R&S®SMCV100B
Vector Signal Generator
User Manual
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1179059702
Version 04
This document describes the R&S®SMCV100B, stock no. 1432.7000.02 and its options:
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R&S®SMCVB-B103 Frequency range 4 kHz to 3 GHz (1433.2002.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-KB106 Frequency range extension to 6 GHz (1433.2202.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-KB107 Frequency range extension to 7 GHz (1433.2402.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K19 Digital baseband interface (1434.4073.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K31 High output power (1434.4115.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K62 AWGN (Additional white Gaussian noise) (1434.3654.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K197 Basic AM/FM/PhiM (via baseband) (1434.3619.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K198 Pulse Modulation (via baseband) (1434.3631.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K199 Custom digital modulation (1434.3990.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K200 Waveform package (1434.5728.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K505 ARB waveform streaming (1434.5328.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K511 ARB memory extension to 512 MSamples (1434.3519.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K512 ARB memory extension to 1 GSample (1434.3531.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K519 Enable broadcast standards (1434.3690.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K521 Extension to 120 MHz RF modulation bandwidth (1434.3554.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K522 Extension to 160 MHz RF modulation bandwidth (1434.3577.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K523 Extension to 240 MHz RF modulation bandwidth (1434.4050.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K547 Improved modulation frequency response (1434.4138.xx)
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R&S®SMCVB-K709 Low phase noise (1434.3590.xx)
This manual describes firmware version FW 5.00.122.xx and later of the R&S®SMCV100B.
© 2022 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
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Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0
Email: info@rohde-schwarz.com
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R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
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®SMCV100B is indicated as
R&S SMCVB, R&S®SFE is indicated as R&S SFE, R&S®SFE100 is indicated as R&S SFE100. Linux® is abbreviated as Linux.
R&S®SMCV100B
1 Safety and regulatory information......................................................15
1.1 Safety instructions......................................................................................................15
1.2 Labels on R&S SMCV100B.........................................................................................17
1.3 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 17
1.4 Korea certification class B......................................................................................... 18
2 Welcome............................................................................................... 19
2.1 Key features.................................................................................................................19
2.2 What's new...................................................................................................................20
2.3 Documentation overview............................................................................................20
2.3.1 Getting started manual..................................................................................................20
Contents
Contents
2.3.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................. 20
2.3.3 Service manual............................................................................................................. 21
2.3.4 Instrument security procedures.....................................................................................21
2.3.5 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................. 21
2.3.6 Data sheets and brochures........................................................................................... 21
2.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 21
2.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.................................................22
3 Getting started......................................................................................23
3.1 Preparing for use........................................................................................................ 23
3.1.1 Lifting and carrying........................................................................................................23
3.1.2 Unpacking and checking............................................................................................... 23
3.1.3 Choosing the operating site.......................................................................................... 23
3.1.4 Setting up the R&S SMCV100B....................................................................................24
3.1.5 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 25
3.1.6 Connecting to power..................................................................................................... 26
3.1.7 Connecting to LAN........................................................................................................ 26
3.1.8 Connecting a monitor.................................................................................................... 27
3.1.9 Connecting USB devices.............................................................................................. 28
3.1.10 Connecting to RF 50 Ω..................................................................................................28
3.1.11 Connecting to Ref In/Ref Out........................................................................................ 29
3.1.12 Connecting to Dig. IQ HS x........................................................................................... 30
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3.1.13 Connecting to IP Data interface.................................................................................... 31
3.1.14 Switching on or off.........................................................................................................32
3.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................33
3.2.1 Front panel tour.............................................................................................................33
3.2.2 Rear panel tour............................................................................................................. 37
3.3 Trying out the instrument...........................................................................................40
3.3.1 Generating an unmodulated carrier.............................................................................. 41
3.3.2 Generating a digitally modulated signal........................................................................ 42
3.3.3 Triggering the instrument with an external signal..........................................................45
3.3.4 Enabling and configuring a marker signal..................................................................... 49
3.3.5 Verifying the generated signal with the graphics display...............................................51
3.3.6 Saving and recalling settings........................................................................................ 54
3.3.7 Generating a DAB signal...............................................................................................56
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3.4 System overview......................................................................................................... 58
3.4.1 Brief introduction to the instrument's concept............................................................... 58
3.4.2 Signal flow at a glance.................................................................................................. 59
3.4.3 Internal baseband source ("Baseband" block).............................................................. 60
3.4.4 Digital baseband input/output ("BB input"/ "I/Q digital" block).......................................60
3.4.5 Additional white gaussian noise ("AWGN" block)..........................................................61
3.4.6 "I/Q stream mapper" block............................................................................................ 61
3.4.7 I/Q modulator ("I/Q mod" block).................................................................................... 61
3.4.8 RF ("RF" block)............................................................................................................. 61
