XM Radio
Digital Standard for
R&S®Signal Generators
Operating Manual
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Operating Manual
Test & Measurement
This document describes the following software options:
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R&S®AMU-K56
1402.9905.02
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R&S®SMATE-K56
1404.7751.02
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R&S®SMBV-K56
1415.8183.02
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R&S®SMJ-K56
1404.1806.02
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R&S®SMU-K56
1161.1162.02
This manual version corresponds to firmware version:
FW 3.50.082.xx and later of the R&S®SMBV100A
FW 3.20.286.xx and later of the R&S®SMU200A, R&S®SMATE200A, R&S®SMJ100A and R&S®AMU200A
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risk. Sirius XM will not provide any support or assistance to this customer. Rohde & Schwarz decline to
assist customers in recording the Sirius XM broadcast.
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The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®AMU200A is abbreviated as R&S AMU, R&S®AFQ100A is abbre-
viated as R&S AFQ,R&S®SMATE200A is abbreviated as R&S SMATE, R&S®SMBV100A is abbreviated as R&S SMBV,
R&S®SMJ100A is abbreviated as R&S SMJ, R&S®SMU200A is abbreviated as R&S SMU, R&S®WinIQSIM2TM is abbreviated as
R&S WinIQSIM2
ContentsXM Radio
Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Documentation Overview............................................................................................. 5
1.2 Typographical Conventions.........................................................................................6
1.3 Notes on Screenshots.................................................................................................. 7
2 Introduction............................................................................................ 8
2.1 Modulation System XM-RADIO.................................................................................... 8
3 XM-RADIO User Interface....................................................................10
3.1 Main Menu for XM-RADIO Signals.............................................................................10
3.2 Filter Settings.............................................................................................................. 15
3.3 Trigger/Marker/Clock Settings................................................................................... 17
3.3.1 Trigger In.......................................................................................................................18
3.3.2 Marker Mode................................................................................................................. 22
3.3.3 Marker Delay.................................................................................................................23
3.3.4 Clock Settings............................................................................................................... 24
3.3.5 Global Settings..............................................................................................................26
4 Remote-Control Commands............................................................... 27
4.1 Main Settings...............................................................................................................28
4.2 Filter Settings.............................................................................................................. 34
4.3 Trigger Settings...........................................................................................................38
4.4 Marker Settings........................................................................................................... 43
4.5 Clock Settings............................................................................................................. 47
List of Commands................................................................................50
Index......................................................................................................52
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1 Preface
PrefaceXM Radio
Documentation Overview
1.1 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S Signal Generator user documentation.
You find it on the product page at:
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/SMBV100A.html > "Downloads"
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/WinIQSIM2.html > "Downloads"
Quick start guide
Introduces the R&S Signal Generator and describes how to set up and start working
with the product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general information, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the
instrument.
Online help
Offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit and
the software options directly on the instrument.
Operating manual
Separate manuals for the base unit and the software options are provided for download:
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Base unit 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. Includes the contents of the quick start guide manual.
Contains the description of all software 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 and error
messages.
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Software option manual
Contains the description of the specific functions of an option. Basic information on
operating the R&S Signal Generator is not included.
The online version of the operating manual provides the complete contents for immediate display on the Internet.
Service manual
Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module replacement and repair, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination, and contains
mechanical drawings and spare part lists.
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Typographical Conventions
The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz
information system (GLORIS, https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com).
Instrument security procedures manual
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S Signal Generator in secure
areas.
Basic safety instructions
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information.
The printed document is delivered with the instrument.
Data sheet and brochure
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the software options, see "Digital Standards for Signal Generators - Data sheet" on the web site. It also lists the
options and their order numbers.
The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific characteristics.
Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)
The release notes of the base units list new features, improvements and known issues
of the current firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
The release notes of the base unit list new features, improvements and known issues
of the current software version, and describe the software installation.
The open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the
used open source software. See the product page of the base unit, e.g. at:
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/SMBV100A.html > "Downloads" > "Firmware"
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/WinIQSIM2.html > "Downloads" > "Firmware"
Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.
These documents deal with special applications or background information on particular topics, see http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/appnotes.
1.2 Typographical Conventions
The following text markers are used throughout this documentation:
Convention Description
"Graphical user interface elements"
KEYS Key names are written in capital letters.
All names of graphical user interface elements on the screen, such as
dialog boxes, menus, options, buttons, and softkeys are enclosed by
quotation marks.
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Convention Description
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Notes on Screenshots
File names, commands,
program code
Input Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics.
Links Links that you can click are displayed in blue font.
"References" References to other parts of the documentation are enclosed by quota-
1.3 Notes on Screenshots
File names, commands, coding samples and screen output are distinguished by their font.
tion marks.
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 test situations.
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.
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IntroductionXM Radio
Modulation System XM-RADIO
2 Introduction
The R&S Signal Generator enables you to generate signals in accordance with the
XM-Radio standard.
The equipment layout of R&S SMUx/AMU for generating XM-Radio signals includes
the options Baseband Main Module (R&S SMx/AMU-B13), Baseband Generator
(R&S SMx/AMU-B9/B10/B11) and XM-Radio (R&S SMx/AMU-K56).
