1...2 Parameters: TRACe1 | TRACe2 | LIST | PHOLD TRACe1 Queries the data of trace 1. TRACe2 Queries the data of trace 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:MINimum[:PEAK] on page 311 ● CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:X on page 311 ● CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:X:RELative on page 312 ● CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:Y? on page 312 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>[:STATe] on page 313 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:AOFF on page 313 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:MAXimum[:PEAK] on page 314 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Usage: Event CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:MAXimum[:PEAK] This command positions a delta marker on the current trace maximum. If necessary, the corresponding delta marker is activated first. This command is an event and therefore has no *RST value and no query. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at DELTamarker selects the deltamarker.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Note that it is possible to place the marker outside the visible trace. In that case, this value is invalid. If necessary, the corresponding delta marker is activated first. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at DELTamarker selects the deltamarker. Parameters: Numeric value that indicates the coordinate on the horizontal axis. Range: Maximum span.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameter or measuring functions Output unit DBM | DBPW | DBUV | DBMV | DBUA dB (lin/log) WATT | VOLT |AMPere dB (lin), % (log) The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at DELTamarker selects the deltamarker. Parameters: Example: INIT:CONT OFF CALC:DELT2 ON Turns on single sweep mode and delta marker 2. INIT;*WAI Starts a sweep and waits for its end.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:MAXimum[:PEAK] This command positions a marker on the current trace maximum. If necessary, the corresponding marker is activated first. This command is an event and therefore has no *RST value and no query. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker. Example: CALC:MARK2:MAX Moves marker 2 to the maximum peak. Usage: Event CALCulate<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands If necessary, the corresponding delta marker is activated first. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker. Parameters: Indicates the coordinate on the horizontal axis. The unit in spectrum analyzer mode depends on the measurement, e.g. Hz for measurements in the frequency domain and seconds for measurements in the time domain. Range: Maximum span.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: Sets the left marker search limit. The unit in the spectrum analyzer mode depends on the measurement, e.g. Hz for measurements in the frequency domain and seconds for measurements in the time domain. Range: *RST: Maximum span. – (is set to the left diagram border when switching on search limits) Default unit: GHz Example: See CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:X: SLIMits<1...2>:RIGHt on page 316. CALCulate<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker. Parameters: Numeric value of the marker position. Example: INIT:CONF OFF CALC:MARK2 ON Turns on single sweep mode and marker 2. INIT;*WAI Starts a sweep and waits for the end. CALC:MARK2:Y? Queries the position of marker 2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:COUNt:FREQuency? This command performs a frequency measurement at the marker position and returns the result. To get a valid result, you have to perform a complete sweep with synchronization to the sweep end to make sure that the R&S Spectrum Rideractually reaches the frequency you want to measure. This is only possible in single sweep mode.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker. Parameters: FREQuency | CHANnel FREQuency Sets the marker frequency mode to frequency input (in Hz). CHANnel Sets the marker frequency mode to channel input (as a channel number). *RST: Example: FREQ CALC:MARK:FREQ:MODE FREQ Selects the frequency display mode. CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:MARK3:FUNC:DEM ON Switches on the demodulation for marker 3. CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:DEModulation:HOLD This command defines the hold time at the marker position for the demodulation with span > 0. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker. Parameters: Example: Range: 100 ms to 500 s *RST: 0.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:NDBDown This command defines the distance of the n dB down markers to the reference marker. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker. Parameters: Distance of the temporary markers to the reference marker in dB. *RST: 3 dB Default unit: dB Example: See CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:NDBDown:STATe This command turns the n dB Down marker function on and off. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker. Parameters: ON | OFF *RST: Example: OFF CALC:MARK:FUNC:NDBD:STAT ON Turns on the n dB marker function. CALC:MARK:FUNC:NDBD 3 Positions two temporary markers 3 dB below a reference marker.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: INIT:CONT OFF Turns on single sweep mode. CALC:MARK2 ON CALC:MARK2:FUNC:NOIS ON Turns on marker 2 and assigns the noise measurement to that marker. INIT;*WAI CALC:MARK2:NOIS:RES? Performs the measurement and queries the noise marker results. Usage: Query only CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:REFerence This command matches the reference level to the power level of a marker.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:UPPer:THReshold on page 328 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:BEEP[:STATe] This command turns the beeper that beeps if a limit line is violated on and off. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at LIMit selects the limit line. Parameters: ON | OFF *RST: Example: OFF CALC:LIM:BEEP ON Activates the audio beep. CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ABSolute | RELative Scale of the x-axis. DB | DBM | DBMV | DBUV | V | VOLT | W | WATT | DBUVM | DBUAM | V_M | W_M2 | VSWR Unit of the y-axis. Data points on the x-axis. Note: a limit line may consist of up to 100 horizontal data points. Data points on the y-axis. Example: CALC:LIM:DEF 'Line','Example',HZ,ABS,DBM, 10000000,-10, 10000000,0,20000000,0 Defines a limit line with three data points.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:DLINe:STATe This command turns display lines on and off. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. Suffix: <1...2> . 1...2 Parameters: ON | OFF *RST: Example: OFF CALC:DLIN:STAT OFF Turns on the display line. CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:FAIL? This command queries the result of a limit check.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:UNIT:X? This command queries the horizontal unit of a limit line. This command is a query and therefore has no *RST value. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at LIMit selects the limit line. Suffix: <1...2> . 1...2 <1...2> 1...2 Example: CALC:LIM1:UNIT:X? Queries the x-unit of the first limit line. Usage: Query only CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Usage: Setting only CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:UPPer:SELect This command selects the upper limit line. This command is an event and therefore has no *RST value and no query. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at LIMit selects the limit line. Suffix: <1...2> . 1...2 <1...2> 1...2 Parameters: String containing the filename of the upper limit line.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: Numeric value whose unit depends on the unit you have currently selected for the vertical axis. Default unit: dBm Example: 13.6.2.8 CALC:LIM1:UPP:THR -10DBM Defines a threshold of -10 dBm. Configuring and Using Measurement Functions The R&S Spectrum Rider provides measurement functions that allow you to perform advanced measurements and can also be controlled remotely.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands You have to set the frequency mode with [SENSe:]FREQuency:INPut: MODE<1..3> on page 290 to channel first. The numeric suffix at CHANnel is irrelevant for this command. Parameters: Numeric value that selects the number of the channel to be analyzed. *RST: Example: Depends on the channel table. See [SENSe:]CHANnel:TABLe:SELect<1...3> on page 330. [SENSe:]CHANnel:TABLe:SELect<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: String containing the name of the channel table. *RST: Example: '' See [SENSe:]CHANnel:TABLe:SELect<1...3> on page 330. [SENSe:]CHANnel:TABLe:SELect:UPLink This command selects a channel table configured for downlink signals. Parameters: String containing the name of the channel table. *RST: Example: '' See [SENSe:]CHANnel:TABLe:SELect<1...3> on page 330.