Rohde & Schwarz Cable Rider ZPH User Manual

R&S®Cable Rider ZPH
Handheld Cable and Antenna
Analyzer

User Manual

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User Manual

This document describes the following R&S®Cable Rider ZPH model and options:

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R&S®ZPH (1321.1211.02)

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R&S®ZPH-B4, Frequency extension to 4 GHz, (1321.0380.02)

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R&S®ZPH-B10, GPS support, (1321.0396.02)

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R&S®ZPH-K9, Power sensor support, (1321.0415.02)

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R&S®ZPH-K19, Power meter, (1321.0409.02)

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R&S®ZPH-K29, Pulse measurements with power sensor, (1321.0421.02)

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R&S®ZPH (1321.1211.52, equivalent 1321.1211.02)

The contents of this manual correspond to firmware version 1.20 or higher.

The software contained in this product makes use of several valuable open source software packages. For information, see the

"Open Source Acknowledgement" document, which is available for download from the R&S Cable Rider ZPH product page at http://

www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/zph.html > "Downloads" > "Firmware".

Rohde & Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embedded computing.

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R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.

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ted as R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

Basic Safety Instructions

Symbol

Meaning

Symbol

Meaning

Notice, general danger location

Observe product documentation

ON/OFF Power

Caution when handling heavy equipment

Standby indication

Danger of electric shock

Direct current (DC)

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. Compliance with these standards is continuously monitored by
our quality assurance system. The product described here has been designed, built and tested in

accordance with the EC Certificate of Conformity and has left the manufacturer’s plant in a condition fully

complying with safety standards. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must
observe all instructions and warnings provided in this manual. If you have any questions regarding these
safety instructions, the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies will be happy to answer them.

Furthermore, it is your responsibility to use the product in an appropriate manner. This product is designed
for use solely in industrial and laboratory environments or, if expressly permitted, also in the field and must
not be used in any way that may cause personal injury or property damage. You are responsible if the
product is used for any purpose other than its designated purpose or in disregard of the manufacturer's
instructions. The manufacturer shall assume no responsibility for such use of the product.

The product is used for its designated purpose if it is used in accordance with its product documentation
and within its performance limits (see data sheet, documentation, the following safety instructions). Using
the product requires technical skills and, in some cases, a basic knowledge of English. It is therefore
essential that only skilled and specialized staff or thoroughly trained personnel with the required skills be
allowed to use the product. If personal safety gear is required for using Rohde & Schwarz products, this
will be indicated at the appropriate place in the product documentation. Keep the basic safety instructions
and the product documentation in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users.

Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind caused by
dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and adhere to the following safety instructions
before and when using the product. It is also absolutely essential to observe the additional safety
instructions on personal safety, for example, that appear in relevant parts of the product documentation. In
these safety instructions, the word "product" refers to all merchandise sold and distributed by the Rohde &
Schwarz group of companies, including instruments, systems and all accessories. For product-specific
information, see the data sheet and the product documentation.

Safety labels on products

The following safety labels are used on products to warn against risks and dangers.

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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 reinforced
insulation)

Frame or chassis Ground terminal

EU labeling for batteries and accumulators

For additional information, see section "Waste
disposal/Environmental protection", item 1.

Be careful when handling electrostatic sensitive
devices

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.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.

Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related, e.g.
messages relating to property damage.
In the product documentation, the word ATTENTION is used synonymously.

Signal words and their meaning

The following signal words are used in the product documentation in order to warn the reader about risks
and dangers.

These signal words are in accordance with the standard definition for civil applications in the European
Economic Area. Definitions that deviate from the standard definition may also exist in other economic
areas or military applications. It is therefore essential to make sure that the signal words described here
are always used only in connection with the related product documentation and the related product. The
use of signal words in connection with unrelated products or documentation can result in misinterpretation
and in personal injury or material damage.

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Operating states and operating positions

The product may be operated only under the operating conditions and in the positions specified by the
manufacturer, without the product's ventilation being obstructed. If the manufacturer's specifications are
not observed, this can result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or death. Applicable local
or national safety regulations and rules for the prevention of accidents must be observed in all work
performed.

1. Unless otherwise specified, the following requirements apply to Rohde & Schwarz products:
predefined operating position is always with the housing floor facing down, IP protection 2X, use only
indoors, max. operating altitude 2000 m above sea level, max. transport altitude 4500 m above sea
level. A tolerance of ±10 % shall apply to the nominal voltage and ±5 % to the nominal frequency,
overvoltage category 2, pollution degree 2.

2. Do not place the product on surfaces, vehicles, cabinets or tables that for reasons of weight or stability
are unsuitable for this purpose. Always follow the manufacturer's installation instructions when
installing the product and fastening it to objects or structures (e.g. walls and shelves). An installation
that is not carried out as described in the product documentation could result in personal injury or
even death.

3. Do not place the product on heat-generating devices such as radiators or fan heaters. The ambient
temperature must not exceed the maximum temperature specified in the product documentation or in
the data sheet. Product overheating can cause electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or
even death.

Electrical safety

If the information on electrical safety is not observed either at all or to the extent necessary, electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury or death may occur.

1. Prior to switching on the product, always ensure that the nominal voltage setting on the product
matches the nominal voltage of the mains-supply network. If a different voltage is to be set, the power
fuse of the product may have to be changed accordingly.

2. In the case of products of safety class I with movable power cord and connector, operation is
permitted only on sockets with a protective conductor contact and protective conductor.

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. If there is no power switch for disconnecting the product from the mains, or if the power switch is not
suitable for this purpose, use the plug of the connecting cable to disconnect the product from the
mains. In such cases, always ensure that the power plug is easily reachable and accessible at all
times. For example, if the power plug is the disconnecting device, the length of the connecting cable
must not exceed 3 m. Functional or electronic switches are not suitable for providing disconnection
from the AC supply network. If products without power switches are integrated into racks or systems,
the disconnecting device must be provided at the system level.

5. Never use the product if the power cable is damaged. Check the power cables on a regular basis to
ensure that they are in proper operating condition. By taking appropriate safety measures and
carefully laying the power cable, ensure that the cable cannot be damaged and that no one can be
hurt by, for example, tripping over the cable or suffering an electric shock.

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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. Do not overload any sockets, extension cords or connector strips; doing so can cause fire or electric
shocks.

9. For measurements in circuits with voltages V

> 30 V, suitable measures (e.g. appropriate

rms

measuring equipment, fuse protection, current limiting, electrical separation, insulation) should be
taken to avoid any hazards.

10. Ensure that the connections with information technology equipment, e.g. PCs or other industrial
computers, comply with the IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 or IEC 61010-1 / EN 61010-1 standards that
apply in each case.

11. Unless expressly permitted, never remove the cover or any part of the housing while the product is in
operation. Doing so will expose circuits and components and can lead to injuries, fire or damage to the
product.

12. If a product is to be permanently installed, the connection between the 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. For permanently installed equipment without built-in fuses, circuit breakers or similar protective
devices, the supply circuit must be fuse-protected in such a way that anyone who has access to the
product, as well as the product itself, is adequately protected from injury or damage.

14. Use suitable overvoltage protection to ensure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a bolt of
lightning) can reach the product. Otherwise, the person operating the product will be exposed to the
danger of an electric shock.

15. Any object that is not designed to be placed in the openings of the housing must not be used for this
purpose. Doing so can cause short circuits inside the product and/or electric shocks, fire or injuries.

16. Unless specified otherwise, products are not liquid-proof (see also section "Operating states and
operating positions", item 1). Therefore, the equipment must be protected against penetration by
liquids. If the necessary precautions are not taken, the user may suffer electric shock or the product
itself may be damaged, which can also lead to personal injury.

17. Never use the product under conditions in which condensation has formed or can form in or on the
product, e.g. if the product has been moved from a cold to a warm environment. Penetration by water
increases the risk of electric shock.

18. Prior to cleaning the product, disconnect it completely from the power supply (e.g. AC supply network
or battery). Use a soft, non-linting cloth to clean the product. Never use chemical cleaning agents such
as alcohol, acetone or diluents for cellulose lacquers.

Operation

1. Operating the products requires special training and intense concentration. Make sure that persons
who use the products are physically, mentally and emotionally fit enough to do so; otherwise, injuries
or material damage may occur. It is the responsibility of the employer/operator to select suitable
personnel for operating the products.

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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. 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. Before you start processing the product mechanically and/or thermally, or before you take it apart, be
sure to read and pay special attention to the section titled "Waste disposal/Environmental protection",
item 1.

5. Depending on the function, certain products such as RF radio equipment can produce an elevated
level of electromagnetic radiation. Considering that unborn babies require increased protection,
pregnant women must be protected by appropriate measures. Persons with pacemakers may also be
exposed to risks from electromagnetic radiation. The employer/operator must evaluate workplaces
where there is a special risk of exposure to radiation and, if necessary, take measures to avert the
potential danger.

6. Should a fire occur, the product may release hazardous substances (gases, fluids, etc.) that can
cause health problems. Therefore, suitable measures must be taken, e.g. protective masks and
protective clothing must be worn.

7. Laser products are given warning labels that are standardized according to their laser class. Lasers
can cause biological harm due to the properties of their radiation and due to their extremely
concentrated electromagnetic power. If a laser product (e.g. a CD/DVD drive) is integrated into a
Rohde & Schwarz product, absolutely no other settings or functions may be used as described in the
product documentation. The objective is to prevent personal injury (e.g. due to laser beams).

8. EMC classes (in line with EN 55011/CISPR 11, and analogously with EN 55022/CISPR 22,
EN 55032/CISPR 32)
 Class A equipment:

Equipment suitable for use in all environments except residential environments and environments
that are directly connected to a low-voltage supply network that supplies residential buildings
Note: Class A equipment is intended for use in an industrial environment. This equipment may
cause radio disturbances in residential environments, due to possible conducted as well as
radiated disturbances. In this case, the operator may be required to take appropriate measures to
eliminate these disturbances.

 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.

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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). This helps ensure
the continued safety of the product.

Batteries and rechargeable batteries/cells

If the information regarding batteries and rechargeable batteries/cells is not observed either at all or to the
extent necessary, product users may be exposed to the risk of explosions, fire and/or serious personal
injury, and, in some cases, death. Batteries and rechargeable batteries with alkaline electrolytes (e.g.
lithium cells) must be handled in accordance with the EN 62133 standard.

1. Cells must not be taken apart or crushed.

2. Cells or batteries must not be exposed to heat or fire. Storage in direct sunlight must be avoided.
Keep cells and batteries clean and dry. Clean soiled connectors using a dry, clean cloth.

3. Cells or batteries must not be short-circuited. Cells or batteries must not be stored in a box or in a
drawer where they can short-circuit each other, or where they can be short-circuited by other
conductive materials. Cells and batteries must not be removed from their original packaging until they
are ready to be used.

4. Cells and batteries must not be exposed to any mechanical shocks that are stronger than permitted.

5. If a cell develops a leak, the fluid must not be allowed to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If
contact occurs, wash the affected area with plenty of water and seek medical aid.

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. Observe the
national regulations regarding waste disposal and recycling.

8. Follow the transport stipulations of the carrier (IATA-DGR, IMDG-Code, ADR, RID) when returning
lithium batteries to Rohde & Schwarz subsidiaries.

Transport

1. The product may be very heavy. Therefore, the product must be handled with care. In some cases,
the user may require a suitable means of lifting or moving the product (e.g. with a lift-truck) to avoid
back or other physical injuries.

2. Handles on the products are designed exclusively to enable personnel to transport the product. It is
therefore not permissible to use handles to fasten the product to or on transport equipment such as
cranes, fork lifts, wagons, etc. The user is responsible for securely fastening the products to or on the
means of transport or lifting. Observe the safety regulations of the manufacturer of the means of
transport or lifting. Noncompliance can result in personal injury or material damage.

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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. Specially marked equipment has a battery or accumulator that must not be disposed of with unsorted
municipal waste, but must be collected separately. It may only be disposed of at a suitable collection
point or via a Rohde & Schwarz customer service center.

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. If products or their components are mechanically and/or thermally processed in a manner that goes
beyond their intended use, hazardous substances (heavy-metal dust such as lead, beryllium, nickel)
may be released. For this reason, the product may only be disassembled by specially trained
personnel. Improper disassembly may be hazardous to your health. National waste disposal
regulations must be observed.

4. If handling the product releases hazardous substances or fuels that must be disposed of in a special
way, e.g. coolants or engine oils that must be replenished regularly, the safety instructions of the
manufacturer of the hazardous substances or fuels and the applicable regional waste disposal
regulations must be observed. Also observe the relevant safety instructions in the product
documentation. The improper disposal of hazardous substances or fuels can cause health problems
and lead to environmental damage.

For additional information about environmental protection, visit the Rohde & Schwarz website.

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. Nuestro sistema de garantía de calidad controla constantemente que sean cumplidas
estas normas. El presente producto ha sido fabricado y examinado según el certificado de conformidad
de la UE y ha salido de nuestra planta en estado impecable según los estándares técnicos de seguridad.
Para poder preservar este estado y garantizar un funcionamiento libre de peligros, el usuario deberá
atenerse a todas las indicaciones, informaciones de seguridad y notas de alerta. El grupo de empresas
Rohde & Schwarz está siempre a su disposición en caso de que tengan preguntas referentes a estas
informaciones de seguridad.

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Símbolo

Significado

Símbolo

Significado

Aviso: punto de peligro general

Observar la documentación del producto

Tensión de alimentación de PUESTA EN
MARCHA / PARADA

Atención en el manejo de dispositivos de peso
elevado

Indicación de estado de espera (standby)

Peligro de choque eléctrico

Corriente continua (DC)

Advertencia: superficie caliente

Corriente alterna (AC)

Conexión a conductor de protección

Corriente continua / Corriente alterna (DC/AC)

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. El uso del producto fuera de sus fines definidos o sin tener en cuenta las
instrucciones del fabricante queda en la responsabilidad del usuario. El fabricante no se hace en ninguna
forma responsable de consecuencias a causa del mal uso del producto.

Se parte del uso correcto del producto para los fines definidos si el producto es utilizado conforme a las
indicaciones de la correspondiente documentación del producto y dentro del margen de rendimiento
definido (ver hoja de datos, documentación, informaciones de seguridad que siguen). El uso del producto
hace necesarios conocimientos técnicos y ciertos conocimientos del idioma inglés. Por eso se debe tener
en cuenta que el producto solo pueda ser operado por personal especializado o personas instruidas en
profundidad con las capacidades correspondientes. Si fuera necesaria indumentaria de seguridad para el
uso de productos de Rohde & Schwarz, encontraría la información debida en la documentación del
producto en el capítulo correspondiente. Guarde bien las informaciones de seguridad elementales, así
como la documentación del producto, y entréguelas a usuarios posteriores.

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. las
referentes a la protección de personas, que encontrarán en el capítulo correspondiente de la
documentación del producto y que también son de obligado cumplimiento. En las presentes
informaciones de seguridad se recogen todos los objetos que distribuye el grupo de empresas
Rohde & Schwarz bajo la denominación de "producto", entre ellos también aparatos, instalaciones así
como toda clase de accesorios. Los datos específicos del producto figuran en la hoja de datos y en la
documentación del producto.

Señalización de seguridad de los productos

Las siguientes señales de seguridad se utilizan en los productos para advertir sobre riesgos y peligros.

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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.

Aviso: Cuidado en el manejo de dispositivos
sensibles a la electrostática (ESD)

Distintivo de la UE para la eliminación por
separado de dispositivos eléctricos y
electrónicos

Más información en la sección
"Eliminación/protección del medio ambiente",
punto 2.

Advertencia: rayo láser

Más información en la sección
"Funcionamiento", punto 7.

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.

Indica información que se considera importante, pero no en relación
con situaciones de peligro; p. ej., avisos sobre posibles daños
materiales.
En la documentación del producto se emplea de forma sinónima el
término CUIDADO.

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.

Las palabras de señal corresponden a la definición habitual para aplicaciones civiles en el área
económica europea. Pueden existir definiciones diferentes a esta definición en otras áreas económicas o
en aplicaciones militares. Por eso se deberá tener en cuenta que las palabras de señal aquí descritas
sean utilizadas siempre solamente en combinación con la correspondiente documentación del producto y
solamente en combinación con el producto correspondiente. La utilización de las palabras de señal en
combinación con productos o documentaciones que no les correspondan puede llevar a interpretaciones
equivocadas y tener por consecuencia daños en personas u objetos.

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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. En todos los trabajos deberán ser tenidas en cuenta las normas
nacionales y locales de seguridad del trabajo y de prevención de accidentes.

1. Si no se convino de otra manera, es para los productos Rohde & Schwarz válido lo que sigue:
como posición de funcionamiento se define por principio la posición con el suelo de la caja para
abajo, modo de protección IP 2X, uso solamente en estancias interiores, utilización hasta 2000 m
sobre el nivel del mar, transporte hasta 4500 m sobre el nivel del mar. Se aplicará una tolerancia de
±10 % sobre el voltaje nominal y de ±5 % sobre la frecuencia nominal. Categoría de sobrecarga
eléctrica 2, índice de suciedad 2.

2. No sitúe el producto encima de superficies, vehículos, estantes o mesas, que por sus características
de peso o de estabilidad no sean aptos para él. Siga siempre las instrucciones de instalación del
fabricante cuando instale y asegure el producto en objetos o estructuras (p. ej. paredes y estantes). Si
se realiza la instalación de modo distinto al indicado en la documentación del producto, se pueden
causar lesiones o, en determinadas circunstancias, incluso la muerte.

