Rohde&Schwarz R&S®SMW200A ARB Ethernet Upload user manual User Manual
R&S®SMW-K507
ARB Ethernet Upload
User Manual
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1179570102
Version 01
This document describes the following software options:
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R&S®SMW-K507 ARB Ethernet Upload (1414.6206.xx)
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The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®SMW200A is abbreviated as R&S SMW.
R&S®SMW-K507
1 Welcome to the ARB ethernet upload option......................................5
1.1 Key features...................................................................................................................5
1.2 Accessing the ARB ethernet upload dialog............................................................... 6
1.3 Documentation overview..............................................................................................6
1.3.1 Getting started manual....................................................................................................6
1.3.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................... 6
1.3.3 Tutorials...........................................................................................................................7
1.3.4 Service manual............................................................................................................... 7
1.3.5 Instrument security procedures.......................................................................................7
1.3.6 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................... 7
1.3.7 Data sheets and brochures............................................................................................. 7
Contents
Contents
1.3.8 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA).............................................. 7
1.3.9 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc...................................................8
1.4 Scope............................................................................................................................. 8
1.5 Notes on screenshots...................................................................................................8
2 About the ARB ethernet upload option................................................9
2.1 Required options...........................................................................................................9
2.2 About ARB ethernet upload......................................................................................... 9
3 Uploading waveform files....................................................................12
3.1 Connecting the R&S SMW..........................................................................................12
3.2 Configuring the host PC.............................................................................................13
3.3 Configuring the R&S SMW......................................................................................... 14
3.4 Activating and monitoring waveform upload........................................................... 15
4 ARB ethernet upload configuration and settings............................. 17
4.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Statistics...................................................................................................................... 20
4.3 Local QSFP network settings.................................................................................... 21
5 Signal generation control....................................................................24
5.1 Local and global connectors settings.......................................................................24
6 Remote control commands.................................................................25
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6.1 General commands.....................................................................................................26
6.2 Statistics commands.................................................................................................. 29
6.3 QSFP network commands..........................................................................................33
6.4 Trigger, marker and clock commands.......................................................................36
A UDP/IP protocol stack..........................................................................37
A.1 Main specifications..................................................................................................... 37
A.2 OSI model.................................................................................................................... 38
Contents
Annex.................................................................................................... 37
Glossary: Abbreviations......................................................................39
List of commands................................................................................ 40
Index......................................................................................................41
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1 Welcome to the ARB ethernet upload option
Welcome to the ARB ethernet upload option
Key features
The R&S SMW-K507 option ARB ethernet upload is a firmware application that allows
high-speed streaming of waveform files via the QSFP interface of the R&S SMW.
This user manual contains a description of the functionality that the application provides, including remote control operation.
All functions not discussed in this manual are the same as in the base unit and are
described in the R&S SMW user manual. The latest version is available at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/SMW200A
Installation
You can find detailed installation instructions in the delivery of the option or in the
R&S SMW service manual.
1.1 Key features
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Ultra-fast waveform I/Q data transfer from a host PC to the R&S SMW:
– 10 Gbit Ethernet: Up to 100 times faster data transfer at up to 9 Gbit/s transfer
rate
– 40 Gbit Ethernet: Up to 400 times faster data transfer at up to 36 Gbit/s transfer
rate
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Automatic upload and play of waveform files (*.wv)
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Low latency:
– No intermediate storage on the HDD required. The IQ samples are directly loa-
ded into the ARB memory.
– No ARB reconfiguration required when the meta data is already transmitted
and not changed.
– Further time saving when working with smaller waveforms.
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Easy integration:
– Standard data transfer via UDP/IP
– Flexible connection between host PC and R&S SMW:
10G electrical connection (RJ45), 10G optical connection (SFP+) or 40G optical connection (QSFP+)
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Monitoring upload characteristics of the upload status and waveform count
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Monitoring upload statistics including receive (Rx) and transmit (Tx) parameters
and error statistics:
– Rx: Upload segments, frames and data
– Tx: Reply frames
– Occurred errors during upload
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1.2 Accessing the ARB ethernet upload dialog
1.3 Documentation overview
Welcome to the ARB ethernet upload option
Documentation overview
To open the dialog with ARB ethernet upload settings
1. In the block diagram of the R&S SMW, select "Baseband > ARB".
2. Select "Mode > Ethernet Upload".
The dialog provides general settings for ARB Ethernet upload.
The signal generation is not started immediately. To start signal generation with the
default settings, select "State > On".
