Rohde&Schwarz RTP044B, RTP064B, RTP084B, RTP134B, RTP164B Getting started

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R&S

RTP
High-Performance
Oscilloscope
Getting Started

(B3ÎÜ2)

1803647802
Version 01

This manual describes the following R&S®RTP models with firmware version 5.15
and higher:

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R&S®RTP044B (1803.7000K04)

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R&S®RTP064B (1803.7000K06)

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R&S®RTP084B (1803.7000K08)

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R&S®RTP134B (1803.7000K13)

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R&S®RTP164B (1803.7000K16)

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Trade names are trademarks of the owners.

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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g.
R&S®RTP is indicated as R&S RTP.

R&S®RTP

Contents

1 Safety and regulatory information....................................... 5

1.1 Safety instructions................................................................................5

1.2 Labels on the product.........................................................................11

1.3 Warning messages in the documentation........................................12

1.4 Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz....................... 12

1.5 Korea certification class A.................................................................13

2 Key features......................................................................... 14

3 Documentation overview.................................................... 15

Contents

3.1 Manuals and instrument help............................................................ 15

3.2 Data sheet and brochure....................................................................17

3.3 Release notes, open source acknowledgment................................ 17

3.4 Application notes, application cards, videos...................................17

4 Preparing for use................................................................. 18

4.1 Lifting and carrying............................................................................ 18

4.2 Unpacking and checking....................................................................18

4.3 Choosing the operating site.............................................................. 18

4.4 Setting up the product........................................................................19

4.5 Considerations for test setup............................................................ 21

4.6 Connecting to power.......................................................................... 22

4.7 Switching on or off............................................................................. 23

4.8 Connecting external devices............................................................. 24

5 Instrument tour.................................................................... 27

5.1 Front panel.......................................................................................... 27

5.2 Rear panel............................................................................................30

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5.3 Keys and controls...............................................................................33

Contents

6 Operating the instrument....................................................41

6.1 Means of manual interaction............................................................. 41

6.2 Touchscreen display...........................................................................42

6.3 Applications........................................................................................ 49

6.4 Working with waveforms....................................................................50

6.5 Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid............................................................. 53

6.6 Toolbar................................................................................................. 54

6.7 Displaying results............................................................................... 63

6.8 Using dialogs...................................................................................... 65

6.9 Entering data....................................................................................... 66

6.10 Instrument information and notifications.........................................68

6.11 Getting help......................................................................................... 69

7 Setting up the instrument................................................... 73

7.1 Performing a self-alignment.............................................................. 73

7.2 Setting the display language............................................................. 74

8 Contacting customer support............................................ 75

Index..................................................................................... 76

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Safety and regulatory information

Safety instructions

1 Safety and regulatory information

The product documentation helps you to use the product safely and efficiently.
Follow the instructions provided here and in the Chapter 1.1, "Safety instructions",
on page 5.

Intended use

The R&S RTP oscilloscope is designed for measurements on circuits that are
only indirectly connected to the mains or not connected at all. It is not rated for
any measurement category.

The product is intended for the development, production and verification of elec­tronic components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory envi­ronments. Use the product only for its designated purpose. Observe the operating
conditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet.

Where do I find safety information?

Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you of potential
dangers and gives instructions on how to prevent personal injury or damage
caused by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:

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In Chapter 1.1, "Safety instructions", on page 5. The same information is
provided in many languages as printed "Safety Instructions". The printed
"Safety Instructions" are delivered with the product.

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Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you
need to take care during setup or operation.

1.1 Safety instructions

Products from the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies are manufactured
according to the highest technical standards. To use the products safely, follow
the instructions provided here and in the product documentation. Keep the prod­uct documentation nearby and offer it to other users.

Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Inten­ded use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the data
sheet, manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions". If you are unsure about the
appropriate use, contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service.

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Using the product requires specialists or specially trained personnel. These users
also need sound knowledge of at least one of the languages in which the user
interfaces and the product documentation are available.

Never open the casing of the product. Only service personnel authorized by
Rohde & Schwarz are allowed to repair the product. If any part of the product is
damaged or broken, stop using the product. Contact Rohde & Schwarz customer
service at http://www.customersupport.rohde-schwarz.com.

In these safety instructions, the term "product" covers instruments (oscillo­scopes), probes and their accessories.

Lifting and carrying the instrument

Check the data sheet for the maximum weight of the instrument. A single person
can only carry a maximum of 18 kg safely depending on age, gender and physical
condition. If your instrument is heavier than 18 kg, do not move or carry it by your­self.

Safety and regulatory information

Safety instructions

Use the instrument handles to move or carry the instrument. Do not use the
mounted accessories instead of the handles. Accessories are not designed to
carry the weight of the instrument.

To move the instrument safely, you can use lifting or transporting equipment such
as lift trucks and forklifts. Follow the instructions provided by the equipment man­ufacturer.

Choosing the operating site

Only use the product indoors. The product casing is not waterproof. Water that
enters can electrically connect the casing with live parts, which can lead to elec­tric shock, serious personal injury or death if you touch the casing. If
Rohde & Schwarz provides accessories designed for your product, e.g. a carrying
bag, you can use the product outdoors.

You can operate the product up to the altitude specified in the data sheet. The
lowest specified altitude for a product of the measurement setup defines the alti­tude for the complete setup.

The product is suitable for pollution degree 2 environments where nonconductive
contamination can occur. For more information on environmental conditions such
as ambient temperature and humidity, see the data sheet.

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Setting up the product

Always place the product on a stable, flat and level surface with the bottom of the
product facing down. If the product is designed for different positions, secure the
product so that it cannot fall over.

If the product has foldable feet, always fold the feet completely in or out to ensure
stability. The feet can collapse if they are not folded out completely or if the prod­uct is moved without lifting it. The foldable feet are designed to carry the weight of
the product, but not an extra load.

If stacking is possible, keep in mind that a stack of products can fall over and
cause injury.

If you mount products in a rack, ensure that the rack has sufficient load capacity
and stability. Observe the specifications of the rack manufacturer. Always install
the products from the bottom shelf to the top shelf so that the rack stands
securely. Secure the product so that it cannot fall off the rack.

Safety and regulatory information

Safety instructions

Connecting to power and grounding

The mains power supply input of the instrument complies with overvoltage cate­gory II. It has to be connected to a fixed installation used to supply energy-con­suming equipment such as household appliances and similar loads. Be aware
that electrically powered products have risks, such as electric shock, fire, per­sonal injury or even death.

Take the following measures for your safety:

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Do not use an isolating transformer to connect the instrument to the mains
power supply.

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Before switching on the product, ensure that the voltage and frequency indica­ted on the product match the available power source. If the power adapter
does not adjust automatically, set the correct value and check the rating of the
fuse.

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Only use the power cable delivered with the product. It complies with country­specific safety requirements. Only insert the plug into an outlet with protective
conductor terminal.

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If a product has an exchangeable fuse, its type and characteristics are indica­ted next to the fuse holder. Before changing the fuse, switch off the instrument
and disconnect it from the power source. How to change the fuse is described
in the product documentation.

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Only use intact cables and route them carefully so that they cannot be dam­aged. Check the power cables regularly to ensure that they are undamaged.
Also ensure that nobody can trip over loose cables.

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If the product needs an external power supply, use the power supply that is
delivered with the product or that is recommended in the product documenta­tion or a power supply that conforms to the country-specific regulations.

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Ensure that you can disconnect the product from the power source at any
time. Pull the power plug to disconnect the product. The power plug must be
easily accessible. If the product is integrated into a system that does not meet
these requirements, provide an easily accessible circuit breaker at the system
level.

Performing measurements

Take the following measures for your safety:

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To ascertain voltage-free state, use an appropriate voltage tester. Any mea­surement setup including an oscilloscope is not suitable for this purpose.

Safety and regulatory information

Safety instructions

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The maximum input voltage on channel inputs and the external trigger input
must not exceed the value specified in the data sheet.

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Observe all voltage and current ratings of the instrument, the probes, and the
accessories. Limits and ratings are marked on the products and listed in the
data sheets.
Consider that the rated voltage depends on the frequency. The voltage limita­tion curves or values are provided in the data sheet. Do not exceed the maxi­mum measurement voltage from the probe tip to the probe reference lead.

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Never cause any short circuits when measuring sources with high output cur­rents.

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Use only probes and accessories that comply with the measurement category
(CAT) of your measurement task. The measurement category of the products
is defined in the data sheet. If you use other than Rohde & Schwarz accesso­ries, make sure that they are suitable for the instrument and the measurement
task.

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Set the correct attenuation factor on the instrument according to the probe
being used. Otherwise, the measurement results do not reflect the actual volt­age level, and you might misjudge the actual risk.

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When working with high voltages and current probes, observe the additional
operating conditions specified in this safety instructions.

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The probe pins are extremely pointed and can easily penetrate clothes and
the skin. Handle the probe pins with great care. To exchange a probe pin, use

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tweezers or pliers to avoid injuries. When transporting the accessories, always
use the box supplied with the probe.

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Prevent the probe from receiving mechanical shock. Avoid putting excessive
strain on the probe cable or exposing it to sharp bends. Touching a broken
cable during measurements can cause injuries.

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Set up all probe connections to the instrument before applying power.

Working with hazardous voltages

Voltages higher than 30 V RMS, or 42 V peak, or 60 V DC are regarded as haz­ardous contact voltages. Direct contact with them can cause serious injuries.

Make sure that only electrically skilled persons use the products for measure­ments on hazardous contact voltages. These working conditions require special
education and experience to perceive risks and to avoid hazards which electricity
can create.

Safety and regulatory information

Safety instructions

When working with hazardous contact voltages, use protective measures to pre­clude direct contact with the measurement setup:

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Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is applied.

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Switch off the test circuit while connecting and disconnecting probe leads.

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Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads and adapters.

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Make sure that the input leads fulfill the safety requirements for your measure­ment.
The delivered input leads might have a jacket wear indicator that indicates a
worn jacket by different jacket color. In this case, do not use the input lead.
Replace it with a new one.

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Do not use 4 mm banana plugs without protection against contact.

Working with current probes

When working with current probes, you can measure high-frequency currents or
currents that contain high-frequency components.

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Switch off the test circuit while connecting the probe.

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Do not attach the clamp to bare unisolated conductors. To avoid injury from a
short circuit, measure at a location on an insulated wire where the insulation is
sufficient for the circuit voltage.

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Connect the probe only to the secondary side of a breaker. With this measure,
you avoid injury, if a short circuit occurs.

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The following effects can cause burns and fire or damage to the measurement
site:

– Eddy current loss can cause heating of the sensor head.