3. No ponga el producto sobre aparatos que generen calor (p. ej. radiadores o calefactores). La
temperatura ambiente no debe superar la temperatura máxima especificada en la documentación del
producto o en la hoja de datos. En caso de sobrecalentamiento del producto, pueden producirse
choques eléctricos, incendios y/o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia de muerte.

Seguridad eléctrica

Si no se siguen (o se siguen de modo insuficiente) las indicaciones del fabricante en cuanto a seguridad
eléctrica, pueden producirse choques eléctricos, incendios y/o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia
de muerte.

1. Antes de la puesta en marcha del producto se deberá comprobar siempre que la tensión
preseleccionada en el producto coincida con la de la red de alimentación eléctrica. Si es necesario
modificar el ajuste de tensión, también se deberán cambiar en caso dado los fusibles
correspondientes del producto.

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. Si se utilizan cables alargadores o regletas de
enchufe, deberá garantizarse la realización de un examen regular de los mismos en cuanto a su
estado técnico de seguridad.

4. Si el producto no está equipado con un interruptor para desconectarlo de la red, o bien si el
interruptor existente no resulta apropiado para la desconexión de la red, el enchufe del cable de
conexión se deberá considerar como un dispositivo de desconexión.
El dispositivo de desconexión se debe poder alcanzar fácilmente y debe estar siempre bien accesible.
Si, p. ej., el enchufe de conexión a la red es el dispositivo de desconexión, la longitud del cable de
conexión no debe superar 3 m).
Los interruptores selectores o electrónicos no son aptos para el corte de la red eléctrica. Si se

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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. al tropezar o por un choque eléctrico.

6. Solamente está permitido el funcionamiento en redes de alimentación TN/TT aseguradas con fusibles
de 16 A como máximo (utilización de fusibles de mayor amperaje solo previa consulta con el grupo de
empresas Rohde & Schwarz).

7. Nunca conecte el enchufe en tomas de corriente sucias o llenas de polvo. Introduzca el enchufe por
completo y fuertemente en la toma de corriente. La no observación de estas medidas puede provocar
chispas, fuego y/o lesiones.

8. No sobrecargue las tomas de corriente, los cables alargadores o las regletas de enchufe ya que esto
podría causar fuego o choques eléctricos.

9. En las mediciones en circuitos de corriente con una tensión U

> 30 V se deberán tomar las medidas

eff

apropiadas para impedir cualquier peligro (p. ej. medios de medición adecuados, seguros, limitación
de tensión, corte protector, aislamiento etc.).

10. Para la conexión con dispositivos informáticos como un PC o un ordenador industrial, debe
comprobarse que éstos cumplan los estándares IEC60950-1/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. Si un producto se instala en un lugar fijo, se deberá primero conectar el conductor de protección fijo
con el conductor de protección del producto antes de hacer cualquier otra conexión. La instalación y
la conexión deberán ser efectuadas por un electricista especializado.

13. En el caso de dispositivos fijos que no estén provistos de fusibles, interruptor automático ni otros
mecanismos de seguridad similares, el circuito de alimentación debe estar protegido de modo que
todas las personas que puedan acceder al producto, así como el producto mismo, estén a salvo de
posibles daños.

14. Todo producto debe estar protegido contra sobretensión (debida p. ej. a una caída del rayo) mediante
los correspondientes sistemas de protección. Si no, el personal que lo utilice quedará expuesto al
peligro de choque eléctrico.

15. No debe introducirse en los orificios de la caja del aparato ningún objeto que no esté destinado a ello.
Esto puede producir cortocircuitos en el producto y/o puede causar choques eléctricos, fuego o
lesiones.

16. Salvo indicación contraria, los productos no están impermeabilizados (ver también el capítulo
"Estados operativos y posiciones de funcionamiento", punto 1). Por eso es necesario tomar las
medidas necesarias para evitar la entrada de líquidos. En caso contrario, existe peligro de choque
eléctrico para el usuario o de daños en el producto, que también pueden redundar en peligro para las
personas.

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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). Realice la limpieza de los aparatos con un paño suave, que no se deshilache.
No utilice bajo ningún concepto productos de limpieza químicos como alcohol, acetona o diluyentes
para lacas nitrocelulósicas.

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. Antes de desplazar o transportar el producto, lea y tenga en cuenta el capítulo "Transporte".

3. Como con todo producto de fabricación industrial no puede quedar excluida en general la posibilidad
de que se produzcan alergias provocadas por algunos materiales empleados ―los llamados
alérgenos (p. ej. el níquel)―. Si durante el manejo de productos Rohde & Schwarz se producen
reacciones alérgicas, como p. ej. irritaciones cutáneas, estornudos continuos, enrojecimiento de la
conjuntiva o dificultades respiratorias, debe avisarse inmediatamente a un médico para investigar las
causas y evitar cualquier molestia o daño a la salud.

4. Antes de la manipulación mecánica y/o térmica o el desmontaje del producto, debe tenerse en cuenta
imprescindiblemente el capítulo "Eliminación/protección del medio ambiente", punto 1.

5. Ciertos productos, como p. ej. las instalaciones de radiocomunicación RF, pueden a causa de su
función natural, emitir una radiación electromagnética aumentada. Deben tomarse todas las medidas
necesarias para la protección de las mujeres embarazadas. También las personas con marcapasos
pueden correr peligro a causa de la radiación electromagnética. El empresario/operador tiene la
obligación de evaluar y señalizar las áreas de trabajo en las que exista un riesgo elevado de
exposición a radiaciones.

6. Tenga en cuenta que en caso de incendio pueden desprenderse del producto sustancias tóxicas
(gases, líquidos etc.) que pueden generar daños a la salud. Por eso, en caso de incendio deben
usarse medidas adecuadas, como p. ej. máscaras antigás e indumentaria de protección.

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. un lector de
CD/DVD), no debe usarse ninguna otra configuración o función aparte de las descritas en la
documentación del producto, a fin de evitar lesiones (p. ej. debidas a irradiación láser).

8. Clases de compatibilidad electromagnética (conforme a EN 55011 / CISPR 11; y en analogía con EN
55022 / CISPR 22, EN 55032 / CISPR 32)
 Aparato de clase A:

Aparato adecuado para su uso en todos los entornos excepto en los residenciales y en aquellos
conectados directamente a una red de distribución de baja tensión que suministra corriente a
edificios residenciales.
Nota: Los aparatos de clase A están destinados al uso en entornos industriales. Estos aparatos

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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.

Reparación y mantenimiento

1. El producto solamente debe ser abierto por personal especializado con autorización para ello. Antes
de manipular el producto o abrirlo, es obligatorio desconectarlo de la tensión de alimentación, para
evitar toda posibilidad de choque eléctrico.

2. El ajuste, el cambio de partes, el mantenimiento y la reparación deberán ser efectuadas solamente
por electricistas autorizados por Rohde & Schwarz. Si se reponen partes con importancia para los
aspectos de seguridad (p. ej. el enchufe, los transformadores o los fusibles), solamente podrán ser
sustituidos por partes originales. Después de cada cambio de partes relevantes para la seguridad
deberá realizarse un control de seguridad (control a primera vista, control del conductor de
protección, medición de resistencia de aislamiento, medición de la corriente de fuga, control de
funcionamiento). Con esto queda garantizada la seguridad del producto.

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. Las celdas o baterías no deben someterse a calor ni fuego. Debe evitarse el almacenamiento a la luz
directa del sol. Las celdas y baterías deben mantenerse limpias y secas. Limpiar las conexiones
sucias con un paño seco y limpio.

3. Las celdas o baterías no deben cortocircuitarse. Es peligroso almacenar las celdas o baterías en
estuches o cajones en cuyo interior puedan cortocircuitarse por contacto recíproco o por contacto con
otros materiales conductores. No deben extraerse las celdas o baterías de sus embalajes originales
hasta el momento en que vayan a utilizarse.

4. Las celdas o baterías no deben someterse a impactos mecánicos fuertes indebidos.

5. En caso de falta de estanqueidad de una celda, el líquido vertido no debe entrar en contacto con la
piel ni los ojos. Si se produce contacto, lavar con agua abundante la zona afectada y avisar a un
médico.

6. En caso de cambio o recarga inadecuados, las celdas o baterías que contienen electrolitos alcalinos
(p. ej. las celdas de litio) pueden explotar. Para garantizar la seguridad del producto, las celdas o
baterías solo deben ser sustituidas por el tipo Rohde & Schwarz correspondiente (ver lista de
recambios).

7. Las baterías y celdas deben reciclarse y no deben tirarse a la basura doméstica. Las baterías o
acumuladores que contienen plomo, mercurio o cadmio deben tratarse como residuos especiales.
Respete en esta relación las normas nacionales de eliminación y reciclaje.

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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. Las asas instaladas en los productos sirven solamente de ayuda para el transporte del producto por
personas. Por eso no está permitido utilizar las asas para la sujeción en o sobre medios de transporte
como p. ej. grúas, carretillas elevadoras de horquilla, carros etc. Es responsabilidad suya fijar los
productos de manera segura a los medios de transporte o elevación. Para evitar daños personales o
daños en el producto, siga las instrucciones de seguridad del fabricante del medio de transporte o
elevación utilizado.

3. Si se utiliza el producto dentro de un vehículo, recae de manera exclusiva en el conductor la
responsabilidad de conducir el vehículo de manera segura y adecuada. El fabricante no asumirá
ninguna responsabilidad por accidentes o colisiones. No utilice nunca el producto dentro de un
vehículo en movimiento si esto pudiera distraer al conductor. Asegure el producto dentro del vehículo
debidamente para evitar, en caso de un accidente, lesiones u otra clase de daños.

Eliminación/protección del medio ambiente

1. Los dispositivos marcados contienen una batería o un acumulador que no se debe desechar con los
residuos domésticos sin clasificar, sino que debe ser recogido por separado. La eliminación se debe
efectuar exclusivamente a través de un punto de recogida apropiado o del servicio de atención al
cliente de Rohde & Schwarz.

2. Los dispositivos eléctricos usados no se deben desechar con los residuos domésticos sin clasificar,
sino que deben ser recogidos por separado.
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.KG ha elaborado un concepto de eliminación de residuos y asume
plenamente los deberes de recogida y eliminación para los fabricantes dentro de la UE. Para
desechar el producto de manera respetuosa con el medio ambiente, diríjase a su servicio de atención
al cliente de Rohde & Schwarz.

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. Se deben tener en cuenta las directivas nacionales referentes a la eliminación de
residuos.

4. En caso de que durante el trato del producto se formen sustancias peligrosas o combustibles que
deban tratarse como residuos especiales (p. ej. refrigerantes o aceites de motor con intervalos de
cambio definidos), deben tenerse en cuenta las indicaciones de seguridad del fabricante de dichas
sustancias y las normas regionales de eliminación de residuos. Tenga en cuenta también en caso
necesario las indicaciones de seguridad especiales contenidas en la documentación del producto. La
eliminación incorrecta de sustancias peligrosas o combustibles puede causar daños a la salud o
daños al medio ambiente.

Se puede encontrar más información sobre la protección del medio ambiente en la página web de
Rohde & Schwarz.

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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. Die Einhaltung
dieser Bestimmungen wird durch unser Qualitätssicherungssystem laufend überwacht. Das vorliegende
Produkt ist gemäß beiliegender EU-Konformitätsbescheinigung gebaut und geprüft und hat das Werk in
sicherheitstechnisch einwandfreiem Zustand verlassen. Um diesen Zustand zu erhalten und einen
gefahrlosen Betrieb sicherzustellen, muss der Benutzer alle Hinweise, Warnhinweise und Warnvermerke
beachten. Bei allen Fragen bezüglich vorliegender Sicherheitshinweise steht Ihnen die Rohde & Schwarz
Firmengruppe jederzeit gerne zur Verfügung.

Darüber hinaus liegt es in der Verantwortung des Benutzers, das Produkt in geeigneter Weise zu
verwenden. Das Produkt ist ausschließlich für den Betrieb in Industrie und Labor bzw., wenn ausdrücklich
zugelassen, auch für den Feldeinsatz bestimmt und darf in keiner Weise so verwendet werden, dass einer
Person/Sache Schaden zugefügt werden kann. Die Benutzung des Produkts außerhalb des
bestimmungsgemäßen Gebrauchs oder unter Missachtung der Anweisungen des Herstellers liegt in der
Verantwortung des Benutzers. Der Hersteller übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Zweckentfremdung
des Produkts.

Die bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung des Produkts wird angenommen, wenn das Produkt nach den
Vorgaben der zugehörigen Produktdokumentation innerhalb seiner Leistungsgrenzen verwendet wird
(siehe Datenblatt, Dokumentation, nachfolgende Sicherheitshinweise). Die Benutzung des Produkts
erfordert Fachkenntnisse und zum Teil englische Sprachkenntnisse. Es ist daher zu beachten, dass das
Produkt ausschließlich von Fachkräften oder sorgfältig eingewiesenen Personen mit entsprechenden
Fähigkeiten bedient werden darf. Sollte für die Verwendung von Rohde & Schwarz-Produkten persönliche
Schutzausrüstung erforderlich sein, wird in der Produktdokumentation an entsprechender Stelle darauf
hingewiesen. Bewahren Sie die grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise und die Produktdokumentation gut
auf und geben Sie diese an weitere Benutzer des Produkts weiter.

Die Einhaltung der Sicherheitshinweise dient dazu, Verletzungen oder Schäden durch Gefahren aller Art
auszuschließen. Hierzu ist es erforderlich, dass die nachstehenden Sicherheitshinweise vor der
Benutzung des Produkts sorgfältig gelesen und verstanden sowie bei der Benutzung des Produkts
beachtet werden. Sämtliche weitere Sicherheitshinweise wie z.B. zum Personenschutz, die an
entsprechender Stelle der Produktdokumentation stehen, sind ebenfalls unbedingt zu beachten. In den
vorliegenden Sicherheitshinweisen sind sämtliche von der Rohde & Schwarz Firmengruppe vertriebenen
Waren unter dem Begriff „Produkt“ zusammengefasst, hierzu zählen u. a. Geräte, Anlagen sowie
sämtliches Zubehör.

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Symbol

Bedeutung

Symbol

Bedeutung

Achtung, allgemeine Gefahrenstelle

Produktdokumentation beachten

EIN-/AUS (Versorgung)

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
(Gerät durchgehend durch doppelte /
verstärkte Isolierung geschützt.

Masseanschluss des Gestells oder Gehäuses

EU - Kennzeichnung für Batterien und
Akkumulatoren.

Das Gerät enthält eine Batterie bzw. einen
Akkumulator. Diese dürfen nicht über
unsortierten Siedlungsabfall entsorgt werden,
sondern sollten getrennt gesammelt werden.

Weitere Informationen siehe Seite 7.

Achtung beim Umgang mit elektrostatisch
gefährdeten Bauelementen

EU - Kennzeichnung für die getrennte
Sammlung von Elektro- und
Elektronikgeräten.

Elektroaltgeräte dürfen nicht über unsortierten
Siedlungsabfall entsorgt werden, sondern
müssen getrennt gesammelt werden.

Weitere Informationen siehe Seite 7.

Warnung vor Laserstrahl
Produkte mit Laser sind je nach ihrer Laser-

Klasse mit genormten Warnhinweisen

versehen.
Laser können aufgrund der Eigenschaften
ihrer Strahlung und aufgrund ihrer extrem
konzentrierten elektromagnetischen Leistung
biologische Schäden verursachen.

Für zusätzliche Informationen siehe Kapitel
„Betrieb“ Punkt 7.

Symbole und Sicherheitskennzeichnungen

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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.

kennzeichnet eine Gefährdung mit geringem Risiko, die leichte oder mittlere
Körperverletzungen zur Folge haben könnte, wenn sie nicht vermieden wird.

weist auf die Möglichkeit einer Fehlbedienung hin, bei der das Produkt
Schaden nehmen kann.

Signalworte und ihre Bedeutung

Die folgenden Signalworte werden in der Produktdokumentation verwendet, um vor Risiken und Gefahren
zu warnen.

Diese Signalworte entsprechen der im europäischen Wirtschaftsraum üblichen Definition für zivile
Anwendungen. Neben dieser Definition können in anderen Wirtschaftsräumen oder bei militärischen
Anwendungen abweichende Definitionen existieren. Es ist daher darauf zu achten, dass die hier
beschriebenen Signalworte stets nur in Verbindung mit der zugehörigen Produktdokumentation und nur in
Verbindung mit dem zugehörigen Produkt verwendet werden. Die Verwendung von Signalworten in
Zusammenhang mit nicht zugehörigen Produkten oder nicht zugehörigen Dokumentationen kann zu
Fehlinterpretationen führen und damit zu Personen- oder Sachschäden führen.

Betriebszustände und Betriebslagen

Das Produkt darf nur in den vom Hersteller angegebenen Betriebszuständen und Betriebslagen ohne
Behinderung der Belüftung betrieben werden. Werden die Herstellerangaben nicht eingehalten, kann dies
elektrischen Schlag, Brand und/oder schwere Verletzungen von Personen, unter Umständen mit
Todesfolge, verursachen. Bei allen Arbeiten sind die örtlichen bzw. landesspezifischen Sicherheits- und
Unfallverhütungsvorschriften zu beachten.

