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Spectrum Rider FPH
Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
User Manual
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1321101102
User Manual
Version 06.00
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This manual describes the following R&S®FPH model and options:
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R&S®FPH (1321.11
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R&S®FPH (1321.1111.06)
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R&S®FPH (1321.1111.13)
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R&S®FPH (1321.1111.26)
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R&S®FPH-B3 (1321.0667.02), R&S®FPH-B4 (1321.0673.02),
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R&S®FPH-B22 (1321.0680.02), R&S®FPH-B23 (1321.0867.02)
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R&S®FPH-B24 (1321.0850.02), R&S®FPH-B25 (1321.0873.02)
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R&S®FPH-K7 (1321.0696.02), R&S®FPH-K9 (1321.0709.02)
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R&S®FPH-K15 (1321.0715.02), R&S®FPH-K16 (1321.0615.02)
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R&S®FPH-K19 (1321.0721.02), R&S®FPH-K29 (1321.0738.02)
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R&S®FPH-K43 (1321.0621.02), R&S®FPH-K55 (1321.0750.02)
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R&S®FPH (1321.1111.52, equivalent to 1321.1111.02)
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R&S®FPH (1321.1111.56, equivalent to 1321.1111.06)
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R&S®FPH (1321.1111.63, equivalent to 1321.1111.13)
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R&S®FPH (1321.1111.76, equivalent to 1321.1111.26)
11.02)
The contents of this manual correspond to firmware version 1.55 or higher.
The software contained in this product uses several valuable open source software packages. For information, see the "Open
Source Acknowledgment" document, which is available for download from the R&S Spectrum Rider product page at http://
www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/fph.html > "Downloads" > "Firmware".
Rohde & Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embedded computing.
© 2018 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstr
Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0
Fax: +49 89 41 29 12 164
Email:
Internet: 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.
. 15, 81671 München, Germany
info@rohde-schwarz.com
1321.1011.02 | Version 06.00 | R&S®Spectrum Rider FPH
Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g. R&S®Spectrum Rider is indicated
as R&S Spectrum Rider.
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Symbol
Meaning
Symbol
Meaning
Notice, general danger location
Observe product documentation
ON/OFF Power
Caution when handling heavy equipment
Standby indication
Danger of electric shock
Direct current (DC)
Always read through and comply with the following safety instructions!
All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep the safety
standards of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our
products and the auxiliary equipment they require are designed, built and tested in accordance with the
safety standards that apply in each case. Compliance with these standards is continuously monitored by
our quality assurance system. The product described here has been designed, built and tested in
accordance with the EC Certificate of Conformity and has left the manufacturer’s plant in a condition fully
complying with safety standards. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must
observe all instructions and warnings provided in this manual. If you have any questions regarding these
safety instructions, the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies will be happy to answer them.
Furthermore, it is your responsibility to use the product in an appropriate manner. This product is designed
for use solely in industrial and laboratory environments or, if expressly permitted, also in the field and must
not be used in any way that may cause personal injury or property damage. You are responsible if the
product is used for any purpose other than its designated purpose or in disregard of the manufacturer's
instructions. The manufacturer shall assume no responsibility for such use of the product.
The product is used for its designated purpose if it is used in accordance with its product documentation
and within its performance limits (see data sheet, documentation, the following safety instructions). Using
the product requires technical skills and, in some cases, a basic knowledge of English. It is therefore
essential that only skilled and specialized staff or thoroughly trained personnel with the required skills be
allowed to use the product. If personal safety gear is required for using Rohde & Schwarz products, this
will be indicated at the appropriate place in the product documentation. Keep the basic safety instructions
and the product documentation in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users.
Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind caused by
dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and adhere to the following safety instructions
before and when using the product. It is also absolutely essential to observe the additional safety
instructions on personal safety, for example, that appear in relevant parts of the product documentation. In
these safety instructions, the word "product" refers to all merchandise sold and distributed by the Rohde &
Schwarz group of companies, including instruments, systems and all accessories. For product-specific
information, see the data sheet and the product documentation.
Safety labels on products
The following safety labels are used on products to warn against risks and dangers.
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Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
Caution ! Hot surface Alternating current (AC)
Protective conductor terminal
To identify any terminal which is intended for
connection to an external conductor for
protection against electric shock in case of a
fault, or the terminal of a protective earth
Earth (Ground) Class II Equipment
Frame or chassis Ground terminal EU labeling for batteries and accumulators
Be careful when handling electrostatic sensitive
devices
Warning! Laser radiation
For additional information, see section
"Operation", item 7.
Direct/alternating current (DC/AC)
to identify equipment meeting the safety
requirements specified for Class II equipment
(device protected by double or reinforced
insulation)
For additional information, see section "Waste
disposal/Environmental protection", item 1.
EU labeling for separate collection of electrical
and electronic devices
For additional information, see section "Waste
disposal/Environmental protection", item 2.
Signal words and their meaning
The following signal words are used in the product documentation in order to warn the reader about risks
and dangers.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related, e.g.
messages relating to property damage.
In the product documentation, the word ATTENTION is used synonymously.
These signal words are in accordance with the standard definition for civil applications in the European
Economic Area. Definitions that deviate from the standard definition may also exist in other economic
areas or military applications. It is therefore essential to make sure that the signal words described here
are always used only in connection with the related product documentation and the related product. The
use of signal words in connection with unrelated products or documentation can result in misinterpretation
and in personal injury or material damage.
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Operating states and operating positions
The product may be operated only under the operating conditions and in the positions specified by the
manufacturer, without the product's ventilation being obstructed. If the manufacturer's specifications are
not observed, this can result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or death. Applicable local
or national safety regulations and rules for the prevention of accidents must be observed in all work
performed.
1. Unless otherwise specified, the following requirements apply to Rohde & Schwarz products:
predefined operating position is always with the housing floor facing down, IP protection 2X, use only
indoors, max. operating altitude 2000 m above sea level, max. transport altitude 4500 m above sea
level. A tolerance of ±10 % shall apply to the nominal voltage and ±5 % to the nominal frequency,
overvoltage category 2, pollution degree 2.
2. Do not place the product on surfaces, vehicles, cabinets or tables that for reasons of weight or stability
are unsuitable for this purpose. Always follow the manufacturer's installation instructions when
installing the product and fastening it to objects or structures (e.g. walls and shelves). An installation
that is not carried out as described in the product documentation could result in personal injury or
even death.
3. Do not place the product on heat-generating devices such as radiators or fan heaters. The ambient
temperature must not exceed the maximum temperature specified in the product documentation or in
the data sheet. Product overheating can cause electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or
even death.
Electrical safety
If the information on electrical safety is not observed either at all or to the extent necessary, electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury or death may occur.
1. Prior to switching on the product, always ensure that the nominal voltage setting on the product
matches the nominal voltage of the mains-supply network. If a different voltage is to be set, the power
fuse of the product may have to be changed accordingly.
2. In the case of products of safety class I with movable power cord and connector, operation is
permitted only on sockets with a protective conductor contact and protective conductor.
3. Intentionally breaking the protective conductor either in the feed line or in the product itself is not
permitted. Doing so can result in the danger of an electric shock from the product. If extension cords
or connector strips are implemented, they must be checked on a regular basis to ensure that they are
safe to use.
4. If there is no power switch for disconnecting the product from the mains, or if the power switch is not
suitable for this purpose, use the plug of the connecting cable to disconnect the product from the
mains. In such cases, always ensure that the power plug is easily reachable and accessible at all
times. For example, if the power plug is the disconnecting device, the length of the connecting cable
must not exceed 3 m. Functional or electronic switches are not suitable for providing disconnection
from the AC supply network. If products without power switches are integrated into racks or systems,
the disconnecting device must be provided at the system level.
5. Never use the product if the power cable is damaged. Check the power cables on a regular basis to
ensure that they are in proper operating condition. By taking appropriate safety measures and
carefully laying the power cable, ensure that the cable cannot be damaged and that no one can be
hurt by, for example, tripping over the cable or suffering an electric shock.
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6. The product may be operated only from TN/TT supply networks fuse-protected with max. 16 A (higher
fuse only after consulting with the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies).
7. Do not insert the plug into sockets that are dusty or dirty. Insert the plug firmly and all the way into the
socket provided for this purpose. Otherwise, sparks that result in fire and/or injuries may occur.
8. Do not overload any sockets, extension cords or connector strips; doing so can cause fire or electric
shocks.
9. For measurements in circuits with voltages V
> 30 V, suitable measures (e.g. appropriate
rms
measuring equipment, fuse protection, current limiting, electrical separation, insulation) should be
taken to avoid any hazards.
10. Ensure that the connections with information technology equipment, e.g. PCs or other industrial
computers, comply with the IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 or IEC 61010-1 / EN 61010-1 standards that
apply in each case.
11. Unless expressly permitted, never remove the cover or any part of the housing while the product is in
operation. Doing so will expose circuits and components and can lead to injuries, fire or damage to the
product.
12. If a product is to be permanently installed, the connection between the protective conductor terminal
on site and the product's protective conductor must be made first before any other connection is
made. The product may be installed and connected only by a licensed electrician.
13. For permanently installed equipment without built-in fuses, circuit breakers or similar protective
devices, the supply circuit must be fuse-protected in such a way that anyone who has access to the
product, as well as the product itself, is adequately protected from injury or damage.
14. Use suitable overvoltage protection to ensure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a bolt of
lightning) can reach the product. Otherwise, the person operating the product will be exposed to the
danger of an electric shock.
15. Any object that is not designed to be placed in the openings of the housing must not be used for this
purpose. Doing so can cause short circuits inside the product and/or electric shocks, fire or injuries.
16. Unless specified otherwise, products are not liquid-proof (see also section "Operating states and
operating positions", item 1). Therefore, the equipment must be protected against penetration by
liquids. If the necessary precautions are not taken, the user may suffer electric shock or the product
itself may be damaged, which can also lead to personal injury.
17. Never use the product under conditions in which condensation has formed or can form in or on the
product, e.g. if the product has been moved from a cold to a warm environment. Penetration by water
increases the risk of electric shock.
18. Prior to cleaning the product, disconnect it completely from the power supply (e.g. AC supply network
or battery). Use a soft, non-linting cloth to clean the product. Never use chemical cleaning agents such
as alcohol, acetone or diluents for cellulose lacquers.
Operation
1. Operating the products requires special training and intense concentration. Make sure that persons
who use the products are physically, mentally and emotionally fit enough to do so; otherwise, injuries
or material damage may occur. It is the responsibility of the employer/operator to select suitable
personnel for operating the products.
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2. Before you move or transport the product, read and observe the section titled "Transport".
3. As with all industrially manufactured goods, the use of substances that induce an allergic reaction
(allergens) such as nickel cannot be generally excluded. If you develop an allergic reaction (such as a
skin rash, frequent sneezing, red eyes or respiratory difficulties) when using a Rohde & Schwarz
product, consult a physician immediately to determine the cause and to prevent health problems or
stress.
4. Before you start processing the product mechanically and/or thermally, or before you take it apart, be
sure to read and pay special attention to the section titled "Waste disposal/Environmental protection",
item 1.
5. Depending on the function, certain products such as RF radio equipment can produce an elevated
level of electromagnetic radiation. Considering that unborn babies require increased protection,
pregnant women must be protected by appropriate measures. Persons with pacemakers may also be
exposed to risks from electromagnetic radiation. The employer/operator must evaluate workplaces
where there is a special risk of exposure to radiation and, if necessary, take measures to avert the
potential danger.
6. Should a fire occur, the product may release hazardous substances (gases, fluids, etc.) that can
cause health problems. Therefore, suitable measures must be taken, e.g. protective masks and
protective clothing must be worn.
7. Laser products are given warning labels that are standardized according to their laser class. Lasers
can cause biological harm due to the properties of their radiation and due to their extremely
concentrated electromagnetic power. If a laser product (e.g. a CD/DVD drive) is integrated into a
Rohde & Schwarz product, absolutely no other settings or functions may be used as described in the
product documentation. The objective is to prevent personal injury (e.g. due to laser beams).
8. EMC classes (in line with EN 55011/CISPR 11, and analogously with EN 55022/CISPR 22,
EN 55032/CISPR 32)
Class A equipment:
Equipment suitable for use in all environments except residential environments and environments
that are directly connected to a low-voltage supply network that supplies residential buildings
Note: Class A equipment is intended for use in an industrial environment. This equipment may
cause radio disturbances in residential environments, due to possible conducted as well as
radiated disturbances. In this case, the operator may be required to take appropriate measures to
eliminate these disturbances.
Class B equipment:
Equipment suitable for use in residential environments and environments that are directly
connected to a low-voltage supply network that supplies residential buildings
Repair and service
1. The product may be opened only by authorized, specially trained personnel. Before any work is
performed on the product or before the product is opened, it must be disconnected from the AC supply
network. Otherwise, personnel will be exposed to the risk of an electric shock.
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2. Adjustments, replacement of parts, maintenance and repair may be performed only by electrical
experts authorized by Rohde & Schwarz. Only original parts may be used for replacing parts relevant
to safety (e.g. power switches, power transformers, fuses). A safety test must always be performed
after parts relevant to safety have been replaced (visual inspection, protective conductor test,
insulation resistance measurement, leakage current measurement, functional test). This helps ensure
the continued safety of the product.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries/cells
If the information regarding batteries and rechargeable batteries/cells is not observed either at all or to the
extent necessary, product users may be exposed to the risk of explosions, fire and/or serious personal
injury, and, in some cases, death. Batteries and rechargeable batteries with alkaline electrolytes (e.g.
lithium cells) must be handled in accordance with the EN 62133 standard.
1. Cells must not be taken apart or crushed.
2. Cells or batteries must not be exposed to heat or fire. Storage in direct sunlight must be avoided.
Keep cells and batteries clean and dry. Clean soiled connectors using a dry, clean cloth.
3. Cells or batteries must not be short-circuited. Cells or batteries must not be stored in a box or in a
drawer where they can short-circuit each other, or where they can be short-circuited by other
conductive materials. Cells and batteries must not be removed from their original packaging until they
are ready to be used.
4. Cells and batteries must not be exposed to any mechanical shocks that are stronger than permitted.
5. If a cell develops a leak, the fluid must not be allowed to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If
contact occurs, wash the affected area with plenty of water and seek medical aid.
6. Improperly replacing or charging cells or batteries that contain alkaline electrolytes (e.g. lithium cells)
can cause explosions. Replace cells or batteries only with the matching Rohde & Schwarz type (see
parts list) in order to ensure the safety of the product.
7. Cells and batteries must be recycled and kept separate from residual waste. Rechargeable batteries
and normal batteries that contain lead, mercury or cadmium are hazardous waste. Observe the
national regulations regarding waste disposal and recycling.
8. Follow the transport stipulations of the carrier (IATA-DGR, IMDG-Code, ADR, RID) when returning
lithium batteries to Rohde & Schwarz subsidiaries.
