® R&S FPL1000 Spectrum Analyzer Getting Started (=G@22) Getting Started 1323.1602.
This manual applies to the following R&S®FPL1000 models with firmware version 1.10 and higher: ● R&S®FPL1003 (1304.0004K03) - FPL1000 with maximum frequency 3 GHz In addition to the base unit, the following options are described: ● R&S FPL1000-B4, OCXO (1323.1902.02) ● R&S FPL1000-B5, Additional Interfaces (1323.1883.02) ● R&S FPL1000-B10, GPIB interface (1323.1890.02) ● R&S FPL1000-B22, preamplifier (1323.1719.02) ● R&S FPL1000-B25, electronic attenuator (1323.1990.
Basic Safety Instructions 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 Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind caused by dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and adhere to the following safety instructions before and when using the product. It is also absolutely essential to observe the additional safety instructions on personal safety, for example, that appear in relevant parts of the product documentation.
Basic Safety Instructions Symbol Meaning Symbol Be careful when handling electrostatic sensitive devices Meaning EU labeling for separate collection of electrical and electronic devices For additional information, see section "Waste disposal/Environmental protection", item 2. Warning! Laser radiation For additional information, see section "Operation", item 7.
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 3. Intentionally breaking the protective conductor either in the feed line or in the product itself is not permitted. Doing so can result in the danger of an electric shock from the product. If extension cords or connector strips are implemented, they must be checked on a regular basis to ensure that they are safe to use. 4.
Basic Safety Instructions 12. If a product is to be permanently installed, the connection between the protective conductor terminal on site and the product's protective conductor must be made first before any other connection is made. The product may be installed and connected only by a licensed electrician. 13.
Basic Safety Instructions 3. As with all industrially manufactured goods, the use of substances that induce an allergic reaction (allergens) such as nickel cannot be generally excluded. If you develop an allergic reaction (such as a skin rash, frequent sneezing, red eyes or respiratory difficulties) when using a Rohde & Schwarz product, consult a physician immediately to determine the cause and to prevent health problems or stress. 4.
Basic Safety Instructions Class B equipment: Equipment suitable for use in residential environments and environments that are directly connected to a low-voltage supply network that supplies residential buildings Repair and service 1. The product may be opened only by authorized, specially trained personnel. Before any work is performed on the product or before the product is opened, it must be disconnected from the AC supply network. Otherwise, personnel will be exposed to the risk of an electric shock.
Basic Safety Instructions 6. Improperly replacing or charging cells or batteries that contain alkaline electrolytes (e.g. lithium cells) can cause explosions. Replace cells or batteries only with the matching Rohde & Schwarz type (see parts list) in order to ensure the safety of the product. 7. Cells and batteries must be recycled and kept separate from residual waste. Rechargeable batteries and normal batteries that contain lead, mercury or cadmium are hazardous waste.
Basic Safety Instructions 2. Waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but must be collected separately. Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG has developed a disposal concept and takes full responsibility for take-back obligations and disposal obligations for manufacturers within the EU. Contact your Rohde & Schwarz customer service center for environmentally responsible disposal of the product. 3.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Instrucciones de seguridad elementales ¡Es imprescindible leer y cumplir las siguientes instrucciones e informaciones de seguridad! El principio del grupo de empresas Rohde & Schwarz consiste en tener nuestros productos siempre al día con los estándares de seguridad y de ofrecer a nuestros clientes el máximo grado de seguridad. Nuestros productos y todos los equipos adicionales son siempre fabricados y examinados según las normas de seguridad vigentes.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Tener en cuenta las informaciones de seguridad sirve para evitar en lo posible lesiones o daños por peligros de toda clase. Por eso es imprescindible leer detalladamente y comprender por completo las siguientes informaciones de seguridad antes de usar el producto, y respetarlas durante el uso del producto. Deberán tenerse en cuenta todas las demás informaciones de seguridad, como p. ej.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Señalización de seguridad de los productos Las siguientes señales de seguridad se utilizan en los productos para advertir sobre riesgos y peligros.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Palabras de señal y su significado En la documentación del producto se utilizan las siguientes palabras de señal con el fin de advertir contra riesgos y peligros. Indica una situación de peligro que, si no se evita, causa lesiones graves o incluso la muerte. Indica una situación de peligro que, si no se evita, puede causar lesiones graves o incluso la muerte. Indica una situación de peligro que, si no se evita, puede causar lesiones leves o moderadas.
