R&S®PULSE-K32/-K39
Pulse Sequencer Digital, Standard
Version and Expert Upgrade
User Manual
(;ÝV×2)
1179387302
Version 03
This document describes the following software options:
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R&S®PULSE-K32 standard version (1414.7077.22)
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R&S®PULSE-K39 expert upgrade (1414.7125.22)
This manual describes software version V2.4 and later of the R&S®Pulse Sequencer Digital.
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as R&S PULSE-K32.
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Contents
1 Welcome to the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital.................................. 11
1.1 Key features.................................................................................................................11
1.2 Accessing the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital........................................................... 13
1.3 What's new...................................................................................................................13
1.4 Documentation overview............................................................................................13
1.4.1 User manuals and help................................................................................................. 13
1.4.2 Data sheets................................................................................................................... 14
1.4.3 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 14
1.4.4 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.................................................14
1.5 Scope........................................................................................................................... 14
1.6 Notes on screenshots.................................................................................................14
Contents
2 Getting started......................................................................................16
2.1 Required options and licences.................................................................................. 16
2.2 Installing the software................................................................................................ 17
2.3 Licensing..................................................................................................................... 19
2.4 Starting the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital for the first time................................... 21
2.5 Understanding the displayed information................................................................ 24
2.6 Software concept in brief........................................................................................... 29
2.7 Means of users interaction.........................................................................................31
2.8 Trying out the software...............................................................................................34
2.8.1 Completing the scenario that was automatically created upon start up........................ 35
2.8.2 Generating a simulated signal.......................................................................................36
2.8.3 Verifying the generated signal in the signal preview..................................................... 37
2.8.4 Launching the built-in wizard.........................................................................................38
2.8.5 Using the wizard to create a complex scenario.............................................................39
2.8.6 Saving and recalling settings........................................................................................ 44
2.8.7 Advanced features and examples.................................................................................45
2.9 Customizing the software.......................................................................................... 45
2.9.1 Customizing your workspace........................................................................................ 45
2.9.2 Changing colors and default configuration....................................................................46
2.10 Getting information and help..................................................................................... 48
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3 Preparing for use................................................................................. 50
3.1 Creating and using export plugins............................................................................50
3.2 PDW export plugin interface specification............................................................... 52
3.3 Destinations settings..................................................................................................56
4 Organizing the project data in repositories.......................................60
4.1 Repository settings.....................................................................................................60
4.2 Repository manager settings.....................................................................................63
4.3 How to manage the project data................................................................................66
5 Selecting a suitable scenario and creating scenarios......................70
5.1 Overview of the available scenarios and their complexity..................................... 70
5.2 Scenario settings........................................................................................................ 71
5.2.1 Common scenario settings............................................................................................72
Contents
5.2.2 Scenario-specific settings............................................................................................. 81
5.3 How to select and create a test scenario..................................................................86
6 Creating a pulse library....................................................................... 89
6.1 Basics on pulse signals and pulse generation........................................................ 89
6.2 Pulse settings..............................................................................................................89
6.2.1 Pulse name and comment............................................................................................ 89
6.2.2 Pulse timing settings..................................................................................................... 90
6.2.3 Modulation on pulse (MOP) settings............................................................................. 92
6.2.3.1 Common MOP parameters........................................................................................... 93
6.2.3.2 AM and ASK modulation............................................................................................... 93
6.2.3.3 FM and FSK modulation............................................................................................... 95
6.2.3.4 Chirp modulation........................................................................................................... 99
6.2.3.5 Phase modulation....................................................................................................... 104
6.2.3.6 Vector modulation....................................................................................................... 109
6.2.3.7 Noise........................................................................................................................... 110
6.2.4 Envelope graphs..........................................................................................................110
6.3 How to create a new pulse and adjust its settings.................................................111
7 Building pulse sequences.................................................................115
7.1 About the sequencing principles.............................................................................115
7.2 Sequence settings.....................................................................................................116
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7.2.1 Sequence description settings.....................................................................................116
7.2.2 Pulse repetition settings.............................................................................................. 121
7.2.3 Loop settings...............................................................................................................123
7.2.4 Fillers settings............................................................................................................. 124
7.2.5 Lists with multiple sequences......................................................................................125
7.3 How to create sequences and use the control elements...................................... 126
8 Defining and enabling inter-pulse modulation effects................... 134
8.1 IPM profiles settings................................................................................................. 137
8.1.1 Common IPM settings.................................................................................................137
8.1.2 IPM profiles settings....................................................................................................139
8.1.3 Edit list settings........................................................................................................... 149
8.1.4 Inter-pulse modulation (IPM) settings......................................................................... 150