– Dielectric heating can cause heating of cord insulation and other materials.

Measurement categories

IEC 61010-2-030 defines measurement categories that rate instruments on their
ability to resist short transient overvoltages that occur in addition to the working
voltage. Use the measurement setup only in electrical environments for which
they are rated.

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0 - Instruments without rated measurement category
For measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to mains, for
example, electronics, circuits powered by batteries, and specially protected
secondary circuits. This measurement category is also known as CAT I.

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Safety instructions

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CAT II:
For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage
installation by a standard socket outlet, for example, household appliances
and portable tools.

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CAT III:
For measurements performed in the building installation, such as junction
boxes, circuit breakers, distribution boards, and equipment with permanent
connection to the fixed installation.

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CAT IV:
For measurements performed at the source of the low-voltage installation,
such as electricity meters and primary overcurrent protection devices.

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Safety and regulatory information

Labels on the product

Cleaning the product

Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product. When cleaning, keep in mind that
the casing is not waterproof. Do not use liquid cleaning agents.

Meaning of safety labels

Safety labels on the product warn against potential hazards.

Potential hazard
Read the product documentation to avoid personal injury or product damage.

Heavy product
Be careful when lifting, moving or carrying the product. Carrying the product requires

at least two people or transport equipment.

Electrical hazard
Indicates live parts. Risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death.

Protective conductor terminal
Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground. This

protects you against electric shock should an electric problem occur.

1.2 Labels on the product

Labels on the casing inform about:

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Personal safety, see "Meaning of safety labels" on page 11

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Product and environment safety, see Table 1-1

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Identification of the product

Table 1-1: Labels regarding product and environment safety

Chassis grounding terminal

Take care when handling electrostatic sensitive devices.

Labeling in line with EN 50419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after
the product has come to the end of its service life.

For more information, see the product user manual, chapter "Disposal".

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Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz

Safety and regulatory information

1.3 Warning messages in the documentation

A warning message points out a risk or danger that you need to be aware of. The
signal word indicates the severity of the safety hazard and how likely it will occur
if you do not follow the safety precautions.

WARNING

Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in death or serious injury if not avoi­ded.

CAUTION

Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in minor or moderate injury if not
avoided.

NOTICE

Potential risks of damage. Could result in damage to the supported product or to
other property.

1.4 Where to find key documents on

Rohde & Schwarz

Certificates issued to Rohde & Schwarz that are relevant for your country are pro­vided at www.rohde-schwarz.com/key-documents, e.g. concerning:

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Quality management

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Environmental management

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Information security management

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Accreditations

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Korea certification class A

1.5 Korea certification class A

이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하
시기 바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다.

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Key features

2 Key features

The R&S RTP high-performance oscilloscopes combine superior signal integrity
with fastest acquisition rate. It combines multiple instrument capabilities for time­correlated debugging in one box. Outstanding key features are:

Real-time signal integrity

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Superior frontend performance

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Real-time de-embedding and advanced triggering

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Hardware accelerated processing for faster results

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Comprehensive analysis tools, for example, powerful protocol analysis, jitter
analysis functions, automatic compliance tests, spectrograms, and precise
and wideband RF analysis

Multi-instrument capability

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Time-correlated analysis of different signal types

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Integrated arbitrary waveform and pattern generator that can be used, for
example, for protocol-based programming

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Easy-to-use serial protocol analysis for various protocols used in embedded
design, mobile communications and more

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General-purpose mixed signal option

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Multi-channel power consumption analysis with up to 8 additional voltage and
8 additional current measurement channels and very high dynamic range

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16 GHz pulse source

Compact and configurable

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Most compact high-end instrument platform

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Highest configuration flexibility

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Advanced user interface

For a detailed specification, refer to the data sheet.

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Documentation overview

Manuals and instrument help

3 Documentation overview

This section provides an overview of the R&S RTP user documentation.

3.1 Manuals and instrument help

You find the manuals on the product page at:

www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/rtp

Getting started manual

Introduces the R&S RTP and describes how to set up and start working with the
instrument, and describes basic operations. A printed English version is included
in the delivery. Editions in other languages are available on the product website.

Instrument help

The help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the
firmware basic functionality and applications.

User manual (Instrument)

Describes all instrument functions in detail. It also provides an introduction to
remote control, a complete description of the remote control commands with pro­gramming examples, and information on maintenance and instrument interfaces.
Includes the contents of the getting started manual.

The online version of the user manual provides the complete contents for immedi­ate display on the internet.

Manuals for compliance test options

For compliance test options, extra test procedure manuals are available. Test fix­tures are described in printed manuals, which are delivered with the fixture.

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The following test procedure manuals are available:

– USB 2.0/3.2 Compliance Test Procedures

– Ethernet Compliance Tests Procedures

– MIPI D-PHY Compliance Tests Procedures

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– eMMC Compliance Tests Procedures

– PCIe Compliance Tests Procedures

– DDR3 Compliance Tests Procedures

– DDR4 Compliance Tests Procedures

– HDMI Tests Procedures

– ScopeSuite Automation

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The following test fixture manuals are available:

– R&S RT-ZF1 USB 2.0 Compliance Test Fixture Set

– R&S RT-ZF2 Ethernet Compliance Test Fixture Set

– R&S RT-ZF3 Frequency Converter Board (100BASE-T1)

– R&S RT-ZF4 10BASE-Te Test Fixture

– R&S RT-ZF5 Ethernet Probing Fixture

– R&S RT-ZF6 Frequency Converter Board (1000BASE-T1)

Documentation overview

Manuals and instrument help

– R&S RT-ZF7 Automotive Ethernet T&D Fixture

– R&S RT-ZF7A and R&S RT-ZF7P SMA Adaptors

– R&S RT-ZF8 Automotive Ethernet Compliance Test Fixture

Safety instructions

Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is deliv­ered with the product.

Instrument security procedures manual

Deals with security issues when working with the R&S RTP in secure areas.

Service Manual

Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module
replacement, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination, and contains
mechanical drawings and spare part lists. The service manual is available for reg­istered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz information system (GLORIS,

https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com).

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Application notes, application cards, videos

Documentation overview

3.2 Data sheet and brochure

The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S RTP. It also lists
the options with 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/rtp

3.3 Release notes, open source acknowledgment

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. It can also be read directly on the instrument.

See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/rtp.

3.4 Application notes, application cards, videos

These documents deal with special applications or background information on
particular topics.

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Application notes

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Media center

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Application videos

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Choosing the operating site

Preparing for use

4 Preparing for use

Here, you can find basic information about setting up the instrument for the first
time or when changing the operating site.

4.1 Lifting and carrying

See: "Lifting and carrying the instrument" on page 6.

4.2 Unpacking and checking

1. Unpack the product carefully.

2. Retain the original packing material. Use it when transporting or shipping the
product later.

3. Using the delivery notes, check the equipment for completeness.

4. Check the equipment for damage.

If the delivery is incomplete or equipment is damaged, contact
Rohde & Schwarz.

4.3 Choosing the operating site

Specific operating conditions ensure proper operation and avoid damage to the
product and connected devices. For information on environmental conditions
such as ambient temperature and humidity, see the data sheet.

See also "Choosing the operating site" on page 6.

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Electromagnetic compatibility classes

The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) class indicates where you can operate
the product. The EMC class of the product is given in the data sheet.

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Class B equipment is suitable for use in:

– Residential environments

– Environments that are directly connected to a low-voltage supply network

that supplies residential buildings

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Class A equipment is intended for use in industrial environments. It can cause
radio disturbances in residential environments due to possible conducted and
radiated disturbances. It is therefore not suitable for class B environments.
If class A equipment causes radio disturbances, take appropriate measures to
eliminate them.

Preparing for use

Setting up the product

4.4 Setting up the product

When setting up the instrument, follow the safety instructions:

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"Setting up the product" on page 7

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"Intended use" on page 5

4.4.1 Placing the product on a bench top

For standalone operation, place the instrument on a horizontal bench with even,
flat surface. The instrument can be used in horizontal position, standing on its
feet, or with the support feet on the bottom extended.

To place the product on a bench top

1. Place the product on a stable, flat and level surface. Ensure that the surface
can support the weight of the product. For information on the weight, see the
data sheet.

2. CAUTION! Foldable feet can collapse. See "Setting up the product"
on page 7.

Always fold the feet completely in or out. With folded-out feet, do not place
anything on top or underneath.

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Preparing for use

Setting up the product

3. CAUTION! A stack of products can fall over and cause injury. Never stack
more than two products. Otherwise, mount them in a rack.

Stack as follows:

● All products must have the same dimensions (width and length).

● Do not exceed a total load of 25 kg placed on the product at the bottom of

the stack.

● Fold in all foldable feet completely.

Left = Stacked correctly
Right = Stacked incorrectly, too many products

4. NOTICE! Overheating can damage the product.

Prevent overheating as follows:

● Keep a minimum distance of 10 cm between the fan openings of the prod-

uct and any object in the vicinity.

● Do not place the product next to heat-generating equipment such as radia-

tors or other products.

4.4.2 Mounting the product in a rack

The instrument can be installed in a rack using a rack adapter kit. The order num­ber is given in the data sheet. The installation instructions are part of the adapter
kit.

To prepare the rack

1. Observe the requirements and instructions in "Setting up the product"
on page 7.

2. NOTICE! Insufficient airflow can cause overheating and damage the product.

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Considerations for test setup

Design and implement an efficient ventilation concept for the rack.

To mount the R&S RTP in a rack

1. Use an adapter kit that fits the dimensions of the R&S RTP to prepare the
instrument for rack mounting. For information on the dimensions, see data
sheet.

a) Order the rack adapter kit designed for the R&S RTP. For the order num-

ber, see data sheet.

b) Mount the adapter kit. Follow the assembly instructions provided with the

adapter kit.

2. Push the product onto the shelf until the rack brackets fit closely to the rack.

3. Tighten all screws at the rack brackets with a tightening torque of 1.2 Nm to
secure the product at the rack.

Preparing for use

To unmount the product from a rack

1. Loosen the screws at the rack brackets.

2. Remove the product from the rack.

3. If placing the product on a bench top again, unmount the adapter kit from the
product. Follow the instructions provided with the adapter kit.

4.5 Considerations for test setup

Observe safety instructions, see "Performing measurements" on page 8.

Cable selection and electromagnetic interference (EMI)

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results.

To suppress electromagnetic radiation during operation:

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Use high-quality shielded cables, for example, double-shielded RF and LAN
cables.

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Always terminate open cable ends.

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Ensure that connected external devices comply with EMC regulations.

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Signal input and output levels

Information on signal levels is provided in the data sheet. Keep the signal levels
within the specified ranges to avoid damage to the product and connected devi­ces.

Preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Electrostatic discharge is most likely to occur when you connect or disconnect a
DUT.

► NOTICE! Electrostatic discharge can damage the electronic components of

the product and the device under test (DUT).

Ground yourself to prevent electrostatic discharge damage:

a) Use a wrist strap and cord to connect yourself to ground.
b) Use a conductive floor mat and heel strap combination.

Preparing for use

Connecting to power

During operation, if the firmware observes a serious unexpected disturbance (e.g.
due to ESD), it resets some hardware components and initiates a new alignment
to ensure proper instrument functioning. Then it restores the user settings to the
state before the disturbance.

4.6 Connecting to power

For safety information, see "Connecting to power and grounding" on page 7.

The R&S RTP can be used with different AC power voltages and adapts itself
automatically to it.

The instrument has a C20 connector. A list of appropriate power cables is given in
the user manual. Refer to the data sheet for the requirements of voltage and fre­quency.

The nominal ranges are:

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100 V to 240 V AC at 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and 100 V to 130 V at 400 Hz, with
maximal 10% voltage fluctuation on line

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max. 13 A to 4.7 A

1. Plug the AC power cable into the AC power connector on the rear panel of the
product. Only use the AC power cable delivered with the product.

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Preparing for use

Switching on or off

2. Plug the AC power cable into a power outlet with ground contact.

The required ratings are listed next to the AC power connector and in the data
sheet.

4.7 Switching on or off

The instrument is switched on or off with the power switch and the [Power] key.
The [Power] key is located in the bottom left corner of the front panel. The power
switch is located at the rear panel of the instrument.

Table 4-1: Overview of power states

Status LED Power switch

Off

Standby

Ready

(unlighted)

orange

green

[0] (off)

[I] (on)

[I] (on)

To switch on the product

The product is off but connected to power.

1. Set the switch on the power supply to position [I].

The power key on the front panel lights up.

2. Press the [Power] key on the front panel.

The instrument performs a system check, boots the operating system, and
then starts the R&S RTP firmware.
The [Power] key turns green and the illuminated keys on the front panel light
up. If the previous session was terminated regularly, the oscilloscope uses the
last settings.

Before you start measurements, be sure to comply with the warm-up phase
specified in the data sheet.

To shut down the product

The product is in the ready state.

► Press the [Power] key.

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All current settings are saved, and the software shuts down. The [Power] key
turns orange. The standby power supplies only the power switch circuits.

The "Exit" icon in the "Menu" shuts down only the firmware application. To shut
down the instrument completely, use the [Power] key.

To disconnect from power

The product is in the standby state.

1. NOTICE! Risk of data loss. If you disconnect the product from power when it
is in the ready state, you can lose settings and data. Shut it down first.

Set the switch on the power supply to position [0].

The LED of the [Power] key is switched off.

2. Disconnect the product from the power source.

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4.8 Connecting external devices

The following interfaces for external devices are provided:

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USB connectors at the front and rear panel of the instrument

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Monitor connectors HDMI and DisplayPort at the rear panel of the instrument

4.8.1 Connecting USB devices

You can connect USB flash drives to save screenshots and measurement results,
and keyboard and/or mouse to simplify the operation and the entry of data. You
can connect or disconnect all USB devices during operation of the instrument.
The number of USB connectors can be increased by using USB hubs.

USB devices are plug&play, the operating system automatically uses the suitable
device driver. If the operating system does not find a suitable driver, it prompts
you to specify a directory that contains the driver software. If the driver software is
on a storage media, connect the appropriate drive to the instrument before pro­ceeding. If the instrument is integrated in a network, you can also install driver
data stored in a network directory.

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When a USB device is disconnected from the R&S RTP, Windows immediately
detects the change in hardware configuration and deactivates the corresponding
driver.

The properties of external USB devices are configured in the operating system,
not in the instrument's firmware. We recommended using mouse and keyboard to
access and modify the settings of the Windows operating system.

To access Windows, press the Windows key on the external keyboard, or select
"Menu" > "Minimize Application" on the R&S RTP menu.

Connecting a keyboard or mouse

1. Connect the keyboard or mouse.

The device is detected automatically. The default input language of the key­board is English – US.

2. To configure the keyboard properties, press the Windows key on the external
keyboard.

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3. Tap the "Find" icon (magnifier) on the Windows taskbar.

4. To configure the keyboard:

a) Type keybord.
b) Select "Edit language and keyboard options".

5. To configure the mouse:

a) Type mouse.
b) Select "Mouse settings".

4.8.2 Connecting external monitors

You can connect one or two external monitors or projectors to the R&S RTP. The
following connectors are available:

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"HDMI" on page 31

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"DisplayPort" on page 31

1. Ensure that the monitors and the R&S RTP are connected to a ground con­tact. Otherwise the instrument can be damaged.

2. Check the input type of the monitors. Make sure to select the correct cable. If
the connectors do not match, use an appropriate adapter.

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3. You can configure the displays directly in the instrument's setup. Open "Menu"
> "Settings" > "Display".

4. Select the "Monitors" tab.

5. Select how to display the screen. Select "Extend" to arrange dialogs and
result boxes on different displays.

6. To move the main firmware window to an external monitor, press F11 on the
keyboard.

Now the firmware shows a soft frontpanel together with the usual display in a
window. You can move this window to an external monitor.

7. To access Windows display settings, tap "Additional settings".

The touchscreen of the R&S RTP has a screen resolution of 1920x1080 pixel.
Many external monitors have a higher screen resolution. If the screen resolution
of the monitor is set higher than the instrument's resolution, the firmware window
uses a 1920x1080 area of the monitor display. For full screen display, adjust the
monitor's screen resolution using "Additional display settings".

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Front panel

5 Instrument tour

This chapter describes the front and rear panels of the instrument including all
function keys and connectors.

5.1 Front panel

This section provides an overview of the R&S RTP front panel and explains the
various connectors and the option slots at the front.

1 2 43 5

Figure 5-1: Front panel of R&S RTP

1 = Touchscreen
2 = Trigger controls
3 = Horizontal controls
4 = Vertical controls
5 = Spectrum keys

8 612 11 910 7

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6 = External trigger input
7 = Analysis keys
8 = Input channels
9 = Two option slots for R&S RTP-B1 (MSO) or R&S RTP-B1E (for R&S RT-ZVC) , R&S RTP-

B6 (waveform generator), R&S RTP-B7 (pulse source)

10 = USB connectors
11 = Connectors for probe compensation and grounding
12 = [Power] key

The keys and controls are described in Chapter 5.3, "Keys and controls",
on page 33.

5.1.1 Connectors

Channel inputs and external trigger input

The R&S RTP has four channel inputs to connect the input signals, and an exter­nal trigger input to control the measurement by an external signal.

The input connectors are provided with a special Rohde & Schwarz active probe
interface, and they are BNC compatible. Thus, the instrument can automatically
detect active probes that have the Rohde & Schwarz probe interface.

The maximum input voltage on channel inputs and the external trigger input is
5 V peak. The input impedance of the inputs is 50 Ω.

USB

Two USB type A connectors that comply with standard USB 3.1 gen 1. They are
used to connect devices like keyboard, mouse and USB flash drive.

Note: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results. To
avoid any impact, do not use USB connecting cables exceeding 1 m.

Probe Comp.

Probe compensation terminal to support adjustment of passive probes to the
oscilloscope channel.

Protective earth conductor, 4 mm banana jack to connect
ground of DUT and test fixtures, and wrist strap.

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Square wave signal for probe compensation, 1 kHz and 1 Vpp.

Ground connector for probes.

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5.1.2 Option slots

Three options R&S RTP-B1/B6/B7 can be installed in one R&S RTP - two at the
front panel, and one at the rear panel. Each option can be installed only once,
and the slot assignment depends on the available options. To ensure correct
installation and calibration, installation is done only at Rohde & Schwarz service
centers.

Mixed signal option R&S RTP-B1 / digital extension port R&S RTP-B1E

The mixed signal option R&S RTP-B1 provides logic analizer functionality and 16
digital channels. It also can connect the R&S RT-ZVC multi-channel power probe.
The connectors are used to connect two logical probes with 8 digital channels
each (D0 to D7 and D8 to D15), or two flat interface cables of R&S RT-ZVC.

The digital extension port R&S RTP-B1E provides the connectors for the
R&S RT-ZVC multi-channel power probe without MSO. The connectors are used
to connect two flat interface cables of R&S RT-ZVC.

One of the options can be installed in one of option slots at the front panel, or in
the option slot at the rear panel.

The maximum input voltage is 40 V peak at 100 kΩ input impedance. The maxi­mum input frequency for a signal with the minimum input voltage swing of
500 mV (Vpp) is 400 MHz. For detailed specifications, refer to the data sheet.

Waveform generator option R&S RTP-B6

The waveform generator generates various function and arbitrary waveforms,
sweeps, and parallel patterns. For detailed specifications, refer to the data sheet.

The option can be installed in one of option slots at the front panel.

The module provides the following connectors:

[Gen1, Gen2] BNC connectors

[PattGen] Connector for the pattern generator

Pulse source option R&S RTP-B7

The pulse source outputs a symmetrical differential pulse signal. For detailed
specifications, refer to the data sheet.

The option can be installed in one of option slots at the front panel.

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Rear panel

The module has four connectors.

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Out, : 2.92 mm connectors (K type) for pulse signal output

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Ref,

: 2.92 mm connectors (K type) for reference signal output

5.2 Rear panel

This section explains the rear panel of the R&S RTP, including the various con­nectors and the option slot.

1 2 3 4 5786

11 10 91214 1312

Figure 5-2: Rear panel of R&S RTP

1 = AC power supply connector and main power switch
2 = USB device connector, type B
3 = USB connectors, type A
4 = LAN connector
5 = HDMI connector for external monitor
6 = DisplayPort connector
7 = Kensington lock slot to secure the instrument against theft

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8 = GPIB connector
9 = Exchangeable solid state disk (SSD, option R&S RTP-B19)
10 = Aux Out connector
11 = External trigger output
12 = Ref In, Ref Out: reference input and output of the OCXO reference signal
13 = Option slot
14 = Digital data interface (DDI, optional)

AC power supply connector and main power switch

Connection to the AC power line. The R&S RTP can be used with different AC
power voltages and adapts itself automatically to it. The nominal voltage and fre­quency ranges are displayed on the rear panel and quoted in the data sheet.

If grounding is not ensured by the mains system, ground the oscilloscope using
the protective earth conductor on the front panel and an appropriate cable.

The AC main power switch also interrupts the power supply of the OCXO.