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 2. Los productos de la clase de protección I con alimentación móvil y enchufe individual solamente podrán enchufarse a tomas de corriente con contacto de seguridad y con conductor de protección conectado. 3. Queda prohibida la interrupción intencionada del conductor de protección, tanto en la toma de corriente como en el mismo producto. La interrupción puede tener como consecuencia el riesgo de que el producto sea fuente de choques eléctricos.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 10. Para la conexión con dispositivos informáticos como un PC o un ordenador industrial, debe comprobarse que éstos cumplan los estándares IEC609501/EN60950-1 o IEC61010-1/EN 61010-1 válidos en cada caso. 11. A menos que esté permitido expresamente, no retire nunca la tapa ni componentes de la carcasa mientras el producto esté en servicio. Esto pone a descubierto los cables y componentes eléctricos y puede causar lesiones, fuego o daños en el producto. 12.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Funcionamiento 1. El uso del producto requiere instrucciones especiales y una alta concentración durante el manejo. Debe asegurarse que las personas que manejen el producto estén a la altura de los requerimientos necesarios en cuanto a aptitudes físicas, psíquicas y emocionales, ya que de otra manera no se pueden excluir lesiones o daños de objetos. El empresario u operador es responsable de seleccionar el personal usuario apto para el manejo del producto. 2.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 7. Los productos con láser están provistos de indicaciones de advertencia normalizadas en función de la clase de láser del que se trate. Los rayos láser pueden provocar daños de tipo biológico a causa de las propiedades de su radiación y debido a su concentración extrema de potencia electromagnética. En caso de que un producto Rohde & Schwarz contenga un producto láser (p. ej.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Baterías y acumuladores o celdas Si no se siguen (o se siguen de modo insuficiente) las indicaciones en cuanto a las baterías y acumuladores o celdas, pueden producirse explosiones, incendios y/o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia de muerte. El manejo de baterías y acumuladores con electrolitos alcalinos (p. ej. celdas de litio) debe seguir el estándar EN 62133. 1. No deben desmontarse, abrirse ni triturarse las celdas. 2.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 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. Las asas instaladas en los productos sirven solamente de ayuda para el transporte del producto por personas.
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 3. Si se trabaja de manera mecánica y/o térmica cualquier producto o componente más allá del funcionamiento previsto, pueden liberarse sustancias peligrosas (polvos con contenido de metales pesados como p. ej. plomo, berilio o níquel). Por eso el producto solo debe ser desmontado por personal especializado con formación adecuada. Un desmontaje inadecuado puede ocasionar daños para la salud.
R&S®FPL1000 Contents Contents 1 Preface....................................................................................5 1.1 For Your Safety..................................................................................... 5 1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation...........................................5 2 Documentation Overview......................................................7 2.1 Getting Started Manual.........................................................................7 2.
R&S®FPL1000 Contents 5.2 Displaying a Spectrogram..................................................................54 5.3 Activating Additional Measurement Channels.................................56 5.4 Performing Sequential Measurements............................................. 61 5.5 Setting and Moving a Marker............................................................. 62 5.6 Displaying a Marker Peak List........................................................... 64 5.7 Zooming into the Display...
R&S®FPL1000 Preface Conventions Used in the Documentation 1 Preface This chapter provides safety-related information, an overview of the user documentation and the conventions used in the documentation. 1.1 For Your Safety The R&S FPL1000 is designated for use in industrial, administrative, and laboratory environments. Use the R&S FPL1000 only for its designated purpose.
R&S®FPL1000 Preface Conventions Used in the Documentation Convention Description "Graphical user interface elements" All names of graphical user interface elements on the screen, such as dialog boxes, menus, options, buttons, and softkeys are enclosed by quotation marks. KEYS Key names are written in capital letters. File names, commands, File names, commands, coding samples and screen output are program code distinguished by their font.
R&S®FPL1000 Documentation Overview User Manuals and Help 2 Documentation Overview This section provides an overview of the R&S FPL1000 user documentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S FPL1000 product page at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/FPL1000 2.1 Getting Started Manual Introduces the R&S FPL1000 and describes how to set up and start working with the product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general information, e.g.
R&S®FPL1000 Documentation Overview Data Sheets and Brochures All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Internet. 2.3 Service Manual Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module replacement and repair, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination, and contains mechanical drawings and spare part lists.
R&S®FPL1000 Documentation Overview Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc. 2.7 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 www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/FPL1000 2.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Putting into Operation 3 ● ● ● ● ● ● Preparing for Use Putting into Operation..................................................................................... 10 Windows Operating System............................................................................21 Connecting USB Devices................................................................................25 Connecting an External Monitor......................................................................
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Putting into Operation Instrument damage caused by electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the electronic components of the instrument and the device under test (DUT). Electrostatic discharge is most likely to occur when you connect or disconnect a DUT or test fixture to the instrument's test ports.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Putting into Operation ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Unpacking and Checking the Instrument........................................................ 12 Accessory List................................................................................................. 13 Placing or Mounting the Instrument................................................................ 13 Connecting the AC Power...............................................................................