Contents
8.2 How to create IPM profiles and vary pulse parameters.........................................154
9 Defining antenna patterns and antenna scans............................... 164
9.1 Overview of the main antenna parameters.............................................................164
9.2 Antenna pattern settings..........................................................................................167
9.3 Antenna scans settings............................................................................................184
9.4 How to create a library with antenna patterns and scans.....................................197
10 Emulating emitters.............................................................................209
10.1 Emitter settings......................................................................................................... 211
10.2 3D single emitter preview settings.......................................................................... 215
10.3 Emitters (Collection) settings.................................................................................. 217
10.3.1 Collection of emitters...................................................................................................218
10.3.2 Emitter properties........................................................................................................221
10.3.3 Mode editor settings....................................................................................................222
10.4 How to create and configure emitters.....................................................................224
11 Combining the signals of multiple emitters.................................... 230
11.1 Emitters (Collection) and localized emitters interleaving settings...................... 231
11.2 Emitters interleaving progress statistics................................................................235
11.3 Signal preview with interleaved and dropping statistics...................................... 236
11.4 Analyze interleaved signals..................................................................................... 237
12 Creating platforms............................................................................. 239
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12.1 About platforms........................................................................................................ 239
12.2 Platform settings.......................................................................................................239
12.2.1 Platform information.................................................................................................... 240
12.2.2 Emitter list................................................................................................................... 241
12.2.3 Properties of selected emitter..................................................................................... 245
12.2.4 Blank ranges of selected emitter.................................................................................248
12.3 Working with platforms............................................................................................ 249
13 Emulating receivers...........................................................................252
13.1 Receiver properties in localized emitters scenario............................................... 254
13.2 Receiver settings...................................................................................................... 256
13.3 DF system configuration settings........................................................................... 260
13.4 Receiver position settings in localized emitters and direction finding scenarios
.................................................................................................................................... 262
Contents
14 Working with imported signals.........................................................273
15 Visualizing and analyzing signals.................................................... 276
15.1 Signal preview settings............................................................................................ 276
16 Creating complex 2D scenarios with receiver and TX items......... 281
16.1 How to create scenarios with receiver and TX items............................................ 282
16.2 2D map settings........................................................................................................ 290
16.3 3D scan pair view settings....................................................................................... 294
16.4 Properties of TX items (emitters and platforms)....................................................299
16.4.1 Available TX items.......................................................................................................300
16.4.2 Properties of the selected TX item.............................................................................. 302
16.4.2.1 Properties (Type, alias name and configuration).........................................................302
16.4.2.2 Position settings (Static position and discrete position steps).....................................307
16.4.2.3 States.......................................................................................................................... 313
16.5 Moving emitters and platforms................................................................................314
16.6 Mode editor................................................................................................................325
16.7 Background emitters properties..............................................................................326
16.8 Platforms with multiple emitters..............................................................................328
16.8.1 TX items context menu............................................................................................... 330
16.8.2 Map area context menu.............................................................................................. 331
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16.8.3 Platform context menu................................................................................................ 331
16.9 Creating trajectories on a 2D map...........................................................................332
16.10 Using georeferenced maps...................................................................................... 333
16.11 Importing user icons.................................................................................................337
17 Configuring the simulation............................................................... 340
17.1 Signal calculation settings.......................................................................................340
17.2 Assign signals to destination.................................................................................. 343
18 Working with PDWs........................................................................... 347
18.1 How to import PDW lists and create output files................................................... 348
18.2 PDW import mechanism...........................................................................................353
18.3 PDW data settings.....................................................................................................355
18.4 PDW data import wizard settings............................................................................ 357
Contents
18.5 PDW list (Collection) settings.................................................................................. 360
18.6 PDW list (Collection) interleaving settings.............................................................361
18.7 PDW interleaving progress statistics......................................................................365
18.8 Signal preview with interleaved and dropping statistics...................................... 365
18.9 Analyze interleaving................................................................................................. 367
19 Defining complex modulation schemes and IPM profiles..............369
20 Defining and enabling marker signals............................................. 372
20.1 Marker settings..........................................................................................................372
20.2 How to configure and visualize markers................................................................ 374
21 Creating reports and documenting measurement results............. 378
21.1 Reporting settings.................................................................................................... 379
21.2 How to create test reports........................................................................................383
22 Performing administration tasks......................................................386
22.1 Setting general program settings............................................................................386
22.2 User administration.................................................................................................. 387
22.2.1 How to set and change user passwords..................................................................... 388
22.2.2 Related settings.......................................................................................................... 390
22.3 Defining storage locations....................................................................................... 391
22.3.1 How to set and change storage locations................................................................... 392
