Rohde&Schwarz EM510 instruction manual

Handbuch Manual

Geschäftsbereich Division
Überwachungs- und Ortungstechnik Radiomonitoring and Radiolocation

HF DIGITAL WIDEBAND RECEIVER

R&SEM510

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Trademarks EM510

Dear Customer,

EM510 is the abbreviation used throughout the manual for R&S EM510.

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

[1] Serial Front Panel Data Port Specification VITA 17-199x Draft 0.5

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Contents

1 Technical Information

2 Characteristics....................................................................................................................................2.1

2.1 Use ...............................................................................................................................................2.1

2.2 Operating Modes and Control......................................................................................................2.2

2.3 Design ..........................................................................................................................................2.4

2.4 Detailed Description .....................................................................................................................2.7

2.4.1 Power Supply Modules ........................................................................................................2.7

2.4.2 HF Receiver Module.............................................................................................................2.8

2.4.3 Fans .....................................................................................................................................2.9

2.5 Accessories ................................................................................................................................2.11

3 Installation and Cabling .....................................................................................................................3.1

3.1 Unpacking and Checking .............................................................................................................3.1

3.2 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................3.1

3.3 Bench Operation...........................................................................................................................3.2

3.4 Rack Mounting..............................................................................................................................3.2

3.5 Cabling .........................................................................................................................................3.2

3.5.1 Connection of Power Supply................................................................................................3.3

3.5.1.1 Mains Connection ....................................................................................................... 3.3

3.5.1.2 DC Source Connection ...............................................................................................3.3

3.5.2 Antenna Connection.............................................................................................................3.4

3.5.3 Connection of External Reference (optional).......................................................................3.5

3.5.4 Connection of Headphones (optional) .................................................................................3.5

3.5.5 Connection of PC or LAN for Remote Control.....................................................................3.5

4 Preparation for Use ............................................................................................................................4.1

4.1 Power Up......................................................................................................................................4.1

4.2 Local Control ................................................................................................................................4.1

4.3 Functions of Controls and Indicators............................................................................................4.2

4.4 Firmware Update..........................................................................................................................4.3

4.4.1 System Requirements..........................................................................................................4.3

4.4.1.1 System Requirements for Update via RS232.............................................................4.3

4.4.1.2 System Requirements for Update via LAN.................................................................4.3

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4.4.2 Preparations before Update.................................................................................................4.3

4.4.2.1 Preparations before Update via RS232......................................................................4.3

4.4.2.2 Preparations before Update via LAN ..........................................................................4.3

4.4.3 Update Procedure................................................................................................................4.4

4.4.3.1 Prepare Update Data..................................................................................................4.4

4.4.3.2 Installation of WinPcap ©............................................................................................4.4

4.4.3.3 Update via RS232 .......................................................................................................4.5

4.4.3.4 Update via Ethernet (LAN)..........................................................................................4.5

4.4.4 Messages and Indication .....................................................................................................4.6

4.4.4.1 Update Messages .......................................................................................................4.6

4.4.4.2 Indication on the EM510 front panel...........................................................................4.6

5 Remote Control via LAN with SCPI Command Syntax ...................................................................5.1

5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................5.1

5.1.1 Remote Control via LAN interface........................................................................................5.1

5.1.2 Setting the IP Address and Port Number.............................................................................5.2

5.2 Structure and Syntax of the Device Messages ............................................................................5.3

5.2.1 SCPI Introduction.................................................................................................................5.3

5.2.2 Structure of a Command......................................................................................................5.3

5.2.3 Structure of a Command Line..............................................................................................5.7

5.2.4 Responses to Queries..........................................................................................................5.8

5.2.5 Parameters...........................................................................................................................5.9

5.2.6 Overview of Syntax Elements............................................................................................5.12

5.3 Description of Commands ..........................................................................................................5.13

5.3.1 Notation..............................................................................................................................5.13

5.3.2 Common Commands .........................................................................................................5.15

5.3.3 ABORt Subsystem .............................................................................................................5.18

5.3.4 CALCulate Subsystem.......................................................................................................5.19

5.3.5 CALibration Subsystem......................................................................................................5.21

5.3.6 DIAGnostic Subsystem ......................................................................................................5.23

5.3.7 DISPlay Subsystem............................................................................................................5.28

5.3.8 FORMat Subsystem...........................................................................................................5.29

5.3.9 INITiate Subsystem............................................................................................................5.33

5.3.10 INPut Subsystem..............................................................................................................5.34

5.3.11 MEASure Subsystem .......................................................................................................5.38

5.3.12 MEMory Subsystem .........................................................................................................5.41

5.3.13 OUTPut Subsystem..........................................................................................................5.46

5.3.14 ROUTe Subsystem ..........................................................................................................5.56

5.3.15 SENSe Subsystem...........................................................................................................5.58

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5.3.16 STATus Subsystem..........................................................................................................5.99

5.3.17 SYSTem Subsystem ......................................................................................................5.104

5.3.18 TEST Subsystem ...........................................................................................................5.112

5.3.19 TRACe Subsystem.........................................................................................................5.113

5.4 Device Model and Command Processing ................................................................................5.123

5.4.1 Remote Client...................................................................................................................5.124

5.4.2 Data Memory....................................................................................................................5.127

5.5 Status Reporting System..........................................................................................................5.128

5.5.1 Structure of an SCPI Status Register...............................................................................5.129

5.5.2 Overview of the Status Registers.....................................................................................5.131

5.5.3 Description of the Status Registers..................................................................................5.132

5.5.3.1 Status Byte (STB) and Service Request Enable Register (SRE)...........................5.132

5.5.3.2 IST Flag and Parallel Poll Enable Register (PPE)..................................................5.133

5.5.3.3 Event Status Register (ESR) and Event Status Enable Register (ESE) ................5.134

5.5.3.4 STATus:OPERation Register..................................................................................5.135

5.5.3.5 STATus:OPERation:SWEeping Register................................................................5.136

5.5.3.6 STATus:QUEStionable Register.............................................................................5.137

5.5.3.7 STATus:TRACe Register........................................................................................5.138

5.5.3.8 STATus:EXTension Register..................................................................................5.139

5.5.4 Use of the Status Reporting System................................................................................5.141

5.5.4.1 Service Request, Making Use of the Hierarchy Structure......................................5.141

5.5.4.2 Query by Means of Commands ..............................................................................5.142

5.5.4.3 Error-Queue Query ................................................................................................. 5.142

5.5.5 Resetting Values of the Status Reporting System...........................................................5.143

6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................6.1

6.1 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................6.1

6.1.1 Alignment of the 10-MHz reference oscillator crystal in the IF section ................................6.1

6.1.2 Reset....................................................................................................................................6.1

6.1.3 Firmware Update..................................................................................................................6.1

6.2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................6.2

6.2.1 Error messages....................................................................................................................6.2

6.2.2 Test Points...........................................................................................................................6.2

7 Annex A: Glossary .............................................................................................................................7.1

8 Annex B: Data Stream Format ..........................................................................................................8.1

8.1 Basic Structure .............................................................................................................................8.1

8.1.1 General.................................................................................................................................8.1

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8.2 Frame Header ..............................................................................................................................8.3

8.3 Frame Body..................................................................................................................................8.4

8.4 Data Formats................................................................................................................................8.5

8.4.1 Data (Baseband)..................................................................................................................8.5

8.4.1.1 Format.........................................................................................................................8.5

8.4.1.2 Status Words...............................................................................................................8.8

8.4.1.3 The Fields ANTENNA_VOLTAGE_REF and RECIP_GAIN ...........................................8.9

8.4.1.4 Frame Sizes and Bit Rates ....................................................................................... 8.11

8.4.1.5 Considerations on the AGC ......................................................................................8.12

8.4.1.6 Example.................................................................................................................... 8.13

9 Annex D: LAN Configuration .............................................................................................................9.1

9.1 General and Default settings........................................................................................................9.1

9.2 Configuration of the LAN interface with the SERIAL interface.....................................................9.1

9.3 Dynamic IP address with RARP...................................................................................................9.7

9.4 Dynamic IP address via DHCP ....................................................................................................9.7

9.5 Configuration of the LAN Parameters with Update Tool UPD32 .................................................9.8

10 Annex E: LAN Programming Examples .......................................................................................10.1

10.1 Setting up a connection............................................................................................................10.1

10.2 Initializing the unit.....................................................................................................................10.3

10.3 Transmitting device setting commands....................................................................................10.3

10.4 Reading out device settings .....................................................................................................10.3

10.5 Processing SRQs.....................................................................................................................10.4

10.6 Program example TCP/IP ........................................................................................................10.5

10.7 Program example UDP ............................................................................................................10.5

11 Annex F: Datagram Communication ............................................................................................11.1

General............................................................................................................................................ 11.1

Addressing.......................................................................................................................................11.1

Configuration................................................................................................................................... 11.1

Protocol ........................................................................................................................................... 11.1

Header........................................................................................................................................ 11.2

GenericAttribute .........................................................................................................................11.3

TraceAttribute............................................................................................................................. 11.4

FScanTrace................................................................................................................................ 11.6

MScanTrace............................................................................................................................... 11.7

PScanTrace................................................................................................................................ 11.8

SELCall Trace............................................................................................................................ 11.9

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AUDio.......................................................................................................................................11.11

IFPan........................................................................................................................................11.12

VDPan......................................................................................................................................11.13

CW............................................................................................................................................11.14

IF .............................................................................................................................................. 11.15

VIDEO......................................................................................................................................11.17

Remote commands .......................................................................................................................11.19

12 Annex H: Measurement Functions ...............................................................................................12.1

Detectors......................................................................................................................................... 12.1

CONTINUOUS measuring mode............................................................................................... 12.6

Measuring time................................................................................................................................ 12.7

PERIODIC measuring mode......................................................................................................12.8

Measuring time different from DEFAULT........................................................................................ 12.9

Simultaneous execution of measuring functions...........................................................................12.10

Availability of measuring functions................................................................................................12.10

Further Appendices

Annex K: Command Reference Table

Annex L: Signal and Data Paths

Interface Description

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Characteristics EM510

2 Characteristics

2.1 Use

The EM510 is designed to cover the frequency range of 9 kHz to 32 MHz. It is made up of a compact
case, power supply modules and the HF receiver module.

The EM510 is controlled via the LAN interface (TCP/IP) based on the SCPI (Standard Commands for
Programmable Instruments) syntax.

It operates in the following modes:

 Fixed Frequency Mode (FFM)
 Memory Scan
 Frequency Scan

 Panorama Scan (option)
 Test

Data output is possible in the following formats:

 Baseband signal (I and Q) in digital form at

– LAN (B
– FPDP (B

 IF analog GC, variable center frequency 0 to 21.4 MHz, 2 channels or Video analog, DC to BW/2, 2

channels (AM/FM or I/Q)

 Video digital via LAN 2 channels

AM/FM (BW

 AES3 for recording digital AF data streams
 AF digital via LAN
 AF analog (600 line and headphones)

max

max

= 1 MHz)

= 10 MHz)

= 250 kHz) or I/Q (BW

max

max

= 500 kHz)

The EM510 is designed for bench top use. It is also well-suited for mounting in a rack environment.

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2.2 Operating Modes and Control

The Fixed Frequency Mode is the standard mode of the receiver. In this mode a fixed frequency
channel is set at which the signal is received, filtered and demodulated.

The following parameters can be set:
 Frequency

Setting range from 9 kHz to 32 MHz in 1 Hz steps

 Demodulation mode

The following demodulation modes can be selected:
– FM

– AM
– PULSE (AM PULSE)

– PM
– USB

– LSB
– ISB

– CW
– I/Q

 Bandwidth

The IF bandwidths can be selected in 30 steps between 100 Hz and 10 MHz.

 Measurement time (automatic or settable between 0.5 ms to 900 s)
 Detector modes "continues" or "periodic"

 Squelch

The level squelch can be set in 1 dB steps in the range from -30 to +130 dBµV.

 AFC (Automatic Frequency Control)

With AFC switched on, the receiver frequency is tuned within the IF bandwidth.

 Level detector

For level measurement the detector can be switched to AVG, PEAK, RMS or FAST.

 Frequency offset detector
 Attenuator

The attenuator operates in manual (0 to 25 dB) or automatic mode.