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Putting into Operation Risk of instrument 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, use the original packaging. If it is not available, allow for sufficient padding to prevent the instrument from moving around inside the box.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Putting into Operation Risk of injury if feet are folded out The feet can fold in if they are not folded out completely or if the instrument is shifted. This can cause damage or injury. ● Fold the feet completely in or out to ensure stability of the instrument. Never shift the instrument when the feet are folded out. ● When the feet are folded out, do not work under the instrument or place anything underneath. ● The feet can break if they are overloaded.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Putting into Operation Risk of instrument damage due to insufficient airflow in a rack If the instrument is run with insufficient airflow for a longer period, the instrument overheats, which can disturb the operation and even cause damage. Make sure that all fan openings are unobstructed, that the airflow perforations are unimpeded, and that the minimum distance from the wall is 10 cm.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Putting into Operation 3.1.4 Connecting the AC Power The R&S FPL1000 is equipped with an AC power supply connector. The R&S FPL1000 can be used with different AC power voltages and adapts itself automatically to it. Refer to the datasheet for the requirements of voltage and frequency. The AC power connector is located on the rear panel of the instrument. For details on the connector, refer to Chapter 4.2.2, "AC Power Supply Connection and Main Power Switch", on page 47.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Putting into Operation 3.1.6 Connecting an Optional DC Power Supply (R&S FPL1B30) The R&S FPL1000 can also be equipped with an optional (internal) DC power supply (R&S FPL1-B30). If installed, the R&S FPL1000 can be operated by a DC voltage of 10.4 V to 28 V. Risk of electric shock Insufficient insulation and exceeding the current limitation of external power supplies for safety extra-low DC voltage (SELV) can lead to electric shock.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Putting into Operation The battery pack is charged directly in the R&S FPL1000 via the common AC or DC power supply. The battery pack can be charged at an ambient temperature between +0 °C and +45 °C. If the temperature is above or below these values, charging is interrupted. If the battery temperature rises above +53 °C, charging is stopped. When the battery is being charged in standby mode, the POWER LED blinks.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Putting into Operation The instrument operates on DC or AC power, whichever is supplied. After booting, the instrument is ready for operation. The green POWER LED indicates this. A steady orange LED indicates the instrument is in standby mode. Warm-up time for OCXO (option R&S FPL1-B4) When the instrument is switched on, the OCXO requires an extended warm-up time (see data sheet). Switching off the instrument 1. Press the POWER key on the front panel.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Putting into Operation When strong temperature changes occur, you may have to perform a self-alignment to align the data to a reference source. Operating temperature Before performing this functional test, make sure that the instrument has reached its operating temperature (for details, refer to the data sheet). A message in the status bar ( "Instrument warming up..." ) indicates that the operating temperature has not yet been reached.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Windows Operating System 4. Check the availability of the hardware options as indicated in the delivery note. 3.2 Windows Operating System The instrument contains the Windows operating system which has been configured according to the instrument's features and needs. Changes in the system setup are only required when peripherals like keyboard or a printer are installed or if the network configuration does not comply with the default settings.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Windows Operating System anti-virus software on the instrument. Rohde & Schwarz does NOT recommend running anti-virus software in the background ("on- access" mode) on Windowsbased instruments, due to potentially degrading instrument performance. However, Rohde & Schwarz does recommend running it during non-critical hours. For details and recommendations, see the following Rohde & Schwarz white paper: ● 1EF96: Malware Protection Windows 10 3.2.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Windows Operating System Passwords For all default user accounts, the initial password is 894129. Note that this password is very weak, and it is recommended that you change the password for both users after initial login. An administrator can change the password in Windows for any user at any time via "Start > Settings > Account > SignIn Options > Password > Change".