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:LEVel:ONCE on page 320 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:POWer:RESult? on page 334 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:POWer:SELect This command selects a power measurement and turns the measurement on. The numeric suffix at CALculate and MARKer are irrelevant for this command.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands The configuration for a standard is in line with the specifications and includes parameters like weighting filter, channel bandwidth and spacing, resolution and video bandwidth, as well as detector and sweep time. The numeric suffix at CALculate and MARKer are irrelevant for this command. Parameters: String containing the filename of the standard. Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:POW:PRES '3GPP WCDMA.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. The numeric suffix at MARKer selects the marker. Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:LEV:ONCE Initiates an automatic level adjust routine. Usage: Event CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:POWer:RESult? This command queries the results of power measurements.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: MCACpower | ACPower | CPOWer | OBANdwidth | OBWidth | TDMA MCACpower | ACPower Returns the results for ACLR measurements. The number of return values depends on the number of TX and adjacent channel. The order of return values is: power of the transmission channel. power of the lower adjacent channel. power of the upper adjacent channel. power of the lower alternate channel 1. power of the upper alternate channel 2. etc.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Measuring the Channel Power The following commands configure channel power measurements. To perform the actual measurement, use the commands described in section Chapter 13.6.2.4, "Performing and Triggering Measurements", on page 300. List of commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:CPOWer:BANDwidth on page 336 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:CPOWer:MODE on page 336 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: DBM | DBMV | DBUV | VOLT | WATT | DUVM | DUAM | V | W | V_M | W_M2 *RST: Example: dBm CALC:MARK:FUNC:CPOW:UNIT DBM Sets the unit to dBm. CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:POWer:RESult:PHZ This command turns the display of the channel power per Hertz on and off. The numeric suffix at CALculate and MARKer are irrelevant for this command.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:OBAN:BANDwidth:PCT This command defines the percentage of the total power that defines the occupied bandwidth. Instead of OBANwidth, you can also use the alias OBWidth. The numeric suffix at CALCulate and MARKer are irrelevant for this command. Parameters: Example: Range: *RST: 10 PCT to 99.9 PCT 99 PCT CALC:MARK:FUNC:OBW:BAND:PCT 95 Sets the power percentage to 95%.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands TDMA Measurements The following commands configure TDMA measurements. To perform the actual measurement, use the commands described in section Chapter 13.6.2.4, "Performing and Triggering Measurements", on page 300. List of commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:TDMA:BURSt on page 339 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:TDMA:BURSt This command defines the burst length of the TDMA signal.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ● [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:SPACing[:ACHannel] on page 344 ● [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:SPACing:ALTernate<1...11> on page 344 ● [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:SPACing:CHANnel<1...11> on page 344 ● [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:TXCHannel:COUNt on page 345 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:ACPower:UNIT This command selects the unit of the ACLR results. The numeric suffix at CALCulate and MARKer are irrelevant for this command.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands The adjacent channel is the first pair of channels next to the transmission channels. If you set the channel bandwidth for these channels, the R&S Spectrum Ridersets the bandwidth of the alternate channels to the same value. Instead of BANDwidth, you can also use the alias BWIDth. Parameters: Example: *RST: 14 kHz Default unit: GHz See [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:TXCHannel:COUNt on page 345.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Instead of BWIDwidth, you can also use the alias BANDth. Parameters: Example: *RST: 14 kHz Default unit: GHz See [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:TXCHannel:COUNt on page 345. [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:BWIDth:ALTernate<1...11> This command defines the bandwidth of the alternate channels.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:PRESet:RLEVel This command adjusts the reference level to the measured signal power. This automatic routine makes sure that the that the signal power level does not overload the R&S Spectrum Rider or limit the dynamic range by too small a S/N ratio. To determine the best reference level, theR&S Spectrum Rider aborts current measurements and performs a series of test sweeps.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: The actual value range depends on the number of active transmission channels. Range: *RST: Example: 1 to 12 1 See [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:TXCHannel:COUNt on page 345. [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:SPACing[:ACHannel] This command defines the spacing between the transmission channel and its adjacent channel.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: *RST: 20 kHz Default unit: GHz Example: See [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:TXCHannel:COUNt on page 345. [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:TXCHannel:COUNt <#ofTxChannels> This command defines the number of transmission channels. The command is available for measurements with span > 0. Parameters: <#ofTxChannels> Example: Range: *RST: 1 to 12 1 CALC:MARK:FUNC:POW:SEL CPOW Selects the channel power measurement.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel[:RELative] on page 346 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel[:RELative]: STATe on page 347 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel:ABSolute on page 347 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel:ABSolute[: STATe] on page 347 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel:RESult? on page 348 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ALTernate<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands The suffix at CALCulate and LIMit are irrelevant for this command. Parameters: Example: Range: 0 dB to 100 dB Default unit: dB CALC:LIM:ACP:ACH 30 Defines a limit of 30 dB. CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel[:RELative]:STATe This command turns the relative limit check for the adjacent channels on and off. You have to activate the general ACLR limit check before using this command with CALCulate<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: ON | OFF *RST: Example: OFF CALC:LIM:ACP:ACH:ABS:STAT ON Activates the absolute limit check. CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ACHannel:RESult? This command queries the result of the limit check of the adjacent channels. To get a valid result, you have to perform a complete sweep with synchronization to the sweep end before reading out the result. This is only possible in single sweep mode.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:LIM:ACP:ALT3 30 Defines a limit of 30 dB for the third alternate channel. CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ALTernate<1...11>[:RELative]:STATe This command turns the relative limit check for an alternate channels on and off. You have to activate the general ACLR limit check before using this command with CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:STATe on page 346 first.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: ON | OFF *RST: Example: OFF CALC:LIM:ACP:ALT3:ABS:STAT ON Activates the absolute limit check for the third alternate channel. CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:ACPower:ALTernate<1...11>:RESult? This command queries the result of the limit check of the alternate channels. To get a valid result, you have to perform a complete sweep with synchronization to the sweep end before reading out the result.