 Gain control (GC)

Automatic (AGC) and manual (MGC) gain control is selectable.
The MGC setting covers the input signal range from -30 to 130 dBµV.

 Video Panorama

Spectrum of the demodulated signal with analysis features (squared AM, FM)

 IF Panorama (Option)

Independent from IFBW, settable from 10 kHz to 9.6 MHz

 ITU Measurement (Option)

AM modulation index (AM+, AM-, AM)
FM deviation (FM+, FM-, FM)
PM deviation (0 to 4π)

Bandwidth (0 to 9.6 MHz)

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In the Memory Scan mode, the receiver settings can be programmed for the monitoring of up to 10000
channels. These channels can be scanned with the "Memory Scan" command. A single channel can be

called with the "Recall" command.
The squelch level serves as a criterion for dwelling at the same frequency or switching to the next

channel. lf the level criterion is met, the receiver allows for the selectable dwell time to elapse and then
switches to the next channel.

Parameters selectable for each channel:

 Memory location status
 Frequency
 Demodulation mode

 Bandwidth
 Attenuator
 AFC settings
 Squelch parameters
 Antenna number

The "Continue" command can be used to switch to the next channel before the dwell time has elapsed.
In the Frequency Scan mode "Start Frequency", "Stop Frequency", and "Frequency Step" are defined

for monitoring a specific frequency range. This frequency range can be scanned with the "Frequency
Scan" command.

The squelch level serves as a criterion for dwelling at the same frequency or switching to the next
frequency. lf the level criterion is met, the EM510 allows for the selectable dwell time to elapse and then

switches to the next frequency. The demodulator settings are fixed for the defined search range. The
"Continue" command can be used in this case to switch to the next frequency before the dwell time has

elapsed.
In Memory Scan or Frequency Scan mode a selectable number of different measurements (e.g. level

offset, AM modulation index, FM deviation, bandwidth) are performed in parallel.
In the Panorama Scan mode the receiver is tuned from start to stop frequency in nearly 10 MHz steps,

performing a high resolution FFT at each step. The resolution bandwidth covers a range from 125 Hz
up to 100 kHz, resulting in an outstanding scan speed of up to 600000 Ch/s or 16 GHz/s.

In the "Fixed Frequency Mode" a comprehensive selftest of the receiver can be performed. The test
can be carried out in full or in a shorter version with only "GO" or "NOGO" being issued.

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2.3 Design

(see Fig. 2-1: Front View, Fig. 2-2: Rear View and Fig. 2-3: Modules)

The EM510 basically consists of the following modules:

 Compact case
 AC/DCconverter and power supply

 HF receiver module
 Fans

The compact case corresponds to the 19” standard and can be fitted into any 19” rack. Two brackets
are provided at the sides for rack mounting.

At the rear on the right the interface and RF connectors are located. Three LEDs located above the
10/100 Base-T Ethernet LAN connector indicate link status and activity. On the left there are the mains

input socket with integral fuse holder and the DC source connector for feeding in the mains and DC
supply voltage. Fuse F3 is for the DC supply voltage. The four feet of the compact case protect the

connectors when the case is set down.
At the front the POWER switch, POWER LED and HEADPHONE socket are located.

The HF receiver module is located in the left-hand part of the chassis. It is arranged in such a way that
the RF connections between the receiver and rear connectors are as short as possible. The interface

connectors aredirectly accessible through an opening in the rear panel. The HF receiver module is
designed as a slide-in module with its own front panel indicators and connectors.

The AC/DCconverter and the power supply are located in the right-hand part of the compact case.
The two fans incorporated in the partition panel ensure sufficient cooling of the power supply and the

HF receiver module. There is no temperature-dependent control for adjusting the fan speed.
The fans expel the hotair to the sides. Both side panels are equipped with ventilation slots for drawing

and expelling cooling air. On installing the EM510, sufficient room should be left at the sides of the unit
to ensure an unhindered flow of hot air.

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Fig. 2-1: Front View

Fig. 2-2: Rear View

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Fig. 2-3: Modules

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2.4 Detailed Description

(see Fig. 2-4: EM510 Detailed Block Diagram)
This section deals with the functions of the major functional blocks.

2.4.1 Power Supply Modules

The EM510 operates either on AC or on DC.

- DC voltage: 12 to 32 VDC

- AC voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (115, 230 VAC nominal) with a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz
If both voltage sources are connected, AC supply operation is favored. If the AC supply fails, switch-

over to battery operation is effected automatically.

The mains connector is provided with two mains fuses (F1, F2) and an EMC filter. The mains fuses
protect the electronic circuits against overload and short circuits. The EMC filter prevents radiated

interference from leaving the equipment and also prevents picked-up and conducted interference from
entering the equipment.

The external AC voltage is fed from the mains connector to the AC/DC converter. This converts the AC
voltage into a DC voltage of 24 V, which is fed to the power supply.

The 12 to 32-VDC voltage is fed directly from the DC input to the power supply.
If the POWER switch on the front panel is on, a switch-over circuit in the power supplyconnects one of

the DC voltages.
The POWER LED indicates whether or not power is being supplied to the power supply.

The power supply contains five DC/DC converters which provide the HF receiver module and the fans
with the required operating voltages. The following stabilized voltages are generated:

Forthe HF receiver module
 +5.15 0.15 VDC / 5.5 A

Forthe fans
 +8 VDC / 0.5 A

All outputs are protected against short circuit and overvoltage. Green LEDs on the power supply
indicate the presence of the DC input and supply voltages.

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2.4.2 HF Receiver Module

The HF receiver module is controlled via the LAN interface X11.

The necessary signal inputs and outputs of the HF receiver module are routed via RF cables to the
connectors on the rear and front panel or are available through the opening in the rear panel.

The RF antenna signal is fed in at connector X1 RF and then taken via RF cable to the RF input of the
HF receiver module. In the digital receiver the received signals are passed through the filters in the

preselection on to the A/D converter, and are subsequently digitally filtered and demodulated to
produce the baseband, video and AF signals. These signals can be transmitted in digital form via the

LAN interface. Together with further output signals for detailed signal analysis and monitoring they are
also made available via the following connectors:

Rear panel:

 X6 VIDEO A: Analog video output A for AM and I components
 X7 VIDEO B: Analog video output B for FM and Q components

 X12a AUDIO: Audio output analog and digital
 X14 FPDP: Wideband digital interface. FPDP (Front Panel Data Port) is a platform-independent 32-

bit synchronous data flow path that allows data to be transferred at high speeds (up to 1 Gbit/s),
e.g. AF or baseband signal (I and Q) in digital form.

Front panel:
 X10 AF: Phone jack (stereo socket AF_L; AF_R), AF analog headphone output (600 line and

headphones)

For the purposes of synchronization the following inputs and outputs are available on the rear panel:

 X8 REF OUT: Output for internal reference signal, f = 10 MHz
 X9 REF IN: Input for external reference signal, f = 10 MHz

The HF receiver modulecan use an internal frequency reference or can be set to synchronize to the
external frequency at X9 REF IN to provide even better frequency accuracy and stability.

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2.4.3 Fans

The two 12-VDC fans for cooling the power supply and the HF receiver module are supplied with a
reduced voltage of approximately 8 VDC to operate the fans below maximum speed. This increases the

life of the fans and additionally reduces acoustic noise.

The rotation speed of thefans is constant and not controlled as a function of the temperature.

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Fig. 2-4: EM510Detailed Block Diagram

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2.5 Accessories

Standard delivery of the EM510 comprises

 1 mains connection cable
 1 CD set including documentation and firmware & utilities

The delivery note is always included.
A screened battery cable is delivered by Rohde & Schwarz on request.

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3 Installation and Cabling

The EM510 is supplied completely assembled except for the handles and mounting brackets (use in
rack),which come separately and must be attached by the user.

3.1 Unpacking and Checking

Unpack the EM510.

 Remove the packing material.
 Remove the transport shells.
 Check all delivered items according to the delivery note.
 Screw on the side handles.

 Check the EM510 for visible damage that may have been caused in transit.
 Contact the transport agents immediately if damage is found.

Note: Keep the packing material for re-use!

3.2 Safety Precautions

Caution: Switching the unit off by means of the POWER switch on the front panel does not
separate the unit from mains power. The mains voltage of 100 to 240 VAC is highly

dangerous. Therefore proceed with extreme care when handling such voltages.

When fitting operating rooms and installing and operating electrical equipment, the relevant national
and international safety provisions and regulations have to be adhered to.

The following safety instructions apply in particular:

 IEC 364
 VDE 0100
 DIN 57100

These safety regulations deal withthe following subjects:

 Protection:

 Prevention of accidents
 Protection against overvoltage
 Insulation of equipment
 Grounding

 Characteristics and laying of lines and cables
 Provisions for operational facilities and rooms and systems of a special nature.

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3.3 Bench Operation

Attention: Do not expose the EM510 to humidity.
Leave at least 50 mm of empty space along both side panels with ventilation slots in order

to ensure proper cooling function.

There are no special requirements for bench operation.

To facilitate access to the front panel elements, we suggest that you raise the front of the EM510 by
deploying the unit's feet.

3.4 Rack Mounting

Attention: The EM510 should be used in an area where the ambient temperature does not
exceed –10 to +55 °C.

The EM510 is fan cooled and must be installed with sufficient space on the sides to permit
a free flow of air. Make sure that hot air can escape freely. To ensure sufficient cooling, do

not attach telescopic rails to the sides of the unit.

If the rack is exposed to high ambient temperatures, sufficient ventilation must be ensured for the rack.

Note: Do not remove the enclosure when rack mounting the EM510.

 Place the EM510 onto the guide rails of the rack and insert it into the rack. Use the four screws of

the front mounting bracket to fasten the unit to the rack.

3.5 Cabling

Cabling always depends on the particular application involved.
Connect the EM510observing the following sections and instructions for use.

For further connections not mentioned in thefollowing sections refer to the Interfaces Description.

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3.5.1 Connection of Power Supply

The EM510 is suitable for AC mains operation as well as DC operation.
Connection of the EM510 both to the mains and the DC source permits AC/DC switch-over, i.e. if there

is a power failure the DC source (battery) will take over automatically.

3.5.1.1 Mains Connection

Attention:

Make sure that the available mains voltage is between 110 and 240 VAC.

The EM510 is connected to the mains voltage by the plug with mains filter on the rear panel.

The power cable is supplied as an accessory.

3.5.1.2 DC Source Connection

Attention:

Make sure that the available supply voltage is between 12 and 32 V.
Observe correct voltage polarity when connecting.

Incorrect polarity may blow the rear panel fuse or damage the EM510.

Note: If MIL-Spec regarding EMC must be fulfilled, a screened battery cable not exceeding 3 m in
length is necessary. It is delivered by Rohde & Schwarz on request.

The EM510 is connected to an external 12 to 32-VDC source (e.g. battery) by the connector X40 12 TO
32 VDC on the rear panel.

Recommended connector: Neutrik SpeakonNL4FX

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Installing the connector:

1. Insert the SpeakonNL4FX connector into the socket X40 on the rear panel.

2. Turn the connector clockwise until it is locked into place and is secured by the safety-latch.

3. Screw on the fitting for the hose (Fig. 3-2).

Removing the connector:

1. Unscrew the fitting for the hose (Fig. 3-2).

2. Press and chuck back the safety-latch of the SpeakonNL4FX connector (Fig. 3-1).

3. Turn the connector counter-clockwise and withdraw it.

Safety-latch

Fig. 3-1: Connector: NeutrikSpeakonNL4FX

Fig. 3-2: Hose Fitting

3.5.2 Antenna Connection

The antenna is connected to socket X1 on the rear panel.

- Frequency range: 9 kHz to 32 MHz

- RF level: -137 to +10 dBm, P

- Z = 50 

= 50 mW (+15 dBm)

max

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3.5.3 Connection of External Reference (optional)

The EM510 can be set to synchronize to an external frequency. To do so, apply the reference signal for
the synchronization to socket X9 REF IN on the rear panel.

- Frequency range: 1 to 20 MHz

- RF level: 0 to +10 dBm

- Z = 50 

Note: If MIL-Spec regarding EMC must be fulfilled, a double screened connecting cable is
necessary.

3.5.4 Connection of Headphones (optional)

Connect the headphones to HEADPHONE socket X10 AF on the front panel.