The equipment layout of R&S SMBV instrument for generating XM-Radio signals
includes one of the options Baseband Generator (R&S SMx/AMU-B10/B51) and option
XM-Radio (R&S SMx/AMU-K56).
Per baseband, one satellite signal or one terrestrial signal can be generated.
In the case of two-path instruments, at least one further option R&S SMx/AMUB9/B10/B11 (Baseband Generator) is needed for generating a XM-Radio signal in the
second path.
2.1 Modulation System XM-RADIO
The XM-Radio signal consists of ensemble A and ensemble B.
Within an ensemble, the XM-Radio signal is transmitted via two satellites (QPSK-modulation) and additionally via one terrestrial repeater (COFDM-modulation).
Figure 2-1: XM-Radio Frequency Band
The following table shows the carrier frequencies for the corresponding channels:
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Table 2-1: Carrier frequencies
Ensemble Channel Frequency [MHz] Polarization
A Satellite 1 (Sat1A) 2333.465 LHCP
Satellite 2 (Sat2A) 2335.305 LHCP
Terrestrial (TerrA) 2337.490 vertically
B Terrestrial (TerrB) 2340.020 vertically
Satellite 2 (Sat2B) 2342.205 LHCP
Satellite 1 (Sat1B) 2344.045 LHCP
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Main Menu for XM-RADIO Signals
3 XM-RADIO User Interface
The menu for setting the XM-RADIO digital standard is either called from the baseband
block or from the menu tree under "Baseband".
The screenshots provided in this description show parameter values that have been
selected to illustrate as much as possible of the provided functions and possible interdependencies between them.
These values are not necessarily representative of realistic test situations.
3.1 Main Menu for XM-RADIO Signals
The menu is split into several sections for configuring the standard.
The upper menu section is where the XM-RADIO digital standard is activated and
deactivated. Configuration settings can be stored and already stored configuration settings can be loaded.
In the next section, the physical layer mode and the data source are selected.
In the "Satellite Parameters" section, the parameter for the delay is set.
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Main Menu for XM-RADIO Signals
In the "Terrestrial Parameters" section, the parameters for the terrestrial transponder
are set.
The buttons in the lower menu section lead to submenus for setting the filter, trigger,
and clock parameters.
State
Activates the standard and deactivates all the other digital standards and digital modulation modes in the same path.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:STATe on page 32
Set To Default
Calls the default settings. The values of the main parameters are listed in the following
table.
Parameter Value
State Not affected by "Set to default"
Physical Layer Mode Satellite 1A
Data Source PN9
Delay 0.000 ms
Filter Root Cosine
Rolloff Factor 0.15
Symbol Rate Variation 1.64 Msym/s
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:PRESet on page 30
Save/Recall...
Calls the "Save/Recall" menu.
From the "Save/Recall" menu, the "File Select" windows for saving and recalling XMRADIO configurations and the "File Manager" is called.
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XM-RADIO configurations are stored as files with the predefined file extension
*.xmradio. The filename and the directory they are stored in are user-definable.
The complete settings in the "XM-RADIO" menu are saved and recalled.
"Recall XMRADIO Setting"
"Save XMRADIO Setting"
"File Manager"
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SETTing:CATalog? on page 30
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SETTing:LOAD on page 31
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SETTing:STORe on page 32
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SETTing:STORe:FAST on page 32
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SETTing:DELete on page 31
Opens the "File Select" window for loading a saved XM-RADIO configuration.
The configuration of the selected (highlighted) file is loaded by pressing the "Select" button.
Opens the "File Select" window for saving the current XM-RADIO signal configuration.
The name of the file is specified in the "Filename" entry field. The file
is saved by pressing the "Save" button.
The "Fast Save" checkbox determines whether the instrument performs an absolute or a differential storing of the settings. Enable this
function to accelerate the saving process by saving only the settings
with values different to the default ones. "Fast Save" is not affected
by the "Preset" function.
Calls the "File Manager".
The "File Manager" is used to copy, delete, and rename files and to
create directories.
Data List Management
Calls the "Data List Management" menu. This menu is used to create and edit a data
list.
All data lists are stored as files with the predefined file extension *.dm_iqd. The filename and the directory they are stored in are user-definable.
The data lists must be selected as a data source from the submenus under the individual function, e.g. in the channel table of the base stations.
Note: All data lists are generated and edited by means of the SOURce:BB:DM subsys-
tem commands. Files containing data lists usually end with *.dm_iqd. The data lists
are selected as a data source for a specific function in the individual subsystems of the
digital standard.
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Main Menu for XM-RADIO Signals
Example: Creating and editing the data list
SOUR:BB:DM:DLIS:SEL "xm_radio"
SOUR:BB:DM:DLIS:DATA 1,1,0,1,0,1,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0
SOUR:BB:DM:DLIS:DATA:APP 1,1,0,1,0,1,0,1,1,1,1,0,0
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:DATA on page 28
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:DATA:DSELect on page 29
Version
Displays the current version of the XM-RADIO standard depending on the selected
physical layer mode.