When you power up the instrument, be sure to comply with the warm-up phase
specified in the data sheet before you start measurements.

USB Device

USB 3.0 interface of type B (device USB), to be used for remote control of the
instrument.

USB

Two USB type A connectors that comply with standard USB 3.0. They are used to
connect devices like keyboard, mouse and flash drive to store and reload instru­ment settings and measurement data.

Note: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results. To
avoid any impact, do not use USB connecting cables exceeding 1 m.

LAN

8-pin RJ-45 connector used to connect the instrument to a Local Area Network
(LAN). It supports up to 1000 Mbit/s (10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet).

HDMI

HDMI Version 2.0 connector for an external monitor or projector. The monitor
shows the complete content of the instrument's screen.

DisplayPort

DisplayPort connector for an external monitor or projector. It supports DisplayPort
version 1.1a.

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GBIP

Connector with GBIP interface. For detailed specifications, refer to the data sheet.

Aux Out

Output of the internal calibration signal, if the signal is configured to external des­tination.

Trigger Out

The BNC connector for external trigger output is used to provide the internal trig­ger signal of the oscilloscope to trigger other instruments for synchronized mea­surements.

When a trigger occurs, the R&S RTP creates a pulse of 5 V with a source impe­dance of 50 Ω and delivers it to the external trigger output. The instrument can
also send the pulse on mask test violation or violation of measurement limits and
margins.

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If the connector is terminated with 50 Ω, the signal level is 2.5 V (50 mA). With
1 MΩ termination, the level is 5 V. A short-circuit of the connector to ground cre­ates current of 100 mA.

To enable the trigger out signal, select the "Trigger out" action for the trigger or
test. You can adjust polarity and length of the pulse. The default is a positive
pulse of 100 ns. The delay is 800 ns.

Ref In, Ref Out

BNC connectors for input of a reference signal, and for output of the OCXO refer­ence signal.

The input frequency ranges from 1 MHz to 20 MHz in 1 MHz steps. The input
impedance is 50 Ω.

The output frequency of the OCXO is 10 MHz, the impedance is 50 Ω. For
detailed specifications, refer to the data sheet.

DDI 40G

Optional digital data interface for input and output of digital data.

Option slot

Slot to install one of the options R&S RTP-B1 (MSO) or R&S RTP-B1E (for
R&S RT-ZVC) if both slots at the front panel are used for other options. To install
the option, the R&S RTP-B21 slot adapter is required. The options and their con­nectors are briefly described in Chapter 5.1, "Front panel", on page 27.

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5.3 Keys and controls

For an overview of the front panel keys, see Figure 5-1.

5.3.1 Power key

The [Power] key is located on the lower left corner of the front panel. It starts up
and shuts down the instrument's software.

The light of the key shows the instrument state, see Chapter 4.7, "Switching on or

off", on page 23.

5.3.2 Trigger controls

The keys and knob in the Trigger functional block adjust the trigger and start or
stop acquisition.

[Level]

The rotary knob sets the trigger level for all trigger types. Turn clockwise to move
up the trigger level. Press the knob to set the trigger level to 50% of the signal
amplitude. If the selected trigger type requires two trigger levels - upper and lower
level - press the knob to toggle between the two levels.

[Run / Stop]

Starts and stops the continuous acquisition. A green light indicates a running
acquisition. A red light shows that acquisition is stopped.

[Single]

Starts a defined number of acquisitions. A green light indicates a running acquisi­tion. A red light shows that acquisition is stopped. Press the key again to stop
running acquisitions.

To set the number of acquisitions, select "Menu" > "Acquire" > "Setup" tab, and
set "N-single count".

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[Auto Norm]

Toggles the trigger mode between "Auto" and "Normal". The current setting is
shown on the trigger label.

Auto The instrument triggers repeatedly after a time interval if the

trigger conditions are not fulfilled.

Norm The instrument acquires a waveform only if a trigger occurs.

The "Norm" LED lights up in green.

[Source]

Opens a dialog box where you can select the trigger source. Press the key again
to switch the source. The key lights up in the color of the selected trigger source.

[Slope]

Toggles the trigger slope or trigger polarity, dependent on the trigger type. The
current setting is shown on the trigger label.

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[Zone]

Opens the overlay menu to configure the zone trigger. A zone trigger combines
the trigger condition with the intersection or non-intersection of one or more zones
or masks.

5.3.3 Horizontal controls

The rotary knobs in the Horizontal functional block adjust the horizontal parame­ters. These settings are effective for all channel waveforms. In addition, a [Zoom]
is available.

[Scale]

The rotary knob adjusts the time scale for all signals. The time scale is also
known as timebase.

Turn clockwise to stretch the waveforms. Doing so, the scale value time/div
decreases.

Press the knob to toggle between coarse and fine scale adjustment.

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[Position]

The rotary knob changes the horizontal position of the waveform or the position of
the reference point on the screen. To set the value to zero, press the knob. The
current value is shown in the input box in the upper right corner of the screen.

You can select if the knob changes the position or the reference point in "Menu" >
"Settings" > "Frontpanel" > "Knobs".

"Horizontal position" defines the time distance of the reference point from the zero
point of the diagram. Turn clockwise to move the waveform to the right.

"Reference point" defines the position of the reference point on the screen. Turn
clockwise to move it to the right. The reference point marks the rescaling center
of the time scale. If you modify the time scale, the reference point remains fixed
on the screen, and the scale is stretched or compressed to both sides of the ref­erence point.

[Zoom]

Displays a zoom diagram for the active diagram. The key is illuminated if at least
one zoom is active. If you press the key while the zoom function is on, the "Zoom"
dialog box opens, where you can configure several zoom areas for detailed signal
observation.

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5.3.4 Vertical controls

The keys and knobs in the Vertical functional block select a signal and adjust the
vertical scale and position of the selected signal.

[C<n>]

Turns on and selects a channel. If the channel is active, the key lights up in the
corresponding channel color.

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The effect of the keypress depends on state of the channel:

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If channel is off: turns on the channel and selects it.

●

If the channel is on and in focus (selected): opens the corresponding channel
dialog.

●

If the channel is on, but not in focus (not selected): selects the channel wave­form.

●

If the channel is selected, and the dialog is open: turns off the channel, and
closes the dialog.

The vertical rotary knobs are focused on the selected waveform. They are illumi­nated in the color of the selected waveform.

[Logic]

Opens the "Logic" dialog to configure and enable the logic buses L1 to L4. A logic
bus (or parallel bus) has up to 16 logic (digital) channels. The key lights up if at
least one logic bus is enabled.

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[Bus]

Opens and closes the "Protocol" tab in the "Apps" dialog, where you can select
the required serial protocol and proceed to the protocol setup. The key lights up if
the decoding of a serial bus is active.

[Ref]

Opens the "Reference" dialog box, where you can configure and display refer­ence waveforms. Press the key repeatedly to switch the reference waveform.

If a reference waveform is selected, the vertical rotary knobs are illuminated in
white or light gray (default colors), depending on the selected waveform.

[Math]

Opens the "Math" dialog, where you can configure the calculation of mathemati­cal waveforms using various mathematic operations on other waveforms. Press
the key repeatedly to toggle the subtabs of the math waveforms. After the last
subtab, the key closes the dialog.

If a math waveform is selected, the vertical rotary knobs are illuminated in brown
(default color), the brightness of the color depends on the selected waveform.

[Position]

The vertical [Position] knob changes the vertical offset or the position of the
selected waveform. The horizontal axis and the selected waveform are moved
vertically. You can select whether the knob changes the offset or the position in
the "Menu" > "Settings" > "Frontpanel" > "Knobs" dialog.

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Position indicates the vertical location in divisions.

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Offset moves the vertical center of the selected channel to the offset value.

If the selected waveform is a math or reference waveform, serial bus, or logic
channel, the knob changes its vertical position.

The knob lights up in the color of the selected waveform. Turn clockwise to move
up the waveform. To set the value to zero, press the knob.

The current value is shown in the input box in the upper right corner of the
screen.

[Scale]

Sets the vertical scale in Volts per division. The vertical scale defines the dis­played amplitude of the selected waveform.

The knob lights up in the color of the selected waveform. Turn clockwise to
stretch the waveform. Doing so, the scale value V/div decreases. Press the knob
to toggle between coarse and fine scale adjustment. For analog waveforms, the
scale value is shown in the signal icon.

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To get the maximum resolution of the waveform amplitude, make sure that the
waveforms cover most of the diagram's height.

5.3.5 Spectrum and User keys

[Spectrum]

Opens and closes the "Math" dialog with FFT settings. The key lights up if an FFT
is active.

[Freq Span]

Opens the FFT setup to configure the frequency, span, and other FFT parame­ters.

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[Peak]

Opens the "Peak List" dialog, where you can enable the peak list generation and
configure the display of the peak list

[User]

Opens the "Frontpanel" settings dialog, where you can configure the function of
the camera key.

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5.3.6 Analysis keys

The keys in the Analysis functional block provide direct access to measurement
and analyzing functions.

The rotary knob provides an alternative way to navigate in dialog boxes and to
enter numeric data.

[Multiuse]

The multiuse knob has various functions. It lights up when a function is active on
the knob.

●

In numeric entry fields: turn to increase or decrease the value.

●

To set cursor positions, histogram areas, and mask points in input boxes:
press to toggle the parameter, turn clockwise to increase the value or turn
counterclockwise to decrease it.

●

To move zoom area or gate in diagrams: Turn to move the element that has
the focus, and press to toggle the focus.

●

In tables: press to activate the edit mode, turn clockwise to increase the value
or turn counterclockwise to decrease it, and press to enter the value and
move to the next cell.

●

To change the intensity: Press the [Intensity] key and turn the knob.

[Intensity]

Adjusts the intensity of the waveforms on the screen, or the background transpar­ency of dialog boxes, or the transparency of result boxes.

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Press the [Intensity] key and turn the [Multiuse] knob. Press the [Intensity] key
again to toggle between the three settings. The controlled parameter and its value
are shown in the input box in the upper right corner of the screen.

[Cursor]

Starts a cursor measurement: displays vertical and horizontal cursor lines in the
active diagram, and the results of the cursor measurement.

If you press the key while a cursor measurement is enabled, the "Cursors" dialog
opens. The next press closes the dialog.

Cursors are markers which are placed at points of interest on a waveform. The
instrument measures the cursor positions and delta values between parallel cur­sors.

[Measure]

Opens and closes the "Measurements" dialog and the subtab of the last used
measurement. In the dialog, you can configure and start automatic measure­ments.

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[History]

Activates the history and opens the history player. The second press opens the
player configuration. The history shows stored acquisitions that were acquired
before the current one.

The key is illuminated as long as the history is active.