Transport
1. The product may be very heavy. Therefore, the product must be handled with care. In some cases,
the user may require a suitable means of lifting or moving the product (e.g. with a lift-truck) to avoid
back or other physical injuries.
2. Handles on the products are designed exclusively to enable personnel to transport the product. It is
therefore not permissible to use handles to fasten the product to or on transport equipment such as
cranes, fork lifts, wagons, etc. The user is responsible for securely fastening the products to or on the
means of transport or lifting. Observe the safety regulations of the manufacturer of the means of
transport or lifting. Noncompliance can result in personal injury or material damage.
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Risk of serious personal injury or even death.
You must fully observe the following instructions in order to
avoid serious personal injury ‒ or even death ‒ due to an
explosion and/or fire.
batteries
1. Do not dismantle, open or crush the batteries or drop them from a great height. If
mechanical damage occurs, there is a risk that chemicals may be released. Gases
that are released can cause breathing difficulties. Immediately ventilate the area and
in serious cases consult a doctor.
Irritation can occur if the chemicals that are released come in contact with the skin or
eyes. If this happens, immediately and thoroughly rinse the skin or eyes with water
and consult a doctor.
2. Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Do not store them in direct sunlight.
If overheating occurs, there is the risk of an explosion or a fire, which can lead to
serious personal injuries.
3. Keep the batteries clean and dry. If the terminals become soiled, clean them with a
dry, clean cloth.
4. Charge the batteries prior to using them.
Only use the appropriate Rohde & Schwarz charger to charge the batteries. See the
device manual or data sheet for the exact designation of the charger.
If the batteries are improperly charged, there is a risk of explosion, which can cause
serious personal injury.
5. The charging temperature must be between 0 °C and 45 °C
(see manual for information on possible restrictions).
6. Discharging may take place only at temperatures between 0 °C and 50 °C
(see manual for information on possible restrictions).
7. Only charge batteries until they are fully charged. Frequent overcharging can reduce
the battery lifetime.
8. Remove the battery from the device when the battery is not being used. Following a
longer period of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the battery
several times in order to obtain the full capacity.
9. Only use the battery with designated Rohde & Schwarz devices. See the device
manual for details.
10. Do not dispose of the batteries with unsorted municipal waste. The batteries must be
collected separately. After the end of their life, dispose of the batteries at a suitable
collection point or via a Rohde & Schwarz customer service center.
EU labeling for batteries and secondary cells
11. Follow the transport stipulations of the carrier (IATA-DGR, IMDG-Code, ADR, RID)
when returning lithium batteries to Rohde & Schwarz subsidiaries.
12. Keep this safety information for future reference.
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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................. 17
1.1 Documentation Overview........................................................................................... 17
1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation.................................................................18
1.2.1 Typographical Conventions...........................................................................................18
1.2.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions.......................................................................18
1.2.3 Other Conventions........................................................................................................ 19
2 Welcome to the R&S Spectrum Rider................................................ 20
3 Getting Started..................................................................................... 21
3.1 Preparing for Use........................................................................................................ 21
3.1.1 Putting into Operation................................................................................................... 21
Contents
3.1.1.1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument...................................................................... 22
3.1.1.2 Accessory List............................................................................................................... 23
3.1.1.3 Setting up the R&S Spectrum Rider..............................................................................23
3.1.1.4 Using the AC Adapter................................................................................................... 25
3.1.1.5 Battery Operation.......................................................................................................... 26
3.1.1.6 Battery Maintenance..................................................................................................... 27
3.1.2 Switching the Instrument On and Off............................................................................ 28
3.1.3 Checking the Supplied Options.....................................................................................29
3.2 Instrument Tour...........................................................................................................30
3.2.1 Overview Control...........................................................................................................31
3.2.2 Connectors of the R&S Spectrum Rider....................................................................... 32
3.2.2.1 RF Input........................................................................................................................ 32
3.2.2.2 BNC Connector............................................................................................................. 33
3.2.2.3 Headphone Jack........................................................................................................... 34
3.2.2.4 USB Port....................................................................................................................... 34
3.2.2.5 DC Port......................................................................................................................... 34
3.2.2.6 Mechanical Locking Device...........................................................................................35
3.2.2.7 Mini USB and LAN Port.................................................................................................35
3.2.2.8 SD Card Slot................................................................................................................. 36
3.2.3 Touchscreen Display.....................................................................................................36
3.2.3.1 Title Bar.........................................................................................................................38
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3.2.3.2
3.2.3.3 Measurement T
3.2.3.4 Parameter View.............................................................................................................40
3.2.4 On-screen Keyboard..................................................................................................... 44
3.2.5 Front Panel Keys...........................................................................................................45
3.2.5.1 POWER Key................................................................................................................. 45
3.2.5.2 Screenshot Key.............................................................................................................45
3.2.5.3 Softkey.......................................................................................................................... 45
3.2.5.4 System Keys................................................................................................................. 45
3.2.5.5 Function Keys............................................................................................................... 46
3.2.5.6 Keypad.......................................................................................................................... 47
3.2.5.7 Navigation Controls.......................................................................................................48
3.2.6 Managing Options......................................................................................................... 49
3.2.6.1 Enabling Options...........................................................................................................49
3.2.6.2 Checking Options..........................................................................................................50
3.2.6.3 Managing Options with R&S License Manager.............................................................50
Measurement Result View............................................................................................ 38
race Window........................................................................................ 39
3.2.7 Configuring the R&S Spectrum Rider........................................................................... 52
3.2.7.1 Configuring the Hardware............................................................................................. 52
3.2.7.2 Configuring Antennas....................................................................................................53
3.2.7.3 Using the GPS Receiver............................................................................................... 57
3.2.7.4 Configuring Date and Time........................................................................................... 59
3.2.7.5 Selecting Regional Settings.......................................................................................... 60
3.2.7.6 Configuring the Display................................................................................................. 61
3.2.7.7 Configuring the Audio Output........................................................................................63
3.2.7.8 Configuring Power Supply.............................................................................................65
3.2.7.9 Resetting the R&S Spectrum Rider...............................................................................66
3.2.8 Connecting the R&S Spectrum Rider to a PC...............................................................67
3.2.8.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................................ 67
3.2.8.2 USB Connection............................................................................................................72
3.3 Trying Out the Instrument.......................................................................................... 73
3.3.1 Using the Spectrum Analyzer........................................................................................73
3.3.1.1 Attenuating the Signal................................................................................................... 73
3.3.1.2 Using the Preamplifier...................................................................................................75
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3.3.1.3
3.3.1.4 Measuring Harmonics
3.3.2 Using a Power Sensor.................................................................................................. 80
3.3.2.1 Measuring the Power with a Power Sensor.................................................................. 80
3.3.2.2 Measuring Power and Return Loss...............................................................................83
3.3.3 Saving and Recalling Results and Settings.................................................................. 85
Measuring CW Signals..................................................................................................75
................................................................................................... 78
4 Instrument Functions.......................................................................... 86
4.1 Screen Layout and Elements..................................................................................... 86
4.1.1 Configuration Overview Screen Layout.........................................................................87
4.2 Touchscreen Gesture Element...................................................................................88
4.2.1 Change Center Frequency............................................................................................88
4.2.2 Change Reference Level.............................................................................................. 89
4.2.3 Change Span ............................................................................................................... 90
4.2.4 Add Marker....................................................................................................................90
4.2.5 Move Marker................................................................................................................. 91
4.2.6 Delete All Markers.........................................................................................................92
4.2.7 Hide or Unhide Measurement Result View Display.......................................................92
4.2.8 Preview Screenshot...................................................................................................... 93
4.2.9 Skip Wizard Measurement............................................................................................ 93
4.3 Presetting the R&S Spectrum Rider..........................................................................94
4.4 Configuring Measurements........................................................................................95
4.5 Working Directory....................................................................................................... 95
4.6 Taking Screenshots.................................................................................................... 95
4.7 Saving On Events........................................................................................................98
4.8 Managing Datasets................................................................................................... 100
4.8.1 Saving Datasets.......................................................................................................... 102
4.8.1.1 Alternative Ways to Save Datasets.............................................................................103
4.8.1.2 Renaming Filename.................................................................................................... 104
4.8.2 Restoring Datasets......................................................................................................105
4.8.2.1 Previewing a Dataset.................................................................................................. 105
4.8.2.2 Loading a Dataset....................................................................................................... 106
4.8.3 Deleting Datasets........................................................................................................106
4.9 Updating the Firmware............................................................................................. 107
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4.10
Installing Firmware Options.....................................................................................107
orking with the Measurement Wizard........................................... 108
5 W
5.1 Performing and Configuring Measurements.......................................................... 108
5.2 Evaluating Results.................................................................................................... 115
6 Spectrum Analyzer Mode.................................................................. 117
6.1 Performing Spectrum Measurements..................................................................... 117
6.1.1 Measuring Basic Signal Characteristics...................................................................... 117
6.1.2 Measuring the Channel Power of Continuously Modulated Signals............................118
6.1.2.1 Selecting the Standard................................................................................................ 119
6.1.2.2 Setting the Reference Level........................................................................................ 119
6.1.2.3 Setting the Channel Bandwidth...................................................................................120
6.1.2.4 Changing the Span..................................................................................................... 120
6.1.2.5 Measuring the Maximum Channel Power................................................................... 120
6.1.2.6 Unit for Power Display.................................................................................................121
6.1.3 Measuring the Occupied Bandwidth........................................................................... 121
6.1.3.1 Selecting a Standard...................................................................................................122
6.1.3.2 Setting the Reference Level........................................................................................123
6.1.3.3 Setting the Channel Bandwidth...................................................................................124
6.1.3.4 Defining the Percentage of Occupied Bandwidth........................................................124
6.1.3.5 Changing the Span..................................................................................................... 124
6.1.4 Power Measurements on TDMA Signals.................................................................... 125
6.1.4.1 Selecting a Standard...................................................................................................126
6.1.4.2 Setting the Burst Length..............................................................................................126
6.1.4.3 Setting the Reference Level........................................................................................127
6.1.4.4 Using a Trigger............................................................................................................127
6.1.5 Measuring the Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR)...........................................128
6.1.5.1 Selecting a Standard...................................................................................................131
6.1.5.2 Configuring the Measurement.....................................................................................131
6.1.5.3 Normalization of Measurement Results...................................................................... 134
6.1.5.4 Displaying Absolute and Relative Results...................................................................134
6.1.5.5 Selecting the Reference Channel............................................................................... 135
6.1.5.6 Setting and Checking the Limits..................................................................................135
6.1.6 Measuring the Spectrum Emission Mask....................................................................136
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6.1.6.1
6.1.6.2 Optimizing Measurement Settings
6.1.6.3 Viewing the Results in a Table.................................................................................... 138
6.1.7 Measuring the Harmonic Distortion.............................................................................139
6.1.7.1 Defining the Number of Harmonics............................................................................. 140
6.1.7.2 Optimizing the Display of Harmonics.......................................................................... 141
6.1.7.3 Activating the Harmonics List......................................................................................141
6.1.8 Measuring the AM Modulation Depth..........................................................................141
6.1.8.1 Setting a Threshold..................................................................................................... 143
6.1.8.2 Optimizing the Settings............................................................................................... 143
6.1.8.3 Activating the Marker List............................................................................................143
6.1.9 Working with the Spectrogram Result Display............................................................ 143
6.1.9.1 Controlling the Spectrogram Update...........................................................................145
6.1.9.2 Browsing through the Signal History........................................................................... 146
6.1.9.3 Configuring the Display............................................................................................... 147
6.1.9.4 Recording a Spectrogram........................................................................................... 151
Selecting a Standard...................................................................................................138
.............................................................................. 138
6.1.9.5 Playback of a Spectrogram......................................................................................... 155
6.1.10 Using Isotropic Antennas............................................................................................ 157
6.2 Configuring Spectrum Measurements.................................................................... 160
6.2.1 Configuration Overview...............................................................................................160
6.2.2 Configuring the Horizontal Axis...................................................................................161
6.2.2.1 Defining the Center Frequency................................................................................... 162
6.2.2.2 Defining a Frequency Step Size..................................................................................162
6.2.2.3 Setting a Frequency Offset..........................................................................................163
6.2.2.4 Defining a Start and Stop Frequency.......................................................................... 163
6.2.2.5 Setting the Span..........................................................................................................164
6.2.3 Configuring the Vertical Axis....................................................................................... 165
6.2.3.1 Setting the Reference Level........................................................................................165
6.2.3.2 Setting a Display Range..............................................................................................166
6.2.3.3 Selecting the Display Unit........................................................................................... 166
6.2.3.4 Setting a Reference Offset..........................................................................................167
6.2.3.5 Setting the RF Attenuation.......................................................................................... 167
6.2.3.6 Using the Preamplifier (R&S FPH-B22)...................................................................... 169
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6.2.3.7
6.2.3.8 Using T
6.2.4 Setting Bandwidths..................................................................................................... 169
6.2.4.1 Setting the Resolution Bandwidth............................................................................... 169
6.2.4.2 Setting the Video Bandwidth....................................................................................... 171
6.2.5 Configuring and Triggering the Sweep........................................................................172
6.2.5.1 Setting the Sweep Time.............................................................................................. 172
6.2.5.2 Selecting the Sweep Mode......................................................................................... 173
6.2.5.3 Working with Trigger Functionality.............................................................................. 174
6.2.6 Working with Traces....................................................................................................177
6.2.6.1 Selecting the Trace Mode........................................................................................... 177
6.2.6.2 Selecting the Detector.................................................................................................178
6.2.6.3 Working with a Second Trace..................................................................................... 180
6.2.6.4 Working with Memory Traces......................................................................................181
6.2.6.5 Using Trace Mathematics............................................................................................182
6.2.7 Using Markers............................................................................................................. 182
Setting the Input Impedance....................................................................................... 169
ransducer Factors........................................................................................... 169
6.2.7.1 Using Markers and Deltamarkers................................................................................182
6.2.7.2 Positioning Markers.....................................................................................................183
6.2.7.3 Positioning a Delta Marker.......................................................................................... 184
6.2.7.4 Selecting the Marker Type.......................................................................................... 184
6.2.7.5 Automatic Positioning of Markers................................................................................185
6.2.7.6 Removing Markers...................................................................................................... 185
6.2.7.7 Using Marker Search Limits........................................................................................ 186
6.2.7.8 Using Marker Functions.............................................................................................. 188
6.2.8 Using Limit Lines.........................................................................................................193
6.2.8.1 Selecting a Limit Line.................................................................................................. 194
6.2.8.2 Performing Limit Checks............................................................................................. 195
6.3 Working with Channel Tables.................................................................................. 195
6.4 Using Transducer Factors........................................................................................197
6.4.1 Unit for Measurements with Transducers....................................................................198
6.4.2 Setting the Reference Level........................................................................................199
6.4.3 Frequency Range of Transducer.................................................................................199
6.4.4 Data Sets Containing Transducer Factors.................................................................. 199
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7.1 Using a Power Sensor
7.1.1 Connecting a Power Sensor....................................................................................... 202
7.1.2 Performing and Configuring Measurements............................................................... 203
7.2 Using a Directional Power Sensor...........................................................................205
7.2.1 Connecting a Directional Power Sensor..................................................................... 206
7.2.2 Performing and Configuring Measurements............................................................... 207
.............................................................................................. 200