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Measuring the Harmonic Distortion The following commands configure Harmonic Distortion measurements.. To perform the actual measurement, use the commands described in section Chapter 13.6.2.4, "Performing and Triggering Measurements", on page 300. List of commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:HARMonics[:STATe] on page 351 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:HARMonics:DISTortion? on page 351 ● CALCulate<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:HARMonics:LIST? This command queries the position of the harmonics. To get a valid result, you should perform a complete sweep in single sweep mode before querying the results. This command is a query and therefore has no *RST value. The suffix at CALCulate and MARKer are irrelevant for this command. Parameters: returns one value for every harmonic.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:HARM ON Activates the harmonic distortion measurement. CALC:MARK:FUNC:HARM:NHAR 4 Sets the number of harmonics to 4. CALC:MARK:FUNC:HARM:PRES Adjusts the settings of the measurement. CALC:MARK:FUNC:HARM:LIST? CALC:MARK:FUNC:HARM:DIST? TOT Queries the position of the harmonics and the total harmonic distortion.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Measuring the Spectrum Emission Mask The following commands configure Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM) measurements.. To perform the actual measurement, use the commands described in section Chapter 13.6.2.4, "Performing and Triggering Measurements", on page 300.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: SWE:MODE ESP Starts the SEM measurement. Using an Isotropic Antenna This chapter describes all commands available to set up measurements with an isotropic antenna. You can use an isotropic antenna with all measurement modes that are described above. List of commands ● INPut:ANTenna:MEASure on page 355 ● INPut:ANTenna:STATe on page 355 ● [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at TRANsducer specifies the primary or secondary transducer. Suffix: <1...2> . 1...2 Parameters: ON | OFF 0 Transducer is not an isotropic antenna. 1 Transducer is an isotropic antenna. Example: CORR:TRAN:ISOT? only an example 13.6.3 Remote Commands of the Analog Modulation The chapter provides information on remote commands that configure and perform analog modulation measurements.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command 13.6.3.2 Suffix: <1...2> . 1...2 Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:ADEM:AFR? Reads out the modulation frequency Usage: Query only Defining the Vertical Axis The following chapter describes command necessary to define the vertical scale such as the x-axis deviation per division and settings affecting the amplitude of the measurements. List of commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands 13.6.3.3 Defining the Bandwidth The following chapter describes command necessary to define the demodulation bandwidth and audio lowpass filter. List of commands ● [SENSe:]ADEMod:BANDwidth:DEModulation on page 358 ● [SENSe:]ADEMod:BWIDth:DEModulation on page 358 ● [SENSe:]FILTer:LPASs on page 358 [SENSe:]ADEMod:BANDwidth:DEModulation This command sets the demodulation bandwidth.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ● [SENSe:]FILTer:DEMPhasis[:STATe] on page 359 [SENSe:]FILTer:DEMPhasis:TCONstant This command sets the time constant for the FM deemphasis filter. The only supported time constants are 50us and 75us. Parameters: Numeric value with the unit range of s | ms| us | ns. Default unit: s Example: FILT:DEMP:TCON 50 us Sets the time constant for the FM deemphasis filter to 50 us.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands 13.6.3.6 Configuring the Limit Line The following chapter describes command necessary to configure the limit line and display the individual pass/fail measurement results of the analog modulation parameters. List of commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:ADEModulation:LIMit:SELect on page 360 ● CALCulate<1...2>:ADEModulation:LIMit:DELete on page 360 ● CALCulate<1...2>:ADEModulation:LIMit:FAIL? on page 360 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands 13.6.3.7 Example: CALC:ADEM:LIM:FAIL? Queries the result of the check for limit line Usage: Query only Setting the Measurement Mode The following chapter describes command necessary to switch to the correct measurement mode. List of commands ● CALCulate:FEED on page 361 ● INSTrument[:SELect] on page 388 ● INSTrument:NSELect on page 388 CALCulate:FEED This command switches the measurement mode.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:THD[:RESult]? on page 363 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:FERRor[:RESult]? on page 364 ● CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:MINDex[:RESult]? on page 364 ● TRACe<1...2>[:DATA]? on page 309 [SENSe:]ADEMod:FM:OFFSet? This command displays the Frequency Deviation value for FM. Example: ADEM:FM:OFFS? Reads out the Frequency Deviation value for FM. Usage: Query only CALCulate<1..
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:ADEM:AM RMS Reads out the RMS value for AM. Usage: Query only CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:FM[:RESult]? This command displays the results of frequency deviation for FM. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. Suffix: <1...2> . 1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:ADEM:THD? Reads out the THD value for both AM/FM. Usage: Query only CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer:FUNCtion:ADEMod:FERRor[:RESult]? This command displays the Carrier Offset value for both AM/FM. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. Suffix: <1...2> . 1...2 Example: CALC:MARK:FUNC:ADEM:FERR? Reads out the Carrier Offset value for both AM/FM. Usage: Query only CALCulate<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands 13.6.4.1 ● Chapter 13.6.4.7, "Reading Out Measurement Results", on page 369 ● Chapter 13.6.4.8, "Selecting a Telecommunication Standard", on page 369 Setting the Frequency The following chapter describes commands necessary to define frequency settings. List of commands ● [SENSe:]PMETer:FREQuency on page 365 ● CALCulate<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. Parameters: Example: Default unit: dBm CALC:PMET:REL 30 The reference value to 30 dBm. CALCulate<1...2>:PMETer:RELative[:MAGNitude]:AUTO This command sets the current measurement result as the reference level for relative measurements. This command is an event and therefore has no *RST value and no query.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: DBM | DB | WATT | VSWR | W | DUVM | DBUV | W_M2 | V_M Note on the parameter DB: when applied to UNIT1, the power is relative to the reference level, when applied to UNIT2, the return loss is displayed. Note on the parameter VSWR: the parameter is only available if applied to UNIT2. Example: 13.6.4.3 UNIT1:PMET:POW DBM When measuring with the R&S FSH-Z1, R&S FSH-Z18 or USB power sensors: sets unit to dBm.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: 13.6.4.5 CAL:PMET:ZERO:AUTO ONCE Starts to zero the power meter. Forward Power Display Note that the forward power is only available in conjunction with the R&S FSH-Z14 or R&S FSH-Z44. List of commands ● [SENSe:]PMETer:DETector[:FUNCtion] on page 368 [SENSe:]PMETer:DETector[:FUNCtion] This command selects the forward power display of the power sensor.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: 13.6.4.7 CALC:PMET:PRES:BAND:VID 10MHZ Defines a video bandwidth of 10 MHz. Reading Out Measurement Results List of commands ● FETCh<1...2>:PMETer on page 369 FETCh<1...2>:PMETer This command queries the results of measurements with the power sensor. The numeric suffix at FETCh is irrelevant for this command. Parameters: Example: 13.6.4.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands CALCulate<1...2>:PMETer:PRESet:SELect This command selects the standard for power sensor measurements. The numeric suffix at CALCulate is irrelevant for this command. Parameters: Example: E.g. GSM | EDGE | WCDMA | CDMAOne | CDMA2000 | DVBT | DAB | TETRA | USER CALC:PMET:PRES:SEL GSM Selects the GSM standard for power sensor measurements. 13.6.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands For a detailed description of all commands not included here refer to Chapter 13.6.2.1, "Configuring the Horizontal Axis", on page 288 in spectrum analyzer mode. [SENSe:]SCAN:STARt This command defines the start frequency of the receiver scan range. Parameters: Numeric value in Hz. The range is specified in the datasheet. *RST: fmin Default unit: GHZ Example: SCAN:STAR 30kHz Defines a start frequency of 30 kHz.