1. Sofern nicht anders vereinbart, gilt für R&S-Produkte folgendes:
als vorgeschriebene Betriebslage grundsätzlich Gehäuseboden unten, IP-Schutzart 2X,
Verschmutzungsgrad 2, Überspannungskategorie 2, nur in Innenräumen verwenden, Betrieb bis
2000 m ü. NN, Transport bis 4500 m ü. NN, für die Nennspannung gilt eine Toleranz von ±10%, für
die Nennfrequenz eine Toleranz von ±5%.

2. Stellen Sie das Produkt nicht auf Oberflächen, Fahrzeuge, Ablagen oder Tische, die aus Gewichts­oder Stabilitätsgründen nicht dafür geeignet sind. Folgen Sie bei Aufbau und Befestigung des
Produkts an Gegenständen oder Strukturen (z.B. Wände und Regale) immer den Installations­hinweisen des Herstellers. Bei Installation abweichend von der Produktdokumentation können
Personen verletzt, unter Umständen sogar getötet werden.

3. Stellen Sie das Produkt nicht auf hitzeerzeugende Gerätschaften (z.B. Radiatoren und Heizlüfter). Die
Umgebungstemperatur darf nicht die in der Produktdokumentation oder im Datenblatt spezifizierte
Maximaltemperatur überschreiten. Eine Überhitzung des Produkts kann elektrischen Schlag, Brand
und/oder schwere Verletzungen von Personen, unter Umständen mit Todesfolge, verursachen.

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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. auch die dazu gehörige
Netzsicherung des Produkts geändert werden.

2. Bei Produkten der Schutzklasse I mit beweglicher Netzzuleitung und Gerätesteckvorrichtung ist der
Betrieb nur an Steckdosen mit Schutzkontakt und angeschlossenem Schutzleiter zulässig.

3. Jegliche absichtliche Unterbrechung des Schutzleiters, sowohl in der Zuleitung als auch am Produkt
selbst, ist unzulässig. Es kann dazu führen, dass von dem Produkt die Gefahr eines elektrischen
Schlags ausgeht. Bei Verwendung von Verlängerungsleitungen oder Steckdosenleisten ist sicher­zustellen, dass diese regelmäßig auf ihren sicherheitstechnischen Zustand überprüft werden.

4. Sofern das Produkt nicht mit einem Netzschalter zur Netztrennung ausgerüstet ist, beziehungsweise
der vorhandene Netzschalter zu Netztrennung nicht geeignet ist, so ist der Stecker des
Anschlusskabels als Trennvorrichtung anzusehen.
Die Trennvorrichtung muss jederzeit leicht erreichbar und gut zugänglich sein. Ist z.B. der Netzstecker
die Trennvorrichtung, darf die Länge des Anschlusskabels 3 m nicht überschreiten.
Funktionsschalter oder elektronische Schalter sind zur Netztrennung nicht geeignet. Werden Produkte
ohne Netzschalter in Gestelle oder Anlagen integriert, so ist die Trennvorrichtung auf Anlagenebene
zu verlagern.

5. Benutzen Sie das Produkt niemals, wenn das Netzkabel beschädigt ist. Überprüfen Sie regelmäßig
den einwandfreien Zustand der Netzkabel. Stellen Sie durch geeignete Schutzmaßnahmen und
Verlegearten sicher, dass das Netzkabel nicht beschädigt werden kann und niemand z.B. durch
Stolperfallen oder elektrischen Schlag zu Schaden kommen kann.

6. Der Betrieb ist nur an TN/TT Versorgungsnetzen gestattet, die mit höchstens 16 A abgesichert sind
(höhere Absicherung nur nach Rücksprache mit der Rohde & Schwarz Firmengruppe).

7. Stecken Sie den Stecker nicht in verstaubte oder verschmutzte Steckdosen/-buchsen. Stecken Sie die
Steckverbindung/-vorrichtung fest und vollständig in die dafür vorgesehenen Steckdosen/-buchsen.
Missachtung dieser Maßnahmen kann zu Funken, Feuer und/oder Verletzungen führen.

8. Überlasten Sie keine Steckdosen, Verlängerungskabel oder Steckdosenleisten, dies kann Feuer oder
elektrische Schläge verursachen.

9. Bei Messungen in Stromkreisen mit Spannungen U

> 30 V ist mit geeigneten Maßnahmen Vorsorge

eff

zu treffen, dass jegliche Gefährdung ausgeschlossen wird (z.B. geeignete Messmittel, Absicherung,
Strombegrenzung, Schutztrennung, Isolierung usw.).

10. Bei Verbindungen mit informationstechnischen Geräten, z.B. PC oder Industrierechner, ist darauf zu
achten, dass diese der jeweils gültigen IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 oder IEC 61010-1 / EN 61010-1
entsprechen.

11. Sofern nicht ausdrücklich erlaubt, darf der Deckel oder ein Teil des Gehäuses niemals entfernt
werden, wenn das Produkt betrieben wird. Dies macht elektrische Leitungen und Komponenten
zugänglich und kann zu Verletzungen, Feuer oder Schaden am Produkt führen.

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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. Bei ortsfesten Geräten ohne eingebaute Sicherung, Selbstschalter oder ähnliche Schutzeinrichtung
muss der Versorgungskreis so abgesichert sein, dass alle Personen, die Zugang zum Produkt haben,
sowie das Produkt selbst ausreichend vor Schäden geschützt sind.

14. Jedes Produkt muss durch geeigneten Überspannungsschutz vor Überspannung (z.B. durch
Blitzschlag) geschützt werden. Andernfalls ist das bedienende Personal durch elektrischen Schlag
gefährdet.

15. Gegenstände, die nicht dafür vorgesehen sind, dürfen nicht in die Öffnungen des Gehäuses
eingebracht werden. Dies kann Kurzschlüsse im Produkt und/oder elektrische Schläge, Feuer oder
Verletzungen verursachen.

16. Sofern nicht anders spezifiziert, sind Produkte nicht gegen das Eindringen von Flüssigkeiten
geschützt, siehe auch Abschnitt "Betriebszustände und Betriebslagen", Punkt 1. Daher müssen die
Geräte vor Eindringen von Flüssigkeiten geschützt werden. Wird dies nicht beachtet, besteht Gefahr
durch elektrischen Schlag für den Benutzer oder Beschädigung des Produkts, was ebenfalls zur
Gefährdung von Personen führen kann.

17. Benutzen Sie das Produkt nicht unter Bedingungen, bei denen Kondensation in oder am Produkt
stattfinden könnte oder ggf. bereits stattgefunden hat, z.B. wenn das Produkt von kalter in warme
Umgebung bewegt wurde. Das Eindringen von Wasser erhöht das Risiko eines elektrischen
Schlages.

18. Trennen Sie das Produkt vor der Reinigung komplett von der Energieversorgung (z.B. speisendes
Netz oder Batterie). Nehmen Sie bei Geräten die Reinigung mit einem weichen, nicht fasernden
Staublappen vor. Verwenden Sie keinesfalls chemische Reinigungsmittel wie z.B. Alkohol, Aceton,
Nitroverdünnung.

Betrieb

1. Die Benutzung des Produkts erfordert spezielle Einweisung und hohe Konzentration während der
Benutzung. Es muss sichergestellt sein, dass Personen, die das Produkt bedienen, bezüglich ihrer
körperlichen, geistigen und seelischen Verfassung den Anforderungen gewachsen sind, da
andernfalls Verletzungen oder Sachschäden nicht auszuschließen sind. Es liegt in der Verantwortung
des Arbeitsgebers/Betreibers, geeignetes Personal für die Benutzung des Produkts auszuwählen.

2. Bevor Sie das Produkt bewegen oder transportieren, lesen und beachten Sie den Abschnitt
"Transport".

3. Wie bei allen industriell gefertigten Gütern kann die Verwendung von Stoffen, die Allergien
hervorrufen - so genannte Allergene (z.B. Nickel) - nicht generell ausgeschlossen werden. Sollten
beim Umgang mit R&S-Produkten allergische Reaktionen, z.B. Hautausschlag, häufiges Niesen,
Bindehautrötung oder Atembeschwerden auftreten, ist umgehend ein Arzt aufzusuchen, um die
Ursachen zu klären und Gesundheitsschäden bzw. -belastungen zu vermeiden.

4. Vor der mechanischen und/oder thermischen Bearbeitung oder Zerlegung des Produkts beachten Sie
unbedingt Abschnitt "Entsorgung", Punkt 1.

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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. Der
Arbeitgeber/Betreiber ist verpflichtet, Arbeitsstätten, bei denen ein besonderes Risiko einer Strahlen­exposition besteht, zu beurteilen und zu kennzeichnen und mögliche Gefahren abzuwenden.

6. Im Falle eines Brandes entweichen ggf. giftige Stoffe (Gase, Flüssigkeiten etc.) aus dem Produkt, die
Gesundheitsschäden verursachen können. Daher sind im Brandfall geeignete Maßnahmen wie z.B.
Atemschutzmasken und Schutzkleidung zu verwenden.

7. Falls ein Laser-Produkt in ein R&S-Produkt integriert ist (z.B. CD/DVD-Laufwerk), dürfen keine
anderen Einstellungen oder Funktionen verwendet werden, als in der Produktdokumentation beschrie­ben, um Personenschäden zu vermeiden (z.B. durch Laserstrahl).

8. EMV Klassen (nach EN 55011 / CISPR 11; sinngemäß EN 55022 / CISPR 22, EN 55032 / CISPR 32)

Gerät der Klasse A:
Ein Gerät, das sich für den Gebrauch in allen anderen Bereichen außer dem Wohnbereich und
solchen Bereichen eignet, die direkt an ein Niederspannungs-Versorgungsnetz angeschlossen sind,
das Wohngebäude versorgt.
Hinweis: Diese Einrichtung kann wegen möglicher auftretender leitungsgebundener als auch
gestrahlten Störgrößen im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen verursachen. In diesem Fall kann vom
Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen.
Gerät der Klasse B:
Ein Gerät, das sich für den Betrieb im Wohnbereich sowie in solchen Bereichen eignet, die direkt an
ein Niederspannungs-Versorgungsnetz angeschlossen sind, das Wohngebäude versorgt.

Reparatur und Service

1. Das Produkt darf nur von dafür autorisiertem Fachpersonal geöffnet werden. Vor Arbeiten am Produkt
oder Öffnen des Produkts ist dieses von der Versorgungsspannung zu trennen, sonst besteht das
Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages.

2. Abgleich, Auswechseln von Teilen, Wartung und Reparatur darf nur von R&S-autorisierten
Elektrofachkräften ausgeführt werden. Werden sicherheitsrelevante Teile (z.B. Netzschalter,
Netztrafos oder Sicherungen) ausgewechselt, so dürfen diese nur durch Originalteile ersetzt werden.
Nach jedem Austausch von sicherheitsrelevanten Teilen ist eine Sicherheitsprüfung durchzuführen
(Sichtprüfung, Schutzleitertest, Isolationswiderstand-, Ableitstrommessung, Funktionstest). Damit wird
sichergestellt, dass die Sicherheit des Produkts erhalten bleibt.

Batterien und Akkumulatoren/Zellen

Werden die Hinweise zu Batterien und Akkumulatoren/Zellen nicht oder unzureichend beachtet, kann dies
Explosion, Brand und/oder schwere Verletzungen von Personen, unter Umständen mit Todesfolge,
verursachen. Die Handhabung von Batterien und Akkumulatoren mit alkalischen Elektrolyten (z.B.
Lithiumzellen) muss der EN 62133 entsprechen.

1. Zellen dürfen nicht zerlegt, geöffnet oder zerkleinert werden.

2. Zellen oder Batterien dürfen weder Hitze noch Feuer ausgesetzt werden. Die Lagerung im direkten
Sonnenlicht ist zu vermeiden. Zellen und Batterien sauber und trocken halten. Verschmutzte
Anschlüsse mit einem trockenen, sauberen Tuch reinigen.

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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. Zellen oder Batterien dürfen keinen unzulässig starken, mechanischen Stößen ausgesetzt werden.

5. Bei Undichtheit einer Zelle darf die Flüssigkeit nicht mit der Haut in Berührung kommen oder in die
Augen gelangen. Falls es zu einer Berührung gekommen ist, den betroffenen Bereich mit reichlich
Wasser waschen und ärztliche Hilfe in Anspruch nehmen.

6. Werden Zellen oder Batterien, die alkalische Elektrolyte enthalten (z.B. Lithiumzellen), unsachgemäß
ausgewechselt oder geladen, besteht Explosionsgefahr. Zellen oder Batterien nur durch den ent­sprechenden R&S-Typ ersetzen (siehe Ersatzteilliste), um die Sicherheit des Produkts zu erhalten.

7. Zellen oder Batterien müssen wiederverwertet werden und dürfen nicht in den Restmüll gelangen.
Akkumulatoren oder Batterien, die Blei, Quecksilber oder Cadmium enthalten, sind Sonderabfall.
Beachten Sie hierzu die landesspezifischen Entsorgungs- und Recycling-Bestimmungen.

8. Bei Rücksendungen von Lithiumbatterien zu Rohde & Schwarz - Niederlassungen müssen die
Transportvorschriften der Verkehrsträger (IATA-DGR, IMDG-Code, ADR, RID) befolgt werden.

Transport

1. Das Produkt kann ein hohes Gewicht aufweisen. Daher muss es vorsichtig und ggf. unter
Verwendung eines geeigneten Hebemittels (z.B. Hubwagen) bewegt bzw. transportiert werden, um
Rückenschäden oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden.

2. Griffe an den Produkten sind eine Handhabungshilfe, die ausschließlich für den Transport des
Produkts durch Personen vorgesehen ist. Es ist daher nicht zulässig, Griffe zur Befestigung an bzw.
auf Transportmitteln, z.B. Kränen, Gabelstaplern, Karren etc. zu verwenden. Es liegt in Ihrer
Verantwortung, die Produkte sicher an bzw. auf geeigneten Transport- oder Hebemitteln zu
befestigen. Beachten Sie die Sicherheitsvorschriften des jeweiligen Herstellers eingesetzter
Transport- oder Hebemittel, um Personenschäden und Schäden am Produkt zu vermeiden.

3. Falls Sie das Produkt in einem Fahrzeug benutzen, liegt es in der alleinigen Verantwortung des
Fahrers, das Fahrzeug in sicherer und angemessener Weise zu führen. Der Hersteller übernimmt
keine Verantwortung für Unfälle oder Kollisionen. Verwenden Sie das Produkt niemals in einem sich
bewegenden Fahrzeug, sofern dies den Fahrzeugführer ablenken könnte. Sichern Sie das Produkt im
Fahrzeug ausreichend ab, um im Falle eines Unfalls Verletzungen oder Schäden anderer Art zu
verhindern.

Entsorgung

1. Batterien bzw. Akkumulatoren, die nicht mit dem Hausmüll entsorgt werden dürfen, darf nach Ende
der Lebensdauer nur über eine geeignete Sammelstelle oder eine Rohde & Schwarz­Kundendienststelle entsorgt werden.

2. Am Ende der Lebensdauer des Produktes darf dieses Produkt nicht über den normalen Hausmüll
entsorgt werden, sondern muss getrennt gesammelt werden.
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.KG ein Entsorgungskonzept entwickelt und übernimmt die Pflichten
der Rücknahme- und Entsorgung für Hersteller innerhalb der EU in vollem Umfang. Wenden Sie sich
bitte an Ihre Rohde & Schwarz-Kundendienststelle, um das Produkt umweltgerecht zu entsorgen.

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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. Falls beim Umgang mit dem Produkt Gefahren- oder Betriebsstoffe entstehen, die speziell zu
entsorgen sind, z.B. regelmäßig zu wechselnde Kühlmittel oder Motorenöle, sind die
Sicherheitshinweise des Herstellers dieser Gefahren- oder Betriebsstoffe und die regional gültigen
Entsorgungsvorschriften einzuhalten. Beachten Sie ggf. auch die zugehörigen speziellen
Sicherheitshinweise in der Produktdokumentation. Die unsachgemäße Entsorgung von Gefahren­oder Betriebsstoffen kann zu Gesundheitsschäden von Personen und Umweltschäden führen.

Weitere Informationen zu Umweltschutz finden Sie auf der Rohde & Schwarz Home Page.

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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. Le respect de ces règles est vérifié régulièrement par
notre système d’assurance qualité. Le présent produit a été fabriqué et contrôlé conformément au
certificat de conformité CE ci-joint et a quitté l’usine dans un parfait état de sécurité. Pour le maintenir
dans cet état et en garantir une utilisation sans danger, l’utilisateur doit respecter l’ensemble des
consignes, remarques de sécurité et avertissements qui se trouvent dans ce manuel. Le groupe
Rohde & Schwarz se tient à votre disposition pour toutes questions relatives aux présentes consignes de
sécurité.

Il incombe à l’utilisateur d’employer ce produit de manière appropriée. Le produit est exclusivement
destiné à l’utilisation en industrie et en laboratoire et/ou, si cela a été expressément autorisé, également
aux travaux extérieurs ; il ne peut en aucun cas être utilisé à des fins pouvant causer des dommages
corporels ou matériels. L’exploitation du produit en dehors de son utilisation prévue ou le non-respect des
consignes du fabricant se font sous la responsabilité de l’utilisateur. Le fabricant décline toute
responsabilité en cas d’utilisation non conforme du produit.