3.4.9 Applications examples of the R&S SMCV100B............................................................ 61
3.5 Instrument control...................................................................................................... 62
3.5.1 Possible ways to operate the instrument...................................................................... 62
3.5.2 Means of manual interaction......................................................................................... 62
3.5.3 Understanding the display information..........................................................................63
3.5.4 Accessing the functionality............................................................................................68
3.5.5 Entering data.................................................................................................................69
3.5.6 Getting information and help......................................................................................... 70
3.5.7 Remote control..............................................................................................................72
3.5.8 Remote operation over VNC......................................................................................... 72
4 Configuring internal baseband signals..............................................73
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4.1 Overview of the signal generation modes................................................................ 73
4.2 Accessing the functions in the baseband domain.................................................. 74
4.3 Generating signals according to broadcast standards...........................................75
4.4 Common functions and settings in the baseband domain..................................... 78
4.4.1 Basics on signals, modulation types and filters used the baseband domain................ 78
4.4.2 Common settings.......................................................................................................... 98
4.5 Generating custom digital modulated signals....................................................... 104
4.5.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 104
4.5.2 About the custom digital modulation........................................................................... 104
4.5.3 Custom digital modulation settings............................................................................. 105
4.5.4 How to create data and control lists............................................................................ 122
4.5.5 References..................................................................................................................125
4.6 Using the arbitrary waveform generator (ARB)......................................................135
Contents
4.6.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 136
4.6.2 About ARB.................................................................................................................. 136
4.6.3 ARB settings............................................................................................................... 141
4.6.4 How to create, generate and play waveform files....................................................... 151
4.6.5 How to work with waveform libraries...........................................................................167
4.6.6 How to stream waveforms from an external storage device....................................... 170
4.6.7 Tags for waveforms, data and control lists.................................................................. 171
4.7 Reducing the crest factor.........................................................................................189
4.8 Generating multi-segment waveform files..............................................................189
4.8.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 189
4.8.2 About the multi-segment waveforms...........................................................................189
4.8.3 Multi-segment settings................................................................................................ 195
4.8.4 How to create and work with multi-segment waveform files........................................211
4.8.5 Reference to triggering of multi-segment waveforms..................................................216
4.9 Generating multi-carrier signals..............................................................................219
4.9.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 220
4.9.2 About the multi-carrier waveforms.............................................................................. 220
4.9.3 Multi-carrier settings....................................................................................................222
4.9.4 How to use the multi-carrier function...........................................................................234
4.10 Generating FM/PhiM/AM/Pulse modulation signals.............................................. 237
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4.10.1 FM/PhiM/AM configuration and settings..................................................................... 237
4.10.2 Pulse modulation configuration and settings...............................................................241
4.11 Shifting and boosting the baseband signal............................................................244
4.11.1 About baseband offsets...............................................................................................244
4.11.2 Baseband offsets settings........................................................................................... 246
4.11.3 How to improve signal characteristics by shifting the baseband signal...................... 247
5 Configuring external baseband signals...........................................249
5.1 Overview of the input and output signals and interfaces..................................... 249
5.1.1 Overview of the baseband signal sources.................................................................. 250
5.1.2 Overview of the baseband and RF output signals...................................................... 250
5.1.3 Interdependencies.......................................................................................................251
5.1.4 Important signal parameters and interface's characteristics....................................... 251
Contents
5.2 System configuration settings.................................................................................254
5.2.1 I/Q stream mapper settings.........................................................................................254
5.2.2 External RF and I/Q settings....................................................................................... 255
5.2.3 Overview..................................................................................................................... 266
5.3 Digital baseband input settings...............................................................................267
5.3.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 269
5.3.2 Signal input settings.................................................................................................... 270
5.4 I/Q digital output settings.........................................................................................272
5.4.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 273
5.4.2 Channels settings........................................................................................................274
5.4.3 Signal output settings..................................................................................................276
5.5 Generating time-aligned baseband signals............................................................278
5.5.1 Triggering several instruments with a common trigger signal..................................... 278
6 Adding noise to and impairing the signal........................................280
6.1 Adding noise to the signal....................................................................................... 280
6.1.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 280
6.1.2 About the AWGN generator........................................................................................ 280
6.1.3 AWGN block................................................................................................................284
6.1.4 AWGN settings............................................................................................................285
6.1.5 How to configure the noise generator for receiver tests..............................................292
6.2 Impairing the signal.................................................................................................. 294
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6.2.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 294
6.2.2 About the linear I/Q impairments.................................................................................294
6.2.3 Digital impairments settings........................................................................................ 296