8 Using the Internal Power Meter........................................................ 210
9 Performing Pulse Power Measurements......................................... 212
9.1 Configuring the Numerical Result Display............................................................. 215
9.2 Configuring the Power vs Time Result Display......................................................215
9.2.1 Determining Pulse Characteristics.............................................................................. 216
9.2.2 Selecting the Video Bandwidth....................................................................................217
9.2.3 Averaging Traces........................................................................................................ 217
9.2.4 Triggering Measurements........................................................................................... 218
9.2.5 Selecting the Result Unit.............................................................................................219
9.2.6 Scaling the Y-Axis....................................................................................................... 219
9.2.7 Using Markers............................................................................................................. 219
10 Analog Modulation.............................................................................220
10.1 Demodulation Bandwidth.........................................................................................223
10.2 Sample Rate, Measurement Time and Audio Lowpass Filter............................... 223
10.3 Performing and Configuring Measurements.......................................................... 226
10.3.1 Analog Modulation...................................................................................................... 226
10.3.2 Defining Frequency..................................................................................................... 227
10.3.3 Defining the Vertical Axis............................................................................................ 227
10.3.4 Defining Demodulation Bandwidth and Audio Lowpass Filter.....................................228
10.3.5 Defining FM Broadcast................................................................................................229
10.3.6 Limit Settings...............................................................................................................229
11 Interference Analyzer.........................................................................230
11.1 Interference Analysis................................................................................................230
11.2 Signal Strength Mapping..........................................................................................231
11.3 Working with Maps....................................................................................................231
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1.3.1 Transferring Maps ...................................................................................................... 232
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11.3.2
11.3.3 Displaying Maps..........................................................................................................234
11.3.3.1 Adding and Removing Elements.................................................................................236
11.3.3.2 Zooming In and Out of the Map.................................................................................. 236
11.3.3.3 Aligning the Triangulation and Outdoor Mapping Mode..............................................236
11.3.3.4 Aligning the Indoor Mapping Mode............................................................................. 237
11.3.3.5 Selecting Colors for Map Locations............................................................................ 238
11.3.4 Measuring Interference............................................................................................... 241
11.3.4.1 Selecting an Antenna Model....................................................................................... 241
11.3.4.2 Using Limits.................................................................................................................242
11.3.5 Collecting Map Data....................................................................................................243
11.3.5.1 Outdoor Mapping........................................................................................................ 243
11.3.5.2 Triangulation................................................................................................................248
11.3.5.3 Indoor Mapping........................................................................................................... 250
11.3.6 Analyzing Geographic Data........................................................................................ 253
11.3.7 Analyzing Indoor Data ................................................................................................254
Transferring Indoor Maps............................................................................................233
12 Receiver Mode....................................................................................256
12.1 Selecting the Measurement Mode........................................................................... 256
12.1.1 Performing Single Frequency Measurements.............................................................256
12.1.1.1 Defining the Receive Frequency................................................................................. 258
12.1.1.2 Customizing the Bargraph Aspects.............................................................................258
12.1.2 Performing Frequency Scans......................................................................................260
12.1.2.1 Defining the Scan Range............................................................................................ 262
12.1.2.2 Using Markers............................................................................................................. 263
12.2 Configuring Measurements in Receiver Mode....................................................... 263
12.2.1 Selecting Detectors for EMI Measurements................................................................264
12.2.2 Selecting the Measurement Bandwidths for EMI Measurements............................... 265
12.2.3 Defining the Measurement Time................................................................................. 265
12.2.4 Working with Traces....................................................................................................266
12.2.5 Using Transducers...................................................................................................... 266
12.2.6 Using Limit Lines.........................................................................................................266
12.2.7 Save measurements................................................................................................... 266
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Remote Commands........................................................................... 267
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13.1 Interfaces and Protocols
13.1.1 LAN Interface.............................................................................................................. 268
13.1.2 USB Interface..............................................................................................................268
13.1.3 Protocols..................................................................................................................... 269
13.2 Setting Up the Remote Control Connection........................................................... 270
13.2.1 Preparing for Remote Control..................................................................................... 270
13.3 Instrument Model and Command Processing........................................................271
13.3.1 Input Unit.....................................................................................................................272
13.3.2 Command Recognition................................................................................................272
13.3.3 Data Base and Instrument Hardware..........................................................................273
13.3.4 Status Reporting System............................................................................................ 273
13.3.5 Output Unit.................................................................................................................. 273
13.4 SCPI Command Structure and Syntax.................................................................... 274
13.4.1 Structure of a Command............................................................................................. 274
13.4.1.1 Common Commands.................................................................................................. 274
13.4.1.2 Device-Specific Commands........................................................................................ 275
.......................................................................................... 267
13.4.1.3 Overview of Syntax Elements..................................................................................... 278
13.4.2 Parameters..................................................................................................................279
13.4.2.1 Numeric Values........................................................................................................... 279
13.4.2.2 Special Numeric Values.............................................................................................. 280
13.4.2.3 Boolean Parameters................................................................................................... 280
13.4.2.4 Text..............................................................................................................................280
13.4.2.5 Strings......................................................................................................................... 281
13.4.2.6 Block Data...................................................................................................................281
13.4.3 Structure of a Program Message................................................................................ 281
13.4.4 Responses to Queries.................................................................................................282
13.5 Command Sequence and Command Synchronization..........................................283
13.6 Remote Control - Commands.................................................................................. 283
13.6.1 Common Commands.................................................................................................. 284
13.6.2 Remote Commands of the Spectrum Analyzer...........................................................288
13.6.2.1 Configuring the Horizontal Axis...................................................................................288
13.6.2.2 Configuring the Vertical Axis....................................................................................... 292
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13.6.2.3
13.6.2.4 Performing and T
13.6.2.5 Working with Traces....................................................................................................304
13.6.2.6 Using Markers............................................................................................................. 309
13.6.2.7 Using Limit Lines.........................................................................................................323
13.6.2.8 Configuring and Using Measurement Functions......................................................... 329
13.6.3 Remote Commands of the Analog Modulation........................................................... 356
13.6.3.1 Setting the Frequency................................................................................................. 356
13.6.3.2 Defining the Vertical Axis............................................................................................ 357
13.6.3.3 Defining the Bandwidth............................................................................................... 357
13.6.3.4 Defining the FM Broadcast..........................................................................................358
13.6.3.5 Defining the Sweep Mode........................................................................................... 359
13.6.3.6 Configuring the Limit Line........................................................................................... 359
13.6.3.7 Setting the Measurement Mode.................................................................................. 360
13.6.3.8 Reading out Measurement Results.............................................................................361
13.6.4 Remote Commands of the Power Meter.....................................................................364
Setting the Bandwidths............................................................................................... 298
riggering Measurements..................................................................300
13.6.4.1 Setting the Frequency................................................................................................. 364
13.6.4.2 Configuring Power Level Readout.............................................................................. 365
13.6.4.3 Defining the Measurement Time................................................................................. 367
13.6.4.4 Zeroing of the Power Sensor...................................................................................... 367
13.6.4.5 Forward Power Display............................................................................................... 367
13.6.4.6 Defining the Video Bandwidth..................................................................................... 368
13.6.4.7 Reading Out Measurement Results............................................................................ 368
13.6.4.8 Selecting a Telecommunication Standard...................................................................369
13.6.5 Remote Commands of the Receiver Mode................................................................. 370
13.6.5.1 Configuring the Horizontal Axis...................................................................................370
13.6.5.2 Configuring the Vertical Axis....................................................................................... 371
13.6.5.3 Setting the Bandwidth................................................................................................. 372
13.6.5.4 Performing and Triggering the Measurement..............................................................372
13.6.5.5 Working with Traces....................................................................................................373
13.6.5.6 Using Markers............................................................................................................. 374
13.6.5.7 Using Limit Lines.........................................................................................................375
13.6.6 File Management........................................................................................................ 376
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13.6.7
13.6.8 Configuring Data Capture
13.6.9 Saving Events............................................................................................................. 385
13.6.10 Configuring the Instrument..........................................................................................387
13.6.10.1 Mode Selection........................................................................................................... 387
13.6.10.2 Controlling the GPS Receiver..................................................................................... 388
13.6.10.3 Display Configuration.................................................................................................. 390
13.6.10.4 Audio Settings............................................................................................................. 392
13.6.10.5 Setting up a Network Connection................................................................................393
13.6.10.6 System Settings.......................................................................................................... 394
13.6.11 Status Reporting System............................................................................................ 402
13.6.11.1 Structure of an SCPI Status Register..........................................................................402
13.6.11.2 Overview of the Status Register..................................................................................404
13.6.11.3 Status Byte (STB) & Service Request Enable Register (SRE)................................... 404
13.6.11.4 Event Status Register (ESR) and Event Status Enable Register (ESE)..................... 405
13.6.11.5 Application of the Status Reporting Systems.............................................................. 408
Making and Storing Screenshots................................................................................ 381
........................................................................................... 383
13.6.11.6 Reset Values of the Status Reporting System............................................................ 410
13.6.11.7 Remote Commands of the Status Reporting System................................................. 410
14 Menu and Softkey Overview............................................................. 418
14.1 General Functions.....................................................................................................418
14.1.1 General R&S Spectrum Rider Setup...........................................................................418
14.1.2 File Management........................................................................................................ 422
14.1.3 Operating Mode Selection...........................................................................................423
14.2 Functions of the Spectrum Analyzer.......................................................................424
14.2.1 Measurement Selection.............................................................................................. 424
14.2.2 Frequency Parameters................................................................................................433
14.2.3 SPAN Selection...........................................................................................................433
14.2.4 AMPT Parameters.......................................................................................................433
14.2.5 SWEEP Parameters....................................................................................................434
14.2.6 BW Parameters...........................................................................................................435
14.2.7 Trace Functionality......................................................................................................435
14.2.8 Limit Lines................................................................................................................... 436
14.2.9 Markers....................................................................................................................... 436
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14.3
14.3.1 Power Meter Measurements
14.3.2 Frequency Parameters................................................................................................441
14.3.3 BW Parameters...........................................................................................................441
14.3.4 Amplitude Parameters.................................................................................................442
14.3.5 Sweep Configuration...................................................................................................443
14.3.6 Limits Line Parameters............................................................................................... 444
14.3.7 Trace Parameters........................................................................................................444
14.3.8 Marker Parameters..................................................................................................... 445
14.4 Functions of the Analog Modulation.......................................................................445
14.4.1 Analog Modulation Measurements..............................................................................445
14.4.2 Frequency Parameters................................................................................................446
14.4.3 BW Parameters...........................................................................................................446
14.4.4 Amplitude Parameters.................................................................................................447
14.4.5 Sweep Configuration...................................................................................................447
14.4.6 Limits Line Parameters............................................................................................... 447
Functions of the Power Meter..................................................................................437
....................................................................................... 438
14.5 Functions of the Wizard............................................................................................448
14.5.1 Measurement Wizard.................................................................................................. 448
14.6 Functions of the Receiver........................................................................................ 450
14.6.1 Receiver Mode Measurement..................................................................................... 450
14.6.2 Frequency Parameters................................................................................................451
14.6.3 Amplitude Parameters.................................................................................................451
14.6.4 BW Parameters...........................................................................................................452
14.6.5 Sweep Configuration...................................................................................................452
14.6.6 Trace Functionality......................................................................................................453
14.6.7 Markers....................................................................................................................... 454
14.6.8 Limits Line Parameters............................................................................................... 454
14.7 Functions of the Maps.............................................................................................. 455
14.7.1 Maps Measurement.................................................................................................... 455
14.7.2 Frequency Parameters................................................................................................460
14.7.3 Amplitude Parameters.................................................................................................461
14.7.4 BW Parameters...........................................................................................................462
14.7.5 Sweep Configuration...................................................................................................462
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14.7.6
14.7.7 Limits Line Parameters
Trace Functionality......................................................................................................462
............................................................................................... 462
15 Appendix.............................................................................................464
15.1 How a Spectrum Analyzer Works............................................................................ 464
List of Commands..............................................................................469
Index....................................................................................................476
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Preface
1
1.1 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S Spectrum Rider user documentation.
You find it on the product page at:
Preface
Documentation Overview
http://www
Getting started manual
Introduces the R&S Spectrum Rider and describes how to set up and start working
with the product. A printed version is included in the delivery.
User manual
The user manual contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also
provides an introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control
commands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument
interfaces and error messages.
In addition to the R&S Spectrum Rider user manual, there is a separate user manual
for the InstrumentView software package. This manual contains a description of all features of the InstrumentV
Service manual
Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module replacement and repair
mechanical drawings and spare part lists.
The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde
information system (GLORIS, https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com).
.rohde-schwarz.com/product/fph.html > "Downloads"
iew software package.
, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination, and contains
& Schwarz
Basic safety instructions
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information.
The printed document is included in the delivery.
Data sheet and brochure
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S Spectrum Rider. It also
lists the options and their order numbers as well as optional accessories.
The brochure provides an overview of the R&S Spectrum Rider and shows its specific
characteristics.
Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
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The open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the
used open source software.
Preface
Conventions Used in the Documentation
1.2
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/fph.html
See
> "Downloads" > "Firmware".
Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.
These documents contain information about possible applications and background
information on various topics, see www.rohde-schwarz.com/appnotes.
Calibration certificate
The calibration certificates of your device are available online. Visit the R&S Spectrum
Rider product page and select the item to download the calibration certificate. You will
be forwarded to a Gloris page.
https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com/calcert.
Enter the device ID of your R&S Spectrum Rider and download the certificate. You can
find the device ID either in the "Setup" menu or on the label on the rear panel.
Conventions Used in the Documentation
The following conventions are used throughout the R&S Spectrum Rider manual.
1.2.1 T
ypographical Conventions
The following text markers are used throughout this documentation:
Convention Description
"Graphical user interface elements" All names of graphical user interface elements on
the screen, such as dialog boxes, menus, options,
buttons, and softkeys are enclosed by quotation
marks.
[KEYS] Key names are written in capital letters.
File names
Input Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics.
Links Links that you can click are displayed in underline
"References" References to other parts of the documentation are
, commands, program code Filenames, commands, coding samples and screen
output are distinguished by their font.
blue font.
enclosed by quotation marks.
1.2.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions
When describing how to operate the instrument, several alternative methods may be
available to perform the same task. In this case, the procedure using the touchscreen
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is described. The alternative procedure using the keys on the instrument or the onscreen keyboard is only described if it deviates from the standard operating procedures.