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ● DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel on page 294 ● DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet on page 295 ● DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y[:SCALe]:RPOSition on page 295 ● INPut:ATTenuation on page 295 ● INPut:ATTenuation:MODE on page 296 ● INPut:ATTenuation:AUTO on page 296 ● INPut:GAIN:STATe on page 296 ● INPut:IMPedance on page 296 ● [SENSe:]CORRection:TRANsducer<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: ON | OFF *RST: Example: 13.6.5.4 ON BAND:CISP:AUTO ON Turns automatic selection of the CISPR bandwidth on. Performing and Triggering the Measurement The following commands configure the sweep. Performing the Measurement List of Commands ● *WAI on page 288 ● ABORt on page 301 ● DISPlay<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands For a detailed description of commands refer to Chapter 13.6.2.4, "Performing and Triggering Measurements", on page 300 in spectrum analyzer mode. 13.6.5.5 Working with Traces The following commands set up the trace and the various functions associated with it, e.g. trace mathematics or the selection of the detector. List of Commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:MATH<1...2>:COPY:MEMory on page 305 ● DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:AOFF on page 310 ● CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:MAXimum[:PEAK] on page 311 ● CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:MAXimum:NEXT on page 311 ● CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:MINimum[:PEAK] on page 311 ● CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:X on page 311 ● CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:X:RELative on page 312 ● CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>:Y? on page 312 ● CALCulate<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands List of Commands ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:BEEP[:STATe] on page 324 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:COMMent? on page 324 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:DEFine on page 324 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:DELete on page 325 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:FAIL? on page 326 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:LOWer:SELect on page 327 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...2>:STATe on page 326 ● CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands MMEMory:CATalog? This command queries the files of the current directory. You can select directories with MMEMory:CDIRectory on page 377. This command is a query and therefore has no *RST value. Example: MMEM:CDIR '\Public\Limit Lines' Opens directory 'Limit Lines'. MMEM:CAT? Returns all files in \Public\Limit Lines. Usage: Query only MMEMory:CATalog:DIRectories? This command queries the directories of the current directory.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands MMEMory:DATA [, ] This command writes block data into a file. The delimiter must be set to EOI to obtain error-free data transfer. When you query the contents of a file, you can save them in a file on the remote control computer. The command is useful for reading stored settings files or trace data from the instrument or for transferring them to the instrument.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: String containing the filename. Example: MMEM:FILE 'TEST.TXT' Creates the file TEST.TXT. MMEMory:FILE:DATE [, , , ] This command sets the date of a file. Parameters: String containing the path and filename. Range: 1980 to 2099 Range: 1 to 12 Range: 1 to 31 Example: MMEM:FILE:DATE '\Public\Screen Shots\Screen0001.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: MMEM:INIT Formats and deletes all data from the drive. Usage: Setting only MMEMory:LOAD:STATe <1>, This command loads the settings from a *.set file. Parameters: <1> String containing the path and filename. Example: MMEM:LOAD:STAT 1, '\Public\Datasets\Dataset001.set' Loads the settings from the file Dataset001.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Usage: Setting only MMEMory:RDIRectory This command deletes the indicated directory. The directory name includes the path and may also include the drive name. The path name complies with DOS conventions. This command is an event and therefore has no *RST value and no query. Parameters: String containing the path of the directory to delete.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands 13.6.7 Making and Storing Screenshots The following commands manage screenshots. These commands are independent from the operating mode. List of commands ● DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:STORe on page 382 ● HCOPy:DEVice:LANGuage on page 382 ● HCOPy[:IMMediate] on page 382 ● MMEMory:NAME on page 383 DISPlay<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands You can select a filename for the screenshot in png format with MMEMory:NAME on page 383 and select the file format of the screenshot with HCOPy:DEVice: LANGuage on page 382. To make a screenshot in jpg format, use DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:STORe on page 382. This command is an event and therefore has no *RST value and no query. Example: HCOP:DEV:LANG PNG MMEM:NAME '\Public\Screen Shots\Test.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: String containing the number with which to start numbering files. *RST: Example: '0000' SYST:CAPT:COUN '0100' Starts numbering files with 0100, e.g. Measurement0100.png. SYSTem:CAPTure:DATaset[:STATe] This command includes or excludes datasets from the data capture. Parameters: ON | OFF *RST: Example: OFF SYST:CAPT:DAT ON Includes datasets into the data capture.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:CAPTure:SCReen[:STATe] This command includes or excludes screenshots from the data capture. Parameters: ON | OFF *RST: Example: ON SYST:CAPT:SCR ON Includes screenshots into the data capture. 13.6.9 Saving Events The following commands configure the circumstances under which the R&S Spectrum Rider saves events. These commands are independent from the operating mode.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:SOEVent:LIMits:MODE This command selects the limit check condition that must occur in order to save a coordinate. Parameters: STARtonfail | STOPonfail | FAILonly STARtonfail Starts to save all sweeps from the moment a limit check fails. STOPonfail Saves all sweeps until a limit check fails. FAILonly Saves only sweeps that contain a limit check violation.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: TIMeinterval | LIMitsfail | DISTanceint | ALLSweeps TIMeinterval Saves coordinates after a certain length of time has passed. LIMitsfail Saves coordinates when a limit check has failed. DISTanceint Saves coordinates after a certain distance has been covered. ALLSweeps Saves coordinates after each sweep. *RST: Example: TIMeinterval See SYSTem:SOEVent:DISTance:INTerval on page 385.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Contents 13.6.10.1 ● Chapter 13.6.10.1, "Mode Selection", on page 388 ● Chapter 13.6.10.2, "Controlling the GPS Receiver", on page 389 ● Chapter 13.6.10.3, "Display Configuration", on page 391 ● Chapter 13.6.10.4, "Audio Settings", on page 392 ● Chapter 13.6.10.5, "Setting up a Network Connection", on page 394 ● Chapter 13.6.10.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: 1 spectrum analyzer 5 power meter 18 analog modulation *RST: Example: 13.6.10.2 1 INST:NSEL 1 Selects spectrum analyzer mode. Controlling the GPS Receiver This chapter describes all commands that control the GPS receiver.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands The R&S Spectrum Rider calculates this factor from a reference signal provided by the GPS receiver. The reference signal is used to determine the deviation of the internal clock of the instrument. The deviation can be turned into a correction factor for the measured frequency. Example: SYST:POS:GPS:CORR:FREQ? Queries the frequency correction factor.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:POSition:LONGitude? This command queries the longitude of the current position of the R&S Spectrum Rider. Example: SYST:POS:LONG? Return value would be, for example, 11,36,46.2 for 11°, 36', 46.2" East. Usage: Query only SYSTem:POSition:VALid? This command queries if the current position is valid. 13.6.10.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Suffix: <1...2> . 1...2 Parameters: COLor | BW | PF COLor Color BW Black & white PF Printer-friendly *RST: Example: COLor DISP:CMAP BW Sets the screen colors to black and white. DISPlay<1...2>:CMAP:DEFault This command sets the display to the default state. This command is an event and therefore has no query and no *RST value. The numeric suffix at DISPlay is irrelevant for this command. Suffix: <1...2> . 1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands List of commands ● SYSTem:AUDio:VOLume on page 393 ● SYSTem:BEEPer:POVerload[:STATe] on page 393 ● SYSTem:BEEPer:VOLume on page 393 ● SYSTem:BEEPer:KEY:VOLume on page 393 SYSTem:AUDio:VOLume This command sets the volume of the internal speaker. Parameters: Example: Range: *RST: 0 to 1 0.3 SYST:AUD:VOL 0.40 Sets the volume to 40%.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands 13.6.10.5 Setting up a Network Connection This chapter describes all commands that are used if the R&S Spectrum Rider is part of a network.