- Vppmax = 5 V

- Ri= 100 

3.5.5 Connection of PC or LAN for Remote Control

 Use a LAN crossed-over cable (point-to-point connection) with RJ45 connector to connect the

Ethernet port of the PC directly to the socket X11 LAN (ETHERNET 10/100 BASE-T, RJ45 8-pin
connector) on the rear panel of the EM510.

or
 Use a LAN patch cable with RJ45 connector to connect the hub or network to the socket X11 LAN

on the rear panel of the EM510.

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4 Preparation for Use

4.1 Power Up

Attention:

Before switch-on:

- Check that the available mains voltage is between 100 and 240 VAC.

- Check that the available supply voltage is between 12 and 32 VDC.

The EM510 is switched on via the POWER switch.
The POWER LED lights up after switch-on.

4.2 Local Control

Except for the POWER LED and POWER switch the EM510 has no control elements.

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4.3 Functions of Controls and Indicators

Control and

Indicator

Switch POWER

Green LED

POWER

Yellow LED

100MBIT/S

(rear panel,
Fig. 4-1)

Green LED

LINK OK

(rear panel,
Fig. 4-1)

Yellow LED

RECEIVE

(rear panel,
Fig. 4-1)

Function

This switch is used to switch on the EM510.
The LED is illuminated when the mains voltage is applied and the POWER

switch is set to ON.

The LED indicates operation in 100 Mbit/s mode.

The LED will be on if the physical connection to the network is intact.

The LED will flash yellow if the EM510 receives data from the network. The
frequency of flashing is directly related to the network activity.

Fig. 4-1: LEDs of Ethernet LAN Interface

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4.4 Firmware Update

The entire firmware (software for the PPC and DSP processors and for the FPGA) of the EM510 can be
renewed by a firmware update. The CPLD on the mainboard is only programmed in production by

JTAG.
The EM510 firmware update can be done via the RS232 interface or via the LAN interface.

The firmware is updated via the serial interface (X13b on the EM510 front panel) or the LAN interface
(X11 on the EM510front panel).

An update via the LAN interface requiresthe update tool UPD32.EXE, which runs under WinNT,
Win2000 and WinXP.

An update via RS232 can be done using the update tool UPDATE.EXE, which runs under DOS, Win95
and Win98, or with the update tool UPD32.EXE, which runs underWinNT, Win2000 and WinXP.

4.4.1 System Requirements

4.4.1.1 System Requirements for Update via RS232

 IBM-compatible PC with RS232 interface (COM1 or COM2)
 Serial null-modem cable(RxD, TxD crossed), 9-pin female to 9-pin female

 Serial Adapter X13B to 9-pin male

4.4.1.2 System Requirements for Update via LAN

 IBM-compatible PC with WinNT, Win2000 or WinXP and LAN interface
 LAN crossedcable with RJ45 connector, for point-to-point connection

or

 LAN patch cable with RJ45 connector, direct for connection via HUB or network

4.4.2 Preparations before Update

4.4.2.1 Preparations before Update via RS232

 Plug the serial adapter into X13B of the EM510.
 Use the null-modem cable to connect the COM port of your PC to the adapter of the EM510

4.4.2.2 Preparations before Update via LAN

 Use the crossed LAN cable to connect the Ethernet port of the PC directly to the X11 of the EM510

or

 Use the patch LAN cable to connect the hub or network to the X11 of the EM510

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4.4.3 Update Procedure

4.4.3.1 Prepare Update Data

 Create a new directory on your PC by command:

md EM510\V0160

 Copy the self-extracting archive file to this directory.
 Unpack the self-extracting archive file in the directory by command:

EM510_V0160.exe

 After unpacking you will find the following files in your directory:

UPDATE.EXE update program for DOS, Win95, Win98
UPDATE.HLP help file for DOS update program

UPD32.EXE update program for WinNT, Win2000, WinXP
UPD32.HLP help file for update program for WinNT, Win2000, WinXP

EM510P1.cfg configuration file
BOOTLOAD.ELF boot loader

EM510P1.elf firmware update code

4.4.3.2 Installation of WinPcap ©

If you want to update your target via Ethernet you have to install the necessary WinPcap components. If
WinPcap is already installed, you only have to reinstall WinPcap if your version of WinPcap is older

than 3.0.
As of version 3.31, UPD32.EXE uses WinPcap and its API for its Ethernet capabilities. WinPcap is a

free, public system for direct network access under Windows.
The version of WinPcap delivered with EM510 Update is not necessarily the most recent version. To

obtain the most recent version of WinPcap as well as further information about the software kit, visit
http://winpcap.polito.it/ .

Version 3.41of UPD32.EXE has been developed and tested using WinPcap 3.1.
Install WinPcap simply by double-clicking the supplied WinPcap installation file. Read the installation

instructions carefully.
Please read the following disclaimer very carefully and also see the About Box:

Important notes about WinPcap:
Neither the name of the "Politecnico di Torino" nor the names of its contributors may be used to

endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"

AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

ARE DISCLAIMED.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY

DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;

LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT

(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF
THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

This product includes software developed by the University of California, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
and its contributors.

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4.4.3.3 Update via RS232

 Switch off theEM510 before running the update program.
 Startupdate program UPDATE.EXE under DOS and Win3.1, Win95, Win98

 Select configuration file EM510P1.CFG through:

File - Open Config File

 Configure the connected COM port through:

File - COM port

 Start update with:

Actions - Update device

 Startupdate program UPD32.exe under WinNT, Win2000, WinXP

 Select configuration file EM510P1.CFG through:

File - Config File

 Configure the connected COM port through:

Config - COM Port

 Start update with:

Update - via COM

 Start update process

 Switch on the EM510 within 30 seconds after the update has been started on the PC.

4.4.3.4 Update via Ethernet (LAN)

In this mode you can update one or more targets using the same update software.

 Switch off the target EM510 unit(s) before running the update program.
 Startupdate program UPD32.exe
 Select configuration file EM510P1.CFG through menu “File - Config File”
 If your computer contains more than one network adapter, UPD32 will take the first as the default

adapter to be used for the update. To change the network adapter, select ”Network Adapter” in the
”Config” menu.

 Then select ”via Ethernet” within the ”Update” menu.

Once the menu item has been selected, the system will start sending broadcast telegrams.

 Switch on or reset the targetEM510 unit(s)

The targets will receive the broadcast telegrams and respond with a hardware identification
telegram. If this ID corresponds to the selected configuration file, the target will be listed in the next

line.

 Nowyou can select the desired targets from the list.
 Start the update procedure with the “START” button. The target units will now be updated one by

one.

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4.4.4 Messages and Indication

4.4.4.1 Update Messages

UPD32 displays the following messages during the update procedure:

STARTING COMMUNICATION FOR TARGET (ADR:00 90 B8 10 01 14)

Load boot code....

Erasing...
Loading program code...

Calculating checksum...
UPDATE COMPLETE

4.4.4.2 Indication on the EM510 front panel

The lighted ACCE LED on the front panel of the EM510 shows that the update is in progress.
Afterthe update the ACCE LED is switched off and the FAIL LED is switched on.

If no problem is detected, the EM510 application starts automatically and switches off the FAIL LED.
If a problem appears, the FAIL LED toggles the error codes.

Error Code Definition Note

0 ERROR_NO_ERROR No error
1 ERROR_CPLD_NOT_PROGRAMMED Internal
2 ERROR_EEPROM_NO_IDENT_BLOCK Internal
3 ERROR_EEPROM_NO_SERIAL_NUMBER Internal
4 ERROR_EEPROM_NO_ETH_ADDR Internal
5 ERROR_WRONG_LOCATED Internal
6 ERROR_NO_APPLICATION There is no application in the Flash

EEprom

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5 Remote Control via LAN with SCPI Command

Syntax

5.1 Introduction

The EM510 can be remote controlled via LAN by means of SCPI command syntax. The control
commands and the status reporting system are described in this chapter. The socket RJ45 is on the

back side of theEM510.
Within the TCP/IP protocols, the EM510 supports the SCPI command syntax version 1993.0 (Standard

Commands for Programmable Devices). The SCPI standard is based on IEEE 488.2 and is aimed at
standardizing device-specific commands, error handling and status registers (see "Notation" on page

5.13).
This section assumes a basic knowledge of programming and controller operation.

The requirements of the SCPI standard for command syntax, error handling and configuration of the
status registers are explained in the relevant sections. Tables and figures provide a fast overview of the
commands implemented in the device and the bit assignment in the status registers. The tables are

supplemented by a comprehensive description of every command and the status registers. Detailed
programming examples of the main functions are to be found in Annex E: LAN Programming Examples.

5.1.1 Remote Control via LAN interface

The default values of the interface parameters of the EM510 are configured

with the host name or IP-address 89.10.11.23 and port number 5555.

For more information see the Interfaces Description in the annex.

1. Connect the unit with controller via Ethernet cable by RJ45 plugs. In case of a direct connection to a
computer network card a crossed cable must be used. If the EM510 is connected via hub or directly

to a network, a 1-to-1 cable is required.

2. TCP/IP must be installed on the controller. The network card can be set to half duplex or full duplex.
The EM510 determines the respective configuration during the switch-on and reacts

correspondingly.

3. If the EM510 is operated in a network, it must be set to a network-compatible IP address. Consult
your network administrator for further information. See also Annex D: LAN Configuration.

4. The ping command is a simple way to check whether the controller is able to connect to the EM510.
Just enter the command “ping <IP address>“ (e.g..: “ping 89.10.11.23“) “ in the DOS box.

5. Commands can be sent to and messages received from the EM510 by means of a Telnet
application which is started and configured with the interface parameters of the EM510.

6. To test the connection, enter *idn?, for example, to query the EM510's identification. The response
string should then be displayed.

Note:
If the same IP address already exists for a different device, the corresponding entry must be erased

from the ARP table before setting up a new connection. This can be done in the DOS box by entering
the command "ARP -d <IP address>".

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5.1.2 Setting the IP Address and Port Number

The configuration of the LAN interface is described in Annex D: LAN Configuration.
IP address and port number settings will take effect immediately.

The EM510 is capable of assuming an IP address dynamically assigned by RARP (see Annex D: LAN
Configuration).

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5.2 Structure and Syntax of the Device Messages

5.2.1 SCPI Introduction

SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Devices) describes a standard command set for
programming devices, irrespective of the type of device or manufacturer. The goal of the SCPI

consortium is to standardize the device-specific commands to a large extent. For this purpose, a model
was developed which defines the same functions inside a device or for different devices. Command

systems were generated which are assigned to these functions. Thus it is possible to address the same
functions with identical commands. The command systems are of a hierarchical structure. Figure 5-1

illustrates this tree structure using a section of command system SENSe, which operates the sensor
functions of the devices. The other examples regarding syntax and structure of the commands are

derived from this command system.
SCPI is based on standard IEEE 488.2, i.e. it uses the same syntactic basic elements as well as the

common commands defined in this standard. Part of the syntax of the device responses is defined with
greater restrictions than in standard IEEE 488.2 (see 5.2.4 "Responses to Queries").

5.2.2 Structure of a Command

The commands consist of a so-called header and, in most cases, one or more parameters. Header and
parameters are separated by a "white space" (ASCII code 0 to 9, 11 to 32 decimal, e.g. blank). The

headers may consist of several keywords. Queries are formed by directly appending a question mark to
the header.

Note:

The commands used in the following examples are not in every case implemented in the device.

Common commands Common commands consist of a header preceded by an asterisk "*"

and one or several parameters, if any.

Examples: *RST RESET, resets the device

*ESE 253 EVENT STATUS ENABLE, sets the bits of

the event status enable register

*ESR? EVENT STATUS QUERY, queries the

contents of the event status register.

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Device-specific commands

Hierarchy: Device-specific commands are of hierarchical structure (see Figure

5-1). The different levels are represented by combined headers.
Headers of the highest level (root level) have only one keyword. This

keyword denotes a complete command system.

Example: SENSe This keyword denotes the command system

SENSe.

For commands of lower levels, the complete path has to be specified,
starting on the left with the highest level, the individual keywords being

separated by a colon ":".

Example: SENSe:FREQuency:STARt 118 MHz

This command lies in the third level of the SENSe system. It sets the
starting frequency of a scan to 118 MHz.

