Rohde&Schwarz FSH-Z114 User Manual

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R&S

FSH-Z114
Precision Frequency
Reference

User Manual

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User Manual

Test & Measurement

R&S®FSH-Z114

Contents

1 Basic Safety Instructions......................................................3

2

Front View of R&S FSH‑Z114................................................7

3

Operating the R&S FSH‑Z114...............................................8

3.1

Unpacking the R&S FSH‑Z114.............................................................8

3.2

Using the R&S FSH‑Z114.....................................................................8

4 About Rohde & Schwarz.....................................................14

Contents

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Basic Safety Instructions

1 Basic Safety Instructions

Always read through and comply with the following safety instructions!

All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep
the safety standards of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible
degree of safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment they require are designed, built and
tested in accordance with the safety standards that apply in each case. Compliance with these
standards is continuously monitored by our quality assurance system. The product described here
has been designed, built and tested in accordance with the attached EC Certificate of Conformity
and has left the manufacturer’s plant in a condition fully complying with safety standards. To
maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must observe all instructions and warn­ings provided in this manual. If you have any questions regarding these safety instructions, the
Rohde & Schwarz group of companies will be happy to answer them.

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

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

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

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Operating states and operating positions

The product may be operated only under the operating conditions and in the positions specified
by the manufacturer. If the manufacturer's specifications are not observed, this can result in elec­tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or death. Applicable local or national safety regula­tions and rules for the prevention of accidents must be observed in all work performed.

The product is protected against dripping water and dust (IP degree 51). Unless otherwise

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specified, the following requirements apply to Rohde & Schwarz products: predefined oper­ating position is always with the housing floor facing down, IP protection 2X, pollution severity
2, overvoltage category 2, use only in enclosed spaces, max. operation altitude 4600 m above
sea level, max. transport altitude 12000 m above sea level. A tolerance of ±10% shall apply
to the nominal voltage and of ±5% to the nominal frequency.
Do not place the product on surfaces, vehicles, cabinets or tables that for reasons of weight

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or stability are unsuitable for this purpose. Always follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions when installing the product and fastening it to objects or structures (e.g. walls and
shelves). An installation that is not carried out as described in the product documentation
could result in personal injury or even death.
Do not place the product on heat-generating devices such as radiators or fan heaters. The

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ambient temperature must not exceed the maximum temperature specified in the product
documentation or in the data sheet. Product overheating can cause electric shock, fire and/
or serious personal injury or even death.

Basic Safety Instructions

Electrical safety

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

Unless expressly permitted, never remove the cover or any part of the housing while the

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product is in operation. Doing so will expose circuits and components and can lead to injuries,
fire or damage to the product.
Use suitable overvoltage protection to ensure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a

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bolt of lightning) can reach the product. Otherwise, the person operating the product will be
exposed to the danger of an electric shock.
Any object that is not designed to be placed in the openings of the housing must not be used

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for this purpose. Doing so can cause short circuits inside the product and/or electric shocks,
fire or injuries.
Unless specified otherwise, products are not liquid-proof (see also section "Operating states

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and operating positions", item 1). Therefore, the equipment must be protected against pen­etration by liquids. If the necessary precautions are not taken, the user may suffer electric
shock or the product itself may be damaged, which can also lead to personal injury.
Never use the product under conditions in which condensation has formed or can form in or

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on the product, e.g. if the product has been moved from a cold to a warm environment. Pen­etration by water increases the risk of electric shock.

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Operation

Operating the products requires special training and intense concentration. Make sure that

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persons who use the products are physically, mentally and emotionally fit enough to do so;
otherwise, injuries or material damage may occur. It is the responsibility of the employer/
operator to select suitable personnel for operating the products.
As with all industrially manufactured goods, the use of substances that induce an allergic

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reaction (allergens) such as nickel cannot be generally excluded. If you develop an allergic
reaction (such as a skin rash, frequent sneezing, red eyes or respiratory difficulties) when
using a Rohde & Schwarz product, consult a physician immediately to determine the cause
and to prevent health problems or stress.
Before you start processing the product mechanically and/or thermally, or before you take it

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apart, be sure to read and pay special attention to the section titled "Waste disposal/Envi­ronmental protection", item 1.
Depending on the function, certain products such as RF radio equipment can produce an

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elevated level of electromagnetic radiation. Considering that unborn babies require increased
protection, pregnant women must be protected by appropriate measures. Persons with pace­makers may also be exposed to risks from electromagnetic radiation. The employer/operator
must evaluate workplaces where there is a special risk of exposure to radiation and, if nec­essary, take measures to avert the potential danger.
Should a fire occur, the product may release hazardous substances (gases, fluids, etc.) that

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can cause health problems. Therefore, suitable measures must be taken, e.g. protective
masks and protective clothing must be worn.
EMC classes (in line with CISPR 11)

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Class A: Equipment suitable for use in all environments except residential environments and
environments that are directly connected to a low-voltage supply network that supplies resi­dential buildings.
Class B: Equipment suitable for use in residential environments and environments that are
directly connected to a low-voltage supply network that supplies residential buildings.