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Windows Operating System 2. Select the "Windows" icon in the toolbar to access the operating system of the R&S FPL1000 (see also Chapter 3.2.4, "Accessing the Start Menu", on page 25). 3. In the "Start" menu, select "All applications > Windows System > Run". The "Run" dialog box is displayed. 4. Enter the command C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\Analyzer\user\ NO_AUTOLOGIN.REG. 5. Press the ENTER key to confirm. This command deactivates the automatic login function.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Connecting USB Devices 3. In the "Start" menu, select "All applications > Windows System > Run". The "Run" dialog box is displayed. 4. Enter the command C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\Analyzer\user\ AUTOLOGIN.REG. 5. Press the ENTER key to confirm. This command reactivates automatic login function. It is active the next time the instrument reboots. 3.2.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Connecting USB Devices ● Keyboard or mouse to simplify the entry of data, comments, filenames, etc. ● Printer for printing measurement results ● Power sensors, e.g. of the NRP Zxy family Installing USB devices is easy under Windows, because all USB devices are plug&play. After a device is connected to the USB interface, the operating system automatically searches for a suitable device driver.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Connecting an External Monitor Connecting a mouse The mouse is detected automatically when it is connected. Select "Start > Settings > Devices > Mouse & touchpad" to configure the mouse properties. To access the Windows operating system, press the Windows key on the external keyboard. Connecting a printer When printing a file, the instrument checks whether a printer is connected and turned on and whether the appropriate printer driver is installed.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Connecting an External Monitor Screen resolution and format The touchscreen of the R&S FPL1000 is calibrated for a 16:10 format. If you connect a monitor or projector using a different format (e.g. 4:3), the calibration will not be correct and the screen will not react to your touch actions properly. The touchscreen has a screen resolution of 1280x800 pixels. Most external monitors have a higher screen resolution.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection 6. Select the instrument to be used for display: ● "Display 1" : internal monitor only ● "Display 2" : external monitor only ● "Duplicate" : both internal and external monitor 7. Tap "Apply" to try out the settings before they are accepted permanently, then you can easily return to the previous settings, if necessary. 8. Select "OK" if the settings are suitable. 3.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection LXI The R&S FPL1000 supports the LXI core features. LXI gives you direct access to the LAN settings described below. For further information on the LXI interface, refer to the user manual. 3.5.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection To establish a dedicated connection, connect a (crossover) RJ-45 cable between the instrument and a single PC. If the instrument is connected to the LAN, Windows automatically detects the network connection and activates the required drivers. The network card can be operated with a 1 GBit Ethernet IEEE 802.3u interface. 3.5.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection Note: When DHCP is changed from "On" to "Off", the previously set IP address and subnet mask are retrieved. If DHCP is "On", the IP address of the DHCP server is obtained automatically. The configuration is saved, and you are prompted to restart the instrument. You can skip the remaining steps. Note: When a DHCP server is used, a new IP address may be assigned each time the instrument is restarted.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection 4. In the "Ethernet Status" dialog box, select the "Properties" button. The items used by the LAN connection are displayed. Getting Started 1323.1602.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection 5. Tap the entry named "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" to highlight it. 6. Select the "Properties" button. 7. On the "General" tab, select "Use the following DNS server addresses" and enter your own DNS addresses. For more information, refer to the Windows operating system help. 3.5.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection Each instrument is delivered with an assigned computer name, but this name can be changed. The default instrument name is a non-case-sensitive string with the following syntax: - The serial number can be found on the rear panel of the instrument. It is the third part of the device ID printed on the bar code sticker: For example, FPL1003-123456 To change the computer name 1.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Configuring the Initial Instrument Settings 3.6 Configuring the Initial Instrument Settings This section describes how to set up the R&S FPL1000 initially. For further basic instrument settings, see the R&S FPL1000 User Manual. ● Setting the User Interface Language.............................................................. 36 ● Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................. 36 3.6.
R&S®FPL1000 Preparing for Use Configuring the Initial Instrument Settings 5. If necessary, toggle the "Date and Time Format" between German (DE) and US. After you have changed the setting and closed the dialog box, the instrument adopts the new date and time. Getting Started 1323.1602.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Front Panel View 4 Instrument Tour 4.1 Front Panel View This chapter describes the front panel, including all function keys and connectors. 5 3 4 6 7 2 1 8 Figure 4-1: Front panel view of R&S FPL1000 1 = Power key 2 = USB (2.0) connectors 3 = System keys 4 = Touchscreen 5 = Function keys 6 = Keypad 7 = Navigation controls 8 = RF Input 50 Ω connector Getting Started 1323.1602.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Front Panel View Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents Cleaning agents contain substances such as solvents (thinners, acetone, etc.), acids, bases, or other substances. Solvents can damage the front panel labeling, plastic parts, or screens, for example. Never use cleaning agents to clean the outside of the instrument. Use a soft, dry, lint-free dust cloth instead. 4.1.1 Touchscreen All measurement results are displayed on the screen on the front panel.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Front Panel View 1 = Toolbar with standard application functions, e.g. print, save/open file etc.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Front Panel View The rear panel provides further USB connectors (standard 3.0), see Chapter 4.2.8, "USB", on page 49. 