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22.3.2 Storage locations settings........................................................................................... 393
22.4 Speeding up calculation...........................................................................................395
22.4.1 How to optimize performance..................................................................................... 395
22.4.2 Related settings.......................................................................................................... 396
22.5 Configuring a proxy server...................................................................................... 397
22.6 Updating the software.............................................................................................. 398
23 Automation of R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital.................................. 399
23.1 Remote settings........................................................................................................ 400
23.2 Script manager settings........................................................................................... 401
23.3 SCPI log settings.......................................................................................................403
23.4 How to configure and enable remote control of R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital..404
23.5 How to log SCPI commands.................................................................................... 405
Contents
24 Remote control commands...............................................................407
24.1 Conventions used in SCPI command descriptions............................................... 407
24.2 Programming examples........................................................................................... 408
24.3 Common commands.................................................................................................408
24.4 Commands with similar syntax............................................................................... 409
24.5 Program settings.......................................................................................................425
24.6 Antenna pattern commands.....................................................................................428
24.7 Antenna scan commands.........................................................................................440
24.8 Signal mapping commands..................................................................................... 454
24.9 Emitter commands....................................................................................................457
24.10 Destination commands.............................................................................................460
24.11 Inter-pulse modulation commands......................................................................... 462
24.12 Import interface commands..................................................................................... 479
24.13 License server commands....................................................................................... 484
24.14 Marker commands.................................................................................................... 485
24.15 Plugin and reporting commands............................................................................. 490
24.16 Pulse commands.......................................................................................................496
24.17 Receiver commands................................................................................................. 510
24.18 Repository commands............................................................................................. 514
24.19 Scenario commands................................................................................................. 521
24.20 Moving emitters and receivers commands............................................................ 553
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24.21 Platform command....................................................................................................565
24.22 Sequence commands............................................................................................... 571
24.23 Status commands..................................................................................................... 580
24.24 System, message log and program commands.....................................................580
24.25 Signal preview commands....................................................................................... 582
24.26 List of remote commands........................................................................................ 584
25 Troubleshooting................................................................................. 606
25.1 Querying error messages.........................................................................................606
25.2 Collecting information for technical support......................................................... 610
25.3 Contacting customer support.................................................................................. 611
Annex.................................................................................................. 612
A Supported file types and file formats...............................................612
Contents
A.1 Movement files.......................................................................................................... 613
A.1.1 Waypoint file format.....................................................................................................613
A.1.2 Vector trajectory file format......................................................................................... 613
A.1.3 Trajectory description files...........................................................................................616
A.2 Vehicle description files (Used for smoothening)..................................................619
B Formula syntax...................................................................................621
C Plug-in programming API..................................................................624
C.1 Common functions................................................................................................... 624
C.2 Export plugin............................................................................................................. 629
C.3 IPM functions.............................................................................................................632
C.4 Reporting functions.................................................................................................. 634
C.5 Custom antenna pattern import functions............................................................. 636
C.6 List of Plugin Functions........................................................................................... 639
D Scripting API.......................................................................................640
D.1 Global script extensions.......................................................................................... 640
D.2 Newable script extensions....................................................................................... 642
D.2.1 QDir.............................................................................................................................642
D.2.2 QFile............................................................................................................................643
D.2.3 QFileDialog................................................................................................................. 644
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D.2.4 QMessageBox.............................................................................................................645
D.3 Script examples.........................................................................................................645
D.4 List of Script Objects and Methods.........................................................................647
E Common coding algorithms............................................................. 648
Glossary: Terms and abbreviations................................................. 649
Index....................................................................................................653
Contents
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1 Welcome to the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digi-
tal
The R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital is an application that generates complex pulse signals by using predefined, configurable test scenarios with different complexity. You can
simulate the signals of different emitter and receiver configurations, including antennas
and scan types.
The R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital software is a standalone, PC-based application that
creates simulated signals that you can export to a customized plugin. You can use
R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital for example to perform radar receiver tests and for
research and development.
Licenses
A license is not required for the demo version of the application.
To obtain a licence provider (R&S PULSE-LPA) and icense activation codes for
R&S PULSE-K32 or R&S PULSE-K39, contact Rohde & Schwarz support.
Welcome to the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital
Key features
For details, see:
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Description of the key features: Chapter 1.1, "Key features", on page 11.