The term "select" may refer to any of the described methods, i.e. using a finger on the
touchscreen or a key on the instrument or on a keyboard.
1.2.3 Other Conventions
Remote commands may include abbreviations to simplify input. In the description of
such commands, all parts that have to be entered are written in capital letters. Additional text in lower-case characters is for information only
Preface
Conventions Used in the Documentation
.
2 W
elcome to the R&S Spectrum Rider
The R&S Spectrum Rider is a new generation Rohde & Schwarz signal and spectrum
analyzer developed to meet demanding customer requirements. Offering touchscreen
input, the analyzer enhances user experience in making measurements fast and easy.
This user manual contains a description of the functionality that the instrument provides. The latest version is available for download at the product homepage (http://
www
.rohde-schwarz.com/product/fph.html).
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3 Getting Started
3.1 Preparing for Use
3.1.1 Putting into Operation
Getting Started
Preparing for Use
The following chapters are identical to those in the printed R&S Spectrum Rider Getting Started manual.
● Preparing for Use....................................................................................................21
● Instrument Tour....................................................................................................... 30
● Trying Out the Instrument....................................................................................... 73
This chapter describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S Spectrum
Rider for the first time.
Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire,
personal injury, or damage.
●
Do not open the instrument casing.
●
Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as a printed brochure
with the instrument or in electronic format on the documentation CD-ROM.
In addition, read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.
Notice that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.
Risk of instrument damage
Note that the general safety instructions also contain information on operating conditions that prevent damage to the instrument. The instrument's data sheet may contain
additional operating conditions.
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Getting Started
Preparing for Use
Risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to the electronic components of the
instrument and the device under test (DUT). ESD is most likely to occur when you connect or disconnect a DUT or test fixture to the instrument's test ports. To prevent ESD,
use a wrist strap and cord and connect yourself to the ground, or use a conductive
floor mat and heel strap combination.
For details, refer to the basic safety instructions delivered as a printed brochure with
the instrument.
Risk of instrument damage during operation
An unsuitable operating site or test setup can cause damage to the instrument and to
connected devices. Ensure the following operating conditions before you switch on the
instrument:
●
The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation.
●
The instrument is positioned as described in the following sections.
●
The ambient temperature does not exceed the range specified in the data sheet.
●
Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges.
●
Signal outputs are correctly connected and are not overloaded.
EMI impact on measurement results
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may affect the measurement results.
To suppress generated electromagnetic interference (EMI):
●
Use suitable shielded cables of high quality. For example, use double-shielded RF
and LAN cables.
●
Always terminate open cable ends.
●
Note the EMC classification in the data sheet.
3.1.1.1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument
Unpack the R&S Spectrum Rider carefully and check the contents of the package.
●
Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and the accessory
lists for the various items.
●
Check the instrument for any damage. If there is damage, immediately contact the
carrier who delivered the instrument.
●
Keep the box and packing material.
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Preparing for Use
Risk of damage during transportation and shipment
Insufficient protection against mechanical and electrostatic effects during transportation
and shipment can damage the instrument.
●
Always make sure that sufficient mechanical and electrostatic protection is provided.
●
When shipping an instrument, the original packaging should be used. If you do not
have the original packaging, use sufficient padding to prevent the instrument from
moving around inside the box. Pack the instrument in antistatic wrap to protect it
from electrostatic charging.
●
Secure the instrument to prevent any movement and other mechanical effects during transportation.
Packing material
Retain the original packing material. If the instrument needs to be transported or shipped at a later date, you can use the material to protect the control elements and connectors.
3.1.1.2 Accessory List
The instrument comes with the following accessories:
●
Power supply cable and adapter set
●
Li-ion rechargeable battery
●
USB2.0 cable A-Mini
●
Side strap
●
Printed Getting Started manual
●
Document folder containing safety instructions, KC and CE certificate
Optional accessories and their order numbers are listed in the data sheet.
3.1.1.3
Setting up the R&S Spectrum Rider
The R&S Spectrum Rider is designed for lab operation as well as for service and maintenance applications on-site.
Depending on the environment, you can adjust the viewing angle of the display and
either lay it out horizontally or prop it up using the support on the back of the R&S
Spectrum Rider.
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When laid out horizontally for operation from above, the R&S Spectrum Rider is tilted
slightly due to the micro-stand at the back. This position provides the optimum viewing
angle for the display.
T
o allow easy operation from the front and still be able to read the display, you can
swing out the support on the back of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
Before you turn on the R&S Spectrum Rider, you should insert the lithium ion battery
included in the delivery into the battery compartment located at the back of the R&S
Spectrum Rider.
Getting Started
Preparing for Use
Insert battery
1. Unscrew the two thumb screws located on the battery compartment.
2. Open the cover
3. Insert the battery into the R&S Spectrum Rider.
4. Close the cover and screw back the thumb screws.
You can operate the R&S Spectrum Rider with the AC adapter or the battery. Both are
included in the delivery.
.
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Preparing for Use
3.1.1.4
Using the AC Adapter
Risk of instrument damage
To avoid instrument damage,
●
Only use the power supply (R&S HA-Z301, order number 1321.1386.02) included
in the delivery.
●
Make sure that the AC supply voltage is compatible to the voltage specified on the
power supply unit.
●
Attach the appropriate adapter to the power supply.
Connect the AC adapter to the DC port on the left side of the R&S Spectrum Rider
(item 1 of Figure 3-1). Make sure to fully insert the AC adapter plug into the DC port.
Depending on the system you need, firmly connect the appropriate power cable included in the delivery to the AC adapter (item 2 of Figure 3-1 ).
Finally, connect the power cable plug to an AC power outlet.
Figure 3-1: AC adapter
1 = AC adapter
2 = Power cable
The voltage range of the AC power supply is 100 V to 240 V AC.
After the R&S Spectrum Rider is connected to the power supply, you can turn it on with
the [Power] key on the front panel.
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3.1.1.5
Battery Operation
The R&S Spectrum Rider has a smart battery indicator which displays the battery
charging status on the [Power] key as well as the battery icon shown at the top right
corner of the display screen. See Chapter 3.2.3.1, "Title Bar", on page 38.
The lithium ion battery has a capacity of 6.4 Ah and it allows operation of up to eight
hours when it is fully charged.
The actual operation time depends on the current charged status (see Figure 3-2), the
ambient temperature and the operating mode of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
For a summary of the LED indication of the [Power] key, see Table 3-1.
The battery charging and discharging process of the battery icon indicated in the display screen is illustrated below:
Figure 3-2: Battery charging and discharging process
Charging time is about three hours when the R&S Spectrum Rider is in inactive mode
(i.e. R&S Spectrum Rider is switched off). If the instrument is in active mode (i.e. R&S
Spectrum Rider is switched on), the charging time is extended to about four hours
because the charging current is reduced as the power is partially drained by the usage
of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
During operation in the field, you can also charge the battery with the car adapter (R&S
HA-Z302, order number 1321.1340.02). You can connect the car adapter to the DC
port. With the car adapter, you are able to charge the R&S Spectrum Rider via the car's
cigarette lighter socket. A replacement battery (R&S HA-Z306, order number
1321.1334.02) with the same capacity and charging time as the battery included in the
standard delivery is also available if necessary.
Battery dispatched during delivery is not fully charged, for battery operation you have
to charge it first.
To charge the battery, connect the charger to AC power adapter included in the delivery. For more information, see "Using an external battery charger" on page 26.
Using an external battery charger
You can also use an external battery charger (R&S HA-Z303, order number
1321.1328.02) to charge the battery.
To charge the battery externally, put the battery into the external charger and supply it
with power via the AC power adapter.
An amber LED on the charger indicates the charging process. The LED turns to green
when the battery is fully charged. A red LED on the charger indicates that the battery is
not charging or the charging failed.
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Figure 3-3: External battery charger
1 = Lithium ion battery R&S HA-Z306
2 = External charger R&S HA-Z303
3 = Power supply unit R&S HA-Z301 or car adapter R&S HA-Z302
Risk of traffic accidents, physical injury and property damage
●
Turn off the R&S Spectrum Rider while driving or while the engine is on.
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Operation of the R&S Spectrum Rider via the cigarette lighter socket while driving
or while the engine on is prohibited.
3.1.1.6 Battery Maintenance
The R&S Spectrum Rider comes with a lithium-ion battery. In general, these batteries
are easy to handle. When you handle the battery, follow the instruction mentioned in
the safety instructions and in the following chapters.
Handling
●
The battery has been designed for a specific application. Do not use it for any other
applications.
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Do not connect batteries in series or parallel as it can cause serious damage.
●
Observe correct polarities during installation and charging.
●
Do not heat over 70°C. The battery contains thermal fuses that could activate and
render the battery inoperable.
●
The battery contains an electronic device for protection against deep discharge,
overcharge and short-circuiting between the terminals.
– If you cannot discharge the battery, it may be deep discharged. Charge the bat-
tery for 0.5 hours and check again.
– If you cannot charge the battery, it may be overcharged. Discharge the battery
and check again.
– If the battery has been short-circuited, charge it to reset the electronics.
– If the battery still does not work, contact the Rohde & Schwarz customer sup-
port.
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Do not allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals.
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Do not solder directly to the battery
Storage
The battery self-discharges while not in use. When storing the battery for an extended
period of time, make sure to
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Handle the battery carefully to avoid short circuits. Make sure that leads and terminals are insulated.
●
Keep the battery in the supplied packaging before use. The temperature should not
exceed 30°C.
●
Store the battery at an initial state of charge between 15% and 50% of its capacity.
When calculating the initial state of charge, consider
–
The maximum consumption of electronic devices
– The self-discharge of the battery - the higher the state of charge, the higher the
rate of self-discharge
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Avoid a deep discharge of the battery. A deep discharge occurs when the state of
charge falls below 5% of the battery's capacity.
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Recharge the battery at least every six months.
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Should the battery voltage be low or even 0 V, the battery protection circuit may have
gone into a sleep mode. In that case, reset the battery with an approved charger.
Transportation
No special regulations apply for transporting the battery. The battery cells contain no
metallic lithium.
End of Life
The capacity of the battery decreases after it has gone through numerous charge
cycles and nearing its end of life. When the battery is dead, do not open the battery. Do
not dispose battery in fire.
3.1.2 Switching the Instrument On and Off
The instrument can be powered with an AC or DC (battery operated or via car adapter)
input. See Chapter 3.1.1.4, "Using the AC Adapter", on page
►
Press the [Power] key to switch on the instrument.
During booting, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays a splash screen to indicate the
operable frequency range of the instrument. Depending on the frequency upgrade
option installed, the respective splash screen is loaded.
After booting, the instrument is ready for operation.
Refer to the instrument brochure for the list of options available.
25.
► Press the [Power] key to switch off the instrument.
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Risk of losing data
If a running instrument (without battery) is disconnected directly from the power cord,
the instrument loses its current settings. Furthermore, program data may be lost.
Press the [Power] key first to shut down the application properly.
The following shows the [POWER] key behavior in different operation modes.
Table 3-1: Summary of LED indication on POWER key
LED indication on [Power] key Descriptions
Green LED
Blue LED
Amber LED
Red LED
LED "OFF"
Instrument is in operation mode.
Instrument is in switch off mode with a fully charged battery. A blinking blue LED indicates that the battery charging is in process.
Instrument is in switch off mode with AC supply and there is no battery in it.
There is an error in the battery charging.
This is an indication that there is no AC or DC supply to the instrument. The instrument is in a switch off mode.
3.1.3 Checking the Supplied Options
The instrument can be equipped with different hardware and installed options. For a list
of R&S Spectrum Rider supported hardware and installed options, refer to the instrument brochure for the list of options available.
In order to check whether the installed options correspond to the options indicated in
the delivery note, proceed as follows.
1. Press the [SETUP] key.
2. Select the "Installed Options" softkey.
A list of all available options and the current status of the options are displayed.
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3. Check the availability of the installed options as indicated in the delivery note.
4. Check the availability of the hardware options as indicated in the delivery note.
5.
Press the "HW/SW Info" softkey.
A list with hardware and firmware information is displayed.
3.2 Instrument Tour
This chapter describes the front panel, including all function keys and connectors.
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It also contains general system configuration on the R&S Spectrum Rider as well as
the connectivity of the instrument to PC.
● Overview Control.....................................................................................................31
● Connectors of the R&S Spectrum Rider................................................................. 32
● Touchscreen Display...............................................................................................36
● On-screen Keyboard...............................................................................................44
● Front Panel Keys.....................................................................................................45
● Managing Options...................................................................................................49
● Configuring the R&S Spectrum Rider..................................................................... 52
● Connecting the R&S Spectrum Rider to a PC.........................................................67
Figure 3-4: Front panel of R&S Spectrum Rider
1 = RF input (N-connector or RPC 3.5 mm connector)
2 = BNC connectors
3 = Headphone jack
4 = USB ports
5 = Touch-sensitive screen area
6 = Softkey labels (on display)
7 = Softkey
8 = System Keys
9 = DC port (behind protective cap)
10 = Kensington lock
11 = Function Keys
12 = Power key
13 = Alphanumeric key
14 = Unit keys
15 = Back key
16 = Cancel key
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17 = Rotary knob
18 = Screenshot key
19 = LAN and mini USB ports (behind protective cap)
**20 = SD Card Slot (not visible as it is located behind the battery compartment)
Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents
Cleaning agents contain substances that may damage the instrument. For example,
cleaning agents that contain a solvent may damage the front panel labeling, plastic
parts, or the display.
Never use cleaning agents such as solvents (thinners, acetone, etc.), acids, bases, or
other substances.
The outside of the instrument can be cleaned sufficiently using a soft, lintfree dust
cloth.
3.2.2 Connectors of the R&S Spectrum Rider
The R&S Spectrum Rider has several connectors. The connectors are either on the
upper, left or right side of the instrument.
● RF Input.................................................................................................................. 32
● BNC Connector.......................................................................................................33
● Headphone Jack..................................................................................................... 34
● USB Port................................................................................................................. 34
● DC Port................................................................................................................... 34
● Mechanical Locking Device.....................................................................................35
● Mini USB and LAN Port...........................................................................................35
● SD Card Slot........................................................................................................... 36
3.2.2.1
RF Input
The RF input 50 Ω is located on the top of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
Depending on the instrument models, different RF connector is used. For model 02,
model 06 and model 13, N type connector is used. For model 26, RPC 3.5 mm connector is used.
Connect a cable or DUT to the RF input. Use a cable to connect the DUT to the R&S
Spectrum Rider, if necessary.
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Make sure not to overload the R&S Spectrum Rider when a DUT is connected.
The maximum power that is permissible at the RF input is 20 dBm (or 100 mW).
The RF input is protected from static discharges and voltage pulses by a limiting circuit.