SENSe

MODE

FREQuency

STARt

STEP

AFC

DETector BWIDth

STOP FIXed

Figure 5-1: Tree structure of the SCPI command system using the SENSe system by way of an
example

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Some keywords occur at several levels within one command system. Their
effect depends on the structure of the command, that is to say, at which

position in the header of a command they are inserted.

Example: OUTPut:OUTPut:SQUelch:STATe ON

This command contains the keyword STATe at the third
command level. It defines the state of the SQUelch function.

OUTPut:FILTer:LPAS:STATe OFF

This command contains the keyword STATe at the fourth
command level. It defines the state of the AF filter.

Optional keywords: Some command systems permit certain keywords to be optionally inserted

into the header or omitted. These keywords are marked by square
brackets in the description. The full command length must be recognized

by the device for reasons of compatibility with the SCPI standard. Some
commands are considerably shortened by these optional keywords.

Example: [SENSe]:FREQuency[:CW]: STEP [:INCRement]

25 kHz

This command sets the stepwidth for frequency UP-DOWN to
25 kHz. The following command has the same effect:

FREQuency:STEP 25 kHz

Note:

An optional keyword must not be omitted if its effect is specified
in detail by a numeric suffix.

Long and short form: The keywords can be of a long form or a short form. Either the short form

or the long form can be entered, other abbreviations are not permissible.

Example: Long form: STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle 1

Short form: STAT:QUES:ENAB 1

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Note: The short form is marked by upper-case letters, the long form corresponds to the complete

word. Upper-case and lower-case notation only serve the above purpose, the device itself does not
make any difference between upper- and lower-case letters.

Parameter: The parameter must be separated from the header by a "white space". If

several parameters are specified in a command, they are separated by a
comma ",". A few queries permit the parameters MINimum, MAXimum and
DEFault to be entered. For a description of the types of parameter, refer to

5.2.5"Parameters".

Example: SENSe:FREQuency? MAXimum Response: 3000000000

This query requests the maximal value for the input frequency.

Numeric suffix: If a device features several functions or characteristics of the same kind,

the desired function can be selected by a suffix added to the command.
Entries without suffix are interpreted like entries with the suffix 1.

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5.2.3 Structure of a Command Line

Several commands in a line are separated by a semicolon ";". If the next command belongs to a
different command system, the semicolon is followed by a colon.

Example:

SENSe:FREQuency:STARt MINimum;:OUTPut:FILTer:LPAS:STATe ON

This command line contains two commands. The first command is part of the SENSe
system and is used to specify the start frequency of a scan. The second command is part

of the OUTPut system and sets the AF filter.

If the successive commands belong to the same system, having one or several levels in common, the
command line can be abbreviated. To this end, the second command after the semicolon starts with the

level that lies below the common levels (see alsoFigure 5-1). The colon following the semicolon must
be omitted in this case.

Example:

SENSe:FREQuency:MODE CW;:SENSe:FREQuency:FIXed:AFC ON

This command line is represented in its full length and contains two commands separated
from each other by the semicolon. Both commands are part of the SOURce command

system, subsystem FREQuency, i.e. they have two common levels.
When abbreviating the command line, the second command begins with the level below

SENSe:FREQuency. The colon after the semicolon is omitted.

The abbreviated form of the command line reads as follows:

SENSe:FREQuency:MODE CW;FIXed:AFC ON

However, a new command line always begins with the complete path.

Example: SENSe:FREQuency:MODE CW

SENSe:FREQuency:FIXed:AFC ON

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5.2.4 Responses to Queries

A query is defined for each setting command unless explicitly specified otherwise. It is formed by adding
a question mark to the associated setting command. According to SCPI, the responses to queries are

partly subject to stricter rules than in standard IEEE 488.2.

1. The requested parameter is transmitted without header.
Example: SENSe:FREQuency:MODe Response: SWE

2. Maximum values, minimum values and all further quantities which are requested via a special text
parameter are returned as numerical values.

Example: FREQuency? MAX Response: 3000000000

3. Numerical values are output without a unit. Physical quantities are referred to the basic units.
Example: FREQuency? Response: 100000000 for 100 MHz

4. Truth values <Boolean values> are returned as 0 (for OFF) and 1 (for ON).
Example: OUTPut:FILTer:STATe? Response: 1

5. Text (character data) is returned in a short form (see also 5.2.5"Parameters").
Example: SENSe:FREQuency:MODe? Response: SWE

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5.2.5 Parameters

Most commands require a parameter to be specified. The parameters must be separated from the
header by a "white space". Permissible parameters are numerical values, Boolean parameters, text,

character strings, block data and expressions. The type of parameter required for the respective
command and the permissible range of values are specified in the command description (see

5.3"Description of Commands").

Numerical values Numerical values can be entered in any form, i.e. with sign, decimal point and

exponent. Values exceeding the resolution of the device are rounded up or
down. The mantissa may comprise up to 41 characters, the exponent must lie

inside the value range -999 to 999. The exponent is introduced by an "E" or
"e". Entry of the exponent alone is not permissible. In the case of physical

quantities, the unit can be entered. Permissible units are as follows:

for frequencies GHz, MHz or MAHz, kHz and Hz, default unit is Hz
for times s, ms, s, ns; default unit is s

for levels dBuV; default unit is dBuV
for percentage PCT, default unit PCT

If the unit is missing, the default unit is used.

Example:

SENSe:FREQuency 123 MHz = SENSe:FREQuency 123E6

Special numerical The texts MINimum, MAXimum, UP, DOWN and INFinity are interpreted as

special numerical values.

In the case of a query, the numerical value is provided.

Example: Setting command: SENSe:GCONtrol MAXimum

Query: SENSe:GCONtrol Response: 100

MIN/MAX MINimum and MAXimum denote the minimum and maximum value.

UP/DOWN UP, DOWN increases or reduces the numerical value by one step. The step

width can be specified for some parameter which can be set via UP, DOWN
via an allocated step command (see page 5.1). Some parameters can only be

changed in fixed steps ( e.g. SENSe:BWIDth UP).

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INF INFinity represent + . In case of queries the numeric value 9.9E37 is

output. The INF value 9.9E37 is entered into the result buffers MTRACE and
ITRACE for MSCAN, FSCAN orPSCAN to identify the range limit.

NINF Negative INFinity (NINF)represent -.. In case of queries the numeric

value -9.9E37 is output. This value is output when a measured value is queried
and measurement is not possible because of the unit settings.

NAN Not A Number (NAN) represents the value 9.91E37. NAN is only sent as

device response. This value is not defined. Possible causes are the division of
zero by zero, the subtraction of infinite from infinite and the representation of

missing values (e.g. at TRACe[:DATA]?).

Boolean Parameters Boolean parameters represent two states. The ON state (logically true) is

represented by ON or a numerical value unequal to 0. The OFF state (logically
untrue) is represented by OFF or the numerical value 0. 0 or 1 is provided in a

query.

Example: Setting command:

OUTPut:FILTer:STATe ON

Query: OUTput:FILTER:STATe?

Response: 1

Text Text parameters (character data) observe the syntactic rules for keywords, i.e.

they can be entered using the short or long form. Like any parameter, they have
to be separated from the header by a "white space". In the case of a query, the

short form of the text is provided.
Example: Setting command: SENSe:FREQuency:MODE FIXed

Query: SENSe:FREQuency:MODE? Response FIX

Strings Strings must always be entered in quotation marks (' or ").

Example: SYSTem:SECurity: OPTion "123ABC" or

SYSTem:LANGuage 'English'

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Block data Block data (Definite Length Block) are a transmission format which is suitable

for the transmission of large amounts of data. A command using a block data
parameter has the following structure:

Example: HEADer:HEADer #45168xxxxxxxx

ASCII character # introduces the data block. The next number indicates how
many of the following digits describe the length of the data block. In the

example the 4 following digits indicate the length to be 5168 bytes. The data
bytes follow. During the transmission of these data bytes all End or other control

signs are ignored until all bytes are transmitted. Data elements comprising more
than one byte are transmitted with the byte being the first which was specified

by SCPI command "FORMat:BORDer".

Expressions Expressions must always be in brackets. The device requires this data format

for the indication of channel lists. A channel list always starts with @ followed by
a path name or channel numbers or ranges of channel numbers.

Example: ROUTe:CLOSe (@23)

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5.2.6 Overview of Syntax Elements

The following survey offers an overview of the syntax elements.

The colon separates the key words of a command.

:

In a command line the colon after the separating semicolon marks the uppermost command
level.

The semicolon separates two commands of a command line. It does not alter the path.

;

,

The comma separates several parameters of a command.

?

The question mark forms a query.

*

The asterisk marks a common command.

"

Quotation marks introduce a string and terminate it.

#

ASCII character # introduces block data.

A "white space" (ASCII-Code 0 to 9, 11 to 32 decimal, e g blank) separates header and parameter.

()

Brackets enclose an expression (channel lists).

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5.3 Description of Commands

Note:

For an overview of commands see the tables in Annex K.

5.3.1 Notation

In the following sections, all commands implemented in the device are described in detail. The notation
corresponds to a large extent to that of the SCPI standards. The SCPI conformity information can be

taken from the list of commands in Annex K.

Indentations The different levels of the SCPI command hierarchy are represented in the

description by means of indentations to the right. The lower the level, the
further the indentation to the right. Please observe that the complete

notation of the command always includes the higher levels as well.

Example: SENSe:FREQuency:MODE is indicated in the description as follows:

Upper-/lower-case notation

SENSe first level
. :FREQuency second level

. . :MODE third level

Upper/lower-case letters serve to mark the long or short form of the
keywords of a command in the description (see next section). The device

itself does not distinguish between upper- and lower-case letters.

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Special characters | A selection of keywords with an identical effect exists for some commands.

These keywords are given in the same line and are separated by a vertical
stroke. Only one of these keywords has to be indicated in the header of
the command. The effect of the command is independent of the keywords

being indicated.

Example: SENSe

:FREQuency

:CW|:FIXed

The two following commands of identical meaning can be formed. They set
the frequency of the device to 123 MHz:

SENSe:FREQuency:CW 123E6 = SENSe:FREQuency:FIXed 123E6

A vertical stroke in indicating the parameters marks alternative possibilities
in the sense of "or". The effect of the command is different, depending on

which parameter is entered.

Example: Selection of parameter for command

SENSe:GCONTrol:MODE FIXed MGC AUTO AGC

If the parameter FIXed is selected, the gain is determined by
the MGC voltage. In case of AUTO the gain depends on the
signal.

The two parameters MGC and AGC are synonymous for FIXed
and AUTO.

[ ] Keywords in square brackets can be omitted in the header (see chapter

5.3.2"Common Commands"). The device has to accept the full command
length due to reason of compatibility to SCPI standard.

Parameters in square brackets can also be optionally inserted into the
command or can be omitted.

{ } Parameters in braces can be inserted in the command either with the

options not at all, once or several times.

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5.3.2 Common Commands

The common commands are taken from the IEEE 488.2 (IEC 625-2) standard. A particular command
has the same effect on different devices. The headers of these commands consist of an asterisk "*"

followed by three letters. Many common commands concern the "Status Reporting System" on page

5.128.

Command Parameter Unit Remarks

*CLS no query
*ESE 0 to 255
*ESR? only query

*IDN?

*IST? only query

*OPC

*OPT? only query
*PRE 0 to 255

*RST no query
*SRE 0 to 255
*STB? only query
*TRG no query

*TST? only query

*WAI

*CLS

CLEAR STATUS sets the status byte (STB), the standard event register (ESR) and the EVENt

sections of the QUEStionable and the OPERation register to zero. The command does not alter the
mask and transition parts of the registers. It clears the output buffer.

only query

*ESE 0 to 255

EVENT STATUS ENABLE sets the event status enable register to the value indicated. Query

*ESE? returns the contents of the event status enable register in decimal form.

*ESR?

STANDARD EVENT STATUS QUERY returns the contents of the event status register in decimal

form (0 to 255) and subsequently sets the register to zero.

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*IDN?

IDENTIFICATION QUERY queries the unit about identification.

The output of the unit can be:
"ROHDE&SCHWARZ,EM510,100.017/002, 01. 62-4065.8376.00"

100.017/002 = serial number of the unit

01.62 = firmware version number

4065.8376.00 = firmware identity number

*IST?