4.1.4 System Keys SYSTEM keys set the instrument to a predefined state, change basic settings, and provide print and display functions. A detailed description of the corresponding functions is provided in the User Manual. Table 4-1: System keys System key Assigned functions PRESET Resets the instrument to the default state.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Front Panel View Table 4-2: Function keys Function key Assigned functions FREQ Sets the center frequency and the start and stop frequencies for the frequency range under consideration. This key is also used to set the frequency offset and the signal track function.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Front Panel View Function key Assigned functions PEAK Performs a peak search for active marker. If no marker is active, normal marker 1 is activated and the peak search is performed for it. RUN SINGLE Starts and stops a single new measurement (Single Sweep Mode) RUN CONT Starts and stops a continuous measurement (Continuous Sweep Mode) 4.1.6 Keypad The keypad is used to enter numeric parameters, including the corresponding units.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Front Panel View Type of key Description If an alphanumeric entry has already been started, this key deletes the character to the left of the cursor. (BACKSPACE) ● ENTER ● ● 4.1.7 Concludes the entry of dimensionless entries. The new value is accepted. With other entries, this key can be used instead of the "Hz/dB" unit key. In a dialog box, selects the default or focused element. Navigation Controls The navigation controls include a rotary knob and navigation keys.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Front Panel View 4.1.7.2 Navigation Keys The navigation keys can be used alternatively to the rotary knob to navigate through dialog boxes, diagrams or tables.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Rear Panel View 4.2 Rear Panel View This figure shows the rear panel view of the R&S FPL1000. The individual elements are described in more detail in the subsequent sections.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Rear Panel View The DC power supply (option R&S FPL1-B30) can be connected alternatively to the AC power supply. DC power supplies from +12 V to +24 V and from 13 A to 6.5 A can be used.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Rear Panel View 4.2.3 GPIB Interface The optional GPIB interface (R&S FPL1-B10) is in compliance with IEEE488 and SCPI. A computer for remote control can be connected via this interface. To set up the connection, a shielded cable is recommended. For more details, refer to "Setting Up Remote Control" in the User Manual. 4.2.4 Ref. In / Ref. Out The Ref. In connectors are used to provide an external reference signal to the R&S FPL1000. The Ref.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Rear Panel View 4.2.7 LAN The LAN interface can be used to connect the R&S FPL1000 to a local network for remote control, printouts or data transfer. The assignment of the RJ-45 connector supports twisted-pair category 5 UTP/STP cables in a star configuration (UTP stands for unshielded twisted pair, and STP for shielded twisted pair). For details, see Chapter 3.5, "Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection", on page 29. 4.2.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Rear Panel View Pin Signal Description 1 +5 V / max. 250 mA Supply voltage for external circuits 2 to 7 I/O Control lines for user ports (see User manual) 8 GND Ground 9 READY FOR TRIGGER Signal indicating that the instrument is ready to receive a trigger signal. The signal polarity is configurable. (See the R&S FPL1000 User manual.) Short-circuit hazard Always observe the designated pin assignment. A short-circuit can damage the port. 4.2.
R&S®FPL1000 Instrument Tour Rear Panel View For details, see the User Manual. 4.2.13 Noise Source Control The Noise Source Control female connector is used to provide the supply voltage for an external noise source. For example, use it to measure the noise figure and gain of amplifiers and frequency converting devices. This connector is only available if the R&S FPL1-B5 option is installed. Conventional noise sources require a voltage of +28 V to be switched on and 0 V to be switched off.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Measuring a Basic Signal 5 Trying Out the Instrument This chapter introduces the most important functions and settings of the R&S FPL1000 step by step. The complete description of the functionality and its usage is given in the R&S FPL1000 User Manual. Basic instrument operation is described in Chapter 6, "Operating the Instrument", on page 73.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Measuring a Basic Signal 6. Close the dialog box. The calibration signal is now sent to the RF input of the R&S FPL1000. By default, a continuous frequency sweep is performed, so that the spectrum of the calibration signal is now displayed in the standard level versus frequency diagram. Figure 5-1: Calibration signal as RF input Instrument warmup time Note that the instrument requires an initial warmup time after switching it on.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Displaying a Spectrogram b) Tap the "Frequency" button. c) In the "Center" field, enter 50 on the number pad on the front panel. d) Press the "MHz" key next to the number pad. 2. Reduce the span to 20 MHz: a) In the "Span" field of the "Frequency" dialog box, enter 20 MHz. b) Close the "Frequency" dialog box. 3. Average the trace to eliminate noise: a) b) c) d) In the configuration "Overview" , tap the "Analysis" button.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Displaying a Spectrogram 2. Tap the "Display Config" button. The SmartGrid mode is activated, and the evaluation bar with the available evaluation methods is displayed. 3. Drag the "Spectrogram" icon from the evaluation bar to the diagram area. The blue area indicates that the new diagram would replace the previous spectrum display. Since we do not want to replace the spectrum, drag the icon to the lower half of the display to add an additional window instead.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Activating Additional Measurement Channels 5. Close the "Overview" . You see the spectrogram compared to the standard spectrum display. Since the calibration signal does not change over time, the color of the frequency levels does not change over time, i.e. vertically. The legend at the top of the spectrogram window describes the power levels the colors represent. Figure 5-4: Spectrogram of the calibration signal 5.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Activating Additional Measurement Channels 2. On the "New Channel Setup" tab of the "Mode" dialog box, tap the "Spectrum" button. Figure 5-5: Adding a new measurement channel 3. Change the frequency range for this spectrum display: In the "Frequency" dialog box, set the center frequency to 500 MHz and the span to 1 GHz. Getting Started 1323.1602.