7 Applying I/Q vector modulation........................................................298
7.1 Required options.......................................................................................................298
7.2 About the I/Q modulator........................................................................................... 298
7.3 I/Q modulator settings.............................................................................................. 298
7.4 Optimizing I/Q modulation performance.................................................................301
8 Configuring the RF signal................................................................. 302
8.1 Required options.......................................................................................................303
8.2 How to access the RF settings................................................................................ 303
8.3 How to activate the RF signal output...................................................................... 303
Contents
8.4 How to set the frequency and level......................................................................... 304
8.5 RF frequency settings.............................................................................................. 305
8.6 RF level settings........................................................................................................308
8.7 RF phase settings..................................................................................................... 311
8.8 Reference oscillator..................................................................................................312
8.8.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 312
8.8.2 Reference frequency settings..................................................................................... 312
8.8.3 Reference output settings........................................................................................... 315
8.8.4 Adjustment settings.....................................................................................................316
8.9 Varying the RF signal in list or sweep mode..........................................................316
8.9.1 Signal generation and triggering in the sweep and list modes....................................318
8.9.2 About sweep mode..................................................................................................... 325
8.9.3 About list mode........................................................................................................... 329
8.9.4 Significant parameters and functions.......................................................................... 330
8.9.5 Sweep mode settings..................................................................................................332
8.9.6 List mode settings....................................................................................................... 341
8.9.7 List editor.....................................................................................................................347
8.9.8 How to generate a signal in list or sweep mode..........................................................350
8.10 Improving level performance................................................................................... 352
8.10.1 Attenuator....................................................................................................................353
8.10.2 User correction............................................................................................................355
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8.10.3 Using power sensors...................................................................................................365
8.10.4 How to calibrate the power level with an R&S NRP power sensor............................. 376
9 Monitoring signal characteristics.....................................................380
9.1 Displaying baseband signal characteristics in real-time...................................... 380
9.1.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 380
9.1.2 About the graphical signal display...............................................................................380
9.1.3 Graphics configuration settings...................................................................................387
9.1.4 Graphical signal display settings.................................................................................391
9.1.5 How to verify the generated signal with the graphics display......................................392
10 File and data management................................................................399
10.1 About the file system................................................................................................399
10.2 Restoring the (default) instrument configuration.................................................. 402
Contents
10.2.1 Preset, set to default and factory preset settings........................................................ 404
10.2.2 How to identify parameters which are not in a preset state........................................ 404
10.2.3 How to recall user settings automatically after preset.................................................405
10.2.4 Reference....................................................................................................................406
10.3 Protecting data.......................................................................................................... 406
10.4 Saving and recalling instrument settings...............................................................407
10.4.1 Save/recall settings..................................................................................................... 408
10.4.2 How to save and recall instrument settings.................................................................411
10.5 Accessing files with user data.................................................................................412
10.5.1 File select settings.......................................................................................................412
10.6 Exporting and importing remote command lists................................................... 414
10.7 Loading, importing and exporting lists...................................................................414
10.8 Using the file manager..............................................................................................414
10.8.1 File manager settings..................................................................................................415
10.8.2 Map network share settings........................................................................................ 416
10.8.3 How to display all saved files...................................................................................... 418
10.8.4 How to map a network folder...................................................................................... 418
10.9 How to transfer files from and to the instrument...................................................420
10.9.1 Removing file system protection................................................................................. 421
10.9.2 Accessing the file system of the R&S SMCV100B via FTP........................................ 422
10.9.3 Accessing the R&S SMCV100B file system via SMB (Samba).................................. 423
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10.9.4 Using a USB storage device for file transfer............................................................... 425
10.9.5 Using a file server for test files exchange................................................................... 425
10.10 Creating screenshots of current settings...............................................................426
10.10.1 Hardcopy settings....................................................................................................... 426
10.10.2 How to save a hardcopy of the display....................................................................... 429
11 General instrument functions...........................................................430
11.1 Customizing the user interface................................................................................430
11.1.1 Display and keyboard settings.................................................................................... 431
11.1.2 Display update settings............................................................................................... 432
11.1.3 Defining the RF signal state on power on................................................................... 432
11.1.4 How to set the initial instrument settings.....................................................................433
11.2 Configuring global connectors................................................................................434
Contents
11.2.1 Required options......................................................................................................... 435