This section provides an overview of the R&S SMW user documentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S SMW product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/smw200a
1.3.1 Getting started manual
Introduces the R&S SMW 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.
1.3.2 User manuals and help
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 getting started manual.
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Software option manual
Contains the description of the specific functions of an option. Basic information on
operating the R&S SMW is not included.
The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S SMW. The help
offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit and
the software options.
All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Internet.
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1.3.3 Tutorials
1.3.4 Service manual
1.3.5 Instrument security procedures
Welcome to the ARB ethernet upload option
Documentation overview
The R&S SMW provides interactive examples and demonstrations on operating the
instrument in form of tutorials. A set of tutorials is available directly on the instrument.
Describes the performance test for checking compliance with rated specifications, firmware update, troubleshooting, adjustments, installing options and maintenance.
The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz
information system (GLORIS):
https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMW in secure areas. It is available for download on the Internet.
1.3.6 Printed safety instructions
Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with
the product.
1.3.7 Data sheets and brochures
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S SMW. It also lists the
options and their order numbers and optional accessories.
The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific characteristics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/smw200a
1.3.8 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.
The open-source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the
used open source software.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/smw200a
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1.3.9 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.
1.4 Scope
Welcome to the ARB ethernet upload option
Notes on screenshots
These documents deal with special applications or background information on particular topics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/smw200a and www.rohde-schwarz.com/
manual/smw200a
Tasks (in manual or remote operation) that are also performed in the base unit in the
same way are not described here.
In particular, it includes:
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Managing settings and data lists, like saving and loading settings, creating and
accessing data lists, or accessing files in a particular directory.
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Information on regular trigger, marker and clock signals and filter settings, if appropriate.
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General instrument configuration, such as checking the system configuration, configuring networks and remote operation
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Using the common status registers
For a description of such tasks, see the R&S SMW user manual.
1.5 Notes on screenshots
When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These
screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and
possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent
realistic usage scenarios.
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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2 About the ARB ethernet upload option
2.1 Required options
2.2 About ARB ethernet upload
About the ARB ethernet upload option
About ARB ethernet upload
The basic equipment layout for ARB ethernet upload includes the options:
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Wideband baseband main module (R&S SMW-B13XT)
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Wideband baseband generator (R&S SMW-B9)
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ARB ethernet upload (R&S SMW-K507)
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Frequency option (e.g. R&S SMW-B1003)
For more information, see data sheet.
Equipped with option R&S SMW-K507 ARB ethernet upload, the R&S SMW can
upload waveforms significantly faster to its ARB memory. Data rates of 10 Gbit/s and
40 Gbit/s at the QSFP+ connectors "HS DIG I/Q" allow much shorter waveform loading
times. These loading times can be up to 100 times shorter compared to waveform
upload via the USB or the other I/Q connectors "I/Q" and "DIG I/Q".
Test setup
Figure 2-1 shows a typical test setup including a personal computer (PC) as waveform
source and the R&S SMW that is processing the waveform I/Q data.
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Figure 2-1: ARB Ethernet upload test setup
1 = PC as waveform data source with one or more network interface cards
2 = Ethernet connection using RJ35, SFP+ or QSFP+ cables
3 = R&S SMW waveform data input: "HS DIG I/Q"
4 = R&S SMW output: "RF A/RF B"
5 = R&S SMW control: "LAN"
6 = Optional LAN connection for remote control operation
2
RJ45
SFP+
QSFP+
LAN
6
3
HS DigIQ
Generator
LAN
RF
45
RF
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About the ARB ethernet upload option
About ARB ethernet upload
Waveform transfer and waveform upload
For waveform data transfer, the PC is equipped with an application that supports and
executes waveform data transmission. This application can be a driver or a client software that supports the User Datagram Protocol (UDP IPv4, see Chapter A, "UDP/IP
protocol stack", on page 37).
Figure 2-2 shows the different frames that are exchanged between R&S SMW and the
PC.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Control
frame
ACK
frame
Control
frame
Data
frame
Control
frame
Control
frame
Generator
ACK
frame
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Figure 2-2: Waveform data transfer from PC to R&S SMW
1 = PC as waveform data source
2 = Control frame: APPL command: restart ARB
3 = Control frame: End of waveform data transfer
4 = Data frames: Waveform data as UDP datagrams/frames
5 = Control frame: start of waveform data transfer
6 = Control frame: APPL commands: stop ARB, set waveform parameters (clock, length, etc.) in wave-
form tags/header
7 = R&S SMW as waveform data sink
8, 9 = Acknowledgement frames
Table 2-1 describes the corresponding sequence of frames sent between the PC to the
R&S SMW. The application control frames for sequence event 1 and sequence event 6
are mandatory.