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Licences: Chapter 2.3, "Licensing", on page 19.
Installation
For details on installtion and activating licenses, see:
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Installation instructions included in the delivery of the option.
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Instructions described in Chapter 2.2, "Installing the software", on page 17.
1.1 Key features
R&S PULSE-K32 standard features:
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Pulse definition
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Modulation on pulse with all major formats like chirps, Barker codes, polyphase
codes, PSKs, AM, FM
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Single pulse, pulse train generation with repetition count per pulse
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Powerful sequencing tool with loops, nested loops, and fillers
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Inter-pulse modulation of amplitude, phase, frequency, etc. values from pulse to
pulse
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Calculation of signal under consideration of one-way free space propagation
according to emitter and receiver location on the 2D map
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Import of PDW files
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A "Platform " element that represents a real-world vehicle that can contain multiple
emitters.
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The realization is similar to the DF receiver model.
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Platforms are mapped to a certain inertia profile (car, ship or plane).
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Platforms have a tactical icon in dynamic scenarios.
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Three-dimensional placement of emitters on the platform via 3-axis concept (X, Y
and Z).
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A 2D and 3D preview of the emitter placement.
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Emitter definition by signal, antenna diagram, antenna scan, attitude information,
EIRP, and carrier frequency
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Antenna diagram definition and antenna scan definition
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Antenna diagrams like pencil beams, cosecant beams, Gaussian diagrams, userdefined antenna diagrams, phased array antenna diagrams
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Antenna scan types like helical scans, circular scans, conical scans
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Receiver definition by antenna diagram, antenna scan, and attitude information
R&S PULSE-K39 expert features:
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Allows merging of multiple PDW lists in the "PDW list (Collection)" scenario type or
multiple emitters in the "Emitters (Collection)" scenario into a single output file.
The feature uses a priority scheme for dropping or just merges the pulses even if
they overlap in time
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Enhances the localized and direction finding scenario types by movement profiles
for emitters and receivers
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Predefined line and arc movements for simple movement traces
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Waypoint generation from user-defined "Traces" in the GUI
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Waypoint import interface for complex movement traces
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WGS84 waypoint interface and import of NMEA waypoints
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Import of Google Earth and Google Maps .kmlfiles
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East-North-Up (ENU) 2D vector trajectory interface (line, arc) for automatic waypoint generation
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Motion interface for dynamics input (velocity vector or velocity magnitude) in ENU
and WGS84
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Predefined waypoint files for land vehicles, ships, aircraft and spacecraft
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User-definable and predefined vehicle description files for land vehicles, ships, aircraft and spacecraft
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Smoothing of waypoints using vehicle description files
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Use georeferenced maps as visual backgrounds for 2D and 3D map views.
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Import the following map formats:
– GeoTIF
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Create trajectories using the "Trace" function.
This function uses a series of user-selected points on the map (i.e. a user-defined
trace) to generate waypoints, automatically.
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Dedicated direction finding scenario and receiver element with multiple antennas
and individual positioning
Welcome to the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital
Key features
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Direction finding receiver definition with up to 20 antennas with individual positioning and pointing
1.2 Accessing the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital
To open the application
► On your PC, select "Start > R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital > R&S Pulse Sequencer
Digital".
The software opens and per default displays the last opened workspace.
1.3 What's new
This manual describes software version V2.4 and later of the R&S®Pulse Sequencer
Digital.
Welcome to the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital
Documentation overview
Compared to the previous version, it provides the following new features:
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Added standard functions to copy and append or reorder items in various tables,
see Table 2-4.
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Added functions for changing the timescale and activating the live stats preview in
the movement preview of the 2D map settings, see "Movement Preview"
on page 291.
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Added interleaving dialog in PDW list collections, seeChapter 18.6, "PDW list (Col-
lection) interleaving settings", on page 361.
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Reworked the mode editor dialog, see Chapter 10.3.3, "Mode editor settings",
on page 222.
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Added function to import user defined icons for displaying TX/RX items, see Chap-
ter 16.11, "Importing user icons", on page 337.
1.4 Documentation overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital user documentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S Pulse
Sequencer Digital product page at:
https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/pulse-sequencer/
1.4.1 User manuals and help
Introduces the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital and describes how to start working with
the product. Includes basic operations, typical examples, general information, and the
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description of all software modes and functions. It also provides complete description
of the remote control commands with programming examples.
The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S Pulse Sequencer
Digital. The help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information.
All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Internet.
1.4.2 Data sheets
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital. It also lists the options and their order numbers as well as optional accessories.