11.2.2 About global connectors..............................................................................................435
11.2.3 Trigger marker clock settings...................................................................................... 437
11.2.4 RF connectors settings............................................................................................... 439
11.2.5 Global connectors settings..........................................................................................440
11.2.6 How to enable signals and perform signal to connector mapping...............................443
11.3 Organizing frequently used settings as favorites..................................................444
11.3.1 User menu settings..................................................................................................... 445
11.3.2 How to use the user menu for fast adjustments..........................................................446
11.3.3 Define user key actions settings................................................................................. 448
11.3.4 How to assign actions to the [★ (User)] key................................................................449
11.4 Managing licenses and license keys.......................................................................450
11.4.1 Manage license keys settings..................................................................................... 450
11.4.2 Using the license server..............................................................................................454
11.4.3 How to move a portable license.................................................................................. 457
11.5 Using the security settings...................................................................................... 458
11.5.1 Protection level settings.............................................................................................. 460
11.5.2 Setting security parameters........................................................................................ 460
11.5.3 Configuring LAN services............................................................................................466
11.5.4 Password management.............................................................................................. 468
11.5.5 How to prevent unauthorized access.......................................................................... 471
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11.6 Undoing or restoring actions...................................................................................474
11.7 Shutting down and rebooting the instrument........................................................ 475
12 Network operation and remote control............................................ 476
12.1 Overview of remote access modes......................................................................... 477
12.2 Remote control interfaces and protocols............................................................... 478
12.2.1 LAN interface.............................................................................................................. 479
12.2.2 LXI browser interface.................................................................................................. 480
12.3 Remote control programs and libraries..................................................................481
12.4 Status reporting system........................................................................................... 484
12.4.1 Hierarchy of the status registers................................................................................. 484
12.4.2 Structure of a SCPI status register..............................................................................486
12.4.3 Status byte (STB) and service request enable register (SRE)....................................488
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12.4.4 Event status register (ESR) and event status enable register (ESE)..........................489
12.4.5 Questionable status register (STATus:QUEStionable)................................................489
12.4.6 Operation status register (STATus:OPERation)..........................................................490
12.4.7 Application of the status reporting system.................................................................. 490
12.4.8 Reset values of the status reporting system............................................................... 492
12.5 Remote access settings........................................................................................... 492
12.5.1 Network settings..........................................................................................................494
12.5.2 VISA resource strings................................................................................................. 496
12.5.3 Instrument emulations settings................................................................................... 498
12.5.4 Remote connections settings...................................................................................... 499
12.5.5 QR code...................................................................................................................... 501
12.6 LXI settings................................................................................................................501
12.6.1 LXI status settings.......................................................................................................502
12.6.2 LXI browser settings....................................................................................................503
12.7 Connecting the instrument to the network (LAN).................................................. 508
12.7.1 How to enable access via LAN................................................................................... 508
12.7.2 How to activate LAN services..................................................................................... 508
12.7.3 How to connect to LAN............................................................................................... 509
12.7.4 How to assign the IP address..................................................................................... 509
12.7.5 How to use computer names (hostnames)................................................................. 510
12.8 Controlling the R&S SMCV100B remotely.............................................................. 511
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12.8.1 How to find the VISA resource string...........................................................................511
12.8.2 Establishing a remote control connection over the LXI browser interface.................. 512
12.8.3 Establishing a remote control connection over LAN using VXI-11 protocol................ 512
12.8.4 Establishing a remote control connection over LAN using socket communication..... 517
12.8.5 How to trace messages with the LXI web browser interface.......................................518
12.8.6 How to return to manual operation..............................................................................519
12.9 Automating tasks with remote command scripts.................................................. 520
12.9.1 Show SCPI command................................................................................................. 522
12.9.2 Displaying an SCPI list................................................................................................523
12.9.3 SCPI recording export settings................................................................................... 524
12.9.4 How to record / create SCPI lists................................................................................ 525
12.9.5 How to convert and save SCPI lists............................................................................ 528
12.9.6 How to find out the SCPI commands for GUI functions.............................................. 528
Contents
12.10 Operating the R&S SMCV100B remotely using VNC............................................. 529
12.10.1 How to enable the VNC service.................................................................................. 530
12.10.2 How to set up remote operation from a desktop system.............................................530
12.10.3 How to set up remote operation from a smart device................................................. 532
12.11 References.................................................................................................................535
12.11.1 LXI functionality...........................................................................................................535
12.11.2 Code generator templates...........................................................................................536
12.11.3 Remote control states................................................................................................. 538
13 Remote control commands...............................................................539
13.1 Conventions used in SCPI command descriptions............................................... 539