[HD]

Activates the high definition mode and opens the "HD Mode" dialog box.

[Touch Lock]

Locks the touchscreen to prevent unintended use. When the touchscreen is off,
the key is illuminated. Press again to unlock the touchscreen.

Camera

Performs the action that is assigned to the key in "Menu" > "Settings" > "Frontpa­nel" > "Hardkeys". By default, the key saves a screenshot of the waveform dis­play.

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[Preset]

Resets the instrument to a default state. All measurements, mask tests, zoom,
and most individual settings are deleted, and all channels except for channel 1
are disabled. You can define preset configurations and save them to a file. The
[Preset] key can be configured to set either factory defaults or a user-defined pre­set configuration.

[Autoset]

The instrument analyzes the enabled channel signals, and adjusts appropriate
horizontal, vertical, and trigger settings to display stable waveforms.

[Clear]

Deletes all measurement results including long-term measurement and statistics,
all waveforms, and the history.

Apps

Opens the "Apps" dialog, where you can start an application, serial protocol or
another analysis function.

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Means of manual interaction

6 Operating the instrument

There are three ways to operate the R&S RTP.

Manual operation

Use the touchscreen, keys and rotary knobs, or an optional mouse and/or key­board. The principles of manual operation are explained in this section.

Remote control

Create programs to automatize repeating settings, tests, and measurements. The
instrument is connected to a computer that runs the program.

This way of operation is described in the user manual, chapter "Remote Control
Commands".

Remote operation

The remote desktop connection of Windows can be used for instrument control
and file transfer. Even on computers with non-Windows operating systems, a
remote desktop connection is possible using RDP applications.

For details, refer to the user manual, chapter "Remote Desktop Connection".

Remote monitoring and control of the instrument from a connected computer is
also possible with a standard web browser and a LAN connection.

For details, refer to the user manual, chapter "Web Control".

Alternatively, you can use Virtual Network Computing (VNC), which requires
installation of the VNC server on the R&S RTP. Installation and configuration are
described in the application note "Remote Monitoring and Control of the
R&S RTP with a Web Browser", available on the Rohde & Schwarz internet site.

6.1 Means of manual interaction

The R&S RTP provides the following means of manual interaction, which you can
use alternatively or complementary:

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Touchscreen:

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Using the touchscreen is the direct interaction way. Use your finger to place
waveforms on the screen, mark areas for zoom and histograms, set parame­ters in dialog boxes, enter data, and much more. The control elements and
actions on the screen are based on common concepts, and you will easily
become familiar with the user interface.

Tapping the screen works like clicking mouse buttons:

– Tap = click: Selects a waveform or parameter, or provokes an action.

– Double-tap = double-click: Has the same effect as touch and hold = right-

click, it opens the on-screen keyboard or keypad, or a specific editor if
available

Use gestures to scale the waveform:

– Spread or pinch two fingers horizontally to change the horizontal scale

(timebase).

– Spread or pinch two fingers vertically to change the vertical scale of the

active waveform.

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Touchscreen display

●

Function keys and rotary knobs:
The front panel provides frequently used functions and controls to operate the
instrument. Use knobs to set levels and scales, and keys to initiate actions
and to open dialogs.

●

Optional mouse and/or keyboard:
These devices work conform to Windows standards.

6.2 Touchscreen display

6.2.1 Information on the display

The touchscreen of the instrument shows the waveforms and measurement
results, and also information and everything that you need to control the instru­ment. All waveform-related display elements are shown in Figure 6-1. An over­view of control elements - like dialog box, toolbar - is given in Chapter 6.2.2,

"Control elements on the touchscreen", on page 47.

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Touchscreen display

Figure 6-1: Display information

1 = Diagram
2 = Grid
3 = Trigger position
4 = Reference point (distance from trigger position to reference point = horizontal position)
5 = Trigger, horizontal and acquisition label
6 = Notifications
7 = Zoom area
8 = Zoom diagram
9 = Trigger level
10 = Signal bar with inactive waveforms (10a), minimized live waveform (10b) and signal icon

with vertical settings (10c)
11 = Histogram area
12 = Histogram

Diagram

A diagram shows one or more waveforms: channel, reference, and math wave­forms together with histograms, masks etc. Zoom details, XY-waveforms, spectra
and other special waveforms are shown in separate diagrams.

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Touchscreen display

By default, the diagram name contains the diagram number and the short names
of the waveforms shown inside. To change the diagram name, touch and hold the
tab name. The on-screen keyboard opens to enter the new name. Names must
be unique.

To arrange the diagrams on the screen, the Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid function
helps you to find the target place simply and quickly. For details, see Chapter 6.5,

"Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid", on page 53. You can also adjust the diagram

size by dragging the diagram border.

Grid

The grid shows the vertical and horizontal divisions. The division lines are labeled
with the correspondent values. The grid labels have the color of the waveform to
which they belong. If several waveforms are shown in one diagram, the grid has
the color of the selected waveform.

Trigger position and trigger level

The blue markers show the horizontal position of the trigger and the vertical trig­ger level. You can touch and move the trigger markers in the diagram to set the
positions. The trigger point is the zero point of the diagram.

The trigger position can be moved outside the diagram. A red trigger position
marker indicates that the trigger position is not visible.

Trigger, Horizontal, Acquisition

The "Trigger", "Horizontal" and "Acquisition" labels show the main timebase and
trigger settings. If you tap a label, the relevant dialog box opens.

Figure 6-2: Trigger label on the toolbar

1 = Trigger source
2 = Trigger type
3 = Trigger level
4 = Trigger mode
5 = Trigger state
6 = Trigger slope

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Figure 6-3: Horizontal label on the toolbar

1 = Time scale
2 = Horizontal position

Figure 6-4: Acquisition label on the toolbar

1 = Sample rate
2 = Record length
3 = Decimation
4 = Number of acquired waveforms

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Touchscreen display

Reference point

The reference point marks the rescaling center. If you modify the time scale, the
reference point remains fixed on the screen, and the scale is stretched or com­pressed to both sides of the reference point.

You can define the position of the reference point ("Menu" > "Horizontal" > "Refer­ence point"), and also its time distance from the trigger point of the diagram (Posi­tion knob).

Notification

The "Notification" button on the toolbar points to the status messages of the
instrument. To open the message box, tap the button. See also: Chapter 6.10,

"Instrument information and notifications", on page 68.

Zoom diagram and zoom area

Zoomed waveforms are shown in separate zoom diagrams, in addition to the
waveform diagrams. On the original waveform diagram, a rectangle indicates the
zoomed section of the waveform - this is the zoom area. You can modify the
zoom area by dragging the rectangle as a whole, and by dragging its edges. To
toggle between these modes, tap the zoom area. You can also set exact posi­tions.

The frames of the zoom area and of the associated zoom diagram have the same
color, different zooms are marked with different colors. So it is easy to assign
zoom area and zoom diagram.

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Touchscreen display

As for waveform diagrams, you can change the name of the zoom diagram. A
zoom in a zoom and coupled zooms are also possible.

All zooming possibilities are described in detail in the user manual, chapter
"Zoom".

Signal bar

The signal bar is the control center for all waveforms. All enabled waveforms are
shown on the left side of the signal bar. On the right side of the signal bar, you
see the signal activators of inactive waveforms. Tap a signal activator to enable
the waveform.

Each waveform is represented by a signal icon. If the waveform is shown in a dia­gram, the signal icon displays its main vertical and acquisition settings. If you tap
a signal icon, the dialog with vertical settings for this waveform opens. If you tap
the "Minimize" icon on the signal icon, the waveform switches from the diagram
area to the signal icon: the icon shows the real-time signal preview. See Chap-

ter 6.4, "Working with waveforms", on page 50 for a detailed description.

In Figure 6-1, the signal icons C1 and C2 show the main settings, and the wave­forms are displayed in diagrams. Other waveforms are minimized and shown as
signal preview.

Figure 6-5: Signal label

1 = Vertical scale
2 = Offset
3 = Bandwidth
4 = Coupling
5 = Termination

If the signal bar contains many signal icons, and not all icons are visible, touch
one of the icons and scroll left or right until the required icon appears.

You can also switch off the signal bar: "Menu" > "Settings" > "Appearance" >
"Diagram" > "Show signal bar".

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Histogram and histogram area

A histogram shows the frequency of occurrence of voltage or time values in a bar
chart directly in the diagram. The rectangular histogram area indicates the part of
the waveform that is considered in the histogram. The vertical histogram counts
the voltage values, and the horizontal histogram counts time values. You can
switch between vertical and horizontal mode, and modify the histogram area by
dragging the rectangle as a whole, by dragging its edges, or by setting exact posi­tions.

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Touchscreen display

6.2.2 Control elements on the touchscreen

The touchscreen provides everything you need to control the instrument, to ana­lyze waveforms, and to get measurement results. Figure 6-6 shows the control
elements at a glance.

Figure 6-6: Control elements on the touchscreen

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1 = Toolbar
2 = Tab in a dialog box
3 = Dialog box
4 = Result table (docked)
5 = Signal bar
6 = Menu
Not shown = Input box

Toolbar (1)

The icons on the toolbar provide quick and easy access to the most important
functionality. For a detailed description, refer to Chapter 6.6, "Toolbar",
on page 54.

If you adjust the settings of an analyzing function, e.g., cursor measurement, the
overlay menu is shown instead of the icons. The overlay menu provides the most
important settings of the current action. If you need more settings, "Advanced
Setup" opens the corresponding dialog box.

Dialog box (2, 3)

The tabs of the dialog boxes contain all task-oriented settings and operations,
and black buttons for calling related tabs. The usage of dialog boxes is described
in Chapter 6.8, "Using dialogs", on page 65.

Result table (4)

If you perform cursor or automatic measurements, mask testing, or a search, the
result table shows the results of the action. The position of the result table is
adjustable. It can be docked (default for measurements), floating, minimized to a
result icon on the signal bar, or displayed in a separate diagram on the screen.

See also: Chapter 6.7, "Displaying results", on page 63.

Signal bar (5)

The signal bar summarizes all waveforms as described in "Signal bar"
on page 46.

Menu (6)

The menu provides access to the complete functionality of the R&S RTP.

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Input box

The input box appears if you adjust a value using one of the rotary knobs, or if
you drag an element on the screen, for example, a cursor line. The input box
shows the current value of the modified parameter. You can enter the exact
numerical value, change the step size, and - if available - autoset the value
directly in the input box. The box title shows the name of the currently adjusted
parameter.

See also: Chapter 6.9, "Entering data", on page 66.

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Applications

6.3 Applications

All available applications for special tasks are provided in the "Apps" dialog.