The default settings and parameters provided are oriented towards the specifications
of the version displayed.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:VERSion? on page 33
Physical Layer Mode
Selects the physical layer mode.
"Satellite"
"Terrestrial"
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:LAYer on page 30
Data Source
Selects the data source for the XM-Radio signal.
The following data sources are available for selection:
"ALL0, ALL1"
"PNxx"
"Pattern"
"Data List"
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:DATA on page 28
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:DATA:PATTern on page 29
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:DATA:DSELect on page 29
Transmits the QPSK-modulated signal by means of a satellite.
Transmits the COFDM-modulated signal by means of a repeater.
0 data and 1 data is generated internally.
PRBS data as per CCITT with period length between (29-1) and
(223-1) is generated internally.
A user-definable bit pattern with a maximum length of 64 bits is generated internally.
The bit pattern is defined in the "Pattern" entry field.
Internal data from a programmable data list is used. The data list can
be generated by the "Data Editor" or generated externally.
Data lists are selected in the "Select Data List" field.
Frame Counter
Displays the number of frames.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:FCOunter? on page 29
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Delay
Sets the signal delay.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SATellite:DELay on page 30
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:DELay on page 32
Level AMSS
Sets the level for the amplitude modulated synchronization symbol (AMSS).
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:POWer:AMSS on page 33
Level MCM
Sets the level for the multicarrier modulation (MCM).
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:POWer:MCM on page 33
Filter...
Calls the menu for setting baseband filtering. The current filter is displayed next to the
button.
The menu is described in Chapter 3.2, "Filter Settings", on page 15.
Remote command:
n.a.
Trigger /Marker
Calls the menu for selecting the trigger mode and trigger source, for configuring the
marker signals, and for setting the time delay of an external trigger signal.
This menu is described in Chapter 3.3, "Trigger/Marker/Clock Settings", on page 17.
The currently selected trigger mode and trigger source are displayed next to the button.
Remote command:
n.a.
Execute Trigger
Executes the trigger manually. A manual trigger can be executed only if an internal trigger source and a trigger mode other than "Auto" have been selected.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TRIGger:EXECute on page 39
Arm
Stops signal generation manually. This button appears only with "Running" signal generation in the "Armed_Auto" and "Armed_Retrigger" trigger modes.
Signal generation can be restarted by a new trigger (internally with "Execute Trigger"
or externally).
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TRIGger:ARM:EXECute on page 38
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Clock
Calls the menu for selecting the clock source and for setting a delay.
This menu is described in Chapter 3.3.4, "Clock Settings", on page 24.
Remote command:
n.a.
Filter Settings
3.2 Filter Settings
To access this dialog, select "Main Menu > Filter".
The baseband filter, symbol rate variation and clipping are defined in this menu.
Use XM-Radio Terrestrial Compliant Filter
Activates or deactivates the usage of the filter which is in compliance with the spectral
mask of the terrestrial standard.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:FILTer:TCFilter[:STATe]
on page 34
Filter
Sets the baseband filter.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SATellite:FILTer:TYPE on page 34
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:FILTer:TYPE on page 34
Rolloff Factor / BxT
Sets the filter parameter.
The filter parameter offered ("Rolloff Factor" or "BxT") depends on the currently
selected filter type. This parameter is preset to the default for each of the predefined
filters.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SATellite:FILTer:PARameter:APCO25
on page 35
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SATellite:FILTer:PARameter:COSine
on page 35
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SATellite:FILTer:PARameter:GAUSs
on page 35
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Filter Settings
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SATellite:FILTer:PARameter:PGAuss
on page 36
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SATellite:FILTer:PARameter:RCOSine
on page 36
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SATellite:FILTer:PARameter:SPHase
on page 37
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:FILTer:PARameter:APCO25
on page 35
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:FILTer:PARameter:COSine
on page 35
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:FILTer:PARameter:GAUSs
on page 35
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:FILTer:PARameter:PGAuss
on page 36
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:FILTer:PARameter:RCOSine
on page 36
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:FILTer:PARameter:SPHase
on page 37
Cutoff Frequency Shift
Sets the value for the cutoff frequency shift. The cutoff frequency of the cosine filter
can be adjusted to reach spectrum mask requirements.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:FILTer:PARameter:COSine:
COFS on page 37
Cutoff Frequency Factor
Sets the value for the cutoff frequency factor of the lowpass filter. The cutoff frequency
of the filter can be adjusted to reach spectrum mask requirements.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SATellite:FILTer:PARameter:LPASs
on page 36
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SATellite:FILTer:PARameter:LPASSEVM
on page 36
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:FILTer:PARameter:LPASs
on page 36
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:TERRestrial:FILTer:PARameter:LPASSEVM
on page 36
Symbol Rate Variation
(For "Physical Layer Mode > Satellite")
Sets the symbol rate of the signal.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:XMRadio:SATellite:SRATe:VARiation on page 37
Sample Rate Variation
(For "Physical Layer Mode > Terrestrial")
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