RF power overload
The R&S Spectrum Rider maybe loaded with up to 30 dBm (or 1 W ) for up to three
minutes. If you apply 1 W for a longer period, the R&S Spectrum Rider may be
destroyed.
Risk of electric shock
To avoid electrical shock the DC input voltage, you must never exceed the value specified on the housing.
Risk of damage of the R&S Spectrum Rider
To avoid damage to the coupling capacitor, input attenuator or the mixer, the DC input
voltage must never exceed the value specified in the data sheet.
3.2.2.2 BNC Connector
The BNC connector is located on the top of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
You can connect the BNC connector for various applications. It supports an external
trigger signal or an external reference signal.
When the BNC connector is configured as a trigger input, it controls the start of a measurement. The trigger mode is selected in the "Sweep" menu, see Chapter 3.2.5.5,
"Function Keys", on page 46. The trigger threshold is similar to that of TTL signals.
When the BNC connector is configured as reference input, you can apply a 10 MHz
external reference signal to it for frequency synchronization. The external reference
label
is displayed at the top right corner of the trace window to indicate that the
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reference signal is supplied via external signal input. The label turns green when the
reference signal is detected.
The level of the reference signal must be larger than 0 dBm. If there is no reference
signal present at the BNC connector, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays an appropriate
message. Thus, measurements without a valid reference can be avoided.
For more information on configuring the BNC connector for the appropriate signal, see
"Configuring the BNC connector" on page 53 and Chapter 3.2.7.3, "Using the GPS
Receiver", on page 57.
3.2.2.3
3.2.2.4
Headphone Jack
The 3.5 mm connector for headphones is located on the top of the R&S Spectrum
Rider.
The internal impedance of the connector is approximately 10 Ω.
USB Port
The two USB ports are located on top of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
3.2.2.5
You can use the USB interface to connect a memory stick and store data sets or
screenshots.
The USB connector can also be used to control the operation of the power sensor and
GPS receiver. See Chapter 3.3.2, "Using a Power Sensor", on page 80 and Chap-
ter 3.2.7.3, "Using the GPS Receiver", on page 57.
DC Port
The DC port is located behind a protective cap on the left side of the R&S Spectrum
Rider.
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The R&S Spectrum Rider is supplied with power by the AC/DC transformer power supply via the DC connector. You can also use the DC connector to charge the battery.
3.2.2.6
3.2.2.7
Mechanical Locking Device
The Kensington lock is located behind a protective cap on the left side of the R&S
Spectrum Rider.
A Kensington lock can be anchored to the R&S Spectrum Rider housing to secure it to
a workstation mechanically.
Mini USB and LAN Port
The mini USB and LAN ports are located behind a protective cap on the right side of
the R&S Spectrum Rider.
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You can connect the R&S Spectrum Rider to a PC via USB or LAN and transfer data in
both directions.
Configure the USB and LAN connection via the "Instrument Setup" menu. For more
information, see Chapter 3.2.7.1, "Configuring the Hardware", on page 52.
3.2.2.8
SD Card Slot
The SD card slot is located behind the battery compartment of the R&S Spectrum
Rider.
Peel open the SD card protective cap to access to the SD card slot. You can use the
SD card to store data sets or screenshots.
3.2.3 Touchscreen Display
All measurement results are displayed on the screen. Additionally, the screen display
provides status and setting information and you can change the parameters setting
with touchscreen gesture.
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The touch-sensitive screen offers an alternative means of user interaction for quick and
easy handling of the instrument.
Risk of touchscreen damage during operation
The touchscreen may be damaged by inappropriate tools or excessive force.
Observe the following instructions when operating or cleaning the touchscreen:
●
Never touch the screen with ball point pens or other pointed objects with sharp
edges.
●
It is recommended that you operate the touchscreen by finger only. As an alternative, you may use a stylus pen with a smooth soft tip.
●
Never apply excessive force to the screen. Touch it gently.
●
Never scratch the screen surface, e.g. with a finger nail. Never rub it strongly, for
example with a dust cloth.
Figure 3-5: R&S Spectrum Rider touchscreen element
The touchscreen display can be divided into several sections:
1. Title Bar
2. Measurement Result View
3. Measurement Trace Window
4. Parameter View
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A touchscreen is a screen that is touch-sensitive, i.e. it reacts in a specified way when
a particular element on the screen is tapped by a finger.
ouchscreen gesture
T
Special touchscreen features are provided to enhance user experience in using the
instrument:
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Swipe horizontally in the trace window, the gesture is used to change the center
frequency.
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Swipe vertically in the trace window, the gesture is used to change reference level.
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Pinch and stretch to change the span parameter.
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Double tap on the trace window to add a new marker.
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Tab and drag on the marker icon, the gesture is used to change the marker position.
●
Draw a "x" to delete all markers.
●
Swipe up or down vertically in the "Measurement Result View" to hide or unhide
the measurement result view display.
●
In the file manager dialog, swipe horizontally to the left or right direction to preview
screenshots.
●
In the wizard measurement mode, swipe horizontally to the left direction to skip a
wizard measurement.
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3.2.3.1 Title Bar
The "T
itle bar" is located on top of the layout.
It is used to display static content:
●
Basic information such as R&S logo, measurement mode name (i.e. "Spectrum",
"Power Meter") and battery status.
●
Accessories name connected to the instrument, i.e power sensor
●
Standard information such as measurement standard name and channel table
name.
3.2.3.2 Measurement Result View
Special touchscreen gesture
ou can swipe vertically up or down in the
Y
the measurement result view display.
See Chapter 4.2.7, "Hide or Unhide Measurement Result View Display", on page 92.
, GPS receiver.
"Measurement result view" to hide or unhide
The "Measurement result view" is located below the "Title bar".
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It displays measurement results of the followings:
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GPS information
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Marker values
– Including marker function such as marker noise measurement, frequency coun-
ter and N dB down bandwidth measurement when activated.
●
Limit lines
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Channel table
3.2.3.3
When the marker measurement is enabled and selected in the "Measurement result
view", an entry box for marker positioning is displayed. On the selected marker, you
can also see that the function measurement result is displayed in the "Measurement
result view", e.g. "Frequency Count".
The selected marker is highlighted in the "Measurement result view", it is also reflected
on the marker in the "Measurement trace window".
Table 3-2: Highlighted marker
Highlighted marker in the "Measurement result
view"
Highlighted marker in the "Measurement trace
window"
Note: There is a blue frame on the highlighted "M1"
marker.
For more information on marker measurement, see "Using markers" on page 77.
Measurement Trace Window
The "Measurement trace window" is the main user interface window in R&S Spectrum
Rider. It displays the measurement traces where markers and limit lines are also displayed.
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Device warning messages (e.g IF Ovl) are displayed at the top right-hand corner of the
window.
Device Warning Message
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IF Ovl: This message indicates that the downconverter of the intermediate frequency (IF) is overloaded in R&S Spectrum Rider.
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In general, a star
3.2.3.4 Parameter View
The "Parameter view" contains the important trace setting parameters for the spectrum
measurement.
It is located at the right side and bottom section of the layout . See Figure 3-5.
You can select any parameter in the "Parameter view" to adjust the configurations of
the spectrum measurement. See details of each of the parameter in the R&S Spectrum
Rider user manual.
Parameter settings Description
"Center", "Start", "Stop"
indicates that the measurement is still in progress.
This display setting is function-specific depending
on the softkey ("Center Freq", "Start Freq", "Stop
Freq") indicated in the softkey label. See Chap-
ter 3.2.5.3, "Softkey", on page 45.
It displays an entry box to configure the center frequency, start or stop frequency for the spectrum
measurement.
"Trace"
Select "Trace" to display the trace menu with a list of
settings ("Clear/Write", "Average", "Min Hold", "Max
Hold").
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"Detect" Select "Detect" to display the trace detector menu
with a list of settings ("Auto Peak", "Max Peak", "Min
Peak", "Sample", "RMS").
"Trig"
"Span"
"Time & Date"
"REF"
"ATT"
"PA"
Select "Trig" to display the gate trigger menu with a
list of settings ("Free Run", "Ext. Rise", "Ext". "Fall").
Select "Span" to display an entry box to configure
the span of the spectrum measurement.
Time and date of the instrument. This field is a readonly field. See Chapter 3.2.7.4, "Configuring Date
and Time", on page 59.
Select "REF" to display an entry box to configure the
reference level for the spectrum measurement.
Select "ATT" to display an entry box to configure the
attenuation setting for the spectrum measurement.
Select "PA" to toggle between the "ON" and "OFF"
status for the optional preamplifier (R&S FPH-B22)
of the spectrum measurement.
Note: When the optional preamplifier (R&S FPHB22) is absent, this menu is not available.
"RBW"
"VBW"
Select "RBW" to display an entry box to configure
the resolution bandwidth of the spectrum measurement.
Select "VBW" to display an entry box to configure
the video bandwidth of the spectrum measurement.
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"SWT" Select "SWT" to display an entry box to configure
the sweep time of the spectrum measurement.
"Config Overview"
Select "Config Overview" to display the configuration overview window for more configuration options
for the spectrum measurement. See "Configuration
Overview" on page 42.
Configuration Overview
The "Config Overview" is a dedicated button located at the bottom of the "Parameter
View", it is operation mode dependent. See Figure 3-5.
When you select this button, it opens the "Config Overview" window. Accessing it without the touchscreen input is possible via the [SETUP] key. See Chapter 3.2.5.4, "Sys-
tem Keys", on page 45.
The "Config Overview" illustrates the flow of spectrum measurement at different stages
and the relevant parameters which have impact on the measurement at each stage.
The "Config Overview" window is divided into six categories:
Table 3-3: Corresponding dialog box of "Config Overview" window
"Config Overview" block Corresponding dialog box Description
Select "Input" to configure RF
impedance.
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Select "Amplitude" to configure
reference level, reference of
preamplifier (R&S FPH-B22,
order number 1321.0680.02),
RF attenuation level and mode.
It also provides configuration to
set the transducer table used in
the signal measurement.
Note: When the optional preamplifier (R&S FPH-B22) is absent,
the menu item "RF Preamplifier"
is not available.
Select "Frequency" to configure
the center frequency
of
fset and span of the spectrum
measurement.
Select "Bandwidth" to configure
resolution bandwidth, video
bandwidth and sweep time for
the spectrum measurement.
fset,
, frequency
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Select "Analysis" to configure
trace mode, trace detector and
the number of count used to
average up the measurement for
the trace display
It also provides configuration to
set the "T
used to calculate the differences
in the current trace measurement and measurement saved
in the memory.
Select "Trigger" to configure the
trigger source, trigger level and
the trigger delay setting on the
spectrum measurement.
.
race Math" method
3.2.4 On-screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard is an additional means of interacting with the instrument. It
provides convenience of usage with the touchscreen input.
Accessing the on-screen keyboard is only available for text-based entry
open a filename.
T
ouchscreen interface
If the touchscreen interface is not activated, the on-screen keyboard is disabled.
The on-screen keyboard display can be switched on and off using the on-screen keyboard icon highlighted at the top right-hand corner.
, e.g. save or
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The following chapter illustrates the function of the front panel keys.
3.2.5.1
3.2.5.2
3.2.5.3
POWER Key
The [POWER]
key is located on the lower left of the front panel. It starts up and
shuts down the instrument.
See Chapter 3.1.2, "Switching the Instrument On and Off", on page 28.
See also Chapter 3.2.1, "Overview Control", on page 31.
Screenshot Key
The screenshot
key provides a quick way to capture screenshot of the current
screen at anytime.
For more information, see the R&S Spectrum Rider user manual.
Softkey
The six softkeys on the front panel are used to access the softkey label. See Chap-
ter 3.2.1, "Overview Control", on page 31.
3.2.5.4
The softkey label is function-specific depending on the key selected on the front panel
of the instrument. See Chapter 3.2.5.5, "Function Keys", on page 46.
System Keys
System keys configure the instrument to a predefined state, change basic settings,
configure evaluation setting and provide save and recall functions.
A detailed description of the corresponding functions is provided in the R&S Spectrum
Rider user manual.
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SYSTEM keys Descriptions
PRESET Resets the instrument to the default state.
SETUP Provides basic instrument configuration functions:
MODE Provides the selection between applications.
LINES Configures limit lines.
SAVE RECALL Provides a file manager function to facilitate the saving and
3.2.5.5 Function Keys
Function keys provide access to the most common measurement settings and functions in the instrument.
●
Reference frequency (external/internal) and hardware
selection
●
Date, time, display, audio and regional configuration
●
Battery low indicator
●
LAN interface
●
Disabling and enabling of options
●
Information about instrument configuration including firmware version and system error messages
●
Spectrum
●
Receiver
●
Power Meter
●
Maps
recalling of result and instrument settings.
A detailed description of the corresponding functions is provided in the R&S Spectrum
Rider user manual.
FUNCTION keys Descriptions
FREQ Sets the center frequency, frequency step size, frequency offset
as well as the start and stop frequencies for the frequency range
under consideration.
SPAN Sets the frequency span to be analyzed.
AMPT Sets the reference level, the displayed dynamic range, the RF
attenuation and the unit for the level display.
Sets the level offset and the input impedance.
Activates the preamplifier (R&S FPH-B22, order number
1321.0680.02).
Set transducer tables to compensate primary and secondary RF
path losses.
WIZARD Performs a sequence of standardized and recurring measure-
ments.
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BW Sets the resolution bandwidth and the video bandwidth.
SWEEP Sets the sweep time.
TRACE Configures the measured data acquisition and the analysis of
MEAS This key provides functionality to select and configure measure-
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Sets the trigger mode, trigger threshold and the trigger delay of
the external trigger signal.
Selects continuous measurement or single measurement.
the measurement data.
ment such as:
●
Spectrum
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Channel Power
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Occupied bandwidth (OBW)
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Measurement of time domain power (Time Domain Power)
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Spectrum emission mask measurement (Spectrum Emission Mask)
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Measurement of multicarrier adjacent channel power (Ch
Power ACLR)
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Harmonics distortion
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AM modulation depth (AM Mod Depth)
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Spectrogram
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Spectrogram Playback
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Isotropic Antenna
MARKER Sets and positions the absolute and relative measurement mark-
3.2.5.6 Keypad
The keypad is used to enter alphanumeric parameters, including the corresponding
units.
ers (markers and delta markers).
Marker positioning using peak, next peak, minimum level, reference level and center frequency.
Marker search limit function.
Enable or disable checkbox for
Provide the following marker functions:
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Marker mode function which provides capability to measure
noise, measure frequency using frequency counter and
measure bandwidth using the N dB down setting.
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Marker display setting using the frequency or channel table.
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AM and FM marker demodulation.
"View List" function.
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It contains the following keys:
Type of key Description
Alphanumeric keys Enter numbers and (special) characters in edit dialog boxes.
Decimal point Inserts a decimal point "." at the cursor position.