► To open the "Apps" dialog:

● Open "Menu" > "Apps".

● Press the app key on the frontpanel.

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6.4 Working with waveforms

The R&S RTP can create and display many waveform types. The most importand
are:

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Channel waveforms:
Up to three waveforms per input channel can be shown. For a four-channel
instrument, 12 channel waveforms are available.

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Reference waveforms:
Four waveforms can be used as reference for comparison and analysis.

●

Math waveforms:
Eight mathematic waveforms can be created with mathematic operations per­formed on channel, reference, and other math waveforms.

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Zoom waveforms:

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Show the details of waveforms.

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XY-waveforms:
Four XY-waveforms can be created. Each XY-waveform is built from the volt­age values of two source waveforms.

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Digital waveforms:
The Mixed Signal Option R&S RTP-B1 provides 16 digital channels grouped
in two logic probes (pods) with 8 channels each.

Waveform handling

The R&S RTP can show and analyze many waveforms. To handle this multitude
while keeping track of it, the R&S RTP provides intelligent support:

●

The color system helps to distinguish the waveforms. The color of the vertical
rotary knobs indicates the signal that is focused (selected). The color of each
waveform can be changed, the color of its signal icon and of the illuminated
keys is adjusted to the new color. Alternatively, a color table can be assigned
to a waveform.
Settings: "Menu" > "Settings" > "Appearance" > "Colors" tab.

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Working with waveforms

●

Waveforms can be minimized to signal icons showing a real-time signal pre­view. Thus, more space in the diagram area is available without switching off
waveforms.

●

Diagrams are displayed on tabs – you can arrange them side by side or one
above the other. To change the diagram name, double-tap the tab name.

●

The Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid function helps to arrange the diagrams.

Waveform states

Depending on its place on the screen and the effect of settings, a waveform has
one of the following states:

●

Off

●

Active: The waveform is shown in a diagram.

●

Selected:
One of the active waveforms that has the focus. In each diagram, one of the
assigned waveforms is selected – it appears "on top" in the diagram, and the
grid labels have the color of the selected waveform. Some of the toolbar func­tions, like cursor and histogram measurements, are performed on the selected
waveform. All waveform-specific settings are applied to the selected waveform
of the selected diagram.

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The vertical [Position] and the [Scale] knobs are illuminated in the color of the
selected waveform.
In Figure 6-1, C1 is the selected waveform: The frame of the diagram and the
signal icon are highlighted.

●

Minimized:
The waveform is shown as real-time signal preview in its signal icon.

To switch a waveform on

A channel waveform is activated as soon as you connect the probe. You can
switch it on and off according to your needs.

► Choose one of the following ways:

● Press the channel key.

● Tap the signal activator on the right side of the signal bar.

● In the "Vertical" dialog box, select the channel and tap "Channel" > "On".

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Working with waveforms

The waveform is now active, selected, and is shown in the diagram.

To select a waveform

► Choose one of the following ways:

● Tap the waveform in the waveform diagram.

● To select a channel, reference, or math waveform, press the correspond­ing key.

● Tap the signal icon.

Note: Zoom waveforms in zoom diagrams cannot be selected.

To minimize a waveform

► Choose on of the following ways:

● Tap the "Minimize" icon in the upper right corner of the waveform's signal
label in the signal bar.

● Drag the waveform from the diagram to the signal bar.

The waveform disappears from the diagram and the signal preview is shown
in the signal icon.

► To set the waveform back to its previous diagram immediately, use "Undo".

To arrange a waveform using the SmartGrid

See Chapter 6.5, "Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid", on page 53.

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Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid

To switch off a waveform

► Do one of the following:

● To switch off a signal preview, tap the "Close" icon in the upper right corner
of the minimized signal view.

● Disable "Channel" in the "Vertical" > "Setup" tab.

● Tap the "Delete" icon (Recycle bin) in the toolbar, and then the waveform.
If several waveforms overlap or lie close together, the upper (selected)
waveform is switched off.

6.5 Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid

The Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid helps to create and arrange the diagrams on
the screen with drag&drop. The diagram layout depends on the position where
you drop the signal icon, in relation to an existing diagram.

Figure 6-7: SmartGrid positions

1 = In the existing diagram, overlay of signal
2 = New diagram on the left or right
3 = New diagram above or below
4 = New diagram on top of the existing diagram
5 = XY-diagram
6 = YX-diagram

The diagram configuration is deleted when you use [Preset] and *RST.

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To arrange a waveform using the SmartGrid

You can arrange waveforms in one of the existing diagrams, or in a new diagram.

1. Drag the signal icon to the diagram area, and move it around.

The Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid appears and a blue area shows where the
waveform will be placed.

2. Drop the waveform in the target area.
The waveform appears in an existing or in a new diagram, and it is selected
for further actions.

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Toolbar

3. To change the size of a diagram, tap the handle between two diagram frames
and drag it to the required position.

6.6 Toolbar

The toolbar provides direct access to important control and measurement func­tions.

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By default, the toolbar shows the most frequently used functions. You can config­ure the content of the toolbar, see Chapter 6.6.2, "Configuring the toolbar",
on page 56.

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Toolbar

6.6.1 Using the toolbar

Using the toolbar is easy and straightforward.

Some of the toolbar functions are one-click actions. These actions are performed
immediately when you tap the icon.

Other toolbar functions are analyzing functions. These functions are interactive
actions.

To use analyzing functions (interactive actions)

1. If several waveforms are shown in the diagram, select the waveform that you
want to analyze.
See: "To select a waveform" on page 52

2. Tap the icon of the function in the toolbar.
If there are many functions on the toolbar, and not all icons are visible, scroll
the toolbar using the arrow on the right end of the toolbar.

3. Check and adjust the settings in the overlay menu.

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Toolbar

4. To define the analyzed area, do one of the following:

● Tap the required diagram.

● Drag a rectangle on the diagram.

6.6.2 Configuring the toolbar

You can configure the content of the toolbar so that only the required functions
are displayed. The toolbar configuration is part of the user preferences. It is
retained when you switch off and on the instrument, and you can save it in the
user preferences and user-defined preset.

1. To open the toolbar configuration, tap the icon in the toolbar:

2. Select the required toolbar functions:

● Disable the functions that you do not need.

● Enable the functions that you want to add to the toolbar.

3. Close the dialog.

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Toolbar

A detailed description of the toolbar functions is given in Chapter 6.6.3, "Toolbar

functions", on page 57.

6.6.3 Toolbar functions

This section describes all toolbar functions in detail.

One-click actions Interactive actions

Undo Zoom

Redo Search

Help Cursor

Recall Mask Test

Save Histogram

Image Measure

Report Quick meas

Clear FFT

Autoset and Preset Annotate

Run / Stop and Single Save Reference

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Toolbar

One-click actions Interactive actions

Find Level Save Waveform

Force Trigger Zone trigger

Demo Spectrogram (option R&S RTP-K37)

You can configure the content of the toolbar, see Chapter 6.6.2, "Configuring

the toolbar", on page 56.

The following list describes at first the default toolbar functions and then the addi­tional functions.

Undo

Undoes the last setting actions step by step. Some actions cannot be
revoked: locking the touchscreen with [Touch Lock], and saving data. The undo
stack is deleted during the following actions: Reloading settings from file, and ref­erence waveform actions (save, load and preset with active reference waveform).

Redo

Recovers the undo steps in reverse order.

Help

Enables the tooltip display. A short description appears when you tap a
parameter in a dialog. To open the corresponding help topic, tap the "Show Help"
button in the lower right corner of the tooltip. See also: Chapter 6.11, "Getting

help", on page 69.

Recall

Opens a window to select and load instrument settings that were previ­ously stored in a saveset. A graphical preview helps you to find the required set­tings.

Save

Saves the current instrument settings in a saveset.

You can reload the saveset using the "Recall" toolbar icon, or using "Menu" >
"Save/Recall" > "Recall" tab > "Saveset with preview".

The filename is created according to the autonaming pattern, defined in "Menu" >
"Settings" > "Save/Recall" > "Autonaming" tab.

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Image

Saves a screenshot of the current display using the settings defined in
"Menu" >"Save/Recall" > "Save" tab > "Screenshot".

Report

Creates a report of the current measurement settings and results using the
settings defined in "Menu" > "Save/Recall" > "Save" tab > "Report".

Clear

Deletes all measurement results including long term measurement and sta­tistics, all waveforms, and the history.

Autoset and Preset

Performs an autoset, or a preset to a default state. The icons have
the same functionality as the corresponding keys on the front panel. They are
useful when you operate the instrument remotely.

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Toolbar

Run / Stop and Single

Starts and stops the continuous acquisition, or starts a defined num­ber of acquisition cycles. The icons have the same functionality as the corre­sponding keys on the front panel. They are useful when you control the instru­ment remotely.

Find Level

Analyses the signal and sets the trigger level to the middle of the signal

peaks.

Force Trigger

Starts an immediate single acquisition. If the acquisition is running in nor­mal mode and no valid trigger occurs, use "Force Trigger" to confirm that a signal
is available. Then you can use the displayed waveform to determine how to trig­ger on it.

Demo

Opens the "Demo" dialog, where you can find examples of operating the
R&S RTP.

Zoom

Creates a zoom. Tapping the icon opens the overlay menu, where you
select one of the four zoom types: standard zoom, hardware zoom, coupled
zoom, fingertip zoom.

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Standard zoom ← Zoom

Displays a magnified section of the diagram in an additional zoom diagram.
It is a display zoom, instrument settings are not changed.

Tap the icon and drag a rectangle on the diagram to mark the zoom area. An
additional zoom diagram appears. You can use the tool repeatedly on the zoom
diagram to get a more detailed view.

Touch and hold the zoom area to open the "Zoom" dialog box.

Hardware zoom ← Zoom

Changes the instrument settings - horizontal and vertical scales as well as
trigger level and offset - to display a part of the diagram in greater detail.

Tap the icon and drag a rectangle on the diagram to mark the area to be zoomed.
The diagram changes and shows the magnified area. To return to the previous
display, use the "Undo" function.

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Toolbar

Coupled zoom ← Zoom

Creates a coupled zoom area and its related zoom diagram. If you change
the size of one zoom area, the size of all coupled zoom areas is changed as well.

First, create a zoom using the "Standard" zoom. Then tap "Coupled zoom" and
tap the existing zoom area. The zoom area is duplicated. Drag the duplicate to
the required position.

Fingertip zoom ← Zoom

Magnifies the waveforms around your fingertip.

Tap the icon and put your finger on the waveform. The touched part of the wave­form is displayed in a magnifier. Drag your finger on the screen to move the mag­nifier. You can change the zoom factor using the [Multiuse] knob.