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:COMMunicate:SOCKet:DHCP[:STATe] This command turns the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on and off. Parameters: ON | OFF *RST: Example: ON SYST:COMM:SOCK:DHCP ON Activates DHCP. SYSTem:COMMunicate:SOCKet:PORT This command sets the port number for the connection. Parameters: Port number. *RST: Example: 13.6.10.6 5555 SYST:COMM:SOCK:PORT 1000 Sets the port number to 1000.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ● SYSTem:PRESet on page 400 ● SYSTem:PRESet:FACTory on page 400 ● SYSTem:PRESet:MODE on page 400 ● SYSTem:PRESet:USER on page 401 ● SYSTem:REBoot on page 401 ● Chapter 13.6.10.6, "System Settings", on page 395 ● SYSTem:SHUTdown on page 401 ● Chapter 13.6.10.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:ACCessory:AUTO This command turns automatic detection of connected measurement accessories on and off. Parameters: Example: ON | OFF SYST:ACC:AUTO ON Turns on automatic accessory detection. SYSTem:BNC:MODE This command configures the BNC sockets. Parameters: REFerence | TRIGger | BIAS REFerence Input for external reference signal. TRIGger Input for external trigger. BIAS BIAS port.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:ERRor:ALL? This command queries the complete error queue. This command is a query and therefore no *RST value. Example: SYST:ERR:ALL? Usage: Query only SYSTem:ERRor:CODE[:NEXT]? This command queries the code of the next error in the error queue. This command is a query and therefore has no *RST value. Example: STAT:ERR:CODE? Usage: Query only SYSTem:ERRor:CODE:ALL? This command queries the complete error queue.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Example: SYST:FORM:IDEN LEG *IDN? IDN would return the older R&S Spectrum Rider version. SYST:FORM:IDEN NEW *IDN? IDN would return the newer R&S Spectrum Rider version. SYSTem:HELP:HEADers? This command returns a list of all available remote control commands. This command is a query and therefore no *RST value. Example: SYST:HELP:HEAD? Returns the syntax of all available commands.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:POWer:SOURce? This command queries the current R&S Spectrum Rider power source. This command is a query and therefore has no *RST value. Example: SYST:POW:SOUR? Usage: Query only SYSTem:POWer:STATus? This command queries the remaining power of the battery. This command is a query and therefore has no *RST value.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:PRESet:USER This command selects a file containing a user defined preset state. Parameters: Filename of the user defined preset state. SYSTem:REBoot This command initiates a reboot of the R&S Spectrum Rider. This command is an event and therefore has no *RST value and no query. Example: SYST:REB Restarts the R&S Spectrum Rider.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Range: 0 to 59 Range: 0 to 59 Example: SYST:TIME 12,30,30 SYSTem:TZONee , This command defines a shift of the system time to select another time zone. Parameters: Range: 0 to 23 Range: *RST: 0 to 59 0,0 Example: SYST:TZON 01,00 Shifts the time an hour ahead. SYSTem:VERSion? This command queries the SCPI version the remote control is based on.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands hardware status is assigned a bit number that applies to all five parts. For example, bit 0 of the STATus:OPERation register is assigned to the calibration status of the R&S Spectrum Rider. Bit 15 (the most significant bit) is set to zero for all parts. Thus the contents of the register parts can be processed by the controller as positive integer.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ters. It is permanently updated by the instrument. This part can only be read by you. Reading the register clears it. This part is often equated with the entire register. ENABle part The ENABle part determines whether the associated EVENt bit contributes to the sum bit (see below). Each bit of the EVENt part is ANDed with the associated ENABle bit (symbol '&').
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Figure 13-7: Overview of the status registers 13.6.11.3 Status Byte (STB) & Service Request Enable Register (SRE) The STB is already defined in IEEE 488.2. It provides a rough overview of the instrument status by collecting the pieces of information of the lower registers. It can thus be compared with the CONDition part of an SCPI register and assumes the highest level within the SCPI hierarchy.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Table 13-6: Meaning of the bits used in the Status Byte Bit No. Meaning 0 to 1 Not used 2 Error Queue not empty The bit is set when an entry is made in the error queue. If this bit is enabled by the SRE, each entry of the error queue generates a service request. Thus an error can be recognized and specified in greater detail by polling the error queue. The poll provides an informative error message.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Bit No. Meaning 2 Query Error This bit is set if either the controller wants to read data from the instrument without having sent a query, or if it does not fetch requested data and sends new instructions to the instrument instead. The cause is often a query which is faulty and hence cannot be executed. 3 Device-dependent Error This bit is set if a device-dependent error occurs.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Table 13-9: Meaning of bits in STATus:QUEStionable register Bit No. Meaning 0 to 1 These bits are not used 2 BATTERY LOW If the instrument is running without any external power supply and the charging level of the internal battery is approximately lower than 5%, this bit is set to indicate that the system is shut down automatically in approximately 5 minutes.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Table 13-11: Meaning of bits in STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit register Bit No. Meaning 0 LIMit 1 FAIL This bit is set if limit line 1 is violated. 1 LIMit 2 FAIL This bit is set if limit line 2 is violated. 2 to 14 Not used 15 This bit is always 0. STATus:QUEStionable:POWer Register This register contains information about possible overload states.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands ter initiate an SRQ. In order to make use of the possibilities of the service request effectively, all bits should be set to "1" in enable registers SRE and ESE.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands larly since faulty commands from the controller to the instrument are recorded there as well. 13.6.11.6 Reset Values of the Status Reporting System Table 13-13 contains the different commands and events causing the status reporting system to be reset. None of the commands, except *RST and SYSTem:PRESet, influences the functional instrument settings. In particular, DCL does not change the instrument settings.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands The OPERation status register contains information about the calibration status of the instrument. The QUEStionable status register contains information about the status of the reference and local oscillator, possible overloads of the instrument and the status of limit checks and limit margins. The commands are independent from the operating mode.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands STATus:PRESet This command resets the edge detectors and ENABle parts of all registers to a defined value. All PTRansition parts are set to FFFFh, i.e. all transitions from 0 to 1 are detected. All NTRansition parts are set to 0, i.e. a transition from 1 to 0 in a CONDition bit is not detected. The ENABle part of the STATus:OPERation and STATus:QUEStionable registers are set to 0, i.e. all events in these registers are not passed on.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands STATus:OPERation:NTRansition This command controls the Negative TRansition part of the OPERation register. Setting a bit causes a 1 to 0 transition in the corresponding bit of the associated register. The transition also writes a 1 into the associated bit of the corresponding EVENt register.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? This command reads out the CONDition section of the QUEStionable register. The command does not delete the contents of the EVENt section. Usage: Query only STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency:CONDition? This command reads out the CONDition section of the QUEStionable register. The command does not delete the contents of the EVENt section.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Parameters: Range: 0 to 65535 STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit:ENABle This command controls the ENABle part of the QUEStionable register. The ENABle part allows true conditions in the EVENt part of the status register to be reported in the summary bit.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit:NTRansition This command controls the Negative TRansition part of the QUEStionable register. Setting a bit causes a 1 to 0 transition in the corresponding bit of the associated register. The transition also writes a 1 into the associated bit of the corresponding EVENt register.