See https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/pulse-sequencer/.
1.4.3 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)
Welcome to the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital
Notes on screenshots
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
The open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the
used open source software.
See https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/software/pulse-sequencer/.
1.4.4 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.
These documents deal with special applications or background information on particular topics.
See https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/pulse-sequencer/.
1.5 Scope
This user manual contains a description of the functionality that the software provides,
including remote control operation.
1.6 Notes on screenshots
When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These
screenshots are meant to illustrate as much as possible of the provided functions and
possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent
realistic usage scenarios.
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The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options installed. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your particular product configuration.
Welcome to the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital
Notes on screenshots
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2 Getting started
This section describes the basic steps to be taken when starting up the R&S Pulse
Sequencer Digital for the first time.
● Required options and licences................................................................................16
● Installing the software............................................................................................. 17
● Licensing.................................................................................................................19
● Starting the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital for the first time.................................... 21
● Understanding the displayed information................................................................24
● Software concept in brief.........................................................................................29
● Means of users interaction......................................................................................31
● Trying out the software............................................................................................34
● Customizing the software........................................................................................45
● Getting information and help...................................................................................48
Getting started
Required options and licences
2.1 Required options and licences
The R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital software is a standalone, PC-based application that
creates digital simulation data for the verification of software algorithms, digital training
and digital validation of ELINT systems.
The R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital is available in three operation modes:
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Demo
A demo version that enables you to try out some of the main features of the application including access to the visualizations. However, you cannot export simulation data.
This option does not require a license.
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Standard (R&S PULSE-K32)
A standalone application offering basic simulation features. Provides a range of
standard features and functionality, including exporting of simulated signal data
Requires a license.
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Expert (R&S PULSE-K39)
An optional extension to R&S PULSE-K32 that provides expert functionality.
Requires a license.
Any of the licensed modes require a license dongle. The license provider R&S PULSELD is available as a separate product and must be ordered in addition to the software
licenses.
For information about licenses, see Chapter 2.3, "Licensing", on page 19.
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2.2 Installing the software
Software updates and the release notes describing the improvements and modifications are available for download at the product page https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/
software/pulse-sequencer/.
The following software components must be installed to run the R&S Pulse Sequencer
Digital successfully:
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R&S License Server
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VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture)
The R&S License Server is installed automatically during installation of the R&S Pulse
Sequencer Digital. VISA can be installed directly during installation of the R&S Pulse
Sequencer Digital, or manually, independently of the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital
installation. We recommend that you use the R&S VISA driver. The R&S VISA driver is
supplied with the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital installation file, and can be installed
together with the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital software.
Getting started
Installing the software
Software and hardware requirements
Minimum requirements:
●
Software
–
Microsoft®Windows 10, 64-Bit operating system (x64-based or x86-based processor)
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Hardware
Table 2-1: Hardware requirements
AMD or Intel CPU Dual Core, 2 GHz
RAM ≥ 2 GB
Video NVIDIA Quadro 128 MB or ATI Radeon NVIDIA Quadro 128 MB or ATI
Video resolution ≥ 1280 x 1024 pixels ≥ 1920 x 1200 pixels
Network LAN 1 GB/s LAN 1 GB/s
Minimum requirements Recommended hardware
Radeon
To install the software
Download the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital software form the Rohde & Schwarz website.
The R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital software consists of the file
PS-DIGITAL-Install <major>.<minor>.<build>.<release>-x64.msi.
1. Start the
PS-DIGITAL-Install <major>.<minor>.<build>.<release>-x64.msi
file.
The filename follows the naming conventions:
● <major>.<minor> is the software version
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● <build> is the build number.
● <release> indicates the release on the build date.
● x64 indicates that this is a 64-bit installation file.
2. Depending on your user rights, select one of the following:
a) Installation for all users (default)
b) Installation for current user only
Getting started
Installing the software
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You can run the software version with the extension x64 only on a 64-bit operating system, see "Software and hardware requirements" on page 17.
● Requires administrator rights
● Is a per-machine installation
● Project data and program data are common to all users
● Users keep their individual settings
● Does not require administrator rights
● Is a per-user installation
● Installation in %HomePath%
3. Choose the setup type.
4. Follow the installation instructions.
The installer performs the following actions:
● If enabled, installs the R&S VISA software on the PC
● Installs the R&S License Server
● Installs the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital software including an uninstall tool
● Creates a shortcut on the desktop
● Creates the folder structure listed in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2: Default file location (software installation for all users)
File type File location
Program data
Project data (Repository database)
SDK files
Report files, startup log file, calculated data, volatile data
User settings (Workspace, etc.)
%PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Rohde-Schwarz\
Pulse Sequencer Digital
(Path)
%PUBLIC%\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\
Pulse Sequencer Digital
(DataPath)
%HOMEPATH%
(HomePath or ReportPath)
%HOMEPATH%\AppData\Roaming\Rohde-Schwarz\
Pulse Sequencer Digital
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2.3 Licensing
A license is not required for the demo version of the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital.
Running the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital in standard mode requires a valid core
license R&S PULSE-K32, and, depending on the desired features, additional licenses
for options, like R&S PULSE-K39 for expert mode are required.
R&S PULSE-LD
The R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital software requires a smart card containing the software license to be connected to the PC when you are using the software. The
R&S PULSE-LD license provider contains the purchased software license and consists
of a smart card and a USB dongle. The R&S PULSE-LD is available as a separate
product and must be ordered in addition to the software.
To obtain the license provider R&S PULSE-LD and license activation codes for
R&S PULSE-K32 or R&S PULSE-K39, contact Rohde & Schwarz support.
Using the license provider R&S PULSE-LD
Getting started
Licensing
1. The R&S PULSE-LD license provider consists of a smart card in full format and a
USB smart card reader (dongle).
2. Break out the smart card in SIM format.
3. Twist out the upper part of the smart card reader.
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4. Insert the smart card with the chip facing upwards and the angled corner facing the
USB dongle, whose "Rohde & Schwarz" label is also facing upwards.
Insert the smart card as far as possible.
Getting started
Licensing
5. Twist the smart card reader back into its original state.
The license provider is ready for use on any USB interface.
6. Connect the license provider to the PC the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital is running
on.
The R&S License Server, that is installed automatically with the R&S Pulse
Sequencer Digital installation, detects the license provider and the software licenses.
The software is ready to use.
Activating licenses
When you order a license and a license provider at once, the purchased licenses are
already registered, activated and are delivered on the license provider.
If you purchase a license, for example R&S PULSE-K39, at a latter time, you receive a
license key, registered for your license provider and need to activate the license.
1. Connect the license provider to the PC the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital is running
on.
2. Open the "R&S License Server".
3. Select "Activate".
4. In the License Key field, enter the registered license key you have received.
5. Follow the instructions.
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6. Restart the "R&S License Server".
7. Start the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital.
Missing licenses
If the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital complains about missing licenses, run the R&S
License Server Manager browser application.
1. On the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital PC, select "Windows" > "Start" > "R&S
License Server" > "R&S License Server Manager".
2. Check if the required R&S PULSE-LD license is visible in the "Licenses > Licence
providers" tab.
3. Check if the required R&S PULSE-K32 or R&S PULSE-K39 licenses are visible in
the "Licenses > Licences" tab.
For more information, on the R&S License Server:
● In the "R&S License Server Manager" web interface, click the "Help" icon.
● Open Windows start menu and select "Open License Server Manual" to access
Getting started
Starting the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital for the first time
the R&S License Server user manual in PDF format.
2.4 Starting the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital for the first
time
1. Check that you have a valid license registered on your PC.
Note: If you do not have a license provider and license registered yet, you can run
the software in demonstration mode. Continue with this procedure and select
"Demo Mode" from the list of options.
2. On your PC:
a) Select "Start > R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital > R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital"
or
b) Double click the shortcut icon on the desktop.
The "Pulse Sequencer Digital Mode / License Server" dialog opens.
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Getting started
Starting the R&S
Pulse Sequencer Digital for the first time
Note: Dialog options correspond to registered licenses. You cannot select an
option in the dialog unless the required license is registered. "Installed Options"
displays the available licenses.
3. In the "Pulse Sequencer Digital Mode / License Server" dialog, select the required
mode from the available options.
a) For example, select "Pulse Sequencer Digital Mode = Demo".
This option is always available, with or without license.
Select this option if you want to experiment with the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital functionality without producing PDWs.
b) If the respective license or combination there of are available and registered,
select one of the following options:
● "Pulse Sequencer Digital Mode = Standard (requires R&S PULSE-K32)"
Select this mode if you want to create PDWs from scenarios that do not
require advanced functions such as DF and maps.
● "Pulse Sequencer Digital Mode = Expert (requires R&S PULSE-K32 and
R&S PULSE-K39)"
Select this mode if you require advanced functions such as DF, interleaving, movements and maps.
4. Select "Start".
The "Startup Assistant" opens.