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Activating Additional Measurement Channels Figure 5-6: Frequency spectrum of the calibration signal with a larger span 4. Repeat the previous steps to activate a third Spectrum window. 5. Change the frequency range for this spectrum display: In the "Frequency" dialog box, set the center frequency to 50 MHz and tap "Zero Span" . 6. Increase the reference level so you can see the level of the calibration signal at 1 dBm.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Activating Additional Measurement Channels Figure 5-7: Time domain display of the calibration signal 7. Create a new measurement channel for I/Q analysis: a) Press the MODE key. b) Tap the "IQ Analyzer" button to activate a measurement channel for the I/Q Analyzer application. c) Tap the "Display Config" softkey to activate the SmartGrid mode. Getting Started 1323.1602.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Activating Additional Measurement Channels d) Drag the "Real/Imag (I/Q)" icon from the evaluation bar to the SmartGrid to replace the default "Magnitude" display. Figure 5-8: Inserting a Real/Imag diagram for I/Q analysis e) Close the SmartGrid mode. The "IQ Analyzer" measurement channel displays the real and imaginary signal parts in separate windows. To display the MultiView tab An overview of all active measurement channels is provided in the "MultiView" tab.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Performing Sequential Measurements Figure 5-9: The "MultiView" tab 5.4 Performing Sequential Measurements Although only one measurement can be performed at any one time, the measurements configured in the active channel setups can be performed sequentially, that means: one after the other, automatically, either once or continuously. 1. Tap the "Sequencer" icon in the toolbar. 2. Toggle the "Sequencer" softkey in the "Sequencer" menu to "On" .
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Setting and Moving a Marker Figure 5-10: "MultiView" tab with active Sequencer In Figure 5-10, the "Spectrum 2" measurement is currently active (indicated by the "channel active" icon in the tab label). 3. Stop the Sequencer by tapping the "Sequencer" softkey again. 5.5 Setting and Moving a Marker Markers are useful to determine the position of particular effects in the trace.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Setting and Moving a Marker 3. Double-tap the spectrum window to maximize it, as we currently do not need the spectrogram display. 4. Press the RUN SINGLE key on the front panel to perform a single sweep so we have a fixed trace to set a marker on. 5. Press the MKR key on the front panel to display the "Marker" menu. Marker 1 is activated and automatically set to the maximum of trace 1. The marker position and value is indicated in the diagram area as M1[1]. 6.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Displaying a Marker Peak List 5.6 Displaying a Marker Peak List The marker peak list determines the frequencies and levels of peaks in the spectrum automatically. We will display a marker peak list for the "Spectrum 2" measurement channel. 1. Tap the "Spectrum 2" tab. 2. Press the RUN SINGLE key on the front panel to perform a single sweep for which we will determine the peaks. 3. Tap the "SmartGrid" icon in the toolbar to activate SmartGrid mode. 4.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Zooming into the Display 6. To obtain a more conclusive peak list that does not contain noise peaks, for example, define a threshold that is higher than the noise floor: a) b) c) d) e) Press the MKR key on the front panel. Tap the "Marker Config" softkey in the "Marker" menu. Tap the "Search" tab in the "Marker" dialog box. In the "Threshold" field, enter -68 dBm. Tap the "State" box for "Threshold" to activate its use.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Zooming into the Display 1. Tap the "Multiple Zoom" icon in the toolbar. The icon is highlighted to indicate that multiple zoom mode is active. 2. Tap the diagram near the first peak and drag your finger to the opposite corner of the zoom area. A white rectangle is displayed from the point where you tapped to the current position. Figure 5-12: Defining the zoom area When you remove your finger, the zoom area is enlarged in a second (sub-)window.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Zooming into the Display a) b) c) d) e) Press the SWEEP key on the front panel. Tap the "Sweep Config" softkey in the "Sweep" menu. In the "Sweep Points" field, enter 32001. Close the "Bandwidth" dialog box. Press the RUN SINGLE key on the front panel to perform a new sweep with the increased number of sweep points. Figure 5-14: Zoomed peak with increased number of sweep points Note that the trace becomes much more precise. Getting Started 1323.1602.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Zooming into the Display 4. Tap the "Multiple Zoom" icon in the toolbar again and define a zoom area around markers M2, M3 and M4. Figure 5-15: Multiple zoom windows 5. Tap the "Multiple Zoom" icon in the toolbar again and define a zoom area around marker M5. 6. To increase the size of the third zoom window, drag the "splitter" between the windows to the left or right or up or down. Getting Started 1323.1602.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Saving Settings Figure 5-16: Enlarged zoom window 5.8 Saving Settings To restore the results of our measurements later, we will store the instrument settings to a file. To save the instrument settings to a file 1. Tap the "Save" icon in the toolbar. 2. Press the keyboard key on the front panel to display the online keyboard, as you will have to enter text in the next step. 3.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Saving Settings Keep the default "File Type" setting "Instrument with all Channel Setups" to store the configuration of all channel setups. Figure 5-17: Saving the instrument settings to a file 4. Tap the "Save" button. The file MyMultiViewSetup.dfl is stored in the default directory C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\Analyzer\user. To load stored instrument settings You can restore the settings to the instrument at any time using the settings file. 1.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Printing and Saving Results 2. Tap the "Load" icon in the toolbar. 3. In the "Load" dialog box, select the MyMultiViewSetup.dfl file in the default directory C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\Analyzer\user. 4. Tap the "Load" button. All instrument settings are restored and the display should resemble the instrument display right before the settings were stored. 5.