INDIVIDUAL STATUS QUERY states the contents of the IST flags in decimal form (0 | 1).

*OPC

OPERATION COMPLETE sets the bit in the event-status register to 0 if all previous commands

were carried out. This bit can be used for triggering a service request (see "Status Reporting
System" on page 5.128).

*OPC?

OPERATION COMPLETE QUERY writes the message '1' into the output buffer as soon as all

previous commands were carried out (see "Status Reporting System" on page 5.128).

*OPT?

OPTION IDENTIFICATION QUERY queries about the options in the unit and outputs a list of

installed options. The options are separated by a comma.

Explanation for the output characters:
SU = Spectrum Unit; IF Panorama (software option)

PS = panorama scan (software option)
IM = ITU Measurement Function (software option)

SL = Selcall; Sel Call Analysis (software option)

Example for reply from the unit: SU,0,IM,SL

*PRE 0 to 255

PARALLEL POLL ENABLE sets the parallel poll enable register to the value indicated. Query

*PRE? returns the contents of the parallel poll enable register in decimal form.

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*RST

RESET sets the device to a defined default status. The default setting is indicated in the description

of the commands.

*SRE 0 to 255

SERVICE REQUEST ENABLE sets the service request enable register to the value indicated. Bit 6

(MSS mask bit) remains 0. This command determines under which conditions a service request is
triggered. Query *SRE? reads the contents of the service request enable register in decimal form.

Bit 6 is always 0.

*STB?

READ STATUS BYTE QUERY reads out the contents of the status byte in decimal form.

*TRG

TRIGGER triggers the same actions as the INITiate:CONM[:IMMediate] command.

*TST?

SELFTEST QUERY triggers the module state test and yields a figure which is to be interpreted as

the bit field:
Result = 0 -> all modules ok

Result 0-> fault in one or several modules. The information about the possible error can be
queried by means of the SYSTem:ERRor? command:

*WAI

WAIT-to-CONTINUE only permits the servicing of the subsequent commands after all preceding

commands have been executed and all signals have settled (also see "Status Reporting System" on
page 5.128 and "*OPC").

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EM510 ABORt Subsystem

5.3.3 ABORt Subsystem

ABORt

Stop command for measurement. This command stops an active scan.

Parameters:

none

*RST state:

none, as command is an event

Example:

ABORt

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CALCulate Subsystem EM510

5.3.4 CALCulate Subsystem

CALCulate
. :IFPan
. . :AVERage

. . . :TYPE MINimum|MAXimum|SCALar|OFF

Setting of the averaging procedure for the IF-panorama data

Parameters:

MINimum MIN hold function is on
MAXimum MAX hold function is on

SCALar AVG averaging function is on
OFF Switching on the Clear Write function

Note:

For the averaging procedure the averaging time and measuring time can be set by commands
MEASure:TIME. The IF-panorama is also used for bandwidth measurement. With measure mode

periodic the detectors are discharged in the cycle of the measure time. Therefore the display of the IF
panorama “pulses” in the cycle of the measure time.

*RST state:

OFF

Example:

CALCulate:IFPan:AVERage:TYPE MAXimum

. . . :TYPE?

Query about the averaging process of the IF-panorama data

Result:

MIN MIN hold process is running
MAX MAX hold process is running
SCAL AVG averaging process is running

OFF Switching on the Clear Write function

Example:

CALCulate:IFPan:AVERage:TYPE? -> MAX

. . :CLEar

Restart of the MIN or MAX hold function for the IF-panorama data

Parameters:

none

Example:

CALCulate:IFPan:CLEar

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EM510 CALCulate Subsystem

. . :MARKer:MAXimum[:PEAK]

Centering of the IF-panorama spectrum to the absolute level maximum

Parameters:

none

Example:

CALCulate:IFPan:MARKer:MAXimum

. . :MARKer:MAXimum:LEFT

Centering of the IF-panorama spectrum to the next relative level maximum left of the marker when the
squelch is off. When it is on the center frequency is set to the next level maximum to the left which is

above the squelch line.

Parameters:

none

Example:

CALCulate:IFPan:MARKer:MAXimum:LEFT

. . :MARKer:MAXimum:RIGHt

Centering of the IF-panorama spectrum to the next relative level maximum right of the marker when the
squelch is off. When it is on the center frequency is set to the next level maximum to the right which is
above the squelch line.

Parameters:

none

Example:

CALCulate:IFPan:MARKer:MAXimum:RIGHt

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CALibration Subsystem EM510

5.3.5 CALibration Subsystem

. : ROSCillator[:DATA] <numeric_value> [MINimum|MAXimum|UP|DOWN]

Changing the calibration value (D/A-converter value) for setting the exact OCXO reference frequency.

Parameter:

<numeric_value> 0 ... 4095

*RST state:

none

default state (not calibrated)

2048

Example:

CALibration:ROSCillator UP

. : ROSCillator[:DATA]? [MINimum|MAXimum]

Query about the calibration value (D/A-converter value) for setting the exact OCXO reference
frequency.

Parameter:

none query about the current calibration value
MINimum|MAXimum query about the lowest/highest calibration value

Result:

Calibration value or D/A-converter value for setting the exact OCXO reference frequency.

Example:

CALibration:ROSCillator? MAX -> 4095

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EM510 CALibration Subsystem

. : ROSCillator:DATE <year>,<month>,<day>

Setting the calibration date.

Result:

<year>,<month>,<day>
<year> = 1900..

<month> = 1..12
<day> = 1..31

Example:

CALibration:ROSCillator:DATE 2003,07,24

. : ROSCillator:DATE?

Query about the calibration date.

Result:

<year>,<month>,<day>
<year> = 1900..
<month> = 1..12

<day> = 1..31

Example:

CALibration:ROSCillator:DATE? -> 2003,07,24

. : ROSCillator:STORe

Storing the calibration value for setting the exact OCXO reference frequency and the calibration date.

Note:
When storing the calibration value and the calibration date the store command must be sent in one

single string. If the store command is sent without date an error message is generated: 1,"Device

dependent error;Calibration store only with date"

Example:

CALibration:ROSCillator:DATE 2003,07,24;STORe

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DIAGnostic Subsystem EM510

5.3.6 DIAGnostic Subsystem

DIAGnostic[:SERVice]
. :INFO
. . :SDATe<numeric_suffix>?

Query about the software-generation date
If a module is not available, a zero string ("") is returned and the error message HW MISSING will be

generated.

Parameters:

The processor is selected via the<numeric suffix>:
1 or no <numeric suffix> SW_VERSION_MAIN version date of the PPC
2 SW_VERSION_IF version date of the DSP

3 SW_VERSION_FPGA version date of the FPGA codes
4 SW_VERSION_MB_CPLD version date of the CPLD codes

5 SW_VERSION_BOOTPROG version date of the bootstrap loader

Result:

<year>,<month>,<day>
<year> = 1900 to
<month> = 1 to 12

<day> = 1 to 31

Example:

DIAGnostic:INFO:SDATe1? -> 2003,07,24

. . :SVERsion<numeric_suffix>?

Query about the software version.
If a module is not available, a zero string ("") is returned and the error message HW MISSING will be
generated.

Parameters:

The processor is selected via the <numeric suffix>:
1 or no <numeric suffix> SW_VERSION_MAIN version date of the PPC
2 SW_VERSION_IF version date of the DSP

3 SW_VERSION_FPGA version date of the FPGA codes
4 SW_VERSION_MB_CPLD version date of the CPLD codes

5 SW_VERSION_BOOTPROG version date of the bootstrap loader

Result:

Software version and identification number of software in format Vxx.yy-aaaa.bbbb.cc (also see *IDN?)

Example:

DIAGnostic:INFO:SVERsion1? ->V01.62- 4065.8376.00

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EM510 DIAGnostic Subsystem

. . :MODule? <module_name>

Read-out of a module information.

Parameters:

<module_name> Abbreviation of the name of the module to be queried:

V1 preselection
Z1 HF tuner

MB mainboard
ALL all modules

Result:

<module_name>, Abbreviation of the module name
<PartNumber>, Module ID (e.g. 4065.7840.02)

<HwCode>, Hardware code (e.g. 1)
<ProductIndex>, change index (e.g. 01.00)
<SN>, serial number (e.g. 100.002/002)

<ProductDate>, production date (e.g. 2006,01,26)
<ModuleName>, Module name (e.g. "EM510MAIN")

If "ALL" was entered for <module_name>, then the information about all possible modules is output
separated by commas.

Example:

DIAGnostic:INFO:MODule? MB

-> MB,4065.7840.02,1,01.00,100.002/002,2006,01,26,"EM510MAIN "

or

DIAGnostic:INFO:MODule? ALL

->

V1,4066.1317.02,1,01.00,100.006/002,2005,12,01,"PRESELECTION ",
Z1,4065.7840.02,101,01.00,100.002/002,2006,02,13,"HF TUNER ",

MB,4065.7840.02,1,01.00,100.002/002,2006,01,26,"EM510MAIN ",

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DIAGnostic Subsystem EM510

. :MODule:STATe? <module_name>

Output of additional information of one or all modules.

Parameters:

<module_name> information relating to module to be queried:

V1 preselection
MB mainboard

ALL all modules

Result:

<module_name>,0 The module is "UNDEFINED". The EEPROM data are corrupt.
<module_name>,1 The module is "OK".
<module_name>,2 The module is "FAIL". Error message of a test point of the module.

<module_name>,3 The module is " NOT_INSTALLED ".

If "ALL" was input for <module_name> the status information of all possible modules is output
separated by commas.

Example:

DIAGnostic:MODule:STATe? V1 -> V1,1

or

DIAGnostic:MODule:STATe? ALL -> V1,1,MB,1

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EM510 DIAGnostic Subsystem

. :MONitor? <module>

Output of test-point information of one or all recognized modules.

Parameters:

<module_name> information relating to module to be queried:

V1 preselection
MB mainboard

ALL all modules

Result:

If the output format is set to ASCII, all information relating to the test points of a known module are
output in a table.

The table comprises the following columns:
module identification, test point name, symbol for test point state, current voltage in mV, lower limit,

upper limit
Meaning of symbols for the test point state:

“ “ =OK, test point voltage within limits

“^ “ = test point voltage is greater than the upper limit
“v“ = test point voltage is less than the upper limit

If the limits are irrelevant in the current operating mode, no limits will be output.

Example:

DIAGnostic:MONitor? V1->
V1 TPREAMP_P 1437 ( 900 / 1800 )

V1 TPREAMP_N 805 ( 500 / 1200 )
V1 TTEMP 1492 ( 800 / 2200 )

If the output format is set to binary format, a binary data block will be output which is similar to the
structure described under "4.4.5 Parameters" followed by the test point descriptions with:

2 bytes module identifiers
12 bytes test point name

2 bytes current value in mV
1 byte OK flag for test point voltage (0= OK, 1 = too low, 2 = too high)

1 byte validity flag for limit values (0 = invalid, 1 = valid)
2 bytes minimum value in mV

2 bytes maximum value in mV

Example:

DIAGnostic:MONitor? V1 -> #3180xxxxxx

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DIAGnostic Subsystem EM510

. :TEMPerature[<numeric_suffix>]?

Output of the temperature at various measurement points of the device.

Parameters:

The measurement point (1 to 5) is selected through the <numeric suffix>.
1 or none <numeric suffix> TEMP_LOCAL temperature on the mainboard
2 TEMP_FPGA temperature of the FPGA

3 TEMP_PPC temperature of the Power PC
4 TEMP_ADSECT temperature of AD converter section
5 TEMP_PRESEL temperature in the preselection

Result:

Current temperature in °C at the selected test point.

Example:

DIAGnostic:TEMPerature3? -> 37

. :TPOint[<numeric_suffix>]? <module>

Output of test point voltage of a module. The test point (1 to n
via <numeric suffix>:

Parameters:

<module> information relating to module to be queried:

V1 preselection n
MB mainboard n

Result:

Current test point voltage in mV

Example:

DIAGnostic:TPOint1? V1 -> 1448

) on the particular module is selected

max

= 3

max

= 16

max

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EM510 DISPlay Subsystem

5.3.7 DISPlay Subsystem

DISPlay
. :MENU[:NAME] <menu_name>

Selection of a specific data channel for the video panorama display from the pre-set list. In addition to
the channel, this sets the pre-conditioning of the selected time signal. Please note that the

demodulation mode should correspond to the channel selection and pre-conditioning. The table below
identifies some plausible combinations. See also command SYSTem:VIDeo:REMote:MODE.