Basic Safety Instructions

Repair and service

The product may be opened only by authorized, specially trained personnel. Before any work

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is performed on the product or before the product is opened, it must be disconnected from
the AC supply network. Otherwise, personnel will be exposed to the risk of an electric shock.
Adjustments, replacement of parts, maintenance and repair may be performed only by elec-

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trical experts authorized by Rohde & Schwarz. Only original parts may be used for replacing
parts relevant to safety (e.g. power switches, power transformers, fuses). A safety test must
always be performed after parts relevant to safety have been replaced (visual inspection,
protective conductor test, insulation resistance measurement, leakage current measurement,
functional test). This helps ensure the continued safety of the product.

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Transport

If you use the product in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the driver to drive the vehicle

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safely and properly. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for accidents or collisions.
Never use the product in a moving vehicle if doing so could distract the driver of the vehicle.
Adequately secure the product in the vehicle to prevent injuries or other damage in the event
of an accident.

Waste disposal / environmental protection

Specially marked equipment has a battery or accumulator that must not be disposed of with

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unsorted municipal waste, but must be collected separately. It may only be disposed of at a
suitable collection point or via a Rohde & Schwarz customer service center.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal

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waste, but must be collected separately.
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG has developed a disposal concept and takes full respon­sibility for take-back obligations and disposal obligations for manufacturers within the EU.
Contact your Rohde & Schwarz customer service center for environmentally responsible dis­posal of the product.
If products or their components are mechanically and/or thermally processed in a manner that

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goes beyond their intended use, hazardous substances (heavy-metal dust such as lead, ber­yllium, nickel) may be released. For this reason, the product may only be disassembled by
specially trained personnel. Improper disassembly may be hazardous to your health. National
waste disposal regulations must be observed.
If handling the product releases hazardous substances or fuels that must be disposed of in a

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

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

Basic Safety Instructions

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Front View of R&S FSH‑Z114

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This section describes the front view and connector details of R&S FSH‑Z114.

Front View of R&S FSH‑Z114

Fig. 2-1: Front View

1 = Connector cable
2 = Precision Frequency Reference

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Operating the R&S FSH‑Z114

Unpacking the R&S FSH‑Z114

3

This section describes the basic steps to set up the R&S FSH‑Z114 for the first time.

3.1

The R&S FSH‑Z114 is supplied in form-fit packaging consisting of an upper and
lower shell. The two shells are held together by a sleeve which encloses the pack­aging.

The packaging contains the R&S FSH‑Z114 together with the connector cable (R&S
part number: 1309.7407.00).

3.2

Operating the R&S FSH‑Z114

Unpacking the R&S FSH‑Z114

Using the R&S FSH‑Z114

The following section describes the steps to set up the R&S FSH‑Z114 and to con­nect it to the R&S FSH.

Connecting the R&S FSH‑Z114

The Precision Frequency Reference ( R&S FSH‑Z114) can be attached to the
backside of the R&S FSH with a velcro tape. The cable of the R&S FSH‑Z114 must
be connected to the "Power Sensor" interface on top of the R&S FSH. The neces­sary supply voltage is provided by the R&S FSH.

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Using the R&S FSH‑Z114

Fig. 3-1: R&S FSH‑Z114 with R&S FSH

After the R&S FSH‑Z114 is connected to the R&S FSH, it is detected by the
R&S FSH by turning on the "Auto Accessory Detection" in the setup menu.

Selecting Auto Accessory Detection on the R&S FSH

1. Press the SETUP key.

2. Select the "Auto Accessory Detection" menu item and turn it "On".

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Fig. 3-2: Instrument setup for auto accessory detection

Once the R&S FSH‑Z114 is detected, its name will be displayed at the top of
the R&S FSH screen. The color of the label "FSH-Z114" turns green once the
R&S FSH‑Z114 is locked and ready to use.