R&S®FPL1000 Trying Out the Instrument Printing and Saving Results The screenshot is stored to MyMultiViewDisplay.png. Getting Started 1323.1602.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Understanding the Display Information - Spectrum Mode 6 Operating the Instrument This chapter provides an overview on how to work with the R&S FPL1000. Risk of touchscreen damage Inappropriate tools or excessive force can damage the touchscreen. Observe the following instructions when operating the touchscreen: ● Never touch the screen with ball point pens or other sharp objects, use your fingers instead.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Understanding the Display Information - Spectrum Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 = Channel bar for firmware and measurement settings 2+3 = Window title bar with diagram-specific (trace) information 4 = Diagram area with marker information 5 = Diagram footer with diagram-specific information, depending on measurement application 6 = Instrument status bar with error messages, progress bar and date/time display Hiding elements in the display You can hide some of the elements in
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Understanding the Display Information - Spectrum Mode ● Frequency and Span Information in Diagram Footer...................................... 80 ● Instrument and Status Information.................................................................. 80 ● Error Information............................................................................................. 81 6.1.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Understanding the Display Information - Spectrum Mode Icons in the channel bar The yellow star icon on the tab label (sometimes referred to as a "dirty flag") indicates that invalid or inconsistent data is displayed, that is: the trace no longer matches the displayed instrument settings. This can happen, for example, when you change the measurement bandwidth, but the displayed trace is still based on the old bandwidth.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Understanding the Display Information - Spectrum Mode Compatible Compatible device mode (FSL, FSV, default; default not displayed) Mode Indicates which sweep mode type is used: ● "Auto FFT" : automatically selected FFT sweep mode ● "Auto sweep" : automatically selected swept sweep mode Icons for individual settings A bullet next to the setting indicates that user-defined settings are used, not automatic settings.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Understanding the Display Information - Spectrum Mode GAT The frequency sweep is controlled via the TRIGGER INPUT connector. TDF A transducer factor is activated. 75 Ω The input impedance of the instrument is set to 75 Ω. FRQ A frequency offset ≠ 0 Hz is set. Changing the Channel Setup Name The channel setups are labeled with their default name. If that name already exists, a sequential number is added.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Understanding the Display Information - Spectrum Mode Max MAX HOLD Min MIN HOLD Avg AVERAGE (Lin/Log/Pwr) View VIEW (5) Smoothing factor Smth 6.1.3 Smoothing factor, if enabled. Marker Information Marker information is provided either in the diagram grid or in a separate marker table, depending on the configuration.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Understanding the Display Information - Spectrum Mode "FXD" Fixed reference marker "Phase Noise" Phase noise measurement "Signal Count" Signal count "TRK" Signal tracking "Noise Meas" Noise measurement "MDepth" AM modulation depth "TOI" Third order intercept measurement 6.1.4 Frequency and Span Information in Diagram Footer The information in the diagram footer (beneath the diagram) depends on the current application, measurement, and result display.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Understanding the Display Information - Spectrum Mode Instrument status The instrument is configured for operation with an external reference. LAN connection established No LAN connection available Battery loading status Date and time The date and time settings of the instrument are displayed in the status bar. 6.1.6 Error Information If errors or irregularities are detected, a keyword and an error message, if available, are displayed in the status bar.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Accessing the Functionality If any error information is available for a channel setup, an exclamation mark is displayed next to the channel setup name ( ). This is particularly useful when the MultiView tab is displayed, as the status bar in the MultiView tab always displays the information for the currently selected channel setup only. The following keywords are used: IF OVLD Overload of the IF signal path in the A/D converter or in the digital IF.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Accessing the Functionality external keyboard (e.g. arrow keys, ENTER key) operate as specified by Microsoft. For most tasks, there are at least 2 alternative methods to perform them: ● Using the touchscreen ● Using other elements provided by the front panel, e.g. the keypad, rotary knob, or arrow and position keys.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Accessing the Functionality The "More" softkey indicates that the menu contains more softkeys than can be displayed at once on the screen. When pressed, it displays the next set of softkeys.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Accessing the Functionality 6.2.4 On-screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard is an additional means of interacting with the instrument without having to connect an external keyboard. The on-screen keyboard display can be switched on and off as desired using the "On-Screen Keyboard" function key beneath the screen. When you press this key, the display switches between the following options: ● Keyboard displayed at the top of the screen Getting Started 1323.1602.