Sign key Changes the sign of a numeric parameter. In the case of an alphanumeric parame-
ter, inserts a "-" at the cursor position.
Unit keys (GHz/dBm MHz/ dBm,
kHz/dB and Hz/dB)
CANCEL key Closes all kinds of dialog boxes, if the edit mode is not active. Quits the edit mode, if
BACK key If an alphanumeric entry has already been started, this key deletes the character to
These keys add the selected unit to the entered numeric value and complete the
entry.
In the case of level entries (e.g. in dB) or dimensionless values, all units have the
value "1" as multiplying factor. Thus, they also act like an enter key function.
the edit mode is active. In dialog boxes that contain a "Cancel" button it activates
that button.
For "Edit" dialog boxes the following mechanism is used:
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the left of the cursor.
Note: If an entry is confirmed with enter, this key restores the value entered before.
This action can be used to toggle for example between two frequencies.
3.2.5.7 Navigation Controls
The rotary knob provides navigation controls in the display or within dialog boxes.
If data entry has been started, it retains the original value and closes the dialog
box.
If data entry has not been started or has been completed, it closes the dialog
box.
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The rotary knob has several functions:
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Increments (clockwise direction) or decrements (counter-clockwise direction) the
instrument parameters at a defined step width in the case of a numeric entry
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Shifts markers and limit lines on the screen
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Acts like a cursor key in dialog boxes or softkey submenus.
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Moves the scroll bar vertically if the scroll bar is in focused
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Acts as an enter key when pressed
3.2.6 Managing Options
For special measurement tasks, you can equip the R&S Spectrum Rider with various
firmware options.
3.2.6.1
Enabling Options
To enable options, you have to enter a key code. The key code is based on the unique
serial number of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
1. Press the [SETUP] key.
2. Select the "Installed Options" softkey.
A list of all available options and the current status of the options is displayed. See
Chapter 3.1.3, "Checking the Supplied Options", on page 29.
3. Select the "Install Option" softkey from the dialog box.
The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry field to enter the option key.
4. Enter in the appropriate option key.
5. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
If you have entered the correct code, the instrument displays a message: "installation successful".
If you have entered an incorrect code, the instrument displays a message: "invalid
key code!".
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6. Enter the correct code again.
3.2.6.2
3.2.6.3
Checking Options
In the "Setup" menu, the R&S Spectrum Rider shows all options that are currently
installed.
1. Press the [SETUP] key.
2. Select the "Installed Options" softkey.
The R&S Spectrum Rider shows a list of all available options and the current status
of the option:
● "Installed": This means that the option is installed and working.
● "Demo": This means that the option is for demo purposes and it has an expiry
date.
● "Removed:<option key>": This indicates that a portable license has been
removed from the R&S Spectrum Rider and is ready to be transferred to
another R&S Spectrum Rider.
Managing Options with R&S License Manager
If you are using the R&S Spectrum Rider in a local area network (LAN), you can manage the firmware options with a web browser (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer or
Mozilla Firefox).
For more information on connecting the R&S Spectrum Rider to a LAN, see Chap-
ter 3.2.8.1, "LAN Connection", on page 67.
After you have connected the R&S Spectrum Rider, open your web browser.
1. Enter the IP address of the R&S Spectrum Rider in the address bar of the web
browser.
The browser will access the R&S License Manager. In this part of the R&S License
Manager, you can install and activate licenses on the R&S Spectrum Rider.
This page features three areas:
● The first area shows the details of the connected device including the device ID
and the IP address.
● The second area provides functionality to install and activate licenses.
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– Install Registered License Keys and Activate Licenses
– Register Licenses, Install License Keys and Activate Licenses
– Reboot Device
–
● The third area provides hints on using the license manager when you move the
mouse over one of the options.
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Follow this link if you have purchased a registered license. Registered
licenses only work in combination with a specific device ID.
Follow this link if you have purchased an unregistered license. Unregistered licenses are not connected to a specific device ID.
Follow this link to reboot the R&S Spectrum Rider.
Online help icon
Opens a detailed online help to the corresponding topic.
If you already have one or more R&S Spectrum Rider equipped with options,
you can manage the licenses of these options on the license manager web
page.
2.
Select the
The browser will access another part of the R&S License Manager. In this part of
the license manager
Spectrum Rider.
This page features two areas:
● The first area provides functionality to manage licenses already installed on a
device.
– Register Licenses
Follow this link if you have purchased an unregistered license. Unregistered licenses only work in combination with a specific device ID.
– Unregister License
Follow this link if you have installed a portable license. Portable licenses
work in combination with several device IDs. However
ster it on one device before you can use it on another
button.
, you can manage licenses already installed on your R&S
, you have to unregi-
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– Move Portable License
–
● The second area provides hints on using the R&S License Manager when you
move the mouse over one of the options.
After you have followed one of the links, follow the instructions displayed in the
browser
access the online help at any time with the online help icon
an extensive description of all functionality that the license manager features.
. If you encounter any problems during the licensing procedure, you can
3.2.7 Configuring the R&S Spectrum Rider
In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, the R&S Spectrum Rider provides various general settings that are independent of the operating mode of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
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Follow this link if you want to move a portable license. Moving a portable
license is possible without unregistering the license.
Online help icon
Opens a detailed online help to the corresponding topic.
. The online help contains
Press [SETUP] key.
1.
2. Select the "Instrument Setup" softkey.
A corresponding dialog box to configure the instrument opens.
3. Select the item you want to modify.
● Configuring the Hardware....................................................................................... 52
● Configuring Antennas..............................................................................................53
● Using the GPS Receiver......................................................................................... 57
● Configuring Date and Time..................................................................................... 59
● Selecting Regional Settings.................................................................................... 60
● Configuring the Display...........................................................................................61
● Configuring the Audio Output..................................................................................63
● Configuring Power Supply.......................................................................................65
● Resetting the R&S Spectrum Rider.........................................................................66
3.2.7.1 Configuring the Hardware
The hardware settings contain settings that control internal and connected hardware.
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Using auto accessory detection
If you are using any accessories while working with the R&S Spectrum Rider, the
instrument is able to identify the connected hardware. T
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Auto Accessory Detection" item.
A drop-down menu to select the accessory detection opens.
2. Set the "Auto Accessory Detection" to "On".
When this feature is on, the name of the connected accessory is displayed in the
"Detected Accessory" field.
Configuring the BNC connector
You can use the BNC connectors for various applications. For more information on the
supported applications, see Chapter 3.2.2.2, "BNC Connector", on page 33.
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "BNC" item.
A drop-down menu to select the BNC connector application opens.
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o enable this setting:
2. Select the required application.
3.2.7.2 Configuring Antennas
You can use the log-periodic antenna (R&S HL300, order number 4097.3005.02) ,
active directional antenna (R&S HE300, order number 4067.5900.02) or the directional
antenna (R&S HE400, order number 4104.6000.02) with the R&S Spectrum Rider to
locate potential interfering sources.
For a comprehensive description of the antennas and their functionality, refer to the
user manuals delivered with the product.
Both antennas are embedded with a GPS receiver and an electronic compass. You
can control the GPS receiver of the antennas as described in Chapter 3.2.7.3, "Using
the GPS Receiver", on page
To work with both antennas, you need a USB adapter (R&S HE300USB, order number
4080.9440.02) to connect the antennas control cable to the USB interface of the R&S
Spectrum Rider.
The "Instrument Setup" dialog box provides all settings necessary to control the
antenna.
57.
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Enabling the antenna
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1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Antenna"
A drop-down menu to select the antenna opens.
2. Select the "HL300", "HE300" or "HE400" "Antenna" menu item.
The R&S Spectrum Rider enables the selected antenna.
Note: The "Auto Accessory Detection" menu item in the "Hardware"
off when an antenna is selected.
Enabling the compass
The antennas feature an electronic compass to determine directions precisely.
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Compass" item.
A drop-down menu to enable or disable the compass opens.
menu item.
section turns
2. Select "On" to enable the compass.
The R&S Spectrum Rider shows the magnetic declination of your current position
in the "Magnetic Declination"
menu item.
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Showing compass information
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Showing Compass Information"
menu item.
A drop-down menu to enable or disable the display of compass information opens.
2. Select "On" to enable the display of compass information.
The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the compass information at the top of the map
display.
Assigning functions to the toggle switch
The R&S HL300 and HE400 has a toggle switch on its handle that you can assign to
one of the following functions:
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In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Assign Antenna Switch" menu
1.
item.
A drop-down menu to select the function of the antenna toggle switch opens.
a) "Preamplifier"
Using the toggle switch turns the preamplifier on and off.
"Save current GPS position"
b)
Using the toggle switch tags your current position in the map material.
2. Select the required function.
Calibrating the antenna
If you need to know technical specification about the antenna, for example for service
or support, you can get the necessary information from the "Antenna Service Menu"
provided in the R&S Spectrum Rider.
The "Antenna Service Menu" contains functionality to calibrate the antenna.
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Antenna Service Menu"
HL300, HE300 or HE400.
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The R&S Spectrum Rider informs you that the antenna is disabled to determine the
antenna information.
2. Select "YES" softkey.
The R&S Spectrum Rider tries to determine the antenna characteristics. It shows
the results in a dialog box.
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3. Select the "Calibrate" softkey.
The R&S Spectrum Rider starts the calibration.
For antenna calibration, it is necessary to move the antenna according to the direction as instructed on the screen.
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4. When calibration completes, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays a "Calibration Successful" message.
The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the calibration result.
3.2.7.3 Using the GPS Receiver
The R&S Spectrum Rider can locate your exact position if you connect the GPS
receiver (R&S HA-Z340, order number 1321.1392.02) to the USB connector.
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Location to secure GPS receiver (R&S HA-Z340)
Figure 3-6: Location of GPS receiver
●
Tighten the knob screw supplied with the GPS receiver to the screw track at the
back of R&S Spectrum Rider.
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The GPS receiver can be conveniently attached to the knob screw as shown in
Figure 3-6.
The "Instrument Setup" dialog box provides all settings necessary to configure the
GPS receiver.
Enabling the GPS receiver
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "GPS" item.
A drop-down menu opens to turn the GPS receiver on or off.
2. Turn the GPS receiver on or off as required.
When "GPS" item is turned on, the R&S Spectrum Rider is ready to receive GPS data.
Displaying GPS information
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Show GPS Information" item.
A drop-down menu opens to turn the display of the GPS information on and off.
2. Turn the display of GPS information on or off as required.
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When the "Show GPS Information" item is set on, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays
the GPS coordinates and number of satellites in the Measurement Result View when
ficient connection is established to the GPS satellites.
suf
When the satellite connection is lost, the GPS coordinates and number of satellites are
displayed with a white bar
When the GPS receiver is not connected or enabled, a message "GPS Not Connected" is displayed in the Measurement Result V
The state of the satellite lock shown in the title bar is illustrated as follows.
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iew.
●
●
●
●
Selecting the coordinate format
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Coordinate Format" item.
2. Select the desired format from the drop-down menu.
3.2.7.4 Configuring Date and Time
indicates that the GPS receiver is enabled and that there is a fix connection
with enough satellites for the GPS receiver to provide the coordinates.
indicates that the GPS receiver is enabled but that there is no fix connection to
a satellite.
indicates that the GPS receiver is enabled but that there is no GPS receiver
connection.
The title bar shows no symbol if the GPS receiver is not enabled
A drop-down menu opens to select the coordinate format.
The R&S Spectrum Rider has an internal clock that can apply a date and timestamp. In
the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, you can set both date and time.
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1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Set Date"
2. Enter the date you want with the numeric keys. The sequence depends on the
selected date format. See "Setting the date format" on page 61.
3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
Setting the time
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Set T
2. Enter the time you want with the numeric keys.
3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
After you have entered the time, the R&S Spectrum Rider verifies the validity of the
time. If it is not a valid time, it sets to the next valid time.
Selecting the time zone
item.
ime" item.
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "T
2. Enter a positive or negative time offset relative to the system time with the numeric
keys.
3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
After you have confirmed the time zone, the R&S Spectrum Rider adjusts the displayed time accordingly without changing the system time.
3.2.7.5 Selecting Regional Settings
The regional setting allows you to select a different language and date format.
Selecting the language
ime Zone" item.
The R&S Spectrum Rider supports several languages for the user interface.
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The following is a list of languages that the instrument supports:
English Spanish Japanese Russian
French Italian Chinese Hungarian
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1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Language" item.
A drop-down menu opens to select the language.
2. Select one of the languages from the drop-down menu.
3. Reboot the device to activate the choice of selected language.
raditional Chinese
Setting the date format
The R&S Spectrum Rider provides two dif
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Date Format" item.
A drop- down menu opens to select the date format.
2. Select the required date format from the drop-down menu.
3.2.7.6 Configuring the Display
The display setting configures the display characteristics and the touch interface.
ferent formats to display the date.
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The display of the R&S Spectrum Rider is a TFT color LCD display.
The ideal brightness of the display depends on the intensity of the backlight. To strike a
balance between battery operating time and screen display quality, set the backlight
intensity to the minimum brightness needed.
o optimize the viewing angle, adjust the display color scheme settings. To achieve the
T
maximum contrast, the screen can be switched from color display to black-and-white
display.
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The intensity of the keyboard backlight is adjustable with a time delay setting to turn off
the backlight. The keyboard backlight remains on until the time specified by the "Keyboard Backlight Delay" or a subsequent key is pressed.
Adjusting the display backlight
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Display Backlight" item.
2. Enter the backlight intensity you want with the numeric keys.
The backlight intensity is a percentage from 0% to 100% with 100% being the
brightest.
3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
Adjusting the display color scheme
1.
In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Display Color Scheme" item.
A drop- down menu opens to select the display color scheme.
2. Select the desire color scheme from the drop-down menu.
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"Color" selects a color display.
a)
b) "Black & White"
c) "Printer Friendly" inverts the colors.
Adjusting the keyboard backlight
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Keyboard Backlight" item.
2. Enter the backlight intensity you want with the numeric keys.
The backlight intensity is a percentage from 0% to 100% with 100% being the
brightest.
3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
Adjusting the keyboard backlight delay
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selects monochrome display.
In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Display Backlight" item.
1.
2. Enter the time you want to turn off the keyboard backlight with the numeric keys.
The time delay has a range of 1s to 10s.
3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
Activating the touchscreen interface
In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Touch Interface" item.
1.
2. Select "ON" to activate the touchscreen interface with R&S Spectrum Rider.
3. Select "OFF" to deactivate the touchscreen interface.
Note: If the touch interface is not activated, the On-screen keyboard is disabled.
3.2.7.7 Configuring the Audio Output
The audio settings control the audio output of the system.
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Setting the key click volume
The key click volume sets the volume of the sound that the R&S Spectrum Rider produces when you press a key or select a softkey.
In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Key Click Volume" item.
1.
2. Enter the volume you want with the numeric keys.
The key click volume is a percentage from 0% to 100% with 100% being the loudest.