Fig. 3-3: R&S FSH‑Z114's status

Operating the R&S FSH's Frequency Counter

The frequency counter marker must be turned on to benefit from the performance
of the Precision Frequency Reference.

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Frequency counter selection on the R&S FSH

1. Press the MARKER key.
The marker menu opens.

2. Select the "Frequency Count" menu item using the rotary knob or the cursor
keys.

3. Press the ENTER key.

Fig. 3-4: Frequency Counter Selection

The Label "M" at the upper left hand corner of the measurement diagram
changes to "C" to indicate that the frequency counter has been switched on. The
resolution of the frequency readout is 0.1 Hz independent of other settings.
After the oscillator of the frequency reference is locked (green "FSH-Z114" indi­cator), the frequency counter result will be updated approximately every 15 sec­onds.

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Fig. 3-5: Frequency Counter Display

The datasheet indicates two values for the total frequency accuracy ach-

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ievable with the Precision Frequency Reference: a nominal accuracy
reached 30 seconds after the "FSH-Z114" indicator has turned to green,
and a specified accuracy reached after 2 minutes.
Refer to the datasheet for more details on the differences between these
values.

● To update the frequency counter results, the R&S FSH must be set to

"Continuous Sweep" mode. In "Single Sweep" operation the frequency
counter will not be updated, if the R&S FSH‑Z114 is connected to the
instrument.

To make sure that the frequency counter works correctly, the frequency

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span should not be wider than (630 * resolution bandwidth).

Using remote control

In remote control operation with the R&S FSH‑Z114 option connected, the com­mand CALCulate:MARKer:COUNt:FREQuency? will only return valid results if

the instrument is in continuous sweep mode.

Programming example:

The following command sequence can be used to set the marker to the highest
signal in the current frequency range and measure its frequency using the frequency
counter:

//Select continuous sweep mode
INIT:CONT ON
//Position the marker to the signal peak in the current frequency range
CALC:MARK:MAX
//Turn on the frequency counter
CALC:MARK:COUN ON
//wait for 30 s to obtain a result with nominal frequency accuracy
//or
//wait for 120 s to obtain the specified frequency accuracy

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//Query the frequency counter results
CALC:MARK:COUN:FREQ?

Note that changing an instrument setting (frequency, span, bandwidth etc.) or start­ing a new sweep via the commands INIT or *TRG will reset the frequency counter.

To obtain the desired frequency accuracy the settling times mentioned in the pro­gramming example should be taken care of.

● 30 s for results with nominal frequency accuracy.

● 120 s for results with the specified frequency accuracy.

Software Requirement

The R&S FSH‑Z114 requires firmware version 2.12 or higher.

Supported Instrument Models

Designation Type Order No.

Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 3.6 GHz, with preamplifier R&S®FSH4 1309.6000.04

Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 3.6 GHz, with preamplifier and
tracking generator

Spectrum Analyzer, 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz, with preamplifier,
tracking generator and internal VSWR bridge

Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 8 GHz, with preamplifier R&S®FSH8 1309.6000.08

Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 8 GHz, with preamplifier and
tracking generator

Spectrum Analyzer, 100 kHz to 8 GHz, with preamplifier,
tracking generator and internal VSWR bridge

R&S®FSH4 1309.6000.14

R&S®FSH4 1309.6000.24

R&S®FSH8 1309.6000.18

R&S®FSH8 1309.6000.28

Option R&S FSH‑Z114 is only supported by instruments with serial numbers

>105000

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About Rohde & Schwarz

4 About Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics. It is a leading
supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting, radiomonitoring and
radiolocation, as well as secure communications. Rohde & Schwarz has a global presence and
a dedicated service network in over 70 countries. Company headquarters are in Munich, Ger­many.

Environmental commitment

Energy-efficient products

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Continuous improvement in environmental sustainability

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ISO 14001-certified environmental management system

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Regional contact

Europe, Africa, Middle East

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Phone [phone]

[e-mail]

North America

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Phone 1-888-TEST-RSA (1-888-837-8772)

[e-mail]

Latin America

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Phone [phone]

[e-mail]

Asia/Pacific

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Phone [phone]

[e-mail]

China

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Phone [phone]

[e-mail]

© 2012 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Muehldorfstr. 15, 81671 Munich, Germany
Phone: [phone] - 0
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: http://www.rohde-schwarz.com
Subject to change – Data without tolerance limits is not binding.

R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
Trade names are trademarks of the owners.

The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®FSH-Z114 is abbreviated to
R&S FSH-Z114.

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