Search

Performs a search according to the settings in the "Search Setup" dialog
box. Tap the icon and then tap the diagram with the waveform to be searched, or
drag a rectangle to define a search gate. The search is performed on the selected
waveform.

Cursor

Performs a cursor measurement. Tapping the icon opens the overlay
menu, where you select the cursor type and source.

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Tap the diagram where you want to set the cursors, or draw a rectangle in the dia­gram to position the cursor lines. The resulting cursor lines measure the selected
waveform, and the results are shown.

Mask Test

Starts the on-screen mask definition and the testing against the defined
mask.

Tap the icon and then tap the points that build the mask. To finish the shape defi­nition, tap "Finish segment" in the overlay menu. To create a rectangular mask,
draw a rectangle on the screen. You can add more segments to the test, and add
another test. You can also move the mask segments on the screen.

To configure the mask test settings, tap the icon in the "Mask" result box.

Histogram

Creates a histogram. Tapping the icon opens the overlay menu, where you
select the histogram type and source.

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Toolbar

Drag a rectangle on the diagram to define the histogram area. The histogram for
the selected waveform appears.

To change settings, touch and hold the histogram area, and the histogram overlay
menu opens.

Measure

Performs automatic measurements. Tapping the icon opens the overlay
menu, where you select the category, the measurement types and measured
waveform. Tap the diagram with the waveform to be measured. To define a mea­surement gate, draw a rectangle on the screen.

You can run up to 8 automatic measurement groups in parallel. The "Measure"
icon starts the measurement groups one after the other. A measurement group
consists of minimum one measurement, and can consist of many measurements
of the same category.

To modify the measurement, double-tap one of the result values.

Quick meas

Performs a set of measurements on the selected waveform or on the
selected gate. You can configure up to 8 measurements to be included in quick
measurement.

Tap the icon and then tap the waveform to be measured or draw a rectangle to
define the gate.

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FFT

Transforms a waveform to the frequency spectrum by fast Fourier trans­form (FFT). The FFT trace is shown in a new diagram.

Tap the icon and adjust the settings in the overlay menu. Select the source of the
spectrum in the overlay menu. The FFT diagram is created from the selected
waveform.

To adjust FFT settings, double-tap the FFT diagram.

Annotate

Defines a waveform label that names or explains the waveform. Tap the
icon and then tap the waveform to be labeled. Enter the label text using the on­screen keyboard. The text is shown in the same color as the waveform. If you tap
the display background, the label is assigned to the focused waveform. You can
drag the label to another position.

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Toolbar

Save Reference

Copies the selected source waveform with all its settings to the reference
waveform. If the acquisition is running, the reference waveform is a snapshot.
You can configure up to four reference waveforms.

Tap the icon, and select the required reference waveform (R1 to R4) in the over­lay menu. Tap the waveform to be copied.

Save Waveform

Exports the waveform data to file using the settings defined in "Menu" >
"Save/Recall" > "Save" tab > "Waveform" > "Setup" tab.

The filename is created according to the autonaming pattern.

Tap the icon and then tap the waveform to be exported. If you tap the display
background, the focused waveform is exported, or a multichannel export is per­formed if configured.

Zone trigger

Defines a zone trigger, which combines the trigger condition with the inter­section or non-intersection of one or more zones or masks.

Tap the icon and then tap the corner points of the zone on the screen. Tap "Finish
zone". You can add more zones to the trigger condition.

Spectrogram (option R&S RTP-K37)

Starts an FFT and the spectrogram. The FFT trace and the spectrogram
are shown in separate diagrams.

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Tap the icon. Select the source in the sidebar, or tap diagram with the waveform
to be transformed. The diagrams are created from the selected waveform.

Delete

Removes waveforms, measurements, zoom, histograms, mask segments
and other elements from the display.

Tap the icon and then tap the element to be deleted, or the waveform to be
switched off.

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Displaying results

6.7 Displaying results

The results of measurements, mask tests, searches, protocol decoding and oth­ers are displayed immediately. There are several places to display the results:

●

In a table that is docked below the diagram (only for measurement and
decode results)

●

In a floating result box in front of the diagrams, which you can move on the
display

●

In a minimized view (result icon) on the signal bar

●

In a separate tab that can be arranged similar to a diagram

The default position and the font size can be adjusted.

To define the default position of measurement results

For results of automatic, cursor and protocol measurements and for decode
results, the docked table below the diagram is the initial default position.

To change the default position of the results:

► Open the "Menu" > "Settings" > "Appearance" dialog.

● Automatic measurements: select "Measurement" tab > "Result position".

● Cursor measurements: select "Cursor" tab > "Result position".

● Protocols: select "Protocol" tab > "Result position".

Mask test and search results are always shown in a floating result box, which you
can drag to a convenient position using the SmartGrid.

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Displaying results

To arrange the results on the display

1. If the results are listed in a docked table, touch and hold a result line and drag

it.

The results are now shown in a floating result box.

Note: Once you undock the measurement results, you cannot move the result
box back to the docked position.

2. Touch and hold the title of the result box and drag the box on the screen. The

SmartGrid indicates where the result box will be placed.

● If you drop the box on one of the buttons, the results are shown in a sepa­rate tab besides, above, or below the diagram.

● If you drop the box on the signal bar, a result icon is created.

● If you drop the box somewhere else, the floating result box is placed there.

1 = Floating result box
2 = New tab
3 = Table in a tab above or below
4 = Table in a tab on the left or right

To open the corresponding settings

1. Double-tap one of the result values.
If a result box is shown, you can also tap the icon.

The overlay menu appears and provides the most important settings.

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2. In the overlay menu, tap "Advanced Setup".

The corresponding dialog opens.

To adjust the font size of results

1. Open the "Menu" > "Settings" > "Appearance" dialog.

2. Select the "Dialogs" tab.

3. Set the "Result dialog" > "Font size".

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Using dialogs

6.8 Using dialogs

Dialogs provide groups of related settings and allow to make selections and enter
data in an organized way.

To open a dialog

► Perform one of the following actions:

● Open the "Menu", and select the menu entry.

● Press the function key on the front panel.

● If the signal bar is open, tap "Advanced Setup".

● To open the "Vertical" dialog of a waveform, tap the signal icon.

● Tap the "Horizontal", "Acquistion" or "Trigger" label to open the corre-

sponding dialog.

For direct access to important control and measurement functions, use the
toolbar, see Chapter 6.6, "Toolbar", on page 54.

Each dialog has four icons in the upper right corner:

Go back: opens the previously opened dialog box.

Go forward: opens the next dialog box.

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Entering data

Minimizes the dialog box to a small box that only contains the last selected func­tion.

Closes the dialog box.

To minimize a dialog

If you want to change only one setting during analysis, and you need to change it
often, you can display a small box that only contains the required setting.

1. Open the dialog.

2. Tap the setting that you need to modify.

3. Tap the "Minimize" icon in the upper right corner of the dialog box.

The dialog box turns into a small box that contains only the setting, that was
last selected.

4. To restore the complete dialog box, tap the "Maximize" icon in the small box.

6.9 Entering data

To set parameter values and enter other data, you use the various knobs and the
on-screen keypad or keyboard.

Using scale, position and level knobs

The instrument has dedicated rotary knobs to set vertical and horizontal positions
and scales, and the trigger level. When you turn a knob, the input box opens in
the upper right corner of the screen, showing the parameter name and current
value.

1. Turn the knob to change the value.

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2. Press the knob:

● [Scale]: toggles the increment.

● [Position]: sets to zero.

● [Level]: sets the trigger level to 50% of the signal.

3. The input box also has settings:

● Tap the "Steps" icon to toggle the increment.

● Tap the "Reset" icon to set the parameter to the autoset value (if availa-

ble).

To enter values with the on-screen keypad

To enter numeric values and units in dialogs, the touchscreen provides an on­screen keypad. For text input, the on-screen keyboard with English key layout is
used.

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Entering data

1. Double-tap the entry field.
The on-screen keypad opens.

2. Enter the numeric value using one of the following methods:

● To use the default value, tap "Reset" (if available).

● To use the minimum or maximum value, tap "Min" or "Max", respectively.

● To increase the displayed value in fixed steps, tap "Inc".

To decrease the value in fixed steps, tap "Dec".

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Instrument information and notifications

To toggle between small steps and large steps, tap the "Steps" icon.

● To get the value that was used before the keypad opened, tap "Cur".

● To enter a user-defined value, tap the numbers and complete the entry by

tapping the unit button.
– The arrow buttons move the cursor left or right.
– "Bksp" deletes the last character before the cursor.
– "±" changes the sign of the value.

To enter data with the on-screen keyboard

1. Double-tap the entry field to open the on-screen keyboard.
If available, you can also tap the keyboard icon on the right of the entry field.

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2. Enter the text as you would do on a normal keyboard.

● To enter a series of capital characters, tap "Caps".

To enter one capital character, tap "Shift".

● To get the value that was used before the keyboard opened, tap "Cur".

● The arrow buttons move the cursor left or right.

● "Bksp" deletes the last character before the cursor.

3. Tap "Enter" to complete the entry.

6.10 Instrument information and notifications

In the upper right corner of the screen, you see the Rohde & Schwarz logo, date
and time, the symbolic information on LAN connection and the notifications sta­tus.

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► To see the instrument information, tap the Rohde & Schwarz logo.

Notifications are status messages, information on mismatching settings and simi­lar information. They are displayed for a few seconds and saved.

Operating the instrument

Getting help

The color of the dot before the text indicates the severity: gray for information,
orange for warnings, and red for errors.

► To read the notifications, tap "Notification".

You can also delete the list of notifications.

1. To hide the date and time, open "Menu" > "Settings" > "Appearance" > "Dia­gram" tab.

2. Disable "Show date / time".

6.11 Getting help

If you need information on the instrument's functionality, you can use the following
sources:

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Tooltips give a short description of the parameter.

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The context help provides functional description on a setting, and the corre­sponding remote command.

●

The general help opens the help window with a table of contents, where you
can browse and search for information.

●

Videos explain various analyzing and measurement tasks.
They are available in the R&S®RTP - Media Center.

Operating the instrument

Getting help

6.11.1 Displaying help

To display tooltips and context help

1. Enable the "Help" icon on the toolbar.

2. Tap the parameter for which you need information.

The tooltip opens.

3. To open the corresponding help topic, tap the "Show Help" button in the lower
right corner of the tooltip.

The "Help" window opens and displays the comprehensive description and
the corresponding remote command. You can browse the help for further
information.

Note: The "Help" icon disables automatically when you tap a parameter. To
show another tooltip, tap the "Help" icon again.