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Getting started
Starting the R&S
5. Select "Create a repository" > "Finish".
6. Follow the instructions. Use the default settings when starting R&S Pulse
Sequencer Digital for the first time.
A new repository ("New_<Year>-<Month>-<Day>T<Time>") is created that contains a simple scenario ("SimplePulseTrain").
Your workspace resembles the one shown in the following figure.
Pulse Sequencer Digital for the first time
See also:
● Figure 2-1 (in Chapter 2.5, "Understanding the displayed information",
on page 24)
● Chapter 2.6, "Software concept in brief", on page 29
● Chapter 2.8, "Trying out the software", on page 34
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2.5 Understanding the displayed information
The following figure shows an example test scenario during software operation. The
different information areas are labeled. They are explained in more detail in the following sections.
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Understanding the displayed information
Figure 2-1: R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital default workspace: understanding the displayed information
1 = Title bar
2 = Menu bar with standard functions, e.g. save/open file etc.
3 = Toolbar
4 = Project tree (repository tree)
5 = Screens for individual scenarios
6 = Work area
4+6 = Workspace
7 = Taskbar with indication of enabled remote control incl. details like IP address (if enabled), information
on the required highest security level (if enabled) and access to active dialogs
The user interface of the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital offers an intuitive operating
concept. Operation is similar to any operating system. All menus and dialogs use
known elements, e.g., selection lists, checkboxes, and entry fields.
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Menu bar
Table 2-3: Content of the menu bar
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File Repository Configure
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New Repository
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Load or Manage Repositories
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Save Repository
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Import Repository Archive
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Export Repository
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Clear Workspace
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Open Workspace
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Save Workspace
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Save Workspace As
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Exit
Quick access
to currently
loaded repository
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Destinations
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Remote
Control
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Colors
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Settings
Toolbars
The R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital offers two toolbars.
Standard functions can be performed via the icons in the main toolbar at the top of the
screen.
Tools Window Help
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Script
Console
Wizard
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Message
Log
SCPI Log
MinSize All
Windows
Cascade
Close All
Screen 1 ..
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Online
Help
Documentation
Examples
SDK
Tutoriaks
Find
conncetors
Debug
Information
About
Figure 2-2: Standard functions in the main toolbar
1 = Save as: stores current workspace configuration
2 = Repository:
- = Creates a repository
- = Opens "Manage Repository" dialog for loading, discarding or exporting repositories
3 = Project tree:
- = Creates a scenario
- = Starts a wizard to create an emitter or pulse train in current repository
4 = Opens the "Destinations" dialog
5 = Logs:
- = Opens the "Message Log" window
- = Opens the "SCPI Log" window
6 = Screen: switches between the virtual screens
7 = Opens the "Program Settings" dialog
8 = Help:
- = Opens the "Example Files" folder
- = Opens the "SDK" folder
- = Opens the help documentation folder containing help documents
- = Displays context-sensitive help topic for currently selected element
9 = Hardcopy: copies current dialog to the clipboard
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Functions relating to the "Project Tree" can be performed via the icons in the toolbar
below the main toolbar.
Figure 2-3: Functions in the Project Tree toolbar
1 = Filters out the displayed elements in the "Project Tree" and displays, for example, only the uppermost
node, i.e. scenarios ("Show = Only Scenarios")
2 = Moves the elements within a node up/down in the "Project Tree"
3 = Expand/collapse all nodes in the "Project Tree"
Virtual screens
Using the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital you can handle several scenarios with even
comprehensive settings at the same time. You can arrange the dialogs across multiple
screens logically, so that you can easily switch between them. You can, for example,
assign the subset of antenna dialogs to one screen and the pulse and modulation dialogs to another.
Getting started
Understanding the displayed information
Repository tree
The repository tree shows the content of all currently loaded repositories. Repository
elements are indicated with the assigned icons, their names, and the first comment
line.
= Name, see "Name and comment" on page 26
1
2 = First comment line
Name and comment
Each repository element is identified with its unique name and optional description
entered in the comment field. The description can contain several lines; new line is
added by pressing [Shift+Enter].
See also "Dialog names" on page 27.
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1 = A unique name to indicate the element in the repository
2 = Description; the first line is displayed in the repository tree
Context-sensitive menus
All user interface controls provide a context-sensitive menu. Context-sensitive menus
are accessed with a right mouse click on the control.
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Understanding the displayed information
1
= Context menu of an icon
2 = Context menu of a parameter
Tooltips
Tooltips indicate the possible value range of a parameter or list overview information on
current settings.