13.2 Programming examples........................................................................................... 540
13.3 Common commands.................................................................................................540
13.4 Preset commands..................................................................................................... 545
13.5 MMEMory subsystem............................................................................................... 546
13.5.1 File naming conventions............................................................................................. 547
13.5.2 Accessing files in the default or in a specified directory..............................................548
13.5.3 Programming examples.............................................................................................. 549
13.5.4 Remote control commands......................................................................................... 551
13.6 CALibration subsystem............................................................................................557
13.7 DIAGnostic subsystem.............................................................................................558
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13.8 DISPlay subsystem................................................................................................... 561
13.9 FORMat subsystem...................................................................................................565
13.10 HCOPy subsystem.................................................................................................... 567
13.10.1 Hard copy settings...................................................................................................... 568
13.10.2 Automatic naming....................................................................................................... 569
13.11 KBOard subsystem...................................................................................................572
13.12 OUTPut subsystem................................................................................................... 572
13.13 SENSe, READ, INITiate and SLISt subsystems......................................................575
13.14 SCONfiguration subsystem..................................................................................... 590
13.14.1 I/Q stream mapping.....................................................................................................592
13.14.2 External RF and I/Q instruments.................................................................................593
13.15 SOURce subsystem.................................................................................................. 602
13.15.1 Connector settings...................................................................................................... 603
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13.15.2 SOURce:BBIN subsystem.......................................................................................... 607
13.15.3 SOURce:BB subsystem.............................................................................................. 614
13.15.4 SOURce:CORRection subsystem...............................................................................705
13.15.5 SOURce:FREQuency subsystem............................................................................... 713
13.15.6 SOURce:INPut subsystem..........................................................................................719
13.15.7 SOURce:IQ subsystem............................................................................................... 719
13.15.8 SOURce:IQ:OUTPut subsystem................................................................................. 720
13.15.9 SOURce:LIST subsystem........................................................................................... 725
13.15.10 SOURce:PHASe subsystem....................................................................................... 739
13.15.11 SOURce:POWer subsystem....................................................................................... 739
13.15.12 SOURce:ROSCillator subsystem................................................................................747
13.15.13 SOURce:SWEep subsystem.......................................................................................750
13.16 SYSTem subsystem.................................................................................................. 758
13.17 STATus subsystem....................................................................................................780
13.18 TEST subsystem....................................................................................................... 784
13.19 TRIGger subsystem.................................................................................................. 785
13.20 UNIT subsystem........................................................................................................ 787
14 Troubleshooting and notifications................................................... 789
14.1 Notifications.............................................................................................................. 789
14.1.1 Volatile notifications.....................................................................................................789
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14.1.2 Permanent notifications...............................................................................................789
14.2 SCPI notifications..................................................................................................... 790
14.3 Device-specific notifications....................................................................................790
14.4 Querying notifications.............................................................................................. 792
14.5 Resolving network connection failures.................................................................. 793
14.6 Measuring USB cable quality...................................................................................794
14.7 Requesting instrument configuration and specifications.....................................794
14.7.1 Hardware configuration settings..................................................................................795
14.7.2 Versions/options settings............................................................................................ 796
14.7.3 How to query instrument configuration........................................................................797
14.8 Collecting information for technical support......................................................... 798
14.9 Contacting customer support..................................................................................800
Contents
15 Transporting.......................................................................................801
16 Maintenance, storage and disposal................................................. 802
16.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 802
16.2 Storage.......................................................................................................................802
16.3 Performing maintenance tasks................................................................................802
16.3.1 Date and time..............................................................................................................803
16.3.2 Check front panel........................................................................................................ 805
16.3.3 Selftest........................................................................................................................ 807
16.3.4 FPGA/uC update settings........................................................................................... 810
16.4 Disposal..................................................................................................................... 812
Annex.................................................................................................. 813
A Reference............................................................................................813
A.1 Extensions for user files.......................................................................................... 813
A.2 Unit shortcuts............................................................................................................813
Glossary: List of the Often Used Terms and Abbreviations.......... 816
List of remote commands (base unit).............................................. 821
Index....................................................................................................836
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1 Safety and regulatory information
Safety and regulatory information
Safety instructions
The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Follow the
instructions provided here and in the following chapters.