Data channel selection

Demodulation modes AM FM AMSQ FMSQ IQ IQSQ

AM, FM, PULSE, PM X X X X
IQ, ISB, CW, LSB, USB X X X X X X

Parameters:

<menu_name> OFF no video panorama data

DEFault no video panorama data
LEFT left / AM channel / I channel of the video panorama data

AM left / AM channel / I channel of the video panorama data
RIGHt right / FM channel / Q channel of the video panorama data

FM right / FM channel / Q channel of the video panorama data
IQ video IQ panorama data

AMSQuare squared AM channel / I channel of the video panorama data
FMSQuare squared FM channel / Q channel of the video panorama data

IQSQuare squared video IQ panorama data

*RST state:

OFF

Example:

DISPlay:MENU LEFT

. :MENU[:NAME]?

Query about a specific data channel that was selected for the video panorama display.

Parameters:

none

Result:

<menu_name> OFF no video panorama data

LEFT left / AM channel / I channel of the video panorama data
RIGHt right / FM channel / Q channel of the video panorama data

IQ video IQ panorama data
AMSQ squared AM channel / I channel of the video panorama data

FMSQ squared FM channel / Q channel of the video panorama data
IQSQ squared video IQ panorama data

Example:

DISPlay:MENU? -> LEFT

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FORMat Subsystem EM510

5.3.8 FORMat Subsystem

FORMat
. :BORDer NORMal|SWAPped

Specifies whether binary data is first to be transferred with low or high byte.

Note:

This command affects only the trace data. For UDP data there is a separate setting option.

Parameters:

NORMal MSB -> ... -> LSB
SWAPped LSB ->... -> MSB

*RST state:

NORMal

Example:

FORMat:BORDer SWAPped

. :BORDer?

Query about the output order for binary data.

Parameters:

none

Result:

NORM, SWAP

Result:

FORMat:BORDer? -> SWAP

. [:DATA] ASCii|PACKed

Specifies the output format of the following queries:

SENSe:DATA?
TRACe:DATA?

Parameters:

ASCii output with ASCII format
PACKed output with internal binary data format

*RST state:

ASCii

Example:

FORMat PACKed

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EM510 FORMat Subsystem

. [:DATA]?

Query about the output format of the above-mentioned queries.

Parameters:

none

Result:

ASC, PACK

Example:

FORMat? -> PACK

. :DIAGnostic:MONitor ASCii|PACKed

Sets the output format for the query DIAGnostic:MONitor?.

Parameters:

ASCii output in ASCII format
PACKed output in internal binary data format

*RST state:

ASCii

Example:

FORMat:DIAGnostic:MONitor PACKed

. :DIAGnostic:MONitor?

Query about the above stated output format

Parameters:

none

Result:

ASC, PACK

Example:

FORMat:DIAGnostic:MONitor? -> PACK

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FORMat Subsystem EM510

. :MEMory ASCii|PACKed

Specifies the output format of the queries MEMory:CONTents?

Parameters:

ASCii output in ASCII format
PACKed output in internal binary data format

*RST state:

ASCii

Example:

FORMat:MEMory PACKed

. :MEMory?

Query about the output format of above-mentioned queries.

Parameters:

none

Result:

ASC, PACK

Example:

FORMat:MEMory? -> PACK

. :SREGister ASCII|BINary|HEXadecimal

Specify with which data format the queries of all CONDition, EVENt, ENABle, PTRansition,
NTRansition registers and all IEEE-488.2 status registers are to be carried out.

Parameters:

ASCii output as decimal figure in ASCII code (e.g. 128)
BINary output as binary figure in ASCII code (e.g.

#B1000000000000000)

HEXadecimal output as hexadecimal figure in ASCII code (e.g. #H8000)

*RST state:

ASCii

Example:

FORMat:SREGister HEXadecimal

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EM510 FORMat Subsystem

. :SREGister?

Query with which data format the above-mentioned queries are carried out.

Parameters:

none

Result:

ASC, BIN, HEX

Example:

FORMat:SREGister? -> HEX

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INITiate Subsystem EM510

5.3.9 INITiate Subsystem

INITiate
. [:IMMediate]

Start command to initiate measurement. Is also used as a start command for different SCAN types.
If SENSe:FREQuency:MODE is set on CW|FIXed a measurement is carried out with every INITiate

command and the measurement result might be stored in MTRACE or ITRACE.
If SENSe:FREQuency:MODE is set on SWEep|MSCan|PSCan, the corresponding scan is started and

for each step a measurement is carried out.
If, for example, the path is set to the measurement value buffer MTRACE by means of the command
TRACE:FEED:CONTrol MTRACE, ALWays then the measurement values are stored in MTRACE.

Parameters:

none

Example:

INITiate

. :CONM
. . [:IMMediate]

Command to CONtinue a Measurement. Is also used as continue command for different SCAN types.

MTRACE and ITRACE data sets are not deleted and are filled with measurement results according to
setting:
If SENSe:FREQuency:MODE is set to CW|FIXed, a measurement is carried out and possibly stored in
MTRACE or ITRACE.
If SENSe:FREQuency:MODE is set to SWEep|MSCan|PSCan, a measurement is carried out for each

step and stored in MTRACE orITRACE. As an alternative, the command *TRG or the interface message
Group Execute Trigger (GET) can be used. The response time is the shortest for a GET, which is why a
GET should always be used for time-critical measurements.

Parameters:

none

Example:

INITiate:CONM

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EM510 INPut Subsystem

5.3.10 INPut Subsystem

INPut
. :ATTenuation<numeric_value>

Setting the attenuator.

Parameters:

<numeric_value> 0 to 25 dB

*RST state:

0

Example:

INPut:ATTenuation 15

. :ATTenuation?

Query about the current attenuation.

Parameters:

none

Result:

<numeric_value> 0 to 25 dB

Example:

INPut:ATTenuation? -> 15

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INPut Subsystem EM510

. :ATTenuation:AUTO <Boolean>

Setting attenuation so that the best dynamic range is obtained; explicit switch on/off of attenuator sets
AUTO to OFF.

Parameters:

ON attenuation is coupled to input-signal strength
OFF attenuation is manually switched

*RST state:

ON

Example:

INPut:ATTenuation:AUTO ON

. :ATTenuation:AUTO?

Query about the automatically attenuation setting.

Parameters:

none

Result:

Attenuation is automatically switched 1
Attenuation is manually switched 0

Example:

INPut:ATTenuation:AUTO? -> 1

. :ATTenuation:AUTO:HOLD:TIME <numeric_value> | MIN | MAX

Setting the hold time, which prevents the attenuation value from dropping too early when the input level
decreases.

Parameters:

<numeric_value> hold time in seconds (0 s to 10 s)
MINimum|MAXimum minimum/maximum hold time

*RST state:

MIN

Example:

INPut:ATTenuation:AUTO:HOLD:TIME 3

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EM510 INPut Subsystem

. :ATTenuation:AUTO:HOLD:TIME? MIN | MAX

Query about the selected hold time.

Parameters:

none query about the current hold time
MINimum|MAXimum query about the minimum/maximum hold time

Result:

Hold time in seconds.

Example:

INPut:ATTenuation:AUTO:HOLD:TIME? -> 3

. . :MODE LOWDistort| LOWNoise|NORMal

Selection of operating modes for different receiving conditions.
In module "Preselection" there is a selectable amplifier behind the range filters.
When "Low Distortion" is selected, the amplifier is cut off. This achieves the best linearity but the noise

figure will be correspondingly higher. This setting is especially recommended for areas with a lot of
strong signals.

When "Normal" and "Low Noise" is selected, the amplifier is cut in. This achieves a good noise figure
and at the same time good high-level signal characteristics because the receiving bandwidth is limited

in front of the amplifier. This setting is recommended for normal receiving conditions.
At this setting with ATT OFF, excessively strong signals (approx. >97 dBµV) at the antenna entry may

cause an overload of the A/D converter.

Notes:

As opposed to the EM550, the EM510 modes "Normal“ and "Low Noise“ are identical in meaning.
However, both modes are permitted for reasons of compatibility.

Parameters:

LOWDistort low-distortion reception
NORMal | LOWNoise normal reception, low-noise reception

*RST state:

NORMal

Example:

INPut:ATTenuation:MODE LOWDistort

. . :MODE?

Query about the selection of operating modes for different receiving conditions.

Parameters:

none

Result:

LOWN reception with low noise

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INPut Subsystem EM510

LOWD reception with low distortion
NORM normal reception

Example:

INPut:ATTenuation:MODE? -> LOWD

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EM510 MEASure Subsystem

5.3.11 MEASure Subsystem

MEASure
. :BANDwidth:MODE XDB|BETA

Selection of bandwidth measurement method.

Parameters:

XDB bandwidth measurement method x dB
BETA bandwidth measurement method Beta %

*RST state:

XDB

Example:

MEASure:BANDwidth:MODE XDB

. :BANDwidth:MODE?

Query about the selected bandwidth measurement method.

Result:

XDB bandwidth measurement method x dB
BETA bandwidth measurement method Beta %

Example:

MEASure:BANDwidth:MODE? -> XDB

. :BANDwidth:XDB<numeric_value>

Configuration of bandwidth measurement method x dB.

Parameter:

<numeric_value> 0.0 to 100.0 dB

*RST state:

26.0 dB

Example:

MEASure:BANDwidth:XDB 31

. :BANDwidth:XDB?

Query about the configuration of bandwidth measurement method x dB.

Result:

dB value of bandwidth measurement method x dB.

Example:

MEASure:BANDwidth:XDB? -> 31.0

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MEASure Subsystem EM510

. :BANDwidth:BETA<numeric_value>

Configuration of bandwidth measurement method Beta %.

Parameter:

<numeric_value> 0.1 to 99.9 %

*RST state:

1.0 %

Example:

MEASure:BANDwidth:BETA 10

. :BANDwidth:BETA?

Query about the configuration of bandwidth measurement method Beta %.

Result:

% value of bandwidth measurement method Beta %.

Example:

MEASure:BANDwidth:BETA? -> 10.0

. :MODE CONTinuous|PERiodic

Setting the continuous or periodic measuring mode.
In the PERiodic measurement mode all detectors are discharged after the measuring time has elapsed,

and the next measurement is started. Only the individual measured values per measuring period are
displayed.
If the path to the result buffer MTRACE is enabled by command TRACE:FEED:CONTrol MTRACE,
ALWays, a measured value is stored inMTRACE each time the measuring time has elapsed.

In the CONTinuous measuring mode the measuring detector is read out every 200 msec, irrespective
of the measuring time. These current measured values are displayed.
The measuring time has an effect on the level detectors. With AVG the measuring time determines the

averaging time. With PEAK the measuring time determines the fall time. With FAST the measuring time
does not have any impact since it is only the current value which is measured.

If the path to the result buffer MTRACE is enabled by command TRACE:FEED:CONTrol MTRACE,
ALWays, a current measured value can be stored in MTRACE.

Parameters:

CONTinuous continuous measurement
PERiodic periodic measurement

*RST state:

CONTinuous

Example:

MEASure:MODE PERiodic

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EM510 MEASure Subsystem

. :MODE?

Query about the set measuring mode.

Parameters:

none

Result:

CONT continuous measurement
PER periodic measurement

Example:

MEASure:MODE? -> PER

. :TIME <numeric_value>|MINimum|MAXimum|DEFault

Setting the duration for all measurement functions.

Note:

The user is responsible for setting a useful measuring time. Time spans which are too short lead to
faulty measurement results.

Parameters:

<numeric_value> time span in seconds
MINimum|MAXimum min/max time span

DEFault default time span

*RST state:

DEFault

Example:

MEASure:TIME 200 ms

. :TIME? [MINimum|MAXimum]

Query about the set measuring time.