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3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
Setting the system beeper volume
The system beeper volume sets the volume of the system beeper of the R&S Spectrum Rider used, i.e. if a message box pops up.
1.
In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "System Beeper Volume" item.
2. Enter the volume you want with the numeric keys.
The system beeper volume is a percentage from 0% to 100% with 100% being the
loudest.
3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
Activating / Deactivating audio alert for power overload
In case the R&S Spectrum Rider detects an overload at one of its inputs, you can configure it to make a sound.
1.
In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Beep on Power Overload" item.
2. Select "Beep on Power Overload" to "On".
When this beeper turns on, the R&S Spectrum Rider makes a sound every time it
detects an overload.
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3.2.7.8 Configuring Power Supply
The "Current Power Source" shows the source that the R&S Spectrum Rider is powered by.
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When you are using the battery to power up the R&S Spectrum Rider
"Battery Level" is displayed as a percentage with 100 % representing a full charge.
Setting the battery low level
The battery low level is a reminder that the remaining battery charge might be used up
soon.
When the battery low level is reached, the battery symbol in the T
starts blinking. See Chapter 3.1.1.5, "Battery Operation", on page 26.
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Battery Low Level" item.
2. Enter the charge level in percent of a fully charged battery with the numeric keys.
, the remaining
itle bar
turns red and
3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
Activating / Deactivating audio alert for battery low-level state
The R&S Spectrum Rider also allows you to turn on an audio signal that indicates that
the battery has reached its low-level state.
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Battery Low Level Beep" item.
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Select either "Repetitive" or "Once" to turn on the audio signal.
2.
If you have selected "Once", the R&S Spectrum Rider beeps once if the battery
runs out of power. For a continuous beep, select
3. Select "Off" to turn off the beeper.
3.2.7.9 Resetting the R&S Spectrum Rider
You can either preset the R&S Spectrum Rider or reset it to factory settings.
Presetting the R&S Spectrum Rider
The [PRESET] key resets the R&S Spectrum Rider to the default setup of the currently
active operating mode.
This default setup allows you to define the instrument with a new configuration based
on a defined measurement parameter without using parameters from a previous measurement unintentionally still being active.
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"Repetitive".
►
Press the [PRESET]
Resetting the R&S Spectrum Rider
A "Reset to Factory Settings" resets the R&S Spectrum Rider to the factory defaults.
During a reset, the R&S Spectrum Rider restores the original configuration. It also
deletes all customized datasets (limit lines, standards, channel tables, transducer
tables etc.). Instead, it will reinstall all the datasets that have been available after delivery.
Risk of data loss
All datasets you have saved are deleted during a factory reset.
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Reset to Factory Settings" item.
2. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
The R&S Spectrum Rider initiates the reset procedure and shows a warning message box.
key.
3. A corresponding dialog box opens for selection.
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Select "Yes" to perform the reset. During the reboot, it shows a corresponding
●
message.
● Select "No" to cancel the reset.
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3.2.8
Connecting the R&S Spectrum Rider to a PC
The R&S Spectrum Rider comes with the R&S InstrumentView software package. This
software package features several tools that allow you to document measurement
results, create and edit the different datasets necessary for the instrument.
The .NET Framework 2.0 (or higher) is required to run the software properly.
You can set up a connection between the R&S Spectrum Rider and R&S InstrumentView either via its LAN port or its mini USB port.
You have to install the R&S InstrumentView software on the PC before you are able to
establish a connection.
1. Run the CD-ROM delivered with the R&S Spectrum Rider.
2. Navigate to the "Software" section and start the setup file.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Alternatively, you can download the latest R&S InstrumentView from the R&S
Spectrum Rider product homepage.
Firewall settings
If no connection can be established between the software and the R&S Spectrum
Rider after successful configuration, check the firewall settings on your PC.
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● USB Connection......................................................................................................
3.2.8.1 LAN Connection
You can connect the R&S Spectrum Rider directly to the PC with a LAN cable. The
LAN port is located behind a protective cap on the right side of the R&S Spectrum
Rider.
ou can set up the LAN connection in the "Instrument Settings" dialog box.
Y
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For a direct connection between a PC and the R&S Spectrum Rider, DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol) has to be turned off (which is the default state).
1. In the "Instrument Settings" dialog box, select the "DHCP" item.
A drop-down menu opens to select the DHCP state.
2. Select "DHCP" to on or off as required.
Setting an IP address and subnet mask
To establish a connection, the PC and the R&S Spectrum Rider have to be in the same
subnet.
Subnet mask
1. Identify the subnet mask of your PC, i.e. in the Microsoft Windows "TCP/IP Properties".
2. In the "Instrument Settings" dialog box, select the "Subnet Mask" item.
3. Enter the subnet mask of the PC with the numeric keys.
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After you have matched the subnet mask, you can define the IP address. When
both devices are in the same subnet, the first three digits of the IP address are
usually the same. See example below:
Example:
IP address for PC: 192.168.1.10
IP address for R&S Spectrum Rider: 192.168.1.20
IP address
1. Identify the IP address of your PC, i.e. in the Microsoft Windows "TCP/IP Properties".
2. In the "Instrument Settings" dialog box, select the "IP Address" item.
3. Confirm the entry with the rotary knob.
4. Enter the IP address of the PC with the numeric keys.
Configuring the R&S InstrumentView software package
1. Start the R&S InstrumentView software.
2. Select the "LAN" tab in the screen layout.
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3. Select the "Add" button to create a new network connection.
4. Specify a name for the new network connection, e.g. R&S Spectrum Rider.
5. Enter the IP address for the R&S Spectrum Rider (in this case 192.168.1.20).
6. Confirm the entry with the "Save" button.
The connection is now created and configured.
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7. Select the new connection labeled R&S Spectrum Rider.
8. Select the "Connect" button to establish the connection.
Connecting the R&S Spectrum Rider in an existing LAN
You can either get the R&S Spectrum Rider IP address automatically from the DHCP
server or manually assign a fixed address.
With manual allocation, a fixed IP address and subnet mask must be assigned to the
R&S Spectrum Rider as described in Chapter 3.2.8.1, "LAN Connection", on page 67.
After setting up the R&S Spectrum Rider, configure the R&S InstrumentView software
with the assigned IP address as described in "Configuring the R&S InstrumentView
software package" on page 69.
Free IP address
Contact your IT system administrator to get a free IP address.
In networks with a DHCP server, DHCP permits automatic allocation of the network
configuration to the R&S Spectrum Rider connected via LAN cable. For this purpose,
DHCP has to be active on the R&S Spectrum Rider.
DHCP is off by default. Turn it on like this:
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "DHCP" item.
2. Select "DHCP" to "On" to activate DHCP.
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The R&S Spectrum Rider is now allocated an IP address and the subnet mask by the
DHCP server. This can take several seconds.
The IP address and subnet mask are automatically set in the corresponding input fields
and are no longer available for editing.
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defined by the DHCP server. For more information, see Chapter 3.2.8.1, "LAN Connec-
tion", on page 67.
3.2.8.2 USB Connection
Alternatively, you can connect the R&S Spectrum Rider to the PC with a USB cable.
The mini USB interface is located behind a protective cap on the right side of the R&S
Spectrum Rider
When you connect the R&S Spectrum Rider to a computer for the first time, Windows
tries to install the new hardware automatically
with the R&S InstrumentView software package.
When the drivers have been found on your system and the hardware has been successfully installed, Windows shows a corresponding message.
1. Connect the R&S Spectrum Rider via the mini USB port to your computer.
2. Start R&S InstrumentView on the PC.
3. Select the "USB" tab in the screen layout.
.
iew software with the IP address and subnet mask as
. The required drivers are installed along
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4. Select the "Scan" button to identify the R&S Spectrum Rider.
5. Confirm the selection with the
"Connect" button.
3.3 Trying Out the Instrument
This chapter provides a short overview of the first steps of the measurements you can
perform with the R&S Spectrum Rider.
● Using the Spectrum Analyzer..................................................................................73
● Using a Power Sensor............................................................................................ 80
● Saving and Recalling Results and Settings............................................................
3.3.1 Using the Spectrum Analyzer
This chapter provides a short overview of the first steps of the measurements you can
perform with the R&S Spectrum Rider.
3.3.1.1 Attenuating the Signal
You can attenuate the signal to a suitable level either manually or automatically.
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In case of automatic attenuation, the level of attenuation at the RF input depends on
the current reference level. The R&S Spectrum Rider provides two ways of automatic
attenuation.
For the highest possible sensitivity, it provides the "Auto Low Noise" attenuation mode.
For the lowest possible intermodulation, it provides the "Auto Low Distortion" mode.
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The main dif
dB higher in case of "Auto Low Distortion"
state, "Auto Low Distortion" is active.
1. Press the [AMPT] key.
2. Select the "Att/Amp/Imp" softkey.
3. Select either the "Auto Low Noise" or "Auto Low Distortion" menu item.
The R&S Spectrum Rider shows the current attenuation level in the "Parameter
view". The currently active menu item has a blue background and the selected
parameters is indicated with a blue dot in the menu item.
ference between the two modes is that the attenuation level is 5 dB to 10
than it is for "Auto Low Noise". In the default
You can also set the attenuation manually. TheR&S Spectrum Rider provides
attenuation in the range from 0 dB to 40 dB in 5 dB steps.
4. Press the AMPT key
5. Select the "Att/Amp/Imp" softkey.
6. Select the "Manual Att" menu item.
The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry box to define the attenuation. Two methods are provided to fill in the input fields:
● Directly with the number keys
● Using rotary knob
While you can enter any number you want with the number keys, using the rotary
knob is coupled to a certain step size in most cases.
If you use the rotary knob to change the attenuation, i.e. the step size is 5 dB.
7. Enter the attenuation you need.
The R&S Spectrum Rider shows the current attenuation level in the "Parameter
View".
.
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3.3.1.2
Using the Preamplifier
The R&S Spectrum Rider has an optional preamplifier (R&S FPH-B22, order number
1321.0680.02) to increase sensitivity. Depending on the frequency
amplifier is in the range from 15 dB to 20 dB and increases the sensitivity by 10 dB to
15 dB.
In the signal path, the preamplifier comes after the input protection circuit and before
the RF attenuator of the R&S Spectrum Rider to provide excellent sensitivity when the
preamplifier is switched on.
1. Press the [AMPT] key.
2. Select the "Att/Amp/Imp" softkey.
3. Enable or disable the "Preamp" checkbox to turn on or off the preamplifier of the
R&S Spectrum Rider.
, the gain of the
The magnitude of amplification depends on the reference level. This coupling to the
reference level makes sure that the dynamic range is at an optimum.
3.3.1.3 Measuring CW Signals
A basic task for spectrum analyzers is to measure the level and frequency of sinewave
signals. The following examples illustrate an effective way of performing these measurements.
A signal generator
Test setup
Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the RF input of the R&S Spectrum
Rider.
, e.g. R&S SMBV provides the signal source.
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Signal generator settings:
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Frequency: 500 MHz
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Level: -25 dBm
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1. Press the [PRESET]
The R&S Spectrum Rider is reset to its default state.
After the preset, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays the frequency spectrum over its
full frequency span.
At 500 MHz, the generator signal is displayed as a vertical line. To analyze the
generator signal at 500 MHz in more detail, reduce the frequency span.
2. Press the "Center" softkey at the "Parameter view".
The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry box to define the center frequency.
3. Enter a center frequency of 500 MHz.
The signal is now in the center of the display.
4. Press the "Span" softkey at the "Parameter view".
The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry box to specify the span.
5. Enter a span of 20 MHz.
The R&S Spectrum Rider now displays the generator signal with a higher resolution.
key.
Setting the reference level
The level at the top of the measurement diagram is called the reference level. To
obtain the best dynamic range from the R&S Spectrum Rider
level range. That means that the maximum level value should be at or close to the top
of the measurement diagram (= reference level).
, you should use its full
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Press the "REF" softkey at the "Parameter view".
1.
The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry box to enter the reference level.
2. Enter a reference level of -25 dBm.
The R&S Spectrum Rider reduces the reference level by 5 dB.
The maximum trace value is close to the maximum scale value of the measurement
diagram. The increase in the displayed noise floor is minimal. The difference between
the signal maximum and the displayed noise (i.e. the dynamic range) has, however,
been increased.
Using markers
The R&S Spectrum Rider has markers to read out signal levels and frequencies. Markers are always positioned on the trace. Both the level and frequency at their current
positions are displayed on the screen.
Press the [MARKER] key.
►
The R&S Spectrum Rider activates a marker and puts it on the maximum value on
the trace. The coordinates of the marker are shown in a table above the measurement diagram.
A red vertical line represents the position of the marker on the horizontal axis (i.e.
the frequency). A small red horizontal dash represents the marker position on the
vertical axis (i.e. the level).
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always positioned on one of these measurement points. The R&S Spectrum Rider calculates the marker frequency from the frequency of the measurement point, the center
frequency and the frequency span that have been set. The measurement-point resolu-
1 measurement points (frequency points). The marker is
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tion, and consequently the accuracy of the marker frequency readout, therefore
depend on the frequency span that has been selected.
The R&S Spectrum Rider has a frequency counter to increase the accuracy of the
marker-frequency readout. It completes the sweep, then counts the frequency at the
marker position.
1. Press the "Marker Function" softkey at the "Parameter view".
Select the "Frequency Count" from the menu item.
2.
The measurement result of the frequency counter is displayed at the "Measurement
result view". When the frequency counter is active, the resolution of the frequency
readout is always 0.1 Hz, regardless of the span. The accuracy is determined by the
internal reference frequency which is far more exact than the pixel-oriented marker
readout.
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3.3.1.4 Measuring Harmonics
A spectrum analyzer is ideal to measure harmonic levels or harmonic ratios, because it
can resolve different signals in the frequency domain.
With marker functions, you can speed up the measurement tasks.
A signal generator
Test setup
Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the RF input of the R&S Spectrum
Rider.
Signal generator settings:
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Frequency: 100 MHz
, e.g. R&S SMBV provides the signal source.
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Level: -20 dBm
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Press the [PRESET]
1.
The R&S Spectrum Rider is reset to its default state.
After the preset, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays the frequency spectrum over its
full frequency span.
At 100 MHz, the generator signal is displayed as a vertical line. In addition, you can
see the harmonics as smaller vertical lines at frequencies that are multiples of 100
MHz. To measure the second harmonic ratio, decrease the span.
2. Press the [FREQ] key.
3. Select the "Start" softkey at the "Measurement footer bar".
The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry box to enter the start frequency.
4. Enter a start frequency of 50 MHz.
5. Confirm the entry with one of the unit keys.
6. Select the "Stop" softkey at the "Measurement footer bar".
The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry box to enter the stop frequency.