Intended use
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 15. 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.
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.
Lifting and carrying the product
The maximum weight of the product is provided in the data sheet. To move the product
safely, you can use lifting or transporting equipment such as lift trucks and forklifts. Follow the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
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Safety and regulatory information
Safety instructions
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.
Unless otherwise specified, you can operate the product up to an altitude of 2000 m
above sea level. 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.
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.
Connecting to power
The product is an overvoltage category II product. Connect the product to a fixed
installation used to supply energy-consuming equipment such as household appliances and similar loads. Keep in mind 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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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 country-specific safety requirements. Only insert the plug into an outlet with protective conductor terminal.
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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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Safety and regulatory information
Warning messages in the documentation
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Only connect the product to a power source with a fuse protection of maximum
20 A.
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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.
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.
Electrical hazard
Indicates live parts. Risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death.
Hot surface
Do not touch. Risk of skin burns. Risk of fire.
Protective conductor terminal
Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground. This connec-
tion protects you against electric shock if an electric problem occurs.
1.2 Labels on R&S SMCV100B
Labels on the casing inform about:
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Personal safety, see "Connecting to power" on page 16.
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Product and environment safety, see Table 1-1.
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Identification of the product, see the serial number on the rear panel.
Table 1-1: Labels regarding R&S
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 Chapter 16.4, "Disposal",
on page 812.
SMCV100B and environment safety
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.
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1.4 Korea certification class B
Safety and regulatory information
Korea certification class B
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.
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2 Welcome
Welcome
Key features
The R&S SMCV100B vector signal generator features a new Direct-RF DAC concept
for RF signal generation. This concept enables I/Q modulation and up-conversion in
the digital domain which eliminates I and Q imbalance errors and LO leakage as
known from traditional analog I/Q modulators.
The R&S SMCV100B options concept is fully software defined. You can fully upgrade
the R&S SMCV100B without installation of additional hardware options. Upgrading
also includes the upgrade of the RF frequency, memory, I/Q modulation bandwidth and
all further R&S SMCV100B options for the whole variety of applications.
The intuitive, touchscreen-based operating concept makes the R&S SMCV100B ergonomic and practical to use. Thanks to its design for flexible customization, the instrument is prepared to meet future requirements. Options can be easily added via software key codes, allowing customers to upgrade additional functionalities like bandwidth, output power or even frequency range according to their requirements.
2.1 Key features
Outstanding key features of the R&S SMCV100B are:
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First multi-standard platform for broadcast, navigation, cellular and wireless applications
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Fully software-defined vector signal generator
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Modern RF signal generation concept from 8 kHz to 7.125 GHz
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High RF output power of up to 25 dBm
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Modulation bandwidth up to 240 MHz with internal baseband
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Powerful internal baseband generator with internal broadcast real-time coder, Custom Digital Modulation and internal baseband signal generation with ARB
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Support of various broadcast standards covering multiple fields of application:
– Terrestrial broadcast: ATSC 3.0, ATSC-M/H, DTMB, DVB-T2, DVB-T, ISDB-T,
ISDB-TSB, T-DMB/DAB
– Satellite broadcast: DVB-S2, DVB-S
– Cable broadcast: DVB-C, J.83/B
– Audio broadcast: DRM/DRM+, Audio AM/FM, RDS/RDBS/DARC
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Support of digital standard waveforms such as 5G NR, LTE including eMTC/NBIoT, WLAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/j/p/ac/ax/be, GNSS
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Intuitive operation via 5'' touchscreen with block diagram as key element
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Graphical signal monitoring at practically every point in the signal flow
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SCPI macro recorder and code generator for generating executable remote control
code from manual operating steps (for MATLAB®, CVI, etc.)