Parameters:

none queries the current time span
MINimum|MAXimum queries the min/max time span

Result:

Time span in seconds; the default time span is indicated by DEF

Example:

MEASure:TIME? -> 0.2

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MEMory Subsystem EM510

5.3.12 MEMory Subsystem

This subsystem contains all the functions necessary to operate the EM510 memory locations. The
memory locations are addressed with the text (see "Parameters" on page 5.9) MEM0 to MEM9999
(memory location 0 to memory location 9999). Some commands allow the receiver (data set of receiver
settings) to be addressed by Character Data RX, the currently set memory location by CURRENT
and the next free memory location by NEXT .

The number of the currently active memory location can also be queried by the MSCAN:CHAnel?
command.

MEMory
. :CLEar <name> [,<count>|MAXimum]

Clearing the contents of a memory location. A certain number of memory locations to be cleared may
also be specified.

Parameters

<name> MEM0 to MEM9999 | CURRENT
<count> number of memory locations to be cleared from memory location

<name>; as a default value <count> = 1 is accepted

MAXimum clearing all memory locations from <name> to the last memory

location

Example:

MEMory:CLEar MEM123

. :COPY <src_name>, <dest_name>

Copy the memory contents from src to dest.

Parameters:

<src_name>|RX MEM0 to MEM9999 |RX | CURRENT
<dest_name>|RX MEM0 to MEM9999 |RX | CURRENT|NEXT

Example:

MEMory:COPY MEM123, MEM10

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. :CONTents <name>,<mem_paras>|<packed_struct>

Loading a memory location.
As an alternative to the parameter field (<mem_paras>) a <Definite Length Block> can be

transferred with binary data.
Parameters:

<name> MEM0 to MEM9999 | RX | CURRENT | NEXT
<mem_paras> <F>, <THR>, <DEM>, <BW>, <ANT>, <ATT>, <ATTA>,

<SQUC>, <AFC>, <ACT>

<F> frequency (see SENS:FREQ:CW)
<THR> squelch threshold (see OUTP:SQU:THR)

<DEM> type of demodulation (see SENS:DEM)
<BW> bandwidth (see SENS:BWID)

<ANT> antenna number (see ROUT:SEL)
<ATT> attenuator (see INP:ATT)
<ATTA> attenuator auto (see INP:ATT:AUTO)

<SQUC> squelch function (see OUTP:SQU:STAT)
<AFC> AFC function (see (SENS:FREQ:CW:AFC)
<ACT> setting/resetting the memory to scan (ON/OFF or

1/0)

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<packed_struct> binary data set as <Definite Length Block> with the

following structure:

Frequency in Hz 4 bytes = unsigned long integer
Squelch threshold in 1/10 dBuV 2 bytes = signed integer

Demodulation type 2 bytes = meaning:

0 = FM, 1 = AM, 2 = PULSe, 3 = PM, 4 = IQ,
5 = ISB, 6 = CW, 7 = USB, 8 = LSB

Bandwidth 2 Byte = enumeration:

0 = 100 Hz, 1 = 150 Hz, 2= 300 Hz, 3 = 600 Hz,
4 = 1 kHz, 5 = 1.5 kHz, 6 = 2.1 kHz, 7 = 2.4 kHz,

8 = 2.7 kHz, 9 = 3.1 kHz, 10 = 4 kHz, 11 = 4.8 kHz,
12 = 6 kHz, 13 = 9 kHz, 14 = 12 kHz, 15 = 15 kHz,

16 = 30 kHz, 17 = 50 kHz, 18 = 120 kHz, 19 = 150 kHz,
20 = 250 kHz, 21 = 300 kHz, 22 = 500 kHz 23 = 800 kHz

24 = 1 MHz 25 = 1.25 MHz 26 = 1.5 MHz 27 = 2.0 MHz
28 = 5.0 MHz 29 = 10.0 MHz

Antenna number 1 byte = unsigned character 0 to 99
Attenuator 1 byte = unsigned character (0 to 25)

Attenuator auto 1 byte = unsigned character (1 = on / 0 = off)
Squelch function 1 byte = unsigned character (1 = on / 0 = off)

AFC function 1 byte = unsigned character (1 = on / 0 = off)
Set/Reset memory 1 byte = unsigned character (1 = set / 0 = reset)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total number of bytes = 16

Notes:



When loading the receiver data set (RX) the parameter <ACT> is ignored. It must however be
specified.



When loading with <packed_struct> the byte order within the 2- and 4-byte elements is
determined by the setting command FORMat:BORDer.

*RST state:

The contents of the memory locations are kept after *RST.

Example:

MEMory:CONTents MEM1,801 kHz,34, AM ,9 kHz,(@1),1,OFF,ON,OFF,ON

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. :CONTents? <name>|RX

Query about contents of memory location.

Parameters:

<name> MEM0 to MEM9999 | RX | CURRENT

Result:

Depending on the setting by the command FORMat:MEMory either an ASCII data set or a binary data
set is output:

The ASCII data set has the following structure:

<F>,<THR>,<DEM>,<BW>,<ANT>,<ATT>,<ATTA>,<SQUC>,<AFC>,<ACT>
<F> frequency (see SENS:FREQ:CW?)

<THR> squelch threshold (see OUTP:SQU:THR?)
<DEM> demodulation type (see SENS:DEM?)

<BW> bandwidth (see SENS:BWID?)
<ANT> antenna number (see ROUT:CLOS:STAT?)
<ATT> attenuator (see INP:ATT?)

<ATTA> attenuator auto (see INP:ATT:AUTO?)
<SQUC> squelch function (see OUTP:SQU:STAT?)
<AFC> AFC function (see (SENS:FREQ:CW:AFC?)

<ACT> set/reset for scan (1/0)

The binary data set is transferred as a <Definite Length Block> and has to be interpreted
according to the above-mentioned format.

Notes:



During a query about the receiver data set (RX) the parameter <ACT> is not defined and has to be
ignored.



When trying to read out an empty memory location the error message "MEMORY EMPTY" is
generated.

Example:

MEMory:CONTents? MEM1 -> 801000,34,AM,9000,#14(@1),1,0,1,0,1

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MEMory Subsystem EM510

. . :MPAR <name>,<ACT>

Setting the memory location parameter (MPAR = MemoryPARameter) <ACT> .

Parameters:

<name> MEM0 to MEM9999 | CURRENT
<ACT> setting/resetting the memory to the scan (ON/OFF or 1/0)

Example:

MEMory:CONTents:MPAR MEM1, OFF

. . :MPAR? <name>

Query about memory-location parameter <ACT>.

Parameters:

<name> MEM0 to MEM9999 | CURRENT

Result:

<ACT> set/reset for scan (1/0)

Example:

MEMory:CONTents:MPAR? MEM1 -> 0

. :EXCHange <name1>, <name2>

Exchange of contents of two memory locations.
Parameters:

<name1> MEM0 to MEM9999 | RX | CURRENT
<name2> MEM0 to MEM9999 | RX | CURRENT

Example:

MEMory:EXCHange MEM123, RX

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EM510 OUTPut Subsystem

5.3.13 OUTPut Subsystem

OUTPut
. :AUXMode FREQuency|ANTCtrl

The switch "AUXMode" determines whether the frequency in BCD or the antenna number in BCD and
the CTRL byte are output via X12b at the front panel.

Parameters:

FREQuency frequency output at "AUX"

4-digit BCD (10, 100 kHz, 1 MHz, 10 MHz)

ANTCtrl output of antenna number in 2-digit BCD (ANTA1 to ANTA80)

output of CTRL byte, binary (CTRL1 to CTRL8)

*RST state:

ANTCtrl

Example:

OUTPut:AUXMode FREQuency

. :AUXMode?

Query about the "AUXMode" setting.

Parameters:

none

Result:

FREQuency (frequency output) or ANTCtrl (output of antenna number and CTRL byte)

Example:

OUTPut:AUXMode?  FREQuency

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OUTPut Subsystem EM510

:BITAux [<numeric_suffix>]

. . [:STATe] <Boolean>

Sets the AUX bits at the rear panel.
<numeric_suffix>

1 byte 1 corresponds to CTRL1 at X12B.14'AUX'
2 byte 2 corresponds to CTRL2 at X12B.15'AUX'

3 byte 3 corresponds to CTRL3 at X12B.16'AUX'
4 byte 4 corresponds to CTRL4 at X12B.17'AUX'
5 byte 5 corresponds to CTRL5 at X12B.18'AUX'

6 byte 6 corresponds to CTRL6 at X12B.19'AUX'
7 byte 7 corresponds to CTRL7 at X12B.20'AUX'

8 byte 8 corresponds to CTRL8 at X12B.21'AUX'

*Parameters:

ON Bit set to high level
OFF Bit set to low level

RST state

OFF

Example:

OUTPut3 : BITAux2 ON

. . [:STATe] ?

Query about AUX bits at the rear panel.

Parameters:

none

Result:

1 "high" level bit set
0 "low" level bit set

Example:

OUTPut : BITAux2?  1

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. :BYTAux
. . [:STATe] <numeric_value>

Sets the 8 AUX bits by a single byte command.

Parameters:

<numeric_value> value of the AUX bytes (0 to 255, #H00 to #HFF or #B0

to #B11111111)

*RST state:

0

Example:

OUTPut : BYTAux 7

. :BYTAux
. . [:STATe]?

Query about the 8 AUX bits by a single byte command.

Parameters:

none

Result:

Depending on the settings by the FORMat : SREGister command, the contents of the register are
transferred decimally, binary or hexadecimally in ASCII code.

Example:

OUTPut : BYTAux?  7

. :FILTer: MODE OFF | NOTCh | NR | BP

This switch sets the audio filter mode.

Parameters:

OFF no filter function
NOTCh automatic elimination of interference signals

NR noise reduction filter
BP bandpass filter 300 Hz to 3.3 kHz

*RST state:

OFF

Example:

OUTPut:FILTer:MODE NOTCH

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OUTPut Subsystem EM510

. :FILTer:MODE?

Query about the activated audio filter mode.

Parameters:

none

Result:

OFF no filter function
NOTC automatic elimination of interference signals

NR noise reduction filter
BP bandpass filter 300 Hz to 3.3 kHz

Example:

OUTPut:FILTer:MODE? ->NOTC

. :FPDP:MODE IF|DEModulator|PANorama

With this switch the kind of data is determined that is output via the FPDP interface.

Parameters:

IF IQ data, digital IF data (before the demodulation)

( see also: SYSTem:FPDP:REMote:MODE )

DEModulator video streaming data (after the demodulation), 2-channelled
PANorama IQ data from the panorama path

Depending on the selected demodulation mode, DEModulator results in the following output:

Demodulation mode FPDP A FPDP B

AM, FM, PULSE AM FM
PM AM PM
USB I Q
LSB I Q
CW I Q
IQ I Q
ISB I Q

The format of the IQ data (IF and PANorama) is set with command SYSTem:FPDP:REMote:MODE.

*RST-state:

IF

Example:

OUTPut:FPDP:MODE PANorama

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. :FPDP:MODE?

Query about the kind of data that is output via the FPDP interface.

Parameters:

none

Result:

IF IQ data, digital IF data (before the demodulation)

(see also: SYSTem:FPDP:REMote:MODE )

DEM video streaming data (after the demodulation), 2-channelled
PAN IQ data from the panorama path

Example:

OUTPut:FPDP:MODE? ->PAN

:SQUelch

. . [:STATe] <Boolean>

Switch on/off of squelch.

Parameters:

ON squelch on
OFF squelch off

*RST state:

OFF

Example:

OUTPut:SQUelch ON

. . [:STATe]?

Query about squelch setting.

Parameters:

none

Result:

1 squelch on
0 squelch off

State:

OUTPut:SQUelch? -> 1

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OUTPut Subsystem EM510

. . :CONTrol MEMory|NONE

Selection of the source for the operating state after switching the unit on, when reading the memory
locations by the MEMory:COPY command, when using the RCL key or when running memory scan.

Parameters:

MEMory squelch state and squelch value are read out of the memory

locations

NONE squelch state and squelch value are not read out of the memory

locations

*RST state

MEMory

Example:

OUTPut:SQUelch:CONTrol NONE

. . :CONTrol?

Query about the source of squelch setting when reading memory locations.

Parameters:

none

Result:

MEM, NONE

Example:

OUTPut : SQUelch : CONTrol?  MEM

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EM510 OUTPut Subsystem

. . :THReshold
. . . [:UPPer] <numeric_value>|UP|DOWN|MINimum|MAXimum

Setting the squelch threshold.