Le produit est présumé faire l’objet d’une utilisation conforme lorsqu’il est utilisé conformément aux
consignes de la documentation produit correspondante et dans la limite de ses performances (voir fiche
technique, documentation, consignes de sécurité ci-après). L’utilisation du produit exige des compétences
en la matière et des connaissances de base de l’anglais. Par conséquent, le produit ne devra être utilisé
que par un personnel qualifié ou des personnes formées de manière approfondie et possédant les
compétences requises. Si, pour l’utilisation des produits Rohde & Schwarz, l’emploi d’un équipement
personnel de protection s’avère nécessaire, il en est fait mention dans la documentation produit à
l’emplacement correspondant. Conservez les consignes de sécurité fondamentales et la documentation
produit dans un lieu sûr et transmettez ces documents aux autres utilisateurs du produit.

La stricte observation des consignes de sécurité a pour but d’exclure des blessures ou dommages causés
par des dangers de toutes sortes. A cet effet, il est nécessaire de lire avec soin et de bien comprendre les
consignes de sécurité ci-dessous avant l’utilisation du produit et de les respecter lors de l’utilisation du
produit. Toutes les autres consignes de sécurité présentées à l’emplacement correspondant de la
documentation produit, par exemple, celles concernant la protection des personnes, doivent également
être impérativement respectées. Dans les présentes consignes de sécurité, toutes les marchandises
commercialisées par le groupe Rohde & Schwarz, notamment les appareils, les systèmes ainsi que les
accessoires, sont dénommés « produit ».

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Symbole

Signification

Symbole

Signification

Avis, source générale de danger

Se référer à la documentation produit

MARCHE / ARRET (tension d’alimentation)

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 la terre

L’appareil est conforme aux exigences de
sécurité du degré de protection II
(appareil entièrement protégé par isolation
double/renforcée).

Borne de mise à la masse du bâti ou du boîtier

Marquage UE pour batteries et accumulateurs.

L’appareil contient une batterie ou un

accumulateur. Ces pièces ne peuvent pas être
éliminées avec les déchets urbains non triés,

mais doivent faire l’objet d’une collecte

séparée.

Pour plus d’informations, voir la page 7.

Avis : prudence lors de la manipulation de
composants sensibles aux décharges
électrostatiques

Marquage UE pour la collecte séparée
d’équipements électriques et électroniques.

Les déchets d’équipements électriques et
électroniques ne peuvent pas être éliminés
avec les déchets urbains non triés, mais
doivent faire l’objet d’une collecte séparée.

Pour plus d’informations, voir la page 7.

Avertissement, rayon laser

Les produits laser sont munis d’avertissements
normalisés d’après leur catégorie laser.

En raison des caractéristiques de leur
rayonnement ainsi que de leur puissance
électromagnétique extrêmement concentrée,
les lasers peuvent causer des dommages
biologiques.

Pour plus d’informations, voir le chapitre
« Fonctionnement »", point 7.

Symboles et marquages de sécurité

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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.

Indique une situation dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée,
comporte un risque faible de blessures mineures ou modérées.

Indique la possibilité d’une fausse manœuvre susceptible
d’endommager le produit.

Mots d’alerte et significations

Les mots d’alerte suivants sont utilisés dans la documentation produit pour avertir des risques et dangers.

Ces mots d’alerte correspondent à la définition habituelle utilisée pour des applications civiles dans
l’espace économique européen. Des définitions divergentes peuvent cependant exister dans d’autres
espaces économiques ou dans le cadre d’applications militaires. Il faut donc veiller à ce que les mots
d’alerte décrits ici ne soient utilisés qu’en relation avec la documentation produit correspondante et
seulement avec le produit correspondant. L’utilisation des mots d’alerte en relation avec des produits ou
des documentations non correspondants peut conduire à des erreurs d’interprétation et par conséquent à
des dommages corporels ou matériels.

États et positions de fonctionnement

L’appareil ne doit être utilisé que dans les états et positions de fonctionnement indiqués par le fabricant.
Tout obstacle à la ventilation doit être empêché. Le non-respect des indications du fabricant peut
provoquer des chocs électriques, des incendies et/ou des blessures graves pouvant éventuellement
entraîner la mort. Pour tous les travaux, les règles locales et/ou nationales de sécurité et de prévention
des accidents doivent être respectées.

1. Sauf stipulations contraires, les produits Rohde & Schwarz répondent aux exigences ci-après :
faire fonctionner le produit avec le fond du boîtier toujours en bas, degré de protection IP 2X, degré de
pollution 2, catégorie de surtension 2, utilisation uniquement à l’intérieur, fonctionnement à une
altitude max. de 2000 m au-dessus du niveau de la mer, transport à une altitude max. de 4500 m au­dessus du niveau de la mer, tolérance de ±10 % pour la tension nominale et de ± 5 % pour la
fréquence nominale.

2. Ne jamais placer le produit sur des surfaces, véhicules, dépôts ou tables non appropriés pour raisons
de stabilité ou de poids. Suivre toujours strictement les indications d’installation du fabricant pour le
montage et la fixation du produit sur des objets ou des structures (par exemple parois et étagères). En
cas d’installation non conforme à la documentation produit, il y a risque de blessures, voire de mort.

3. Ne jamais placer le produit sur des dispositifs générant de la chaleur (par exemple radiateurs et
appareils de chauffage soufflants). La température ambiante ne doit pas dépasser la température
maximale spécifiée dans la documentation produit ou dans la fiche technique. Une surchauffe du
produit peut provoquer des chocs électriques, des incendies et/ou des blessures graves pouvant
éventuellement entraîner la mort.

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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. S’il est nécessaire de modifier le
réglage de la tension, il faut remplacer le fusible du produit, le cas échéant.

2. L’utilisation des produits du degré de protection I pourvus d’un câble d’alimentation mobile et d’un
connecteur n’est autorisée qu’avec des prises munies d’un contact de protection et d’un conducteur
de protection raccordé.

3. Toute déconnexion intentionnelle du conducteur de protection, dans le câble ou dans le produit lui­même, est interdite. Elle entraîne un risque de choc électrique au niveau du produit. En cas
d’utilisation de câbles prolongateurs ou de multiprises, ceux-ci doivent être examinés régulièrement
quant à leur état de sécurité technique.

4. Si le produit n’est pas doté d’un interrupteur d’alimentation pour le couper du réseau électrique ou si
l’interrupteur d’alimentation disponible n’est pas approprié pour couper le produit du réseau électrique,
le connecteur mâle du câble de raccordement est à considérer comme dispositif de séparation.
Le dispositif de séparation doit être à tout moment facilement accessible. Si, par exemple, le
connecteur d’alimentation sert de dispositif de séparation, la longueur du câble de raccordement ne
doit pas dépasser 3 m.
Les commutateurs fonctionnels ou électroniques ne sont pas appropriés pour couper l’appareil du
réseau électrique. Si des produits sans interrupteur d’alimentation sont intégrés dans des bâtis ou
systèmes, le dispositif de séparation doit être reporté au niveau du système.

5. Ne jamais utiliser le produit si le câble d’alimentation est endommagé. Vérifier régulièrement le parfait
état du câble d’alimentation. Prendre les mesures préventives appropriées et opter pour des types de
pose tels que le câble d’alimentation ne puisse pas être endommagé et que personne ne puisse subir
de préjudice, par exemple en trébuchant sur le câble ou par des chocs électriques.

6. L’utilisation des produits est uniquement autorisée sur des réseaux d’alimentation de type TN/TT
protégés par des fusibles d’une intensité max. de 16 A (pour toute intensité supérieure, consulter le
groupe Rohde & Schwarz).

7. Ne pas brancher le connecteur dans des prises d’alimentation sales ou poussiéreuses. Enfoncer
fermement le connecteur jusqu’au bout de la prise. Le non-respect de cette mesure peut provoquer
des étincelles, incendies et/ou blessures.

8. Ne pas surcharger les prises, les câbles prolongateurs ou les multiprises, cela pouvant provoquer des
incendies ou chocs électriques.

9. En cas de mesures sur les circuits électriques d’une tension efficace > 30 V, prendre les précautions
nécessaires pour éviter tout risque (par exemple équipement de mesure approprié, fusibles, limitation
de courant, coupe-circuit, isolation, etc.).

10. En cas d’interconnexion avec des équipements informatiques comme par exemple un PC ou un
ordinateur industriel, veiller à ce que ces derniers soient conformes aux normes IEC 60950-1 /
EN 60950-1 ou IEC 61010-1 / EN 61010-1 en vigueur.

11. Sauf autorisation expresse, il est interdit de retirer le couvercle ou toute autre pièce du boîtier lorsque
le produit est en cours de service. Les câbles et composants électriques seraient ainsi accessibles, ce
qui peut entraîner des blessures, des incendies ou des dégâts sur le produit.

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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. Sur les appareils stationnaires sans fusible ni disjoncteur automatique ou dispositif de protection
similaire intégrés, le circuit d’alimentation doit être sécurisé de sorte que toutes les personnes ayant
accès au produit et le produit lui-même soient suffisamment protégés contre tout dommage.

14. Chaque produit doit être protégé de manière appropriée contre les éventuelles surtensions (par
exemple dues à un coup de foudre). Sinon, les utilisateurs sont exposés à des risques de choc
électrique.

15. Ne jamais introduire d’objets non prévus à cet effet dans les ouvertures du boîtier, étant donné que
cela peut entraîner des courts-circuits dans le produit et/ou des chocs électriques, incendies ou
blessures.

16. Sauf spécification contraire, les produits ne sont pas protégés contre l’infiltration de liquides, voir aussi
la section « États et positions de fonctionnement », point 1. Il faut donc protéger les produits contre
l’infiltration de liquides. La non-observation de cette consigne entraîne le risque de choc électrique
pour l’utilisateur ou d’endommagement du produit, ce qui peut également mettre les personnes en
danger.

17. Ne pas utiliser le produit dans des conditions pouvant occasionner ou ayant déjà occasionné, le cas
échéant, des condensations dans ou sur le produit, par exemple lorsque celui-ci est déplacé d’un
environnement froid dans un environnement chaud. L’infiltration d’eau augmente le risque de choc
électrique.

18. Avant le nettoyage, débrancher le produit de l’alimentation (par exemple réseau électrique ou
batterie). Pour le nettoyage des appareils, utiliser un chiffon doux non pelucheux. N’utiliser en aucun
cas de produit de nettoyage chimique, tel que de l’alcool, de l’acétone ou un diluant nitrocellulosique.

Fonctionnement

1. L’utilisation du produit exige une formation spécifique ainsi qu’une grande concentration. Il est
impératif que les personnes qui utilisent le produit présent les aptitudes physiques, mentales et
psychiques requises, vu qu’autrement des dommages corporels ou matériels ne peuvent pas être
exclus. Le choix du personnel qualifié pour l’utilisation du produit est sous la responsabilité de
l’employeur/l’exploitant.

2. Avant de déplacer ou de transporter le produit, lire et respecter la section « Transport ».

3. Comme pour tous les biens produits de façon industrielle, l’utilisation de matériaux pouvant causer
des allergies (allergènes, comme par exemple le nickel) ne peut être totalement exclue. Si, lors de
l’utilisation de produits Rohde & Schwarz, des réactions allergiques surviennent, telles qu’éruption
cutanée, éternuements fréquents, rougeur de la conjonctive ou difficultés respiratoires, il faut
immédiatement consulter un médecin pour en clarifier la cause et éviter toute atteinte à la santé.

4. Avant le traitement mécanique et/ou thermique ou le démontage du produit, il faut impérativement
observer la section « Élimination des déchets », point 1.

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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. L’employeur/l’exploitant est tenu d’évaluer et de repérer les lieux de travail
soumis à un risque particulier d’exposition aux rayonnements et de prévenir les dangers éventuels.

6. En cas d’incendie, il se peut que le produit dégage des matières toxiques (gaz, liquides, etc.)
susceptibles de nuire à la santé. Il faut donc, en cas d’incendie, prendre des mesures adéquates
comme par exemple le port de masques respiratoires et de vêtements de protection.

7. Si un produit laser est intégré dans un produit Rohde & Schwarz (par exemple lecteur CD/DVD), il ne
faut pas utiliser de réglages ou fonctions autres que ceux décrits dans la documentation produit pour
éviter tout dommage corporel (par exemple causé par rayon laser).

8. Classes CEM (selon EN 55011 / CISPR 11 ; selon EN 55022 / CISPR 22, EN 55032 / CISPR 32 par
analogie)
 Appareil de la classe A :

Appareil approprié à un usage dans tous les environnements autres que l’environnement
résidentiel et les environnements raccordés directement à un réseau d’alimentation basse tension
qui alimente des bâtiments résidentiels.
Remarque : ces appareils peuvent provoquer des perturbations radioélectriques dans
l’environnement résidentiel en raison de perturbations conduites ou rayonnées. Dans ce cas, on
peut exiger que l’exploitant mette en œuvre de mesures appropriées pour éliminer ces
perturbations.

 Appareil de la classe B :

Appareil approprié à un usage dans l’environnement résidentiel ainsi que dans les
environnements raccordés directement à un réseau d’alimentation basse tension qui alimente des
bâtiments résidentiels.

Réparation et service après-vente

1. Le produit ne doit être ouvert que par un personnel qualifié et autorisé. Avant de travailler sur le
produit ou de l’ouvrir, il faut le couper de la tension d’alimentation ; sinon il y a risque de choc
électrique.

2. Les travaux d’ajustement, le remplacement des pièces, la maintenance et la réparation ne doivent
être effectués que par des électroniciens qualifiés et autorisés par Rohde & Schwarz. En cas de
remplacement de pièces concernant la sécurité (notamment interrupteur d’alimentation,
transformateur d’alimentation réseau ou fusibles), celles-ci ne doivent être remplacées que par des
pièces d’origine. Après chaque remplacement de pièces concernant la sécurité, une vérification de
sécurité doit être effectuée (contrôle visuel, vérification du conducteur de protection, mesure de la
résistance d’isolement et du courant de fuite, essai de fonctionnement). Cela permet d’assurer le
maintien de la sécurité du produit.

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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. Les cellules ne doivent être ni démontées, ni ouvertes, ni réduites en morceaux.

2. Ne jamais exposer les cellules ou batteries à la chaleur ou au feu. Ne pas les stocker dans un endroit
où elles sont exposées au rayonnement direct du soleil. Tenir les cellules et batteries au sec. Nettoyer
les raccords sales avec un chiffon sec et propre.

3. Ne jamais court-circuiter les cellules ou batteries. Les cellules ou batteries ne doivent pas être
gardées dans une boîte ou un tiroir où elles peuvent se court-circuiter mutuellement ou être court­circuitées par d’autres matériaux conducteurs. Une cellule ou batterie ne doit être retirée de son
emballage d’origine que lorsqu’on l’utilise.

4. Les cellules ou batteries ne doivent pas être exposées à des chocs mécaniques de force non
admissible.

5. En cas de manque d’étanchéité d’une cellule, le liquide ne doit pas entrer en contact avec la peau ou
les yeux. S’il y a contact, rincer abondamment à l’eau l’endroit concerné et consulter un médecin.

6. Il y a danger d’explosion en cas de remplacement ou chargement incorrect des cellules ou batteries
qui contiennent des électrolytes alcalins (par exemple cellules de lithium). Remplacer les cellules ou
batteries uniquement par le type Rohde & Schwarz correspondant (voir la liste des pièces de
rechange) pour maintenir la sécurité du produit.

7. Il faut recycler les cellules ou batteries et il est interdit de les éliminer comme déchets normaux. Les
accumulateurs ou batteries qui contiennent du plomb, du mercure ou du cadmium sont des déchets
spéciaux. Observer les règles nationales d’élimination et de recyclage.

8. Lors des renvois de batteries au lithium à des filiales Rohde & Schwarz, il convient de respecter les
prescriptions de transport (IATA-DGR, code IMDG, ADR, RID) fixées par les transporteurs.

Transport

1. Le produit peut avoir un poids élevé. Il faut donc le déplacer ou le transporter avec précaution et en
utilisant le cas échéant un moyen de levage approprié (par exemple, chariot élévateur) pour éviter des
dommages au dos ou des blessures.

2. Les poignées des produits sont une aide de manipulation exclusivement réservée au transport du
produit par des personnes. Il est donc proscrit d’utiliser ces poignées pour attacher le produit à ou sur
des moyens de transport, tels que grues, chariots et chariots élévateurs, etc. Vous êtes responsable
de la fixation sûre des produits à ou sur des moyens de transport et de levage appropriés. Observer
les consignes de sécurité du fabricant des moyens de transport ou de levage utilisés pour éviter des
dommages corporels et des dégâts sur le produit.

3. L’utilisation du produit dans un véhicule se fait sous l’unique responsabilité du conducteur qui doit
piloter le véhicule de manière sûre et appropriée. Le fabricant décline toute responsabilité en cas
d’accidents ou de collisions. Ne jamais utiliser le produit dans un véhicule en mouvement si cela
pouvait détourner l’attention du conducteur. Sécuriser suffisamment le produit dans le véhicule pour
empêcher des blessures ou dommages de tout type en cas d’accident.

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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. KG a développé un concept d’élimination des déchets et assume
toutes les obligations en matière de reprise et d’élimination, valables pour les fabricants au sein de
l’UE. Veuillez vous adresser à votre centre de service après-vente Rohde & Schwarz pour éliminer le
produit de manière écologique.

3. Si les produits ou leurs composants sont travaillés mécaniquement et/ou thermiquement au-delà de
l’utilisation prévue, ils peuvent, le cas échéant, libérer des substances dangereuses (poussières
contenant des métaux lourds comme par exemple du plomb, du béryllium ou du nickel). Le
démontage du produit ne doit donc être effectué que par un personnel qualifié et spécialement formé.
Le démontage inadéquat peut nuire à la santé. Les règles nationales concernant l’élimination des
déchets doivent être observées.