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Remote Commands Remote Control - Commands Setting a bit causes a 0 to 1 transition in the corresponding bit of the associated register. The transition also writes a 1 into the associated bit of the corresponding EVENt register. Parameters: Range: 0 to 65535 STATus:QUEStionable:POWer:PTRansition This command control the Positive TRansition part of the QUEStionable register.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview General Functions 14 Menu and Softkey Overview This chapter shows an overview of all instrument functions in the form of softkey and menu overview. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● General Functions.................................................................................................419 Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer..................................................................... 425 Functions of the Power Meter............................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview General Functions Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Bandwidth RBW Manual 1 Hz, 3 Hz, 10 Hz, 30 Hz, 100Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, 300 kHz, 1 MHz, 3 MHz, Auto VBW Manual 1 Hz, 3 Hz, 10 Hz, 30 Hz, 100Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, 300 kHz, 1 MHz, 3 MHz, Auto SWT Analysis Analysis for T1 Trace Mode Manual, Auto Clear/Write, Max Hold Min Hold, Average Average Count Trace Math O
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview General Functions Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Subnet Mask Gateway Date and Time Set Date Set Time Time Zone Regional Language English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Hungarian, Traditional Chinese Date Format dd/mm/yyyy, mm/dd/yyyy Display Display Backlight 0 - 50 % Display Color Scheme Color Black & White Printer Friendly Keyboard Backlight 0 - 50 % Keyboa
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview General Functions Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Preset Key Preset Mode Parameters selection User Defined Default Preset Dataset Working Directory User working directory On Off Working directory Save On Event Save On Event On Off Event Source Time Interval Limit Failure Distance Interval Every Sweep Time Interval Distance Interval Limit Save Mode Start On Failure Stop On Failure Save Only failures Recording Storage SD USB Capture
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview General Functions Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Mainboard Revision Mainboard Serial Number Frontboard Part Number Frontboard Revision Frontboard Serial Number Controller Version Software Installed Options Software Version Option Administration Install Option Installation Status Exit 14.1.2 File Management The SAVE/RECALL key opens the file manager that contains functionality to manage datasets and other files.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview General Functions Softkey Menu or Dialog items File Manager Mark Edit Parameters Parameters selection Rename Cut Copy Paste Delete Preview Prev Next Exit Load Refresh Exit 14.1.3 Operating Mode Selection The MODE key opens the mode menu that contains functionality to select the operating mode of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer 14.2 Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer This section contains all softkeys and menus that are available in spectrum analyzer mode. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Measurement Selection........................................................................................ 425 Frequency Parameters..........................................................................................434 SPAN Selection..................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Channel Power Softkey Menu or Dialog items Meas Mode Spectrum Parameters Parameters selection Parameters Parameters selection Channel Power Occupied Bandwidth TDMA Spectrum Emission Mask ACLR Harmonic Distortion AM Modulation Depth Spectrogram Spectrogram Playback Iso Direction [Auto Standard Load Refresh Exit Level Adjust Channel BW Power Unit dBm dBmV dBµV V W Power Display Clear/Write Max Hold Channel Pwr/H
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Parameters Parameters selection Spectrum Emission Mask ACLR Harmonic Distortion AM Modulation Depth Spectrogram Spectrogram Playback Iso Direction [Auto Standard Load Refresh Exit Level Adjust Channel BW % Power BW TDMA Softkey Menu or Dialog items Meas Mode Spectrum Channel Power Occupied Bandwidth TDMA Spectrum Emission Mask ACLR Harmonic Distortion
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Parameters Parameters selection Parameters Parameters selection Manual SWT Burst Length Spectrum Emission Mask Softkey Menu or Dialog items Meas Mode Spectrum Channel Power Occupied Bandwidth TDMA Spectrum Emission Mask ACLR Harmonic Distortion AM Modulation Depth Spectrogram Spectrogram Playback Iso Direction [Auto Standard Load Refresh Exit Level
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Spectrogram Spectrogram Playback Iso Direction [Auto Standard Load Refresh Exit Level Adjust Channel Settings Tx Channel Adj Channel Channel BW Channel Tx Spacing Channel Adj Spacing ACLR Ref Setting Tx Channel Min Pwr TX Chan. Max Pwr TX Chan. Low High Chan.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Harmonic Distortion Softkey Menu or Dialog items Meas Mode Spectrum Parameters Parameters selection Parameters Parameters selection Channel Power Occupied Bandwidth TDMA Spectrum Emission Mask ACLR Harmonic Distortion AM Modulation Depth Spectrogram Spectrogram Playback Iso Direction [Auto Adjust Setting Harmonics AM Modulation Depth Softkey Menu or Dialog items Meas Mode Spectrum Channel Power Occupied Bandwid
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Spectrogram Softkey Menu or Dialog items Meas Mode Spectrum Parameters Parameters selection Channel Power Occupied Bandwidth TDMA Spectrum Emission Mask ACLR Harmonic Distortion AM Modulation Depth Spectrogram Spectrogram Playback Isotropic Antenna Settings Display Reference Level Level Range Auto Range Color Table Green-Yellow Green-Blue Black-White Red-Purple Blue-Black Full Screen Couple to Spectrum Tone Sque
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Save On-screen KB Parameters Parameters selection Parameters Parameters selection Exit Clear Hold Spectrogram Playback Softkey Menu or Dialog items Meas Mode Spectrum Channel Power Occupied Bandwidth TDMA Spectrum Emission Mask ACLR Harmonic Distortion AM Modulation Depth Spectrogram Spectrogram Playback Iso Direction [Auto] Settings Display Reference Level Level Range Auto Range
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Tone Long Time Rec Rec Settings Exit Live Update See "Spectrogram Playback" on page 432 Save On-screen KB Exit Recall Load Refresh Exit Select Time Line T1 Line T2 Line Isotropic Antenna [Auto] Softkey Menu or Dialog items Meas Mode Spectrum Parameters Parameters selection Channel Power Occupied Bandwidth TDMA Spectrum Emission Mask ACLR Harmoni
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer 14.2.2 Frequency Parameters The FREQ key opens the frequency menu that contains functionality to set up the horizontal axis of the measurement diagram. Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Center Freq CF Stepsize 0.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Ref Level Range / RefPos Auto Range Range Linear Ref Position Unit dBm dBmV dBuV V W Ref Offset Att / Amp / Imp Preamp Manual Att Auto Low Distortion Auto Low Noise Imp 50Ω 75 Ω RAM 75 Ω RAZ 75 Ω FSH-Z38 Transducer Primary Secondary Select Primary Refresh Load Exit Select Secondary Refresh Load Exit 14.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Manual SWT Auto SWT Cont Sweep Single Sweep Trigger Free Run Video 0 - 100 % Eternal Rise External Fall Delay 1 - 10 s 14.2.6 BW Parameters The BW key opens a menu that contains all functionality to set the bandwidths. Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Manual RBW Auto RBW Manual VBW Auto VBW 14.2.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection RMS Show Enable Trace 2 Enable Memory 1 Enable Memory 2 Trace⊳Memory Select Trace Trace Math Math Position Off Trace - Memory Memory - Trace 14.2.8 Limit Lines The LINES key opens a menu that contains the functionality to control display and limit lines. The LINES key opens a menu that contains the functionality to control limit lines.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Power Meter Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection New Marker Marker Type Delete Marker Delete Selected Delete All Delta Delete All Select Marker Marker Function Noise Frequency Count N dB Down N dB -100 to 100 dB Frequency Display Channel Display Demodulation Off AM FM Time Volume Set Marker 0 - 100% Search Range Set To Peak Set To Next Peak Set To Minimum All Marker To Peak Center=Marker Freq Ref Level=Mar