= Tooltip of a setting parameter, indicating the allowed value range
1
2 = Tooltip with detailed information on a setting
Dialog names
The name of a dialog indicates its content or the functionality this dialog covers. The
used naming convention helps you to recognize which database element you are configuring, to which scenario it belongs and what its current name is.
"<Repository Element>: <Scenario Name> -> <Function Name>"
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1 = Repository element
2 = Scenario name
3 = Function name
Undocking dialogs
If your workspace contains several simultaneously opened dialogs, you can undock
dialogs and distribute them also outside the workspace, for example place them on a
second monitor.
1
= Undocks the dialog
Interactive 3D displays
Getting started
Understanding the displayed information
Several dialogs display the configured settings as 2D or as interactive 3D models or
full 3D antenna radiation patterns.
Turning the mouse wheel zooms in and out on these dialogs. Moving the mouse while
holding the left mouse key rotates the 3D view around its origin.
Interactive 2D map
Drag&drop elements into the 2D map or pan and zoom to change the displayed map
area.
Keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are available for the most common functions in the software.
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2.6 Software concept in brief
The following is brief introduction to the software concept and the way it handles files
and settings.
Repository
The R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital organizes the data in repositories.
A repository is a file-based database located on the local hard drive or on a network
storage drive.
Repositories are entirely managed by the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital. They can be
password protected against unauthorized access. Repositories can be exported as
archives and shared among multiple users if they are located on a network drive. Several users can have read permission to load and use the same repository simultaneously. However, only one user can have a write permission at a time.
When you create a repository in one operational mode, it is not always compatible with
the other modes. For a description see "Create" on page 64.
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Software concept in brief
For more information, see Chapter 4, "Organizing the project data in repositories",
on page 60.
Scenario
The scenario is the top-level description of the signals to be generated.
The type of the scenario determines which kind of signal is calculated and how this signal is processed. A more complex scenario combines several signals. Scenarios can
also contain information about the time variation of the signals.
Starting a scenario creates the simulated data and exports them to user-written plugins.
For more information, see Chapter 5, "Selecting a suitable scenario and creating sce-
narios", on page 70.
Platform
A platform is a group of up to 8 emitters assigned to a single vehicle. A platform can
be static or moving. A platform is characterized by its icon, list of emitters, position and
trajectory. The emitters on a platform can be individually configured.
For more information, see Chapter 12, "Creating platforms", on page 239.
Emitter
Emitters emulate radar systems. The emitter combines a sequence, an antenna scan,
and an antenna pattern to one logical unit.
An emitter can work in more than one operating mode and switch between them. The
operating mode is a description of the radar purpose, such as scanning, searching or
tracking. For example, an airport surveillance radar can switch between different scan
types to observe its airspace.
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Each mode can have individual antenna and signal configuration. Multiple beams are
possible within a mode.
For more information, see Chapter 16, "Creating complex 2D scenarios with receiver
and TX items", on page 281.
Antenna
The antenna characterizes the radiation pattern of the emitter. Typical radar antennas like the phase array antennas can adapt their radiation pattern dynamically,
depending on the operating mode the radar is working in. For example, an antenna
can use a cosecant beam in scan mode and pencil beam in track mode.
Antennas can have various scan types. The scan type describes the movement of the
antenna. For example, circular, sector and custom.
For more information, see Chapter 9, "Defining antenna patterns and antenna scans",
on page 164.
Receiver
Getting started
Software concept in brief
Receivers are used to model direction finding systems. They comprise of up to 20
individual antennas with individual patterns and positioning relative to a direction finding system.
Option: R&S PULSE-K39 required for direction finding.
For more information, see Chapter 13, "Emulating receivers", on page 252.
Sequence
A sequence describes how pulses are arranged to form a waveform. The most simple
sequence comprises one pulse that is repeated with a constant PRI (pulse repetition
interval). Typical sequences however are rather complex; they can contain pulse definitions, waveforms, and sequencing elements such as repetitions and loops.
The sequence is a logical description. It cannot directly be represented as an I/Q
waveform.
For more information, see Chapter 7, "Building pulse sequences", on page 115.
Pulse
In the R&S Pulse Sequencer Digital, pulses are the fundamental building block of
any signal. Pulses are described mathematically with their amplitude (envelope), the
applied modulation on pulse (MOP) and the enabled marker signals. One single pulse
description is however not sufficient to calculate (and process) a signal; pulses have to
be organized in a sequence, and assigned to an emitter.
For more information, see Chapter 6, "Creating a pulse library", on page 89.
Imported signals
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