4. Si, lors de l’utilisation du produit, des substances dangereuses ou combustibles exigeant une
élimination spéciale sont dégagées, comme par exemple liquides de refroidissement ou huiles
moteurs qui sont à changer régulièrement, les consignes de sécurité du fabricant de ces substances
dangereuses ou combustibles ainsi que les règles sur l’élimination en vigueur au niveau régional
doivent être respectées. Les consignes de sécurité spéciales correspondantes dans la documentation
produit doivent également être respectées, le cas échéant. L’élimination non conforme des
substances dangereuses ou combustibles peut provoquer des atteintes à la santé et des dommages
écologiques.

Pour plus d’informations concernant la protection de l’environnement, voir la page d’accueil de
Rohde & Schwarz.

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Safety instructions for rechargeable lithium ion

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.

batteries

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. Immediately ventilate the area and
in serious cases consult a doctor.
Irritation can occur if the chemicals that are released come in contact with the skin or
eyes. If this happens, immediately and thoroughly rinse the skin or eyes with water
and consult a doctor.

2. Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Do not store them in direct sunlight.
If overheating occurs, there is the risk of an explosion or a fire, which can lead to
serious personal injuries.

3. Keep the batteries clean and dry. If the terminals become soiled, clean them with a
dry, clean cloth.

4. Charge the batteries prior to using them.
Only use the appropriate Rohde & Schwarz charger to charge the batteries. See the
device manual or data sheet for the exact designation of the charger.
If the batteries are improperly charged, there is a risk of explosion, which can cause
serious personal injury.

5. The charging temperature must be between 0 °C and 45 °C
(see manual for information on possible restrictions).

6. Discharging may take place only at temperatures between 0 °C and 50 °C
(see manual for information on possible restrictions).

7. Only charge batteries until they are fully charged. Frequent overcharging can reduce
the battery lifetime.

8. Remove the battery from the device when the battery is not being used. Following a
longer period of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the battery
several times in order to obtain the full capacity.

9. Only use the battery with designated Rohde & Schwarz devices. See the device
manual for details.

10. Do not dispose of the batteries with unsorted municipal waste. The batteries must be
collected separately. After the end of their life, dispose of the batteries at a suitable
collection point or via a Rohde & Schwarz customer service center.

EU labeling for batteries and secondary cells

11. Follow the transport stipulations of the carrier (IATA-DGR, IMDG-Code, ADR, RID)
when returning lithium batteries to Rohde & Schwarz subsidiaries.

12. Keep this safety information for future reference.

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Instrucciones de seguridad

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.

para baterías recargables de ión litio

1. No desarme las baterías, no las abra, no las triture ni las deje caer desde una gran
altura.
En caso de daños mecánicos existe el riesgo de salida de sustancias químicas.
En caso de salida de gases pueden producirse dificultades respiratorias. Ventile
inmediatamente la habitación y acuda a un médico en casos graves.
Si sustancias químicas provenientes de la batería entran en contacto con la piel o
los ojos pueden producirse irritaciones. Enjuague en estos casos la piel y los ojos
inmediatamente con abundante agua y acuda a un médico.

2. No exponga las celdas o baterías al calor ni al fuego. No las almacene bajo la luz
solar directa. En caso de sobrecalentamiento existe peligro de explosión o de
incendio, lo que puede provocar lesiones graves en personas.

3. Mantenga las baterías limpias y secas. Si los conectores están sucios, límpielos con
un paño seco y limpio.

4. Cargue las baterías antes de su uso.
Solamente está permitido cargar la batería con el correspondiente cargador de

Rohde & Schwarz. Consulte en el manual o en las especificaciones técnicas del

equipo la denominación exacta del cargador.
Si las baterías se cargan de forma incorrecta existe peligro de explosión, lo que
podría causar lesiones graves en personas.

5. La temperatura de carga debe encontrarse entre 0 °C y 45 °C
(consulte el manual para posibles restricciones).

6. La descarga solamente puede efectuarse entre 0 °C y 50°C
(consulte el manual para posibles restricciones).

7. Cargue las baterías solamente el tiempo necesario hasta que se hayan cargado por
completo. La sobrecarga frecuente reduce la vida útil de la batería.

8. Extraiga la batería del equipo si no se va a utilizar. Después de un periodo de
almacenamiento prolongado puede ser necesario cargar y descargar varias veces la
batería para recuperar su capacidad completa.

9. Utilice la batería exclusivamente con los equipos Rohde & Schwarz
correspondientes. Consulte para ello el manual del equipo.

10. No elimine las baterías junto con los residuos urbanos sin clasificar, sino por
separado. Para eliminar la batería una vez finalizada su vida útil, diríjase a un punto
de recogida de residuos adecuado o a una oficina de representación de
Rohde & Schwarz.
Etiquetado de la UE para baterías y acumuladores

11. 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).

12. Conserve estas instrucciones de seguridad para fines de información y consulta
posterior.

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Sicherheitshinweise

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.

für wiederaufladbare Li-Ion-Batterien

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. Sofort lüften, in schweren
Fällen einen Arzt konsultieren.
Bei Haut- oder Augenkontakt mit austretenden Chemikalien können Hautirritationen
und Reizungen auftreten. In diesen Fällen die Haut oder Augen sofort gründlich mit
Wasser ausspülen und einen Arzt konsultieren.

2. Zellen oder Batterien weder Hitze noch Feuer aussetzen. Nicht im direkten
Sonnenlicht lagern. Bei Überhitzung besteht die Gefahr einer Explosion oder eines
Brandes, was zu schweren Verletzungen bei Personen führen kann.

3. Batterien sauber und trocken halten. Falls die Anschlüsse verschmutzt sind, mit
einem trockenen, sauberen Tuch reinigen.

4. Batterien vor dem Gebrauch laden.
Die Batterie darf ausschließlich mit dem entsprechenden Rohde &Schwarz
Ladegerät geladen werden. Siehe Handbuch oder Datenblatt des Gerätes für die
genaue Bezeichnung des Ladegerätes.
Wenn Batterien unsachgemäß geladen werden, besteht Explosionsgefahr, was zu
schweren Verletzungen bei Personen führen kann.

5. Die Ladetemperatur muss zwischen 0 °C und 45 °C betragen
(für mögliche Einschränkungen siehe Handbuch).

6. Ein Entladen darf nur zwischen 0 °C und 50 °C erfolgen
(für mögliche Einschränkungen siehe Handbuch).

7. Batterien nur so lange laden, bis sie vollständig aufgeladen sind. Ein häufiges
Überladen führt zu einer geringeren Lebensdauer der Batterie.

8. Die Batterie aus dem Gerät entfernen, wenn sie nicht benutzt wird. Nach längerer
Lagerzeit kann es erforderlich sein, die Batterie mehrmals zu laden und zu entladen,
um die volle Leistungsfähigkeit zu erlangen.

9. Die Batterie nur mit dafür vorgesehenen Rohde & Schwarz-Geräten betreiben. Siehe
dazu das Handbuch des Gerätes.

10. Die Batterien nicht über unsortierten Siedlungsabfall entsorgen, sondern getrennt
sammeln. Nach Ende der Lebensdauer über eine geeignete Sammelstelle oder eine
Rohde&Schwarz-Kundendienststelle entsorgen.
EU - Kennzeichnung für Batterien und Akkumulatoren

11. Bei Rücksendungen von Lithiumbatterien zu Rohde & Schwarz - Niederlassungen
müssen die Transportvorschriften der Verkehrsträger (IATA-DGR, IMDG-Code, ADR,
RID) befolgt werden.

12. Diese Sicherheitsinformationen für zukünftige Informations- und Nachschlagezwecke
aufbewahren.

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Consignes de sécurité pour batteries rechargeables

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.

lithium-ion

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. Aérer
immédiatement les locaux. Dans les cas graves, consulter un médecin. Si la peau ou
les yeux entrent en contact avec les produits chimiques libérés, des irritations
peuvent se produire. Rincer immédiatement et abondamment la peau ou les yeux à
l'eau claire et consulter un médecin.

2. Ne pas exposer les cellules ou les batteries à la chaleur ou au feu. Ne pas les
stocker dans un endroit exposé à la lumière directe du soleil. Toute surchauffe risque
de provoquer une explosion ou un incendie, ce qui peut entraîner des blessures
graves.

3. Conserver les batteries dans un lieu sec et propre. Nettoyer les points de contact
sales à l'aide d'un chiffon sec et propre.

4. Charger les batteries avant utilisation. Utiliser seulement le chargeur
Rohde & Schwarz approprié pour recharger les batteries. Les références exactes du
chargeur sont indiquées dans le manuel ou la fiche technique de l'appareil. Une
recharge incorrecte des batteries peut entraîner des explosions susceptibles de
causer des blessures graves.

5. Recharger impérativement à des températures comprises entre 0 °C et 45 °C
(restrictions éventuelles : voir le manuel).

6. Décharger impérativement à des températures comprises entre 0 °C et 50 °C
(restrictions éventuelles : voir le manuel).

7. Terminer la charge dès que les batteries sont complètement rechargées. Une
surcharge répétée diminue la longévité des batteries.

8. Retirer les batteries de l'appareil lorsqu'elles ne sont pas utilisées. Après un
stockage prolongé, plusieurs cycles de recharge et de décharge peuvent s'avérer
nécessaires pour rétablir la pleine capacité des batteries.

9. Utiliser les batteries exclusivement dans les appareils Rohde & Schwarz auxquels
elles sont destinées. Voir le manuel fourni avec chaque appareil.

10. Ne pas éliminer les batteries avec les déchets municipaux non triés mais s'assurer
qu'elles soient collectées séparément. Recycler les batteries en fin de vie en les
confiant à un point de collecte compétent ou à un point de service après-vente
Rohde & Schwarz.
Marquage UE pour batteries et accumulateurs

11. Lors des renvois de batteries au lithium à des filiales Rohde & Schwarz, il convient
de respecter les prescriptions de transport (IATA-DGR, code IMDG, ADR, RID)
fixées par les transporteurs.

12. Conserver ces consignes de sécurité de sorte à pouvoir vous y reporter ou vérifier
ultérieurement certains points.

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Customer Support

Technical support – where and when you need it

For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our Customer Support
Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone support and will work with you to find a
solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming or applications of Rohde & Schwarz
equipment.

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Contents

1 Preface.................................................................................................... 9

1.1 Documentation Overview............................................................................................. 9

1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation.................................................................10

1.2.1 Typographical Conventions...........................................................................................10

1.2.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions.......................................................................10

1.2.3 Other Conventions........................................................................................................ 11

2 Welcome to the R&S Cable Rider ZPH...............................................12

3 Getting Started..................................................................................... 13

3.1 Preparing for Use........................................................................................................ 13

3.1.1 Putting into Operation................................................................................................... 13

Contents

3.1.2 Switching the Instrument On and Off............................................................................ 20

3.2 Instrument Tour...........................................................................................................21

3.2.1 Front View..................................................................................................................... 21

3.2.2 Top View....................................................................................................................... 22

3.2.3 Left View....................................................................................................................... 23

3.2.4 Right View..................................................................................................................... 24

3.2.5 Rear View......................................................................................................................24

3.2.6 Display Overview.......................................................................................................... 24

4 Basic Operation....................................................................................26

4.1 Screen Layout and Elements..................................................................................... 26

4.1.1 Title Bar.........................................................................................................................27

4.1.2 Measurement Result View............................................................................................ 27

4.1.3 Measurement Trace Window........................................................................................ 28

4.1.4 Parameter View.............................................................................................................29

4.2 Configuring the R&S Cable Rider ZPH......................................................................32

4.2.1 Configuring the Hardware............................................................................................. 33

4.2.2 Using the GPS Receiver............................................................................................... 33

4.2.3 Configuring Date and Time........................................................................................... 35

4.2.4 Selecting Regional Settings.......................................................................................... 36

4.2.5 Configuring the Display................................................................................................. 38

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4.2.6 Configuring the Audio Output........................................................................................40

4.2.7 Configuring Power Supply.............................................................................................41

4.2.8 Performing Default Calibration...................................................................................... 42

4.2.9 Configuring Calibration Kit Model..................................................................................43

4.2.10 Resetting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH............................................................................ 44

4.3 Connecting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to a PC.........................................................45

4.3.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................................ 45

4.3.2 USB Connection............................................................................................................50

4.4 Managing Options.......................................................................................................51

4.4.1 Enabling Options...........................................................................................................51

4.4.2 Checking Options..........................................................................................................52

4.4.3 Managing Options with R&S License Manager.............................................................53

4.5 Identifying Cable Faults..............................................................................................54

Contents

4.6 Using Power Meter .....................................................................................................59

4.6.1 Using a Power Sensor.................................................................................................. 62

4.7 Saving and Recalling Results and Settings............................................................. 66

5 Instrument Functions.......................................................................... 67

5.1 Touchscreen Gesture Element.................................................................................. 67

5.1.1 Change Center Frequency............................................................................................67

5.1.2 Change Reference Level.............................................................................................. 68

5.1.3 Change Span ............................................................................................................... 69

5.1.4 Add Marker....................................................................................................................69

5.1.5 Move Marker................................................................................................................. 70

5.1.6 Delete All Markers.........................................................................................................71

5.1.7 Hide or Unhide Measurement Result View Display...................................................... 71

5.1.8 Preview Screenshot...................................................................................................... 72

5.1.9 Skip Wizard Measurement............................................................................................ 72

5.2 On-screen Keyboard...................................................................................................73

5.3 Front Panel Keys.........................................................................................................73

5.3.1 POWER Key................................................................................................................. 73

5.3.2 Screenshot Key.............................................................................................................73

5.3.3 Softkey.......................................................................................................................... 74

5.3.4 System Keys................................................................................................................. 74

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5.3.5 Function Keys............................................................................................................... 74

5.3.6 Keypad.......................................................................................................................... 75

5.3.7 Navigation Controls.......................................................................................................76

5.4 Presetting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH........................................................................ 77

5.5 Configuring Measurements........................................................................................78

5.6 Working Directory....................................................................................................... 79

5.7 Taking Screenshots.................................................................................................... 79

5.8 Managing Datasets..................................................................................................... 81

5.8.1 Saving Datasets............................................................................................................ 83

5.8.2 Restoring Datasets........................................................................................................86

5.8.3 Deleting Datasets..........................................................................................................88

5.9 Updating the Firmware............................................................................................... 88

5.10 Installing Firmware Options.......................................................................................88

Contents

6 Working with the Measurement Wizard............................................. 89

6.1 Performing and Configuring Measurements............................................................ 89

6.2 Evaluating Results...................................................................................................... 98

7 Cable and Antenna Test Mode..........................................................100

7.1 Performing Cable and Antenna Measurements..................................................... 102

7.1.1 Reflection Measurements........................................................................................... 102

7.1.2 Distance to Fault Measurements................................................................................ 103

7.1.3 1-Port Cable Loss Measurement................................................................................ 105

7.1.4 Smith Chart................................................................................................................. 106

7.1.5 Phase Measurement................................................................................................... 108

7.1.6 Calibrating Measurements.......................................................................................... 109

7.2 Configuring Cable and Antenna Tests....................................................................114

7.2.1 Selecting the Cable Mode........................................................................................... 114

7.2.2 Configuring the Horizontal Axis...................................................................................117

7.2.3 Configuring the Vertical Axis....................................................................................... 121

7.2.4 Setting the Measurement Sweep................................................................................ 122

7.3 Analyzing Measurement Results............................................................................. 124

7.3.1 Working with Traces....................................................................................................124

7.3.2 Using Markers............................................................................................................. 126

7.3.3 Using Display Line...................................................................................................... 130

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7.3.4 Using Limit Lines.........................................................................................................131

8 Power Meter........................................................................................135

8.1 Using a Power Sensor.............................................................................................. 135

8.1.1 Connecting a Power Sensor....................................................................................... 136

8.1.2 Performing and Configuring Measurements............................................................... 138

8.2 Using a Directional Power Sensor...........................................................................140

8.2.1 Connecting a Directional Power Sensor..................................................................... 141

8.2.2 Performing and Configuring Measurements............................................................... 142

9 Using the Internal Power Meter........................................................ 145

10 Performing Pulse Power Measurements......................................... 147

10.1 Configuring the Numerical Result Display............................................................. 150

10.2 Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display..................................................... 150

Contents

10.2.1 Determining Pulse Characteristics.............................................................................. 151

10.2.2 Selecting the Video Bandwidth................................................................................... 152

10.2.3 Averaging Traces........................................................................................................ 152

10.2.4 Triggering Measurements........................................................................................... 153

10.2.5 Selecting the Result Unit.............................................................................................154

10.2.6 Scaling the Y-Axis....................................................................................................... 154

10.2.7 Using Markers............................................................................................................. 154

11 Remote Commands........................................................................... 155

11.1 Interfaces and Protocols.......................................................................................... 155

11.1.1 LAN Interface.............................................................................................................. 156

11.1.2 USB Interface..............................................................................................................156

11.1.3 Protocols..................................................................................................................... 157

11.2 Setting Up the Remote Control Connection........................................................... 158

11.2.1 Preparing for Remote Control..................................................................................... 158

11.3 Instrument Model and Command Processing........................................................159

11.3.1 Input Unit.....................................................................................................................160

11.3.2 Command Recognition................................................................................................160

11.3.3 Data Base and Instrument Hardware..........................................................................161

11.3.4 Status Reporting System............................................................................................ 161