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Easily extendable with software options
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Full remote compatibility with R&S SFE/R&S SFE100
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2.2 What's new
Documentation overview
For more information, see data sheet.
This manual describes firmware version FW 5.00.122.xx and later of the
R&S®SMCV100B.
Compared to the previous version, it provides the new features listed below:
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ARB trigger processing time for external trigger signals, see "Processing Time"
on page 150.
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Information on I/Q modulation optimization mode (R&S SMCVB-K547), see "Opti-
mization Mode" on page 300.
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Reduced calibration SCPI functionality, see Chapter 13.6, "CALibration subsys-
tem", on page 557.
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Editorial changes
Welcome
2.3 Documentation overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S SMCV100B user documentation. Unless
specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S SMCV100B product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/smcv100b
2.3.1 Getting started manual
Introduces the R&S SMCV100B and describes how to set up and start working with the
product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general information, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
2.3.2 User manuals and help
Separate manuals for the base unit and the software options are provided for download:
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Base unit manual
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an
introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control commands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument
interfaces and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
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Software option manual
Contains the description of the specific functions of an option. Basic information on
operating the R&S SMCV100B is not included.
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2.3.3 Service manual
2.3.4 Instrument security procedures
Welcome
Documentation overview
The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S SMCV100B. The
help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit
and the software options.
All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Internet.
Describes the performance test for checking compliance with rated specifications, firmware update, troubleshooting, adjustments, installing options and maintenance.
The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz
information system (GLORIS):
https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMCV100B in secure areas. It
is available for download on the Internet.
2.3.5 Printed safety instructions
Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with
the product.
2.3.6 Data sheets and brochures
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S SMCV100B. It also
lists the options and their order numbers and optional accessories.
The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific characteristics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/smcv100b
2.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
The open-source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the
used open source software.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/smcv100b
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2.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.
Welcome
Documentation overview
These documents deal with special applications or background information on particular topics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/smcv100b
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3 Getting started
3.1 Preparing for use
3.1.1 Lifting and carrying
Getting started
Preparing for use
This chapter contains the same information as the getting started manual.
Here, you can find basic information about setting up the product for the first time.
See also "Lifting and carrying the product" on page 15.
For mounting the R&S SMCV100B in a rack, see Chapter 3.1.4.2, "Mounting the
R&S SMCV100B in a rack", on page 25.
3.1.2 Unpacking and checking
1. Unpack the R&S SMCV100B carefully.
2. Retain the original packing material. Use it to protect the control elements and connectors when transporting or shipping the R&S SMCV100B later.
See also Chapter 15, "Transporting", on page 801.
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.
3.1.3 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 16.
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 under "General data".
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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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3.1.4 Setting up the R&S SMCV100B
3.1.4.1 Placing the R&S SMCV100B on a bench top
Getting started
Preparing for use
●
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.
See also:
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"Setting up the product" on page 16
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"Intended use" on page 15
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.
CAUTION! Foldable feet can collapse. See "Setting up the product" on page 16.
2.
Always fold the feet completely in or out. With folded-out feet, do not place any-
thing on top or underneath the product.
WARNING! A stack of products can fall over and cause injury. Never stack more
3.
than three products on top of each other. Instead, mount them in a rack.
Stack as follows:
● If the products have foldable feet, fold them in completely.
● All products must have the same dimensions (width and length).
● Do not exceed a total load of 50 kg placed on the product at the bottom of the
stack.
Left
Middle left = Stacked incorrectly, too many products
Middle right = Stacked incorrectly, different dimensions
Right = Stacked incorrectly, different dimensions, folded-out feet
NOTICE! Overheating can damage the product.
4.
= Stacked correctly
Prevent overheating as follows:
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3.1.4.2 Mounting the R&S SMCV100B in a rack
Getting started
Preparing for use
● Keep a minimum distance of 10 cm between the fan openings of the product
and any object in the vicinity.