7. Enter a stop frequency of 250 MHz.
8. Confirm the entry with one of the unit keys.
The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the frequency spectrum in the range from 50
MHz to 250 MHz. This frequency range visualizes the signal itself at 100 MHz and
the second harmonic at 200 MHz.
key.
To measure the harmonic ratio, set the marker on the signal and a delta marker on
the second harmonic.
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9. Press the [MARKER] key.
The R&S Spectrum Rider sets a marker on the trace maximum. The trace maximum corresponds to the signal.
10. Select the "New Marker" softkey at the "Measurement footer bar".
The R&S Spectrum Rider activates a delta marker and places it on the next trace
maximum. This corresponds to the second harmonic.
The harmonic ratio is the vertical distance of the marker and the delta marker. The
R&S Spectrum Rider displays this value in the "Measurement result view".
R&S Spectrum Rider option
R&S FPH-K9 (order number: 1321.0709.02) option is required to operate the R&S
Spectrum Rider in the power sensor mode.
3.3.2.1
For highly accurate power measurements, you can connect one of the power sensors
that are supported by the R&S Spectrum Rider.
For a list of R&S Spectrum Rider supported power sensor, refer to Chapter 7.1, "Using
a Power Sensor", on page 200.
You can connect the list of supported power sensors to the USB port of the R&S Spectrum Rider. This connector allows you to control the power sensor and supplies it with
power. For more information, see Chapter 3.2.2.4, "USB Port", on page 34.
Measuring the Power with a Power Sensor
For more information about the characteristics of the supported power sensors, refers
to their datasheet.
Risk of damaging the power sensor
Because of high input power,
●
The continuous power applied to the power sensor’s input must not exceed 400
mW (26 dBm).
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Use an attenuator for measurements on high-power transmitters.
However, brief power peaks ≤ 10 μs up to 1 W (30 dBm) are permissible.
Test setup
Connect the power sensor cable to the USB port of R&S Spectrum Rider. If the power
sensor is having the binder connector (i.e R&S FSH-Z1, R&S FSH-Z18), the FSH-Z101
adaptor cable is needed.
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1 = Supported power sensor (e.g R&S FSH-Z1, R&S NRP-Z11)
2 = Power sensor connector (DUT)
3 = USB binder adaptor (R&S FSH-Z101)
4 = USB port connector
Measuring the power
1. Press the [MODE] key.
2. Select the "Power Meter" softkey.
The R&S Spectrum Rider switches its operating mode.
If the R&S Spectrum Rider recognizes a power sensor, it sets up a connection via the
USB interface. After a few seconds, the R&S Spectrum Rider shows the measured
power.
If no power sensor has been connected or is not connected appropriately, the R&S
Spectrum Rider shows nothing.
If there are communication problems between the R&S Spectrum Rider and the power
sensor, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays an error message that indicates a possible
cause.
For more information on the error messages, see the R&S Spectrum Rider user manual.
Zeroing the power sensor
To compensate internal offsets of the power meter, a zeroing for the power sensor is
required before starting the measurement.
1. Select the "Zero" softkey.
Do not to apply any signals to the power sensor while zeroing is active.
A popup message box is displayed to provide instructions during the zeroing of the
power sensor.
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2. Disconnect the power sensor from any signal sources.
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Select the "Continue"
3.
The R&S Spectrum Rider starts the zeroing process.
4. Wait for the zeroing process to finish.
After zeroing is done, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays the message "Power sensor zero done" and again shows the power sensor softkey menu.
5. Connect the DUT to the power sensor.
The R&S Spectrum Rider shows the measured power level in dBm. For more information on the power meter measurement, see "Power Meter" in the R&S Spectrum
Rider user manual.
softkey to start zeroing.
Set the frequency
To get the best results, enter the frequency of the signal under test.
1.
Select the "Freq" softkey.
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The R&S Spectrum Rider opens an entry box to enter the frequency.
2. Enter the frequency of the signal.
3. Confirm the entry with one of the unit keys.
The R&S Spectrum Rider transfers the new frequency to the power sensor which then
corrects the measured power readings.
3.3.2.2
Measuring Power and Return Loss
With the directional power sensors R&S FSH-Z14 and R&S FSH-Z44, you can measure the power in both directions.
When you connect the directional power sensor between the source and the load, the
R&S Spectrum Rider measures the power from the source to load (forward power) and
from the load to source (reverse power).
The ratio between the forward and reverse power is a measure of the load matching.
The R&S Spectrum Rider displays it as the return loss or standing wave ratio.
The power sensors for the R&S Spectrum Rider have an asymmetrical design. Therefore, they have to be inserted into the test setup in such a way that the "Forward" arrow
on the sensor points toward the load (in the direction of the power flux).
When measuring high powers, pay strict attention to the following instructions to avoid
personal injury and to prevent the power sensor from being destroyed.
Danger of skin burns and damage to the instrument
●
Never exceed the permissible continuous power.
●
See diagram on the rear of the sensor for the permissible continuous power.
●
Turn off the RF power to connect the sensor.
●
Screw the RF connectors tightly.
Test setup
Connect the power sensor cable to the USB port of R&S Spectrum Rider. If the power
sensor is having the binder connector (i.e R&S FSH-Z14, R&S FSH-Z44), the FSHZ144 adaptor cable is needed. Insert the directional power sensor between the source
and the load.
The power sensors for the R&S Spectrum Rider have an asymmetrical design. Hence,
you have to insert them into the test setup in such a way that the "Forward" arrow
(1➙2) on the sensor points toward the load (= in the direction of the power flux).
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1 = Directional power sensor R&S FSH-Z14 or Z44
2 = Source
3 = Load
4 = USB binder adaptor (R&S FSH-Z144)
5 = USB port connector
Measuring the power
1. Press the [MODE] key.
2. Select the "Power Meter" softkey.
As soon as the R&S Spectrum Rider recognizes the power sensor, it displays the type
of the directional power sensor that is connected in the "Title bar" (see Figure 3-5).
After a few seconds, it also shows the forward power and return loss currently measured at the load.
Zeroing the power sensor
Before performing the power measurement, you should zeroing the power sensor.
After zeroing is done, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays the message "Power sensor
zero done" and again shows the power sensor softkey menu.
► Connect the R&S FSH-Z14 or R&S FSH-Z44 between the source and the load.
The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the measured forward power in dBm and the
SWR of the load. For more information on using the directional power sensor, see
"Power Meter" in the R&S Spectrum Rider user documentation.
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To get the best results, you should also define the frequency of the signal. For more
information on the measuring power and return loss, see "Power Meter" in the R&S
Spectrum Rider user manual.
3.3.3 Saving and Recalling Results and Settings
Storage device
If both USB flash drive and micro-SD card are connected to the instrument, the USB
flash drive takes precedent over SD card as a storage device.
If both storage devices are not connected, the internal memory of the instrument is
used for storage.
The R&S Spectrum Rider can store measurement results and settings in the internal
memory, removable micro-SD card or on a USB flash drive via the USB interface.
Results and settings are always stored together
text when recalled. The R&S Spectrum Rider can store at least 100 data records in the
internal memory which are differentiated by their names.
The R&S Spectrum Rider provides two USB ports and one micro-SD card slot.
, allowing them to be interpreted in con-
For more information on saving measurement results and settings, see "Saving Datasets" in the R&S Spectrum Rider user manual.
For more information on recalling measurement results and settings, see "Restoring
Datasets" in the R&S Spectrum Rider user manual.
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4 Instrument Functions
Instrument Functions
Screen Layout and Elements
This chapter provides information about the basic functionality and the user interface of
the R&S Spectrum Rider.
● Screen Layout and Elements..................................................................................86
● Touchscreen Gesture Element................................................................................88
● Presetting the R&S Spectrum Rider........................................................................94
● Configuring Measurements.....................................................................................95
● Working Directory....................................................................................................95
● Taking Screenshots.................................................................................................95
● Saving On Events................................................................................................... 98
● Managing Datasets............................................................................................... 100
● Updating the Firmware..........................................................................................107
● Installing Firmware Options...................................................................................107
4.1 Screen Layout and Elements
The following figure shows the screen layout in spectrum mode. It shows all elements
that are the same for all operating modes of the R&S Spectrum Rider. Screen layouts
that show specifics for each operating mode or measurement are provided in the corresponding sections of this manual.
Figure 4-1: Screen layout and elements
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= Title Bar
1
2 = Battery status
3 = Measurement Result View
4 = Date and time
5 = Reference position
6 = Currently selected menu item
7 = Available menu item
8 = Unavailable menu item
9 = Active menu item
10 = Invalid trace indicator and overload information
11 = Currently selected button
12 = Selectable toggle button
13 = Blue dot implies setting not coupled to another hardware setting
14 = Measurement Trace Window
15 = Trace 1
16 = Trace 2
17 = Horizontal axis labeling
18 = Vertical axis labeling
19 = Currently selected maker
20 = Marker
21 = Delta marker
22 = Entry box
23 = Configuration Overview
24 = Parameter View
25 = Unavailable softkey function
26 = Available softkey function
27 = Currently selected softkey function
Instrument Functions
Screen Layout and Elements
4.1.1 Configuration Overview Screen Layout
The "Configuration Overview"
selected, it opens the "Config Overview" window which consists of six configuration
blocks to configure the relevant parameters at each stage of the measurement. The
button is located at the bottom right-hand corner of the display
the screen layout of the "Config Overview" window.
is an operation mode dependable function. When
. The following illustrates
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= Current selected block
1
2 = Scroll bar
3 = Associated block (see Table 3-3)
= Drop down list
4
When a block is selected in the "Config Overview" window, a blue frame is displayed
around the selected block. Alternatively, you can use the rotary knob to navigate the
block for configuration.
The parameters displayed in the block are current parameters applied to the spectrum
measurement. T
tion. Alternatively, press the rotary knob to select the block for configuration.
Depending on the instrument operation mode, parameters or blocks that are not available in the operation mode are dimmed.
See details of each block configuration in "Configuration Overview" on page 42 for
spectrum analyzing mode.
4.2 Touchscreen Gesture Element
Instrument Functions
Touchscreen Gesture Element
o configure these parameters, select the desired block for configura-
To enhance greater flexibility and user experience in the user interaction with R&S
Spectrum Rider
, special touchscreen gestures are introduced. The following illustrated
the list of special gestures that R&S Spectrum Rider provides.
● Change Center Frequency......................................................................................88
● Change Reference Level........................................................................................
● Change Span ......................................................................................................... 90
● Add Marker..............................................................................................................90
● Move Marker........................................................................................................... 91
● Delete All Markers...................................................................................................92
● Hide or Unhide Measurement Result View Display................................................ 92
● Preview Screenshot................................................................................................ 93
● Skip Wizard Measurement......................................................................................93
4.2.1 Change Center Frequency
Swipe left or right horizontally in the trace window to adjust the center frequency of the
spectrum measurement. Alternatively, select the "Center" in the Parameter View to
adjust the center frequency or press the [FREQ] key on the front panel to display the
"Center Freq" softkey label for adjustment.
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4.2.2 Change Reference Level
Swipe up or down vertically in the trace window to adjust the reference level of the
spectrum measurement. Alternatively, select the "REF" button in the Parameter View to
adjust the reference level or press the [AMPT] key on the front panel to display the
"Ref Level" softkey label for adjustment.
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4.2.3
Change Span
Pinch or stretch two fingers horizontally to adjust the span of the spectrum measurement. Alternatively, select the "Span"
spectrum measurement or press the [SPAN] key on the front panel and select the
"Manual Span" softkey label for adjustment.
in the Parameter View to adjust the span of the
4.2.4 Add Marker
Double tap in the trace window to create a new marker on the spectrum measurement.
The marker is placed on the trace where the double tab gesture is performed.
Alternatively, press the [MARKER] key on the front panel and select the
from the softkey label to create a new marker on the spectrum measurement.
"New Marker"
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4.2.5 Move Marker
Tab and drag on the marker icon to change the marker position in the trace window.
Alternatively, select the marker label in the Measurement Result View to adjust the
marker position on the spectrum measurement or press the [MARKER] key on the front
panel and select the "Select Marker" softkey label for adjustment.
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4.2.6
Delete All Markers
Draw an "X" on the trace window to delete all markers from the spectrum measurement. Alternatively, press the [MARKER] key on the front panel and select the
Marker" from the softkey label to delete all markers from the spectrum measurement.
"Delete
4.2.7 Hide or Unhide Measurement Result View Display
Swipe up or down vertically on the Measurement Result V
the results display window.
iew window to hide or unhide
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4.2.8
Preview Screenshot
Swipe horizontally to the left or right direction in the trace window to preview the
screenshot. Alternatively, select the
"Prev" or "Next" softkey to preview the screenshot.
4.2.9 Skip Wizard Measurement
Swipe horizontally to the left direction to skip a wizard measurement. Alternatively,
select the "Skip" softkey to skip the measurement.
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Presetting the R&S Spectrum Rider
4.3
Presetting the R&S Spectrum Rider
Before you prepare a measurement, it is recommended to preset the R&S Spectrum
Rider. During a preset, the R&S Spectrum Rider resets all settings to their default
state. Restoring the default configuration has the advantage that old settings do not
fect measurements.
af
The default setup is specific to the operating mode.
► Press the [PRESET] key.
The R&S Spectrum Rider restores its default setup.
You can also define your own default settings via a dataset. This dataset is then loaded
after pressing the [PRESET] key instead of the factory default.
1. Press the [SETUP] key.
2. Select the "User Preference" softkey.
3. In the "User Preferences" dialog box, select the "Preset Dataset" item.
The R&S Spectrum Rider displays the file manager dialog box to select the dataset
that contains the settings you would like to have as the preset settings.
4. Select the dataset with the settings you want and press "Load" softkey.
5. In the "User Preferences" dialog box, select the
A drop-down menu opens to select the preset mode.
6. Select the "User Defined" to load the dataset defined in the "Preset Dataset".
The R&S Spectrum Rider now loads the settings of the dataset after you press
[PRESET.]
"Preset Mode" item.
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4.4 Configuring Measurements
The "Config Overview" dialog box provides an overview of the current configuration of
the R&S Spectrum Rider. In addition, you can also change the configuration in this dialog box.
Press the [SETUP] key.
1.
2. Select the "Config Overview" softkey.
3. Select one of the dialog boxes and change the settings as you like.
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aking Screenshots
Note that the contents of the "Config Overview" dialog box are customized for each
operating mode of the R&S Spectrum Rider. Therefore, the order and number of displayed settings is different in each mode.
4.5 Working Directory
Using the "Working Directory", you can customize the folder directory to save the
screenshots and datasets captured during measurement.
Press the SETUP key
1.
2. Select the "User Preference" softkey.
3. In the "User Preferences" dialog box, select the "Using working directory" item.
4. Select "On" to activate the customize folder directory or "Off" to use the default
storage device in the R&S Spectrum Rider. See "Data storage devices"
on page 102.
5. Define the folder name in the "Working directory" item.
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4.6 Taking Screenshots
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