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Entering Data ● Keyboard displayed at the bottom of the screen ● No keyboard displayed You can use the TAB key on the on-screen keyboard to move the focus from one field to another in dialog boxes. 6.3 Entering Data Data can be entered in dialog boxes using one of the following methods: ● Using the touchscreen, via the online keyboard ● Using other elements provided by the front panel, e.g.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Entering Data Entering Numeric Parameters If a field requires numeric input, the keypad provides only numbers. 1. Enter the parameter value using the keypad, or change the currently used parameter value by using the rotary knob (small steps) or the UP or DOWN keys (large steps). 2. After entering the numeric value via keypad, press the corresponding unit key. The unit is added to the entry. 3.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Touchscreen Gestures 6.4 Touchscreen Gestures A touchscreen allows you to interact with the software using various finger gestures on the screen. The basic gestures supported by the software and the most important applications are described here. Further actions using the same gestures may be possible. Tapping Touch the screen quickly, usually on a specific element.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Touchscreen Gestures Figure 6-2: Dragging Pinching and spreading two fingers Move two fingers together on the display (pinch) or move two fingers apart on the display (spread). When you pinch two fingers in the display, you decrease the size of the currently displayed area, showing the surrounding areas previously out of view. When you spread two fingers in the display, you increase the size of the currently displayed area, showing more details.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Touchscreen Gestures Touch gestures in diagrams change measurement settings When you change the display using touch gestures, the corresponding measurement settings are adapted. This is different to selecting an area on the screen in zoom mode, where merely the resolution of the displayed trace points is changed temporarily. Mouse vs.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Getting Help 6.5 Getting Help If any questions or problems concerning the R&S FPL1000 arise, an extensive online help system is provided on the instrument and can be consulted at any time. The help system is context-sensitive and provides information specifically for the current operation or setting to be performed. In addition, general topics provide an overview on complete tasks or function groups as well as background information. 6.5.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Getting Help 6.5.
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Remote Control 3. Enter the string you want to find. If you enter several strings with blanks between, topics containing all words are found (same as AND operator). For advanced search, consider the following: ● To find a defined string of several words, enclose it in quotation marks. For example, a search for "trigger qualification" finds all topics with exactly "trigger qualification".
R&S®FPL1000 Operating the Instrument Remote Control 6.6.1 Using the LXI Browser Interface in a LAN LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation (LXI) is an instrumentation platform for measuring instruments and test systems that is based on standard Ethernet technology. LXI is intended to be the LAN-based successor to GPIB, combining the advantages of Ethernet with the simplicity and familiarity of GPIB.
R&S®FPL1000 Index Index Symbols 75 Ω (channel bar) ...................................78 A AC supply fuse ........................................ 16 Alphanumeric parameters ....................... 87 AP (trace information) ............................. 78 Application cards ....................................... 9 Application notes ....................................... 9 Arrow keys ...............................................45 Att (channel setting) ................................ 76 Aux.
R&S®FPL1000 Index UNCAL ................................................82 WRONG_FW ...................................... 82 ESD ......................................................... 11 Evaluation Trying out ............................................ 54 EXREF (status display) ........................... 82 EXT REF Status message .................................. 81 External monitor Connectors ......................................... 48 External reference Status message ...........................
R&S®FPL1000 Menus Context-sensitive ................................ 84 MI (trace information) .............................. 78 MINH (trace information) ......................... 79 MOD (marker functions) .......................... 80 Mode (channel setting) ............................ 77 MultiView Status display ..................................... 80 Trying out ............................................ 60 N Navigation Controls .............................................. 44 in tables .............
R&S®FPL1000 Security procedures .................................. 8 Sequencer ............................................... 76 Trying out ............................................ 61 Service manual ..........................................8 Service packs .......................................... 22 Sgl (channel bar) ..................................... 77 SmartGrid Trying out ............................................ 54 Softkeys Status ..................................................