● Do not place the product next to heat-generating equipment such as radiators
or other products.
To prepare the rack
1. Observe the requirements and instructions in "Setting up the product" on page 16.
NOTICE! Insufficient airflow can cause overheating and damage the product.
2.
Design and implement an efficient ventilation concept for the rack.
To mount the R&S SMCV100B in a rack
1. Use an adapter kit that fits the dimensions of the R&S SMCV100B to prepare the
instrument for rack mounting.
a) Order the rack adapter kit designed for the R&S SMCV100B. For the order
number, see data sheet.
b) Mount the adapter kit. Follow the assembly instructions provided with the
adapter kit.
2. Lift the R&S SMCV100B to shelf height.
3. Push the R&S SMCV100B onto the shelf until the rack brackets fit closely to the
rack.
4. Tighten all screws at the rack brackets with a tightening torque of 1.2 Nm to secure
the R&S SMCV100B in the rack.
To unmount the R&S SMCV100B from a rack
1. Loosen the screws at the rack brackets.
2. Bring the lifting equipment to shelf height.
3. Remove the R&S SMCV100B from the rack.
4. If placing the R&S SMCV100B on a bench top again, unmount the adapter kit from
the R&S SMCV100B. Follow the instructions provided with the adapter kit.
3.1.5 Considerations for test setup
Cable selection and electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results.
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Getting started
Preparing for use
To suppress electromagnetic radiation during operation:
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Use high-quality shielded cables, especially for the following connector types:
– BNC
Double-shielded BNC cables.
How to: "To connect to non-screwable connectors (BNC)" on page 29
– USB
Double-shielded USB cables.
How to: Chapter 3.1.9, "Connecting USB devices", on page 28.
See also Chapter 14.6, "Measuring USB cable quality", on page 794.
– LAN
At least CAT6 STP cables.
How to: Chapter 3.1.7, "Connecting to LAN", on page 26
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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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Use the cable R&S DIGIQ-HS for connection to the Dig. IQ HS x interfaces of the
instrument. The cable is available under material number 3641.2948.03.
How to: Chapter 3.1.12, "Connecting to Dig. IQ HS x", on page 30
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Use an SFP+ to RJ-45 adapter and an RJ-45 cable for connection to the IP Data
interface of the instrument. We recommend that you use the adapter
"FCLF850P2BTL" from Finisar available under material number 3627.0570.00.
How to: Chapter 3.1.13, "Connecting to IP Data interface", on page 31
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 R&S SMCV100B and connected devices.
3.1.6 Connecting to power
For safety information, see "Connecting to power" on page 16.
1. Plug the AC power cable into the AC power connector on the rear panel of the
instrument. Only use the AC power cable delivered with the R&S SMCV100B.
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.
3.1.7 Connecting to LAN
Network environment
Before connecting the product to a local area network (LAN), consider the following:
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Install the latest firmware to reduce security risks.
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For internet or remote access, use secured connections if applicable.
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Getting started
Preparing for use
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Ensure that the network settings comply with the security policies of your company.
Contact your local system administrator or IT department before connecting your
product to your company LAN.
●
When connected to the LAN, the product may potentially be accessed from the
internet, which may be a security risk. For example, attackers might misuse or
damage the product.
To connect to LAN
The connector is located on the rear panel.
► Connect the LAN socket via an RJ-45 cable to the LAN.
By default, the R&S SMCV100B is configured to use DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) and no static IP address is configured.
If switched on and connected to the LAN, the R&S SMCV100B displays the address
information on the screen.
Figure 3-1: IP address indication on the screen (example)
See also
on page 508.
Chapter 12.7, "Connecting the instrument to the network (LAN)",
3.1.8 Connecting a monitor
This section describes how to connect a monitor for direct operation of the
R&S SMCV100B. You can skip the following procedure, if you only operate the
R&S SMCV100B remotely.
The connector is located on the rear panel.
► Connect the monitor to the DVI-D socket.
You can connect the following types of monitor sockets:
● DVI-D: Connect it to the DVI-D socket.
DVI-A: not supported
DVI-I: not supported
● HDMI: You need an adapter. Use a passive DVI to HDMI adapter.
● VGA: You need an active adapter, DVI to