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Power Meter ● ● ● Limits Line Parameters......................................................................................... 445 Trace Parameters................................................................................................. 445 Marker Parameters............................................................................................... 446 14.3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Power Meter Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection VSWR dB (Return Loss) Zero To Ref Standard Correction Off GSM EDGE 3GPPWCDMA2 cdmaOne2 cdma200 1x2 DVB-T2 DVB2 TETRA USER 4 kHz 200 kHz 600 kHz 1 If "Freq Mode" (see Frequency Parameters) is set to "Channel", the softkey displays "Channel".
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Power Meter Pulse Power Measurement The pulse power measurement is available only if you have installed option R&S FPHK29.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Power Meter 14.3.2 Frequency Parameters The FREQ key opens a menu that contains the functionality to set the frequency.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Power Meter Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection 200 kHz 600 kHz Table 14-5: Channel Power Meter Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Parameters Parameters selection Channel BW Table 14-6: Pulse Measurement Softkey Menu or Dialog items VBW Full 5 MHz 1.5 MHz 300 kHz 14.3.4 Amplitude Parameters The AMPT key contains functionality to configure level parameters.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Power Meter Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Refresh Exit Select Secondary Load Refresh Exit Table 14-9: Pulse Power Measurement Softkey Menu or Dialog items Ref Level -70 to 30 dBm Range Scale Adjust Parameters Parameters selection 100 dB (10.0dB/Div) 50 dB (5.0dB/Div) 50 dB (5.0dB/Div) 30 dB (3.0dB/Div) 20 dB (2.0dB/Div) 10 dB (1.0dB/Div) 50 dB (0.5dB/Div) Unit dBm W Offset 14.3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Power Meter Softkey Menu or Dialog items Trigger Free Run Parameters Parameters selection Positive Negative Trigger Level -30 to 20 dBm Trigger Delay -51.1875us to 53 s Trigger Hysteresis 0.1 to 10 dB Dropout Time 0 to 10s 14.3.6 Limits Line Parameters The LINES key opens a menu that contains functionality to configure the limits line.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Analog Modulation 14.3.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Analog Modulation AM Domain, FM Domain Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection AM Domain1 FM Domain1 Audio Lowpass DBW/1 DBW/10 DBW/30 DBW/100 Mod. Trace1 Mod. Summary1 1To perform the analog modulation measurement, select the required modulation domain (AM Domain or FM Domain) and the required measurement setting (Mod. Trace or Mod. Summary). 14.4.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Analog Modulation 14.4.4 Amplitude Parameters The AMPT key contains functionality to configure the level parameters. Table 14-17: AM Domain, FM Domain Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Ref Level Dev per Division 1-100%1 Scale Adjust2 Att / Amp / Imp Preamp Manual Att Auto Low Distortion Auto Low Noise Imp 50Ω 75 Ω RAM 75 Ω RAZ 75 Ω FSH-Z38 1For AM Domain, the Dev per Division is configurable up to 20%.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Wizard Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Clear Limits Auto Beep 14.5 Functions of the Wizard This section contains all softkeys and menus that are available in the measurement WIZARD. ● Measurement Wizard............................................................................................ 449 14.5.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Wizard Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Interrupt Leave Menu1 Parameters selection Resume Sequence Cancel Yes No Skip Continue Next Meas Repeat Meas Interrupt Finish Wizard Cancel Interrupt Leave Menu1 Resume Sequence Cancel Skip Continue Interrupt Skip Finish Wizard Cancel Finish Wizard Cancel Yes No Finish Wizard Cancel Yes Save Result Discard Result No Meas Setting General Measurement Definition User Number o
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Receiver Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Meas Spec Meas Results Mark Edit Rename Cut Copy Paste Delete Preview Prev Next Exit Refresh Exit Exit 1Press WIZARD key to resume back the wizard measurement. 14.6 Functions of the Receiver This section contains all softkeys and menus that are available in receiver mode. The receiver mode is available only if you have installed option R&S FPH-K43.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Receiver Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Fixed Channel Channel Scan 14.6.2 Frequency Parameters The FREQ key opens a menu that contains the functionality to set the frequency or channel.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Receiver Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection V W Ref Offset Att / Amp / Imp Preamp Manual Att Auto Low Distortion Auto Low Noise Imp 50Ω 75 Ω RAM 75 Ω RAZ 75 Ω FSH-Z38 Transducer Primary Secondary Select Primary Refresh Load Exit Select Secondary Refresh Load Exit 14.6.4 BW Parameters The BW key contains functionality to configure bandwidth parameters.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Receiver Table 14-21: AM Domain, FM Domain Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Meas Time Cont Scan Single Scan Trigger Free Run Video External Rise External fall Gated Trigger Trogger Delay Gate Settings Gate Delay Gate Length Mannual SWT 14.6.6 Trace Functionality The TRACE key opens the trace menu that contains functionality to set up the traces.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Receiver Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Trace - Memory Memory - Trace 14.6.7 Markers The MARKER key opens a menu to control markers and use marker functions.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Load From File Remove Lower Limit Set Threshold Load From File Remove Auto Beep 14.7 Functions of the Maps This section contains all softkeys and menus that are available in map mode. The map is available only if you have installed option R&S FPH-K16. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Maps Measurement........................................................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Azimuth Only Triangulation Go To Triangulation GPS Position List Include View Previous Next Edit Exit Delete Delete All Yes No Triangulate Exit Zoom in Zoom out Settings Show GPS Information Compass Information Power Bar Power Result Hardware Settings Colors Current Position Color Black Blue Yellow Red Saved Positions Color Black Blue Yellow Red Triangulation
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection HE300 HL300 GPS Compass Maps Auto Select "Map folder name"2 World 1Available only if option R&S FPH-K16 is installed. 2Available only if a connected USB stick is scanned to locate the available map folders. See "Map folder" on page 232.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Exit Exit Zoom in Zoom out Settings Show GPS Information Compass Information Power Bar Power Result Hardware Settings Colors Current Position Color Saved Positions Color Triangulation Color Tone Squelch Level Threshold Tone Frequency Tone Gain Tone Volume Tone Save on Event Event Source Time Interval Limit Failure Distance Interval Every Sweep Maps Auto Select "
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Indoor Position Capture Position Save Results Parameters Parameters selection On-screen KB Exit Clear Indoor Position List Yes Indoor Position List Include No View Delete Delete All Exit Select GPX File Mark Edit Preview Load Refresh Exit Zoom in Zoom out Settings Show Power Bar Power Result Hardware Settings Current Position Color Black Blue Yellow Res Good Coverage Color Magenta Light
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Light Blue Cyan Green Yellow Red Average Coverage Level Bad Coverage Color Magenta Light Blue Cyan Green Yellow Red Bad Coverage Level Default Indicator Best Average Worst Tone Squelch Level Threshold Tone Frequency Tone Gain Tone Volume Tone Cursor Sensitivity Exit Maps Every Sweep Auto Select "Map folder name"2 World 1Available only if option R&S FPH-K15 is in