Parameters:

<numeric_value> squelch threshold in dBuV
UP|DOWN increase|decrease of squelch threshold by the value set with the

command OUTPut:SQUelch:THReshold[:UPPer]:
STEP[:INCRement].

MINimum|MAXimum sets the lowest/highest squelch threshold

*RST state:

10 dBuV

Example:

OUTPut:SQUelch:THReshold 35 dBuV

. . . ? [MINimum|MAXimum]

Query about the squelch threshold.

Parameters:

none query about current squelch threshold
MINimum|MAXimum query about lowest/highest squelch threshold

Result:

Level tone reference value in dBuV

Example:

OUTPut:SQUelch:THReshold? -> 35

. . . . :STEP

. . . . . [:INCRement] <numeric_value>|MINimum|MAXimum

Setting the stepwidth for the command OUTP:SQU:THR[:UPP] UP|DOWN.

Parameters:

<numeric_value> stepwidth of squelch threshold in dBuV
MINimum|MAXimum sets the smallest|largest stepwidth

*RST state:

1 dBuV

Example:

OUTP:SQU:THR:STEP 10 dBV

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OUTPut Subsystem EM510

. . . . . [:INCRement]? [MINimum|MAXimum]

Query about the stepwidth.

Parameters:

none query about currently set stepwidth
MINimum|MAXimum query about smallest|largest stepwidth

Result:

Stepwidth of squelch threshold in dBV

Example:

OUTP:SQU:THR:STEP? -> 10

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EM510 OUTPut Subsystem

. :VIDeo:FREQuency <numeric_value>|MINimum|MAXimum

Setting the center frequency of the analog IF output. This command is only effective if the video mode
was set on IF.

Parameters:

<numeric_value> frequency value
MINimum|MAXimum sets the lowest/highest center frequency

*RST state:

10700000

Example:

OUTPut:VIDeo:FREQuency 15 MHz

. : VIDeo:FREQuency? [MINimum|MAXimum]

Query about the video mode settings.

Parameters:

none query about the currently set center frequency
MINimum|MAXimum query about the lowest/highest center frequency

Result:

center frequency in Hz

Example:

OUTPut:VIDeo:FREQuency?  15000000

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OUTPut Subsystem EM510

. :VIDeo:MODE IF|DEModulator

The video-mode switch determines whether the analog IF or the analog demodulated video signal is
output at the front panel through one of the connectors "Video A X6" or "Video B X7". In the case of an

analog IF, the center frequency can be set by the OUTPut:VIDeo:FREQuency command.

Parameters:

IF output of the analog IF
DEModulator output of the analog demodulated video signal

*RST state:

DEM

Example:

OUTPut:VIDeo:MODE IF

. : :VIDeo:MODE?

Query about the current video mode.

Parameters:

none

Result:

IF output of the analog IF
DEM output of the analog demodulated video signal

Example:

OUTPut:VIDeo:MODE?  IF

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EM510 ROUTe Subsystem

5.3.14 ROUTe Subsystem

Two signal path switches (signal routing) are equipped in the EM510.
The command ROUTe without numeric suffix or with numeric suffix 1 is used for the antenna selector 1

to 99.
The command ROUTe with numeric suffix 2 is used for the crosspoint switch for Gigacast, FPDP and

the regenerating paths.

ROUTe
. :CLOSe <channel_list>

Selection of an antenna; the previous antenna has to be switched off with ROUTe:OPEN:ALL (also see
ROUTe:SELect)

Error message:

If more than one antenna is to be selected, an execution error -221,"Settings conflict" will be
generated.

Parameters:

<channel_list> may contain max. one number (0 to 99)

*RST state:

@1

Example:

ROUTe:CLOSe (@23)

. :CLOSe? <channel_list>

Query about whether the corresponding antenna has been selected.

Parameters:

<channel_list> contains a value for each antenna number to be queried

Result:

0 for each non-selected antenna number
1 for each selected antenna number

Example:

ROUTe:CLOSe? (@2, 10:12, 23) -> 0,0,0,0,1

. . :STATe? [MINimum|MAXimum]

Query about the antenna that has been selected.

Parameters:

none query about the currently selected antenna
MINimum|MAXimum query about the lowest|highest antenna number

Result:

Antenna number as a <Definite Length Block>

Example:

ROUTe:CLOSe:STATe? -> #15(@23)

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ROUTe Subsystem EM510

. OPEN
. . :ALL

Do not select antenna (antenna number 0 is set).

Parameters:

none

*RST state:

none, as command is an event

Example:

ROUTe:OPEN:ALL

. SELect <channel_list>|UP|DOWN|MINimum|MAXimum

Corresponds to the following combination:

ROUTe:OPEN:ALL
ROUTe:CLOSe <channel_list>

Parameters:

<channel_list> must contain one number max. (0 to 99)
UP|DOWN goes in the list of antennas one position up or down

MINimum|MAXimum selects antenna with the smallest or the biggest number

*RST state:

seeROUTe:CLOSe

Example:

ROUTe:SELect (@23)

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EM510 SENSe Subsystem

5.3.15 SENSe Subsystem

[SENSe]
. :BANDwidth|BWIDth

. . [:RESolution] <numeric_value>|UP|DOWN|MINimum|MAXimum

Selection of demodulation bandwidth.
Since in the EM510 the signal path is also used for the computation of the IF panorama, both the

selection of the IF panorama and the selected demodulation bandwidth affect the selection of the
preselection filter ranges.The broader frequency range determines the selection of the preselection

filter range.

Parameters:

<numeric_value> value of bandwidth
UP|DOWN to next|previous bandwidth

MINimum|MAXimum sets the narrowest|widest bandwidth

*RST state:

9 kHz

Example:

BANDwidth 2.4 kHz

. . [:RESolution]? [MINimum|MAXimum]

Query about the current demodulation bandwidth.

Parameters:

none query about the current bandwidth
MINimum|MAXimum query about the narrowest|widest bandwidth

Result:

IF bandwidth in Hz without unit specified

Example:

BANDwidth? -> 2400

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SENSe Subsystem EM510

. : CORRection:ATTenuation?

Read out of the current total attenuation in the signal path from antenna input to IQ output. The
attenuation depends on the current receiver frequency and the current temperature.

The absolute signal power can be calculated by adding this value to the IQ data level dB full scale. The
automatic attenuation selection and the automatic gain control has to be switched off in this case.

Result:

Attenuation in dB

Example:

CORRection:ATTenuation? -> 105

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EM510 SENSe Subsystem

. : DECoder:SELCall[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0

Switching on and off the Sel Call Analysis.

The following selective call methods can be detected and decoded:
CCIR7(2), CCIR1, CCITT, EEA, EIA, EURO, NATEL, VDEW, ZVEI1, ZVEI2, DTMF, CTCSS, DCS

The decoder automatically detects the most probable code and only this code is output. If several codes
of equal probability are detected then all codes are output.

The codes are output exclusively via UDP (see Annex F: Datagram Communication).

Required receiver settings
Selective call methods are generally frequency and phase modulated (FM/PM). Therefore the receiver

must be set for this type of demodulation. The bandwidth for the demodulation must conform to the
signal that is generally between 15 and 30 kHz..

For the testing of the selective-calling functionality there is a web page within the device. This page can
be called up via <IP address>/selcall.html.

Note:

Sel Call Analysis is only accessible with the installed software option EM510SL (Selcall).

Parameters:

ON|1 Decoder switched on
OFF|0 Decoder switched off

*RST state:

0

Example:

DEC:SELC ON

. : DECoder:SELCall[:STATe]?

Query about the state of Sel Call Analysis.

Parameters:

none

Result:

1 Decoder switched on
0 Decoder switched off

Example:

DEC:SELC?  1

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SENSe Subsystem :DATA? EM510

. :DATA? [<data_handle>]

Query about the current measured values of active sensor functions.
When only the command SENSe:DATA? is used to query measured values, the measured values

reported back may be as old as 200 ms. For display on the unit measured values are captured every
200 ms and put into a buffer.

In the event that current data are needed the command combination INIT;:SENSe:DATA? is to be
used. As response to this query the current measured value is reported back.

When a complete measurement is to be started, possibly by using a predefined measuring time, for
instance the command combination INIT;:SENSe:DATA? should be used. As a result, the
measurement history is reset, i.e. the detectors are discharged, a measurement is started and the result
is reported back when the measuring time has elapsed.

In order not to block remote-control communication during longer measuring times, the measured value
should only be queried when the measurement has been completed.

The measured value thus obtained is stored in MTRACe, provided that the path to the result buffer
MTRACE was enabled with command TRACE:FEED:CONTrol MTRACE, ALWays.
The unit may actively report the end of measurement (MEASUring bit in operation status register
becomes inactive) via SRQ if the status register has been configured accordingly (see also "Status
Reporting System" on page 5.128).

Note:

For this command the keyword SENSe must not be omitted as DATA? can be mixed up with the
subsystem TRACe/DATA.

Parameters:

none output of the measured values of all active sensor functions; if no

function is switched on, an error -221, "Settings

Conflict" will be generated
"[SENSe:]FREQuency:OFFSet" output of offset value or error
"[SENSe:]VOLTage:AC" output of level value or error -221, "Settings Conflict"

Note:

With SW option EM510IM (ITU Measurement) installed, apart from level and offset the measurement
functions AM modulation index , FM frequency deviation, PM phase deviation and bandwidth

measurement are also available.

"AM" output of AM modulation index measurement value
"AM:POSitive" output of AM positive modulation index measurement value

"AM:NEGative" output of AM negative modulation index measurement value
"FM" output of FM frequency deviation measurement value

"FM:POSitive" output of FM positive frequency deviation measurement value
"FM:NEGative" output of FM negative frequency deviation measurement value
"PM" output of PM phase deviation measurement value

"BANDwidth" output of band width measurement value

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Result:

Level in dBuV, offset in Hz
The output format will be generated with the command FORMat:DATA according to the setting:

ASCii normal ASCII output
PACKed <Definite Length Block>:

level in 1/10 dBuV (2 Byte)

offset in Hz (4 Byte)

AM-modulation index in 1/10 % (2 bytes),

AM-positive modulation index in 1/10 % (2 bytes),

AM-negative modulation index in 1/10 % (2 bytes),

FM frequency deviation in Hz (4 bytes),

positive frequency deviation in Hz (4 bytes),

negative frequency deviation in Hz (4 bytes),

phase deviation in 1/100 rad (2 bytes),

bandwidth in Hz (4 bytes)

Examples:

SENSe:DATA? -> 23.4, -2500
SENSe:DATA? "VOLT:AC" -> 23.4
SENSe:DATA? "FREQuency:OFFSet" -> -2500

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SENSe Subsystem :DEModulation EM510

. :DEModulation AM|FM|PULSe|PM|A0|IQ|ISB|A1|CW|LSB|USB

Switchover of type of demodulation.

Error message:

If the set bandwidth exceeds 9 kHz at CW, LSB and USB, an error -221,"Settings conflict" will
be generated if one of the SSB operating modes is to be switched on.

Parameters:

FM switch on FM demodulator
AM switch on AM demodulator

PULSe switch on pulse demodulator
PM switch on PM demodulator

IQ or A0 switch on IQ demodulator
ISB switch on ISB demodulator
CW or A1 switch on SSB demodulator 1 kHz beat

USB switch on SSB demodulator upper sideband
LSB switch on SSB demodulator lower sideband

*RST state:

AM

Example:

DEModulation FM

. :DEModulation?

Query about the demodulation type.

Parameters:

none

Result:

FM, AM, PULS, PM, IQ, ISB, CW, USB, LSB

Example:

DEModulation? -> FM

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EM510 SENSe Subsystem :DEModulation

. :DEModulation:BFO <numeric_value> | MIN | MAX

Setting the BFO frequency. The BFO is an auxiliary oscillator which, in CW mode, helps to recover
carriers.

Parameters:

<numeric_value> BFO frequency (-8 kHz to +8 kHz)
MINimum|MAXimum setting the minimum/maximum frequency

*RST state:

1000

Example:

DEModulation:BFO 1 kHz

. :DEModulation:BFO? MIN | MAX

Query about the BFO frequency.

Parameters:

none query about the current frequency
MINimum|MAXimum query about the minimum/maximum frequency

Example:

DEModulation:BFO? -> 1000 (result: current frequency)

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