To open general help

1. Open the "Menu".

2. Tap the "Help" icon.

The help window opens with the "Contents" page, where you can select the
topics.

6.11.2 Using the Help window

The Help window contains several tabs:

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"View" - shows the selected help topic

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"Contents" - contains a table of help contents

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"Index" - contains index entries to search for help topics

●

"Search" - provides text search

The Help toolbar provides some buttons:

●

To browse the topics in the order of the table of contents: up arrow = previous
topic, down arrow = next topic

●

To browse the topics visited before: left arrow = back, right arrow = forward

●

To increase or decrease the font: magnifier with + or - sign, respectively

To navigate the Help, use the touchscreen.

Operating the instrument

Getting help

To search for a topic in the index

The index is sorted alphabetically. You can browse the list, or search for entries in
the list.

1. Switch to the "Index" tab.

2. Select the "Keyboard" icon besides the entry field.

3. Enter the first characters of the keyword you are interested in.

The entries containing these characters are displayed.

4. Double-tap the suitable index entry.

The "View" tab with the corresponding help topic is displayed.

To search topics for a text string

1. Switch to the "Search" tab.

2. Select the "Keyboard" icon besides the entry field.

3. Enter the string you want to find.
If you enter several strings with blanks between, topics containing all words
are found (same as AND operator).

For advanced search, consider the following:

● To find a defined string of several words, enclose it in quotation marks. For

example, a search for "trigger qualification" finds all topics with exactly

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"trigger qualification". A search for trigger qualification finds all topics that
contain the words trigger and qualification.

● Use "Match whole word" and "Match case" to refine the search.

● Use operators AND, OR, and NOT.

To close the Help window

► Select the "Close" icon in the upper right corner of the help window.

Operating the instrument

Getting help

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Setting up the instrument

Performing a self-alignment

7 Setting up the instrument

Basic setup procedures for the instrument are the following:

● Performing a self-alignment............................................................................ 73

● Setting the display language...........................................................................74

7.1 Performing a self-alignment

The self-alignment aligns the data from several input channels vertically and hori­zontally to synchronize the timebases, amplitudes and positions. The self-align­ment process includes a basic hardware check.

Recommendation on performing the self-alignment:

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When putting the instrument into operation for the first time

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After a firmware update

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Once a week

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When major temperature changes occur (> 5°)

1. Warm up the instrument before you start the self-alignment. The minimum
warm-up time is indicated in the data sheet.

2. Remove the probes from the input connectors.

3. In the "Menu" > "Settings" menu, select "Maintenance".

4. In the "Alignment" tab, tap "Start Alignment".

The alignment is performed, the process might take several minutes. A mes­sage box informs you about the running process, wait until this message box
closes.
The overall pass/fail result is shown in the "Overall alignment state" field. The
results of the individual alignment steps for each input channel are indicated in
the "Results" tab. This information is required if problems arise.

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Setting up the instrument

Setting the display language

7.2 Setting the display language

You can change the language in which the dialog boxes, result boxes and other
screen information is displayed. A reboot of the instrument is not necessary.

1. Open the "Menu" > "Settings" > "System" dialog.

2. Select the "Localization" tab.

3. Tap the "Language" button. The button shows the current language.

4. Select the required language.

The instrument changes the language after a few seconds.

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Contacting customer support

8 Contacting customer support

Technical support – where and when you need it

For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz product, contact our customer
support center. A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works
with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, program­ming or applications of Rohde & Schwarz products.

Contact information

Contact our customer support center at www.rohde-schwarz.com/support, or fol-
low this QR code:

Figure 8-1: QR code to the Rohde & Schwarz support page

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Index

Index

A

Acquisition

Single, multiple ................................... 33

Start and stop ..................................... 33

Active waveform ...................................... 51

Aligning

Input channels .................................... 73

Annotate .................................................. 62

Apps key ..................................................40

Arranging waveforms .............................. 53

Auto Norm

Key (trigger) ........................................ 34

Auto trigger mode ....................................34

Autoset

Key ......................................................40

B

Bench top operation ................................ 19

Brochure ..................................................17

Bus key ....................................................36

C

C<n> keys ............................................... 35

Cable, USB ..............................................28

Camera key ............................................. 39

Channel

C<n> keys ...........................................35

Waveforms ..........................................50

Connectors

Channel input ......................................28

External trigger input ...........................28

Coupled zoom

quick access ....................................... 60

Cursor key ............................................... 39

Cursors ....................................................60

Customer support ....................................75

D

Data entry ................................................66

Data sheet ............................................... 17

Delete ...................................................... 63

Demo .......................................................59

Diagrams ................................................. 43

Dialog boxes

Usage ................................................. 65

Dialogs .................................................... 47

Digital waveforms .................................... 50

Display

Overview .............................................42

Display elements ..................................... 47

Diagram .............................................. 42

Signal bar ............................................42

DisplayPort ........................................ 25, 31

E

External monitor ................................ 25, 31

External trigger output ............................. 32

F

FFT ..........................................................61

Find

Remote control command ...................70

Find trigger level ......................................59

Function generator option ....................... 29

G

GBIP connector ....................................... 32

Getting started .........................................15

Grid ..........................................................44

Grounding ................................................22

H

Hardware zoom ....................................... 60

HD key .....................................................39

HDMI ....................................................... 31

HDMI connector ...................................... 31

Help ................................................... 15, 58

Open ................................................... 70

Search for topic ...................................71

Using ...................................................70

Histograms .............................................. 61

Area .................................................... 47

Diagram .............................................. 47

History key ...............................................39

Horizontal

Label ................................................... 46

Position ............................................... 35

I

Intensity key ............................................ 38

Intensity of display elements ................... 38

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Index

K

Keyboard

On-screen ........................................... 66

Usage ................................................. 41

Keyboard, connecting ..............................25

Keypad .................................................... 66

L

LAN

Connector ........................................... 31

Language

Changing ............................................ 74

Level knob ............................................... 33

Lock touchscreen .................................... 39

Logic key ................................................. 36

Logic probe connector .............................29

M

Mask test ................................................. 61

Math key ..................................................36

Math waveforms ................................ 36, 50

Measure key ............................................39

Measurement .......................................... 61

Menu ....................................................... 47

Mixed Signal Option ................................ 29

Monitor .............................................. 25, 31

Mouse

Usage ................................................. 41

Mouse, connecting .................................. 25

MSO ........................................................ 29

N

Normal trigger mode ................................34

Notification ...............................................45

Numeric data entry .................................. 66

O

OCXO ......................................................32

Offset .......................................................36

On/Off key ............................................... 33

Open source acknowledgment ................17

Operation

Concepts .............................................41

Manual ................................................ 41

Options

hardware installation ...........................29

R&S RTP-B1 (MSO) ........................... 29

R&S RTP-B1E (for R&S RT-ZVC) ...... 29

R&S RTP-B6 (waveform and function

generator) ........................................... 29

P

Position ....................................................36

Horizontal ............................................35

Vertical ................................................ 36

Power

Connector ........................................... 31

Key ......................................................33

On/Off ................................................. 22

Preset key ............................................... 40

Probes

Compensation .....................................28

Projector .................................................. 25

Q

Quick measurements .............................. 61

R

Rack mounting ........................................ 20

Redo ........................................................58

Ref In .......................................................32

Ref key .................................................... 36

Ref Out .................................................... 32

Reference point ................................. 35, 45

Reference waveforms ....................... 36, 50

Release notes ......................................... 17

Remote control ........................................ 41

Find command using help ...................70

Remote Desktop ......................................41

Remote operation ....................................41

Result boxes

Displaying ........................................... 63

Result tables ............................................47

Results

Configuring display ............................. 63

Run / Stop ............................................... 59

Run / Stop key .........................................33

S

Safety instructions ................................... 16

Save Reference .......................................62

Save Waveform .......................................62

Scale

Horizontal, rotary knob ........................34

Vertical, rotary knob ............................ 37

Screen resolution .................................... 25

Search ..................................................... 60

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Searching

In help ................................................. 71

Select

Waveform ............................................52

Selected waveform ..................................51

Self-alignment ......................................... 73

Service manual ........................................16

Signal bar ................................................ 46

Signal icons ............................................. 46

Signal label ..............................................46

Signal preview ......................................... 51

Signal view .............................................. 46

Single ...................................................... 59

Single key ................................................33

Slope key .................................................34

SmartGrid ................................................ 53

Source key .............................................. 34

Spectrogram ............................................62

Spectrum

Key ......................................................37

Switch off

Waveform ............................................53

Switch on

Waveform ............................................52

T

Temperature

Changes ............................................. 73

Text entry ................................................. 66

Time base ................................................34

Time scale ............................................... 34

Toolbar .....................................................54

Annotate ............................................. 62

Coupled zoom .....................................60

Cursor ................................................. 60

Delete ................................................. 63

FFT ..................................................... 61

Find level ............................................ 59

Hardware zoom .................................. 60

Hide/show icons ..................................56

Histogram ........................................... 61

Load saveset ...................................... 58

Masks ................................................. 61

Measure ..............................................61

Overview .............................................57

Quick measurement ............................61

Redo ................................................... 58

Run / Stop ...........................................59

Save Reference .................................. 62

Save Waveform .................................. 62

Search ................................................ 60

Show tooltips ...................................... 58

Single ..................................................59

Undo ................................................... 58

Zone trigger ........................................ 62

Zoom ...................................................60

Tooltips .................................................... 58

Show ...................................................70

Touch Lock key ........................................39

Touchscreen

Compared with mouse ........................41

Control elements .................................47

Lock, unlock ........................................39

Usage ................................................. 41

Transparency ...........................................38

Trigger

External output ....................................32

Label ................................................... 46

Level ............................................. 33, 44

Mode ...................................................34

Position ............................................... 44

Slope ...................................................34

Source ................................................ 34

Trigger level

Find .....................................................59

U

Undo ........................................................58

Unlock touchscreen .................................39

USB

Cable .................................................. 28

Connecting devices ............................ 24

Connector ........................................... 28

Device .................................................31

User manual ............................................ 15

V

Vertical

Controls .............................................. 35

VNC .........................................................41

W

Waveform generator option .....................29

Waveforms .............................................. 50

Arrange ............................................... 53

Overview and usage ........................... 50

Preview ............................................... 52

Select ..................................................52

States ..................................................51

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Switch off ............................................ 53

Switch on ............................................ 52

Web interface .......................................... 41

X

XY-waveforms ......................................... 50

Z

Zone key ..................................................34

Zone trigger ....................................... 34, 62

Zoom

Area .................................................... 45

Diagram .............................................. 45

Key ......................................................35

Quick access ...................................... 60

Waveforms ..........................................50

Index

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