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Freq 14.7.3 Amplitude Parameters The AMPT key opens the amplitude menu that contains functionality to set up the vertical axis in the map mode.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Load Exit 14.7.4 BW Parameters The BW key contains functionality to configure bandwidth parameters. Softkey Menu or Dialog items RBW 3kHz - 2MHz Parameters Parameters selection 14.7.5 Sweep Configuration The SWEEP key opens a menu that contains functionality to configure the sweep. Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Sweep Time 14.7.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Menu and Softkey Overview Functions of the Maps Softkey Menu or Dialog items Parameters Parameters selection Load From File Remove Auto Beep User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 05.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Appendix How a Spectrum Analyzer Works 15 Appendix In this appendix, additional information on how a spectrum analyzer work is given. 15.1 How a Spectrum Analyzer Works Basically, it is possible to measure and analyze RF signals either in the time domain or the frequency domain. Measurements in the time domain show signal variations over time. You can perform these with an oscilloscope, for example. Measurements in the frequency domain show the frequency components of a signal.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Appendix How a Spectrum Analyzer Works Applying the Fourier transform to the periodic square wave transforms it into the frequency domain. The spectrum analyzer would show the fundamental (or frequency of the square wave) and its harmonics. The spectrum analyzer uses a narrow bandpass filter for measurements in the frequency domain. Only at frequencies containing a signal there is a reading that gives the amplitude of the frequency component.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Appendix How a Spectrum Analyzer Works The first local oscillator is tuned with a sawtooth which simultaneously acts as the x deflection voltage for the display. In practice, synthesizer technology is used to generate the frequency of the first local oscillator and for a digital display. The instantaneous sawtooth voltage therefore determines the input frequency of the spectrum analyzer. The bandwidth of the IF filter at the IF determines the bandwidth that is used for measurements.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Appendix How a Spectrum Analyzer Works larly useful when sine signals are to be measured in the vicinity of the spectrum analyzer’s intrinsic noise. The sine signal produces a video signal that is a DC voltage. At the IF, however, the noise is distributed over the whole bandwidth or, in the case of the video signal, over half the bandwidth of the resolution filter.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Appendix How a Spectrum Analyzer Works used by the spectrum analyzer to determine the RMS value of the measured values. It is therefore a measure of the spectral power represented by a pixel. The sample detector takes an arbitrary measurement value and displays it (in the Fig. above, the first). The other measured values are ignored. On the basis of the operating principles of detectors, a few recommendations can be made as to their use.
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH List of Commands List of Commands [SENSe:]ADEMod:BANDwidth:DEModulation...............................................................................................358 [SENSe:]ADEMod:BWIDth:DEModulation.....................................................................................................358 [SENSe:]ADEMod:FM:OFFSet?.................................................................................................................... 362 [SENSe:]ADEMod:MTIMe?...........
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH List of Commands [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:BANDwidth[:CHANnel]......................................................................................340 [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:BWIDth:ACHannel............................................................................................ 341 [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:BWIDth:ALTernate<1...11>...............................................................................342 [SENSe:]POWer:ACHannel:BWIDth[:CHANnel]..................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH List of Commands CALCulate<1...2>:DELTamarker<1...6>[:STATe]..........................................................................................310 CALCulate<1...2>:DLINe............................................................................................................................... 325 CALCulate<1...2>:DLINe:STATe...................................................................................................................326 CALCulate<1...2>:LIMit<1...
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH List of Commands CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:HARMonics[:STATe]..............................................................351 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:LEVel:ONCE..........................................................................320 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:LEVel:ONCE..........................................................................333 CALCulate<1...2>:MARKer<1...6>:FUNCtion:MDEPth:RESult?.....................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH List of Commands DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:STORe.................................................................................................................382 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:MEMory[:STATe]......................................................................... 306 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:MODE..........................................................................................306 DISPlay<1...2>[:WINDow]:TRACe<1...2>:Y:SPACing..............
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH List of Commands STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?.............................................................................................................. 415 STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle.....................................................................................................................415 STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency:CONDition?......................................................................................... 415 STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency:ENABle........
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH List of Commands SYSTem:POSition:ALTitude?........................................................................................................................389 SYSTem:POSition:GPS:CONNected?.......................................................................................................... 389 SYSTem:POSition:GPS:CORRection:FREQuency?..................................................................................... 389 SYSTem:POSition:GPS:QUALity?.....................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Index Index A AC adapter ........................................................................ 25 Accessory detection .......................................................... 52 AM demodulator .............................................................. 191 AM modulation depth ...................................................... 141 Amplitude ........................................................................ 165 Analog modulation MEAS .................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Free run ........................................................................... 174 Frequency ......................................................................... 75 Counter ..................................................................... 189 Mode ......................................................................... 195 Offset ........................................................................ 163 settings ......................................................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH N n dB down ....................................................................... 190 Navigation controls Rotary knob ................................................................ 48 Noise power .................................................................... 188 O Occupied bandwidth ........................................................ 121 Offset Frequency ................................................................. 163 Reference level .............................
R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH Maps ......................................................................... 456 New marker .............................................................. 183 Power meter ............................................................. 438 Receiver .................................................................... 451 Spectrum analysis .................................................... 425 Softkey key ........................................................................