Table 2-1: Waveform data transfer: Frame sequences
Sequence Frame type Description Label 2-2
1 Control frame PC: Sends application control frames to stop ARB, set
waveform parameters (clock, length, etc.) as waveform tags or waveform header data.
R&S SMW: Restarts the ARB application.
2 ACK frame R&S SMW reply frame. 8
3 Control frame PC: Defines the start of waveform data transfer. 5
4 Data frame PC: Transfers waveform data as UDP datagrams/
frames.
R&S SMW: Receives waveform data as UDP datagrams/frames.
5 Control frame PC: Defines the end of waveform data transfer. 3
6
4
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About ARB ethernet upload
Sequence Frame type Description Label 2-2
6 Control frame PC: Sends application control frames to restart ARB.
R&S SMW: Restarts the ARB application, depending
on ARB trigger.
7 ACK frame R&S SMW reply frame. 9
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Uploading waveform files
3 Uploading waveform files
This chapter provides an overview on how to prepare, configure and operate the
R&S SMW for waveform upload via the QSFP interface.
● Connecting the R&S SMW......................................................................................12
● Configuring the host PC..........................................................................................13
● Configuring the R&S SMW......................................................................................14
● Activating and monitoring waveform upload........................................................... 15
3.1 Connecting the R&S SMW
This chapter provides step-by-step descriptions for connecting the R&S SMW with the
host PC. The step-by-step descriptions cover the following topics:
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QSFP+ interface: "To connect to HS DIG I/Q" on page 12
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LAN interface: "To connect to LAN" on page 13
Connecting the R&S
SMW
To connect to HS DIG I/Q
You can connect three interface types of the Ethernet card at the host PC to the QSFP
+ interface (HS DIG I/Q) of the R&S SMW.
1. For connection, use high-quality cables and adapters depending on the interface
that you are using. The table Table 3-1 lists cables and adapters required for each
interface type.
Table 3-1: Cables and adapters for the QSFP+ interface
Interface type Host PC interface Cable Adapter
Electrical (10G) 10 Gbit Ethernet card RJ45 CAT7 RJ45 to SFP+ and
SFP+ to QSFP+
Optical (10G) 10 Gbit Ethernet card SFP+ cable SFP+ to QSFP+
Optical (40G) 40 Gbit Ethernet card QSFP+ cable (e.g.:
R&S DIGIQ-HS)
2. Hold the QSFP+ plug of the cable or adapter by its panes.
3. Turn the QSFP+ cable or adapter, so that the release tab shows upwards.
4. Insert and push the QSFP+ plug into the QSFP+ cage.
For a detailed description, see chapter "Connecting to HS DIG I/Q" in the R&S SMW
user manual.
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Uploading waveform files
Configuring the host PC
To connect to LAN
Optionally, connect the host PC and R&S SMW to LAN for remote control operation via
the SCPI interface. Use this connection to configure RF signal settings of the
R&S SMW like frequency and power level.
► Connect the LAN socket via an RJ-45 cable to the LAN.
For a detailed description, see chapter "Connecting to LAN" in the R&S SMW user
manual.
Table 3-2 and Figure 3-1 provide an overview on connections and the test setup.
Table 3-2: Host PC and R&S SMW connections
Signal Host PC R&S SMW
Data Electrical (10G): RJ45
Optical (10G): SFP+
Optical (40G): QSFP
Control (SCPI) LAN LAN
RJ45
SFP+
HS DigIQ
QSFP+
Generator
Figure 3-1: Test setup with host PC and R&S SMW
For a detailed description of the test setup, see "Test setup" on page 9.
3.2 Configuring the host PC
This chapter provides instructions for configuring the host PC. Before configuration,
connect the host PC to the R&S SMW as described in Chapter 3.1, "Connecting the
R&S SMW", on page 12. The host PC operates with Windows operating system.
LAN
RF
HS DIG I/Q
RFLAN
For correct waveform data transfer from the host PC to the R&S SMW, make sure to
configure the host PC as follows:
1. Install the latest Windows driver version of the controller of Ethernet card.
2. Configure the Ethernet network card, e.g., set the correct mode of operation for
data transfer.
See the documentation of the manufacturer of the network card.
3. Configure the Windows network settings of the Ethernet controller: IP address settings of the PC and IP version IPv4
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