11.3.5 Output Unit.................................................................................................................. 161

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11.4 SCPI Command Structure and Syntax.................................................................... 162

11.4.1 Structure of a Command............................................................................................. 162

11.4.2 Parameters..................................................................................................................167

11.4.3 Structure of a Program Message................................................................................ 169

11.4.4 Responses to Queries.................................................................................................170

11.5 Command Sequence and Command Synchronization..........................................171

11.6 Remote Control - Commands.................................................................................. 171

11.6.1 Common Commands.................................................................................................. 172

11.6.2 Remote Commands of the Cable and Antenna Analyzer........................................... 176

11.6.3 Remote Commands of the Power Meter.....................................................................209

11.6.4 File Management........................................................................................................ 215

11.6.5 Making and Storing Screenshots................................................................................ 220

11.6.6 Configuring Data Capture........................................................................................... 222

Contents

11.6.7 Configuring the Instrument..........................................................................................223

11.6.8 Status Reporting System............................................................................................ 237

12 Menu and Softkey Overview............................................................. 254

12.1 General Functions.....................................................................................................254

12.1.1 General R&S Cable Rider ZPH Setup........................................................................ 254

12.1.2 File Management........................................................................................................ 258

12.1.3 Operating Mode Selection...........................................................................................259

12.2 Functions of the Power Meter..................................................................................259

12.2.1 Power Meter Measurements....................................................................................... 259

12.2.2 Frequency Parameters................................................................................................262

12.2.3 SCALE Parameters.....................................................................................................263

12.2.4 Sweep Configuration...................................................................................................264

12.2.5 Limits Line Parameters............................................................................................... 264

12.2.6 Trace Parameters....................................................................................................... 265

12.2.7 Marker Parameters..................................................................................................... 265

12.3 Functions of the Wizard........................................................................................... 266

12.3.1 Measurement Wizard.................................................................................................. 266

12.4 Functions of the Cable & Antenna.......................................................................... 268

12.4.1 Cable & Antenna Measurements................................................................................ 269

12.4.2 FREQ/DIST Parameters............................................................................................. 269

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12.4.3 SCALE Parameters.....................................................................................................270

12.4.4 DTF CONFIG Parameters...........................................................................................271

12.4.5 SWEEP Parameters....................................................................................................273

12.4.6 TRACE Parameters.................................................................................................... 273

12.4.7 MARKER Parameters................................................................................................. 274

12.4.8 CAL Parameters..........................................................................................................276

Index....................................................................................................277

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1 Preface

Preface

Documentation Overview

1.1 Documentation Overview

This section provides an overview of the R&S Cable Rider ZPH user documentation.
You find it on the product page at:

http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/zph.html > "Downloads"

Getting started manual

Introduces the R&S Cable Rider ZPH and describes how to set up and start working
with the product. A printed version is included in the delivery.

User manual

The user manual contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also
provides an introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control
commands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument
interfaces and error messages.

In addition to the R&S Cable Rider ZPH user manual, there is a separate user manual
for the InstrumentView software package. This manual contains a description of all fea­tures of the InstrumentView software package.

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.

The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz
information system (GLORIS, https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com).

Basic safety instructions

Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information.
The printed document is included in the delivery.

Data sheet and brochure

The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S Cable Rider ZPH. It
also lists the options and their order numbers as well as optional accessories.

The brochure provides an overview of the R&S Cable Rider ZPH and shows its specific
characteristics.

Calibration certificate

The document is available on https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com/calcert.

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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/zph.html > "Downloads" > "Firmware".

Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.

These documents contain information about possible applications and background
information on various topics, see www.rohde-schwarz.com/appnotes.

Preface

Conventions Used in the Documentation

1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation

The following conventions are used throughout the R&S Cable Rider ZPH manual.

1.2.1 Typographical Conventions

The following text markers are used throughout this 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, program code Filenames, commands, coding samples and screen

output are distinguished by their font.

Input Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics.

Links Links that you can click are displayed in underline

blue font.

"References" References to other parts of the documentation are

enclosed by quotation marks.

1.2.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions

When describing how to operate the instrument, several alternative methods may be
available to perform the same task. In this case, the procedure using the touchscreen
is described. The alternative procedure using the keys on the instrument or the on­screen keyboard is only described if it deviates from the standard operating proce­dures.

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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.

Preface

Conventions Used in the Documentation

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.

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2 Welcome to the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH is a new generation Rohde & Schwarz cable and antenna
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.rohde-schwarz.com/product/zph.html).

Welcome to the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

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3 Getting Started

The following chapters are identical to those in the printed R&S Cable Rider ZPH Get­ting Started manual.

● Preparing for Use....................................................................................................13

● Instrument Tour.......................................................................................................21

Getting Started

Preparing for Use

3.1 Preparing for Use

3.1.1 Putting into Operation

This chapter describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S Cable
Rider ZPH for the first time.

Risk of injury and instrument damage

The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire,
personal injury, or damage.

●

Do not open the instrument casing.

●

Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as a printed brochure
with the instrument.
In addition, read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.
Notice that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.

Risk of instrument damage

Note that the general safety instructions also contain information on operating condi­tions that prevent damage to the instrument. The instrument's data sheet may contain
additional operating conditions.

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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.

For details, refer to the basic safety instructions delivered as a printed brochure with
the instrument.

Risk of instrument damage during operation

An unsuitable operating site or test setup can cause damage to the instrument and to
connected devices. Ensure the following operating conditions before you switch on the
instrument:

●

The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation.

●

The instrument is positioned as described in the following sections.

●

The ambient temperature does not exceed the range specified in the data sheet.

●

Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges.

●

Signal outputs are correctly connected and are not overloaded.

Getting Started

Preparing for Use

EMI impact on measurement results

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may affect the measurement results.

To suppress generated electromagnetic interference (EMI):

●

Use suitable shielded cables of high quality. For example, use double-shielded RF
and LAN cables.

●

Always terminate open cable ends.

●

Note the EMC classification in the data sheet.

3.1.1.1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument

Unpack the R&S Cable Rider ZPH carefully and check the contents of the package.

●

Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and the accessory
lists for the various items.

●

Check the instrument for any damage. If there is damage, immediately contact the
carrier who delivered the instrument.

●

Keep the box and packing material.

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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. If you do not
have the original packaging, use sufficient padding to prevent the instrument from
moving around inside the box. Pack the instrument in antistatic wrap to protect it
from electrostatic charging.

●

Secure the instrument to prevent any movement and other mechanical effects dur­ing transportation.

Packing material

Retain the original packing material. If the instrument needs to be transported or ship­ped at a later date, you can use the material to protect the control elements and con­nectors.

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Preparing for Use

3.1.1.2 Accessory List

The instrument comes with the following accessories:

●

Power supply cable and adapter set

●

Li-ion rechargeable battery

●

USB2.0 cable A-Mini

●

Side strap

●

Printed Getting Started manual

●

Document folder containing safety instructions and calibration certificate

Optional accessories and their order numbers are listed in the data sheet.

3.1.1.3 Setting up the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH is mainly used for diagnostic purpose during the installation
of RF feeder cables and antennas for all kinds of radio transmitters.

Depending on the environment, you can adjust the viewing angle of the display and
either lay it out horizontally or prop it up using the support on the back of the R&S
Cable Rider ZPH.

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When laid out horizontally for operation from above, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH 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 Cable Rider ZPH.

Before you turn on the R&S Cable Rider ZPH, you should insert the lithium ion battery
included in the delivery into the battery compartment located at the back of the R&S
Cable Rider ZPH.

Getting Started

Preparing for Use

Insert battery

1. Unscrew the two thumb screws located on the battery compartment.

2. Open the cover.

3. Insert the battery into the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

4. Close the cover and screw back the thumb screws.

You can operate the R&S Cable Rider ZPH with the AC adapter or the battery. Both
are included in the delivery.

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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 Cable Rider ZPH
(item 1 of Figure 3-1). Make sure to fully insert the AC adapter plug into the DC port.

Depending on the system you need, firmly connect the appropriate power cable inclu­ded in the delivery to the AC adapter (item 2 of Figure 3-1 ).

Finally, connect the power cable plug to an AC power outlet.

Figure 3-1: AC adapter

1 = AC adapter
2 = Power cable

The voltage range of the AC power supply is 100 V to 240 V AC.

After the R&S Cable Rider ZPH is connected to the power supply, you can turn it on
with the POWER key on the front panel.

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Preparing for Use

3.1.1.5 Battery Operation

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH 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 3.2.6, "Display Overview", on page 24.

The lithium ion battery has a capacity of 6.4 Ah and it allows operation of up to nine
hours when it is fully charged.

The actual operation time depends on the current charged status (see Figure 3-2), the
ambient temperature and the operating mode of the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

For a summary of the LED indication of the POWER key, see Table 3-1.

The battery charging and discharging process of the battery icon indicated in the dis­play screen is illustrated below:

Figure 3-2: Battery charging and discharging process

Charging time is about three hours when the R&S Cable Rider ZPH is in inactive mode
(i.e. R&S Cable Rider ZPH is switched off). If the instrument is in active mode (i.e. R&S
Cable Rider ZPH is switched on), the charging time is extended to about four hours
because the charging current is reduced as the power is partially drained by the usage
of the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

During operation in the field, you can also charge the battery with the car adapter (R&S
HA-Z302, order number 1321.1340.02). You can connect the car adapter to the DC
port. With the car adapter, you are able to charge the R&S Cable Rider ZPH via the
car's cigarette lighter socket. A replacement battery (R&S HA-Z306, order number

1321.1334.02) with the same capacity and charging time as the battery included in the
standard delivery is also available if necessary.

Battery dispatched during delivery is not fully charged, for battery operation you have
to charge it first.

To charge the battery, connect the charger to AC power adapter included in the deliv­ery. For more information, see "Using an external battery charger" on page 18.

Using an external battery charger

You can also use an external battery charger (R&S HA-Z303, order number

1321.1328.02) to charge the battery.

To charge the battery externally, put the battery into the external charger and supply it
with power via the AC power adapter.

An amber LED on the charger indicates the charging process. The LED turns to green
when the battery is fully charged. A red LED on the charger indicates that the battery is
not charging or the charging failed.

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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

●

Turn off the R&S Cable Rider ZPH while driving or while the engine is on.

●

Operation of the R&S Cable Rider ZPH via the cigarette lighter socket while driving
or while the engine on is prohibited.

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Preparing for Use

3.1.1.6 Battery Maintenance

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH comes with a lithium-ion battery. In general, these batteries
are easy to handle. When you handle the battery, follow the instruction mentioned in
the safety instructions and in the following chapters.

Handling

●

The battery has been designed for a specific application. Do not use it for any other
applications.

●

Do not connect batteries in series or parallel as it can cause serious damage.

●

Observe correct polarities during installation and charging.

●

Do not heat over 70°C. The battery contains thermal fuses that could activate and
render the battery inoperable.

●

The battery contains an electronic device for protection against deep discharge,
overcharge and short-circuiting between the terminals.

– If you cannot discharge the battery, it may be deep discharged. Charge the bat-

tery for 0.5 hours and check again.

– If you cannot charge the battery, it may be overcharged. Discharge the battery

and check again.

– If the battery has been short-circuited, charge it to reset the electronics.

– If the battery still does not work, contact the Rohde & Schwarz customer sup-

port.

●

Do not allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals.

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●

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.

●

Store the battery at an initial state of charge between 15% and 50% of its capacity.
When calculating the initial state of charge, consider

– The maximum consumption of electronic devices

– The self-discharge of the battery - the higher the state of charge, the higher the

●

Avoid a deep discharge of the battery. A deep discharge occurs when the state of
charge falls below 5% of the battery's capacity.

●

Recharge the battery at least every six months.

Getting Started

Preparing for Use

rate of self-discharge

Should the battery voltage be low or even 0 V, the battery protection circuit may have
gone into a sleep mode. In that case, reset the battery with an approved charger.

Transportation

No special regulations apply for transporting the battery. The battery cells contain no
metallic lithium.

End of Life

The capacity of the battery decreases after it has gone through numerous charge
cycles and nearing its end of life. When the battery is dead, do not open the battery.
Do not dispose battery in fire.

3.1.2 Switching the Instrument On and Off

The instrument can be powered with an AC or DC (battery operated or via car adapter)
input. See Chapter 3.1.1.4, "Using the AC Adapter", on page 17.

► Press the POWER key to switch on the instrument.

During booting, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH displays a splash screen to indicate the
operable frequency range of the instrument. Depending on the frequency upgrade
option installed, the respective splash screen is loaded.
After booting, the instrument is ready for operation.
Refer to the instrument brochure for the list of options available.

► Press the POWER key to switch off the instrument.

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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.

Table 3-1: Summary of LED indication on POWER key

LED indication on POWER key Descriptions

Green LED Instrument is in operation mode.

Blue LED Instrument is in switch off mode with a fully charged battery. A blink-

Amber LED Instrument is in switch off mode with AC supply and there is no bat-

Getting Started

Instrument Tour

ing blue LED indicates that the battery charging is in process.

tery in it.

Red LED There is an error in the battery charging.

LED "OFF" This is an indication that there is no AC or DC supply to the instru-

3.2 Instrument Tour

This chapter describes the instrument in different views.

3.2.1 Front View

ment. The instrument is in a switch off mode.

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1 = Power meter input (N-connector)
2 = USB ports
3 = Signal source output / Reflection (N-connector)
4 = Touch-sensitive screen area
5 = Softkey labels (on display)
6 = Softkey
7 = Systems keys
8 = DC port (behind protective cap)
9 = Kensington lock
10 = Function keys
11 = On/off key
12 = Alphanumeric key
13 = Unit keys
14 = Back key
15 = Cancel key
16 = Rotary knob
17 = Screenshot key
18 = LAN and mini USB port (behind protective cap)
19 = Micro-SD card slot (not visible as it is located behind the battery compartment)

For a description of the keys, see R&S Cable Rider ZPH user manual.

Getting Started

Instrument Tour

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.

Never use cleaning agents such as solvents (thinners, acetone, etc.), acids, bases, or
other substances.

The outside of the instrument can be cleaned sufficiently using a soft, lintfree dust
cloth.

3.2.2 Top View

Power meter input

The build-in power-meter provides a maximum power measurement of 30 dBm (or 1
W) at the RF input port. Connect a cable or DUT to the RF input with an N-type con­nector. Use a cable to connect the DUT to the R&S Cable Rider ZPH, if necessary.

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USB type A connector

The USB port provides the USB interface to connect a memory stick and store data
sets or screenshots. It can also be used to control the operation of the external power
sensor.

RF out / Reflection

The RF out connector provides a signal source output power of the R&S Cable Rider
ZPH at -10.00 dBm nominal. It is also used as a 1-port reflection measurement.

Risk of electrical shock

To avoid electrical shock, the DC input voltage must never exceed the value specified
on the housing.

Getting Started

Instrument Tour

Risk of instrument damage

●

Make sure not to overload the RF input and keep within the maximum allowed sig­nal levels. Refer to the datasheet for the maximum allowed signal levels.

●

To avoid damage to the coupling capacitor, input attenuator or the mixer, the DC
input voltage of 50 V must never be exceeded.

3.2.3 Left View

= DC input

1
2 = Kensington lock slot

DC input

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH 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.

Kensington lock slot

A Kensington lock can be anchored to the R&S Cable Rider ZPH housing to secure it
to a workstation mechanically.

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Instrument Tour

3.2.4 Right View

1 = Min USB port
2 = LAN port

LAN connector

RJ-45 connector to connect the instrument to a Local Area Network (LAN) and transfer
data in both directions. It supports up to 100 Mbit/s.

USB type B connector (mini USB)

Mini USB connector to connect a computer for remote control of the instrument and
transfer data in both directions.

3.2.5 Rear View

The micro-SD card slot is located behind the battery compartment of the R&S Cable
Rider ZPH.

Peel open the micro-SD card protective cap to access to the micro-SD card slot. You
can use the micro-SD card to store datasets or screenshots.

3.2.6 Display Overview

The display area has a touch-sensitive screen, the touch functionality can be turned on
or off in the instrument setup menu.

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For information of the display areas and touchscreen gestures, see the R&S Cable
Rider ZPH user manual.

Getting Started

Instrument Tour

1 = Title bar
2 = Measurement result view
3 = Measurement trace window
4 = Parameter view

Risk of touchscreen damage during operation

●

Never touch the screen with ball point pens or other pointed objects with sharp
edges.

●

It is recommended that you operate the touchscreen by finger only. As an alterna­tive, you may use a stylus pen with a smooth soft tip.

●

Never apply excessive force to the screen. Touch it gently.

●

Never scratch the screen surface, e.g. with a finger nail. Never rub it strongly, for
example with a dust cloth.

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4 Basic Operation

The following chapters provide an overview on the measurements that you can per­form with the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

● Screen Layout and Elements..................................................................................26

● Configuring the R&S Cable Rider ZPH................................................................... 32

● Connecting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to a PC...................................................... 45

● Managing Options...................................................................................................51

● Identifying Cable Faults...........................................................................................54

● Using Power Meter .................................................................................................59

● Saving and Recalling Results and Settings............................................................ 66

Basic Operation

Screen Layout and Elements

4.1 Screen Layout and Elements

The following figure shows the screen layout in the cable and antenna test operating
mode. Screen layouts that show specifics for each operating mode or measurement
are provided in the corresponding sections of this manual.

Figure 4-1: R&S Cable Rider ZPH screen layout

1 = Measurement information
2 = GPS status
3 = Battery status
4 = Title bar
5 = GPS information
6 = Date and time
7 = Measurement result view
8 = Currently selected button
9 = Reference position
10 = Measurement format and calibration status

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11 = Upper limit line threshold
12 = Display Line
13 = Measurement trace window
14 = Trace
15 = Invalid trace indicator
16 = Selectable toggle button
17 = Blue dot implies setting not coupled to another hardware setting
18 = Unavailable button function
19 = Available menu item
20 = Active menu item
21 = Current selected menu item
22 = Lower limit line threshold
23 = Currently selected marker
24 = Delta marker
25 = Marker
26 = Entry box
27 = Parameter view
28 = Configuration overview
29 = Currently selected softkey function
30 = Available softkey function

Basic Operation

Screen Layout and Elements

4.1.1 Title Bar

The "Title bar" is located at the top of the screen layout.

It is used to display static content:

●

Basic information such as R&S logo, measurement mode name (i.e. DTF, Channel
Power Meter), GPS and battery status.

●

Accessories name connected to the instrument, i.e power sensor.

●

Standard information such as cable model and channel table name.

4.1.2 Measurement Result View

Special touchscreen gesture

You can swipe vertically up or down in the "Measurement result view" to hide or unhide
the measurement result view display.

The "Measurement result view" is located below the "Title bar".

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It displays measurement results of the followings:

●

GPS information

●

Cable loss result

●

Display lines value

●

Limit lines result

●

Marker values

Basic Operation

Screen Layout and Elements

When the marker is selected in the "Measurement result view", an entry box for marker
positioning is displayed on the measurement trace window. The selected marker is
also highlighted with a blue frame around the marker icon in the "Measurement trace
window".

Table 4-1: Selected marker

Selected marker in the "Measurement result
view"

For more information on marker measurement, see Chapter 7.3.2, "Using Markers",
on page 126.

4.1.3 Measurement Trace Window

The "Measurement trace window" is the main user interface window in the R&S Cable
Rider ZPH. It displays the measurement traces where markers and limit lines are also
displayed.

Selected marker in the "Measurement trace win­dow"

Note: There is a blue frame around the selected
marker icon, "M1".

Invalid trace indicator

Trace invalid indicator icon,

indicates that the measurement is still in progress

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The Invalid trace indicator is displayed below the S11 result format and calibration sta­tus.

For information of result format and calibration status, see Chapter 7.1, "Performing

Cable and Antenna Measurements", on page 102 and Chapter 7.1.6.1, "Calibration
States", on page 110.

For information of markers, display line and limit lines, see Chapter 7.3, "Analyzing

Measurement Results", on page 124.

Basic Operation

Screen Layout and Elements

4.1.4 Parameter View

The "Parameter view" contains the important hardware setting parameters used in the
measurement.

It is located at the right side and bottom section of the screen layout. See Figure 4-1.

You can select any parameter in the "Parameter view" to adjust the configurations of
the hardware settings. See details of each of the parameter in Chapter 7.2.2, "Config-

uring the Horizontal Axis", on page 117 and Chapter 7.2.3, "Configuring the Vertical
Axis", on page 121.

Parameter Description

"Center", "Start", "Stop" Function-specific displays depending on the softkey

"Span" Configure the frequency span of the measurement.

indicated in the softkey label. It is used to configure
one of the following:

●

center frequency, start or stop frequency for the
measurement.

●

start or stop cable length for measurement.
See Chapter 7.2.2, "Configuring the Horizontal

Axis", on page 117.

See Chapter 7.2.2.1, "Setting the Frequency Range

for DTF Measurements", on page 117.

Time & Date Display time and date of the instrument. This is a

read-only field.

See Chapter 4.2.3, "Configuring Date and Time",
on page 35 and "Setting the date format"
on page 37.

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Parameter Description

"REF" Configure the reference level of the measurement.

"Points" Configure the number of measurement points.

"Trace" Toggle the trace parameter to select the different

Configure Overview Display the configuration overview window for more

Basic Operation

Screen Layout and Elements

See Chapter 7.2.3, "Configuring the Vertical Axis",
on page 121.

See Chapter 7.2.4.2, "Changing the Number of

Measurement Points", on page 123.

trace mode (Clear, Avg).

See Chapter 7.3.1, "Working with Traces",
on page 124.

configuration options used in the measurement.
Configuration overview is operation mode depend­ent.

See Chapter 4.1.4.1, "Configuration Overview",
on page 30.

4.1.4.1 Configuration Overview

This is a dedicated button located at the bottom of the "Parameter View". It is operation
mode dependent. See Figure 4-1.

When you select this button, it opens the "Config Overview" window. Accessing it with­out the touchscreen input is possible via the "SETUP" key. See Chapter 5.5, "Configur-

ing Measurements", on page 78.

The "Config Overview" illustrates here shows the flow of a distance-to-fault (DTF) mea­surement at different stages and the relevant parameters which have an impact on the
measurement at each stage.

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The "Config Overview" window is divided into six categories:

Basic Operation

Screen Layout and Elements

"Config Overview" Block Corresponding Dialog Box Description

Select "Mode" to configure the
desire measurement in cable and
antenna (CAT) mode. See Chap-

ter 7.1, "Performing Cable and
Antenna Measurements",

on page 102.

Select "Stimulus" to configure the
parameters related to the horizon­tal axis of the trace window.

See Chapter 7.2.2, "Configuring

the Horizontal Axis",

on page 117.

Select "Cable" to configure the
cable model used in the consider­ation of calculation during mea­surement.

If "User Mode" is set "Yes", the
field for "Frequency", "Veocity
Factor" and "Loss" will be availa­ble for user-specific cable model
setting.

See Chapter 7.2.1, "Selecting the

Cable Mode", on page 114.

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"Config Overview" Block Corresponding Dialog Box Description

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Configuring the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

Select "Amplitude" to configure
the parameters related to the ver­tical axis of the trace window.

See Chapter 7.2.3, "Configuring

the Vertical Axis", on page 121.

Select "Analysis" to determine the
type of trace mode (Average,
Clear/Write) and the number of
measurement points used in the
measurement. If "Trace Mode" is
configured as "Average", the field
"Avg Count" is available for con­figuration.

See Chapter 7.3, "Analyzing Mea-

surement Results", on page 124

and Chapter 7.2.4.2, "Changing

the Number of Measurement
Points", on page 123.

Select "Distance" to configure the
cable length and unit used to
determine the cable length.

See Chapter 7.2.2.2, "Setting the

Start and Stop Distance for DTF
Measurements", on page 119.

4.2 Configuring the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH provides various gen­eral settings that are independent of the operating mode of the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

1. Press SETUP key.

2. Select the "Instrument Setup" softkey.
A corresponding dialog box to configure the instrument opens.

3. Select the item you want to modify.

● Configuring the Hardware....................................................................................... 33

● Using the GPS Receiver......................................................................................... 33

● Configuring Date and Time..................................................................................... 35

● Selecting Regional Settings.................................................................................... 36

● Configuring the Display...........................................................................................38

● Configuring the Audio Output..................................................................................40

● Configuring Power Supply.......................................................................................41

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● Performing Default Calibration................................................................................42

● Configuring Calibration Kit Model............................................................................43

● Resetting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH...................................................................... 44

Basic Operation

Configuring the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

4.2.1 Configuring the Hardware

The hardware settings contain settings that control internal and connected hardware.

Using auto accessory detection

If you are using any accessories while working with the R&S Cable Rider ZPH, the
instrument is able to identify the connected hardware. To enable this setting:

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.

4.2.2 Using the GPS Receiver

R&S Cable Rider ZPH option

The R&S ZPH-B10 (order number 1321.0396.02) option is required to activate the
internal built-in GPS receiver to locate the exact position of the measurement.

Alternatively, you can connect the GPS receiver (R&S HA-Z340, order number

1321.1392.02) to the USB connector.

When locating the exact position, the external GPS receiver takes precedence over the
internal built-in GPS receiver.

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Location to secure GPS receiver (R&S HA-Z340)

Figure 4-2: Location of GPS receiver

●

Tighten the knob screw supplied with the GPS receiver to the screw track at the
back of R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

●

The GPS receiver can be conveniently attached to the knob screw as shown in

Figure 4-2.

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GPS reference frequency

The reference frequency is automatically adjusted when the GPS receiver is enabled
and a fix connection with enough satellites is established.

The "Instrument Setup" dialog box provides all settings necessary to configure the
GPS receiver.

Enabling the GPS receiver

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "GPS" item.
A drop-down menu opens to turn the GPS receiver on or off.

2. Turn the GPS receiver on or off as required.

When "GPS" item is turned on, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH is ready to receive GPS
data.

Displaying GPS information

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Show GPS Information" item.

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A drop-down menu opens to turn the display of the GPS information on and off.

2. Turn the display of GPS information on or off as required.

When the "Show GPS Information" item is set on, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH 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.

When the GPS receiver is not connected or enabled, a message "GPS Not Connec­ted" is displayed in the Measurement Result View.

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Configuring the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

The state of the satellite lock shown in the title bar is illustrated as follows.

●

indicates that the GPS receiver is enabled and that there is a fix connection

with enough satellites for the GPS receiver to provide the coordinates.

●

indicates that the GPS receiver is enabled but that there is no fix connection to

a satellite.

●

indicates that the GPS receiver is enabled but that there is no GPS receiver

connection.

●

The title bar shows no symbol if the GPS receiver is not enabled

Selecting the coordinate format

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Coordinate Format" item.
A drop-down menu opens to select the coordinate format.

2. Select the desired format from the drop-down menu.

4.2.3 Configuring Date and Time

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH has an internal clock that can apply a date and timestamp.
In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, you can set both date and time.

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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 37.

3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.

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Configuring the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

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.
After you have entered the time, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH verifies the validity of
the time. If it is not a valid time, it sets to the next valid time.

Selecting the time zone

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Time Zone" item.

2. Enter a positive or negative time offset relative to the system time with the numeric
keys.

3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
After you have confirmed the time zone, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH adjusts the dis­played time accordingly without changing the system time.

4.2.4 Selecting Regional Settings

The regional setting allows you to select a different language and date format.

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Selecting the language

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH 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.

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2. Select one of the languages from the drop-down menu.

3. Reboot the device to activate the choice of selected language.

Setting the date format

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH provides two different formats to display the date.

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Date Format" item.
A drop- down menu opens to select the date format.

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2. Select the required date format from the drop-down menu.

Setting the length unit

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH provides two different formats to configure the cable length
unit.

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Length Unit" item.
A drop- down menu opens to select the length unit.

2. Select the required length unit from the drop-down menu.

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4.2.5 Configuring the Display

The display setting configures the display characteristics and the touch interface.

The display of the R&S Cable Rider ZPH is a TFT color LCD display.

The ideal brightness of the display depends on the intensity of the backlight. To strike a
balance between battery operating time and screen display quality, set the backlight
intensity to the minimum brightness needed.

To optimize the viewing angle, adjust the display color scheme settings. To achieve the
maximum contrast, the screen can be switched from color display to black-and-white
display.

The intensity of the keyboard backlight is adjustable with a time delay setting to turn off
the backlight. The keyboard backlight remains on until the time specified by the "Key­board Backlight Delay" or a subsequent key is pressed.

Adjusting the display backlight

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Display Backlight" item.

2. Enter the backlight intensity you want with the numeric keys.

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The backlight intensity is a percentage from 0% to 100% with 100% being the
brightest.

3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.

Adjusting the display color scheme

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Display Color Scheme" item.
A drop- down menu opens to select the display color scheme.

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Configuring the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

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. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.

Adjusting the keyboard backlight delay

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Display Backlight" item.

2. Enter the time you want to turn off the keyboard backlight with the numeric keys.

The time delay has a range of 1s to 10s.

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3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.

Activating the touchscreen interface

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Touch Interface" item.

2. Select "ON" to activate the touchscreen interface with R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

3. Select "OFF" to deactivate the touchscreen interface.
Note: If the touch interface is not activated, the On-screen keyboard is disabled.

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4.2.6 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 Cable Rider ZPH pro­duces when you press a key or select a softkey.

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Key Click Volume" item.

2. Enter the volume you want with the numeric keys.

The key click volume is a percentage from 0% to 100% with 100% being the loud­est.

3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.

Setting the system beeper volume

The system beeper volume sets the volume of the system beeper of the R&S Cable
Rider ZPH used, i.e. if a message box pops up.

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "System Beeper Volume" item.

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2. Enter the volume you want with the numeric keys.

The system beeper volume is a percentage from 0% to 100% with 100% being the
loudest.

3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.

Activating / Deactivating audio alert for power overload

In case the R&S Cable Rider ZPH detects an overload at one of its inputs, you can
configure it to make a sound.

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 Cable Rider ZPH makes a sound every time it
detects an overload.

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Configuring the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

4.2.7 Configuring Power Supply

The "Current Power Source" shows the source that the R&S Cable Rider ZPH is pow­ered by.

When you are using the battery to power up the R&S Cable Rider ZPH, the remaining
"Battery Level" is displayed as a percentage with 100 % representing a full charge.

Setting the battery low level

The battery low level is a reminder that the remaining battery charge might be used up
soon.

When the battery low level is reached, the battery symbol in the Title bar turns red and
starts blinking. See Chapter 3.1.1.5, "Battery Operation", on page 18.

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Battery Low Level" item.

2. Enter the charge level in percent of a fully charged battery with the numeric keys.

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3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.

Activating / Deactivating audio alert for battery low-level state

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH also allows you to turn on an audio signal that indicates
that the battery has reached its low-level state.

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Battery Low Level Beep" item.

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2. Select either "Repetitive" or "Once" to turn on the audio signal.
If you have selected "Once", the R&S Cable Rider ZPH beeps once if the battery
runs out of power. For a continuous beep, select "Repetitive".

3. Select "Off" to turn off the beeper.

4.2.8 Performing Default Calibration

Factory Calibration

It is not possible to recover the overwritten default calibration performed in factory.

The first default calibration is performed in the factory. You can overwrite this default
calibration. For more information, see Chapter 7.1.6, "Calibrating Measurements",
on page 109.

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Perform Default Calibration" item.

2. Select "Calibrate" to perform the default calibration.

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The R&S Cable Rider ZPH shows a warning message box.

3. A corresponding dialog box opens for selection.

● Select "Yes" to perform the default calibration.

● Select "No" to cancel the calibration.

4. After calibration, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH updates the "Last Calibration Date",
"Last Calibration Frequency", "Last Calibration" and "Last Cal Kit" information.

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4.2.9 Configuring Calibration Kit Model

The calibration kit setting loads the selected calibration kit model from the file manager.
For a list of supported calibration kits model by the R&S Cable Rider ZPH, see Chap-

ter 7.1.6.2, "Calibration Methods", on page 110.

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Calibration Kit" item.

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH opens a file manager dialog to select the calibration kit
model.

2. Select the calibration kit model that you require.

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The R&S Cable Rider ZPH loads the selected calibration kit model which is taken
in for consideration during the calibration.
For more information, see Chapter 7.1.6.2, "Calibration Methods", on page 110
and Chapter 7.1.6.3, "Calibration kit", on page 112.

You can also define new calibration kit models with the R&S InstrumentView software
and then transfer them to the R&S Cable Rider ZPH. For more information on creating
the new calibration kit models, refer to the documentation of the R&S InstrumentView
software package.

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4.2.10 Resetting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

You can either preset the R&S Cable Rider ZPH or reset it to factory settings.

Presetting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

The PRESET key resets the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to the default setup of the currently
active operating mode.

This default setup allows you to define the instrument with a new configuration based
on a defined measurement parameter without using parameters from a previous mea­surement unintentionally still being active.

►

Press the PRESET

key.

Resetting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH

A "Reset to Factory Settings" resets the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to the factory defaults.

During a reset, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH restores the original configuration. It also
deletes all customized datasets (limit lines, standards, channel tables, transducer
tables etc.). Instead, it will reinstall all the datasets that have been available after deliv­ery.

Risk of data loss

All datasets you have saved are deleted during a factory reset.

Calibration data

After a factory reset, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH is loaded with the default factory cali­bration data.

See Chapter 7.1.6.1, "Calibration States", on page 110

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Reset to Factory Settings" item.

2. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.

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The R&S Cable Rider ZPH initiates the reset procedure and shows a warning mes­sage box.

3. A corresponding dialog box opens for selection.

● Select "Yes" to perform the reset. During the reboot, it shows a corresponding

● Select "No" to cancel the reset.

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message.

4.3 Connecting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to a PC

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH comes with the R&S InstrumentView software package.
This software package features several tools that allow you to document measurement
results, create and edit the different datasets necessary for the instrument.

The .NET Framework 2.0 (or higher) is required to run the software properly.

You can set up a connection between the R&S Cable Rider ZPH and R&S Instrument­View either via its LAN port or its mini USB port.

You have to install the R&S InstrumentView software on the PC before you are able to
establish a connection.

Download the latest R&S InstrumentView from http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/

zph.html.

Firewall settings

If no connection can be established between the software and the R&S Cable Rider
ZPH after successful configuration, check the firewall settings on your PC.

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● USB Connection......................................................................................................50

4.3.1 LAN Connection

You can connect the R&S Cable Rider ZPH directly to the PC with a LAN cable. The

LAN port is located behind a protective cap on the right side of the R&S Cable Rider

ZPH.

You can set up the LAN connection in the "Instrument Settings" dialog box.

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For a direct connection between a PC and the R&S Cable Rider ZPH, 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.

Basic Operation

Connecting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to a PC

Setting an IP address and subnet mask

To establish a connection, the PC and the R&S Cable Rider ZPH have to be in the
same subnet.

Subnet mask

1. Identify the subnet mask of your PC, i.e. in the Microsoft Windows "TCP/IP Proper­ties".

2. In the "Instrument Settings" dialog box, select the "Subnet Mask" item.

3. Enter the subnet mask of the PC with the numeric keys.

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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 Cable Rider ZPH: 192.168.1.20

IP address

1. Identify the IP address of your PC, i.e. in the Microsoft Windows "TCP/IP Proper­ties".

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2. In the "Instrument Settings" dialog box, select the "IP Address" item.

3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.

4. Enter the IP address of the PC with the numeric keys.

Configuring the R&S InstrumentView software package

1. Start the R&S InstrumentView software.

2. Select the "LAN" tab in the screen layout.

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Connecting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to a PC

3. Select the "Add" button to create a new network connection.

4. Specify a name for the new network connection, e.g. R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

5. Enter the IP address for the R&S Cable Rider ZPH (in this case 192.168.1.20).

6. Confirm the entry with the "Save" button.
The connection is now created and configured.

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Connecting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to a PC

7. Select the new connection labeled R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

8. Select the "Connect" button to establish the connection.

Connecting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH in an existing LAN

You can either get the R&S Cable Rider ZPH 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 Cable Rider ZPH as described in Chapter 4.3.1, "LAN Connection", on page 45.
After setting up the R&S Cable Rider ZPH, configure the R&S InstrumentView software
with the assigned IP address as described in "Configuring the R&S InstrumentView

software package" on page 47.

Free IP address

Contact your IT system administrator to get a free IP address.

In networks with a DHCP server, DHCP permits automatic allocation of the network
configuration to the R&S Cable Rider ZPH connected via LAN cable. For this purpose,
DHCP has to be active on the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

DHCP is off by default. Turn it on like this:

1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "DHCP" item.

2. Select "DHCP" to "On" to activate DHCP.

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The R&S Cable Rider ZPH 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 4.3.1, "LAN Connec-

tion", on page 45.

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Connecting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to a PC

4.3.2 USB Connection

Alternatively, you can connect the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to the PC with a USB cable.
The mini USB interface is located behind a protective cap on the right side of the R&S
Cable Rider ZPH.

When you connect the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to a computer for the first time, Windows
tries to install the new hardware automatically. The required drivers are installed along
with the R&S InstrumentView software package.

When the drivers have been found on your system and the hardware has been suc­cessfully installed, Windows shows a corresponding message.

1. Connect the R&S Cable Rider ZPH via the mini USB port to your computer.

2. Start R&S InstrumentView on the PC.

3. Select the "USB" tab in the screen layout.

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Basic Operation

Managing Options

4. Select the "Scan" button to identify the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

5. Confirm the selection with the "Connect" button.

4.4 Managing Options

For special measurement tasks, you can equip the R&S Cable Rider ZPH with various
firmware options.

4.4.1 Enabling Options

To enable options, you have to enter a key code. The key code is based on the unique
serial number of the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

1. Press the SETUP key.

2. Select the "Installed Options" softkey.
A list of all available options and the current status of the options is displayed. See

Figure 4-3.

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Figure 4-3: Installed option

Basic Operation

Managing Options

3. Select the "Install Option" softkey from the dialog box.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH opens an entry field to enter the option key.

4. Enter in the appropriate option key.

5. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
If you have entered the correct code, the instrument displays a message: "installa­tion successful".
If you have entered an incorrect code, the instrument displays a message: "invalid
key code!".

6. Enter the correct code again.

4.4.2 Checking Options

In the "Setup" menu, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH shows all options that are currently
installed.

1. Press the SETUP key.

2. Select the "Installed Options" softkey.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH shows a list of all available options and the current sta­tus of the option:

● "Installed": This means that the option is installed and working.

● "Demo": This means that the option is for demo purposes and it has an expiry

date.

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● "Removed:<option key>": This indicates that a portable license has been

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Managing Options

removed from the R&S Cable Rider ZPH and is ready to be transferred to
another R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

4.4.3 Managing Options with R&S License Manager

If you are using the R&S Cable Rider ZPH in a local area network (LAN), you can man­age the firmware options with a web browser (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer or
Mozilla Firefox).

For more information on connecting the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to a LAN, see Chap-

ter 4.3.1, "LAN Connection", on page 45.

After you have connected the R&S Cable Rider ZPH, open your web browser.

1. Enter the IP address of the R&S Cable Rider ZPH in the address bar of the web
browser.

The browser will access the R&S License Manager. In this part of the R&S License
Manager, you can install and activate licenses on the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.
This page features three areas:

● The first area shows the details of the connected device including the device ID

and the IP address.

● The second area provides functionality to install and activate licenses.

– 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 Cable Rider ZPH.

–

Online help icon
Opens a detailed online help to the corresponding topic.

● The third area provides hints on using the license manager when you move the

mouse over one of the options.

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2.

Select the
The browser will access another part of the R&S License Manager. In this part of
the license manager, you can manage licenses already installed on your R&S
Cable Rider ZPH.
This page features two areas:

● The first area provides functionality to manage licenses already installed on a

Basic Operation

Identifying Cable Faults

If you already have one or more R&S Cable Rider ZPH equipped with options,
you can manage the licenses of these options on the license manager web
page.

button.

device.

– Register Licenses

Follow this link if you have purchased an unregistered license. Unregis­tered licenses only work in combination with a specific device ID.

– Unregister License

Follow this link if you have installed a portable license. Portable licenses
work in combination with several device IDs. However, you have to unregi­ster it on one device before you can use it on another.

– Move Portable License

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. If you encounter any problems during the licensing procedure, you can
access the online help at any time with the online help icon
an extensive description of all functionality that the license manager features.

4.5 Identifying Cable Faults

. The online help contains

One of the basic measurement tasks for the R&S Cable Rider ZPH is to find cable
faults with the distance-to-fault (DTF) measurement.

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Test setup

The test setup requires an R&S Cable Rider ZPH, an RF cable (for example R&S FSH­Z320, order number 1309.6600.00) and a calibration standard (for example R&S FSH­Z28/Z29, order number 1300.7810.03 / 1300.7610.03 or R&S ZN-Z103 order number

3586.9392.00)).

Basic Operation

Identifying Cable Faults

1 = RF input (port 1)
2 = RF cable
3 = Calibration standard
4 = Test cable (DUT)

► Connect the RF test cable to the RF input of the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

You should use the RF cable. Otherwise, measurement results may be invalid.

Starting the measurement

1. Press the MODE key.

2. Select the "Antenna & Cable Test" softkey.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH switches its operating mode.
By default, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH shows the magnitude of the reflection (S11).
You can also measure the distance to fault or the cable loss.

3. Press the MEAS key.

4. Select the "DTF" softkey.

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The R&S Cable Rider ZPH opens a submenu to select the measurement format.

5. Select the "Return Loss" or "SWR" menu item.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH starts the distance-to-fault measurement and displays
the result in the respective measurement format.

Setting the frequency

To get the best results, you should adjust the center frequency to that of the DUT.

Measurement bandwidth

The measurement bandwidth of R&S Cable Rider ZPH is currently fixed at 10 kHz.

1. Press the FREQ/DIST key.

2. Select the "DTF Center Freq" softkey.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH opens an input field to specify the center frequency.

3. Enter the center frequency you required.

Basic Operation

Identifying Cable Faults

Specifying the cable model and cable length

To perform cable tests, you have to specify the type of the cable and its approximate
length.

1. Press the DTF CONFIG key.

2. Select the "Cable Config" softkey.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH opens a file manager dialog box to select the cable
model.

3. Select the cable model that you require from the list of cables.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH loads the cable model that will be taken in for consider­ation during the distance-to-fault measurement.

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You can also define new cable models on the R&S Cable Rider ZPH or with the R&S
InstrumentView software and then transfer them to the R&S Cable Rider ZPH. For
more information, see Chapter 7.2.1.3, "Creating a Cable Model", on page 115.

In addition to the cable model, you should also specify the maximum distance to the
cable end.

1. Press the FREQ/DIST key.

2. Select the "Stop Dist" softkey.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH opens an input field to specify the cable length.

3. Enter the maximum distance of the cable you are testing.

The range is from 3 m (10 ft) to 1500 m (4921 ft). The unit depends on the regional
settings. It is either meter or feet. For more information, see "Setting the length unit"
on page 38.

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH uses the cable length to determine the ideal span for the
measurement and to scale the horizontal axis. For best results, the cable should be
specified 20% to 50% longer than the actual cable length.

Basic Operation

Identifying Cable Faults

Calibrating the test setup

Using the calibration kit (R&S FSH-Z28 or R&S FSH-Z29), the R&S Cable Rider ZPH
performs a "Full 1-Port" calibration over its entire span with 2501 sweep points. Thus, it
is not necessary to perform a new calibration after changing the frequency range or
cable length.

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH stores the calibration data in its memory. Thus, the calibra­tion is valid after you change the operating mode or after you turn off the R&S Cable
Rider ZPH.

Before connecting the cable, you should calibrate the R&S Cable Rider ZPH to get the
best measurement results.

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH provides several calibration methods for cable measure­ments. For more information on the methods refer to the Chapter 7.1.6.2, "Calibration

Methods", on page 110.

1. Press the CAL key.

2. Select the "Full 1-Port" softkey.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH prompts you to connect a "Short", "Open" or a "Load" to
the measurement cable.

3. Firmly connect a "Short", "Open" or a "Load" to the output end of the cable.

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4. Proceed with the "Continue" softkey to start the calibration.
After finishing the calibration routine, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH displayed the mes­sage "Calibration done".
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH is now calibrated and a "(cal)" status is displayed next
to the measurement format, i.e.

5. Connect the cable under test back to the measurement cable.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH shows the cable characteristics over the cable's entire
length. With a marker, you can easily detect the distance to the cable fault.
In addition to the distance to fault measurement, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH also
features a reflection measurement, for example to test impedance matching.

Using markers

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH uses markers to read out signal levels and frequencies.
Markers are always positioned on the trace. Both the level and frequency at their cur­rent positions are displayed on the screen.

► Press the MARKER key.

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH activates a marker and puts it on the maximum value
on the trace.

Basic Operation

Identifying Cable Faults

. See Measurement Trace Window.

A red vertical line represents the position of the marker on the horizontal axis (e.g.
the frequency).
A small red horizontal dash represents the marker position on the vertical axis (e.g.
the level).
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH shows the marker position and measurement in the

Measurement Trace Result.

Measuring the cable loss

In addition to the distance to the cable fault, you might also be interested in the loss
that the cable has over a particular frequency span.

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1. Press the MEAS key.

2. Select the "Cable Loss" softkey.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH now shows how much power is lost for a particular fre­quency span.

Using markers, you can determine the magnitude of the cable loss for any particular
frequency.

Basic Operation

Using Power Meter

4.6 Using Power Meter

R&S Cable Rider ZPH option

R&S ZPH-K19 (order number: 1321.0409.02) option is required to operate the R&S
Cable Rider ZPH in the power meter mode.

Equipped with the power meter option, you can perform a quick power measurement
using the built-in power sensor in the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

For more information on the characteristics of the built-in power sensor, see the data­sheet of the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

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Risk of damaging the power sensor

Because of high input power,

●

The continuous power applied to the power sensor’s input must not exceed 1W (30
dBm).

●

Use an attenuator for measurements on high-power transmitters.

However, brief power peaks ≤ 10 μs up to 2 W (33 dBm) are permissible.

Signal source output

When the "SigGen On" softkey is activated, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH provides a sig­nal source which you can use to perform a cable loss measurement in DUT. See "Acti-

vating the signal source" on page 61.

Test setup

Basic Operation

Using Power Meter

A typical setup before power meter measurement requires the need to perform a cali­bration procedure on the R&S Cable Rider ZPH. See "Calibrating the test setup"
on page 57.

After performing the calibration procedure, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH is ready for
power meter measurement.

Measuring the power

1. Press the MODE key.

2. Select the "Power Meter" softkey.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH switches its operating mode and shows the measured
power level in dBm.

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Entering the frequency

To get the best results, also enter the frequency of the signal under test.

1. Press the "Freq" softkey.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH 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 Cable Rider ZPH transfers the new frequency to the internal power meter
which then corrects the measured power readings.

Activating the signal source

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH comes with a built-in signal source which you can enable or
disable in the power meter mode.

See "Signal source output" on page 60.

Once the signal source is enabled, you can output a signal source of -10 dBm at the
designated frequency from the RF output connector.

► Select the "SigGen On" softkey.

The R&S Cable Rider ZPH output a signal source of -10 dBm at the RF output con­nector.

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Using Power Meter

4.6.1 Using a Power Sensor

R&S Cable Rider ZPH option

R&S ZPH-K9 (order number: 1321.0409.02) option is required to operate the R&S
Cable Rider ZPH in the power sensor mode.

For highly accurate power measurements, you can connect one of the power sensors
that are supported by the R&S Cable Rider ZPH.

For a list of R&S Cable Rider ZPH supported power sensor, refer to Chapter 8.1,

"Using a Power Sensor", on page 135.

You can connect the list of supported power sensors to the USB port of the R&S Cable
Rider ZPH. This connector allows you to control the power sensor and supplies it with
power. For more information, see "USB type A connector" on page 23.

4.6.1.1 Measuring the Power with a Power Sensor

For more information about the characteristics of the supported power sensors, refers
to their datasheet.

Risk of damaging the power sensor

Because of high input power,

●

The continuous power applied to the power sensor’s input must not exceed 400
mW (26 dBm).

●

Use an attenuator for measurements on high-power transmitters.

However, brief power peaks ≤ 10 μs up to 1 W (30 dBm) are permissible.

Test setup

Connect the power sensor cable to the USB port of R&S Cable Rider ZPH. If the power
sensor is having the binder connector (i.e R&S FSH-Z1, R&S FSH-Z18), the FSH-Z101
adaptor cable is needed.

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1 = Supported power sensor (e.g R&S FSH-Z1, R&S NRP-Z11)
2 = Power sensor connector (DUT)
3 = USB binder adaptor (R&S FSH-Z101)
4 = USB port connector

Measuring the power

Basic Operation

Using Power Meter

1. Press the MODE key.

2. Select the "Power Meter" softkey.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH switches its operating mode.

If the R&S Cable Rider ZPH recognizes a power sensor, it sets up a connection via the
USB interface. After a few seconds, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH shows the measured
power.

If no power sensor has been connected or is not connected appropriately, the R&S
Cable Rider ZPH shows nothing.

If there are communication problems between the R&S Cable Rider ZPH and the
power sensor, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH displays an error message that indicates a
possible cause.

For more information on th error messagges, see Table 8-1.

Zeroing the power sensor

To compensate internal offsets of the power meter, a zeroing for the power sensor is
required before starting the measurement.

1. Select the "Zero" softkey.
Do not to apply any signals to the power sensor while zeroing is active.
A popup message box is displayed to provide instructions during the zeroing of the
power sensor.

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2. Disconnect the power sensor from any signal sources.

3. Select the "Continue" softkey to start zeroing.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH starts the zeroing process.

4. Wait for the zeroing process to finish.
After zeroing is done, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH 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 Cable Rider ZPH shows the measured power level in dBm. See Fig-

ure 8-1.

Basic Operation

Using Power Meter

Set the frequency

To get the best results, enter the frequency of the signal under test.

1. Select the "Freq" softkey.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH 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 Cable Rider ZPH transfers the new frequency to the power sensor which
then corrects the measured power readings.

4.6.1.2 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.

When you connect the directional power sensor between the source and the load, the
R&S Cable Rider ZPH measures the power from the source to load (forward power)
and from the load to source (reverse power).

The ratio between the forward and reverse power is a measure of the load matching.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH displays it as the return loss or standing wave ratio.

The power sensors for the R&S Cable Rider ZPH have an asymmetrical design. There­fore, they have to be inserted into the test setup in such a way that the "Forward" arrow
on the sensor points toward the load (in the direction of the power flux).

When measuring high powers, pay strict attention to the following instructions to avoid
personal injury and to prevent the power sensor from being destroyed.

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Danger of skin burns and damage to the instrument

●

Never exceed the permissible continuous power.

●

See diagram on the rear of the sensor for the permissible continuous power.

●

Turn off the RF power to connect the sensor.

●

Screw the RF connectors tightly.

Test setup

Connect the power sensor cable to the USB port of R&S Cable Rider ZPH. If the power
sensor is having the binder connector (i.e R&S FSH-Z14, R&S FSH-Z44), the FSH­Z144 adaptor cable is needed. Insert the directional power sensor between the source
and the load.

The power sensors for the R&S Cable Rider ZPH have an asymmetrical design.
Hence, you have to insert them into the test setup in such a way that the "Forward"
arrow (1➙2) on the sensor points toward the load (= in the direction of the power flux).

Basic Operation

Using Power Meter

1

= Directional power sensor R&S FSH-Z14 or Z44
2 = Source
3 = Load
4 = USB binder adaptor (R&S FSH-Z144)
5 = USB port connector

Measuring the power

1. Press the MODE key.

2. Select the "Power Meter" softkey.

As soon as the R&S Cable Rider ZPH recognizes the power sensor, it displays the
type of the directional power sensor that is connected in the Title bar. After a few sec­onds, it also shows the forward power and return loss currently measured at the load.

Zeroing the power sensor

Before performing the power measurement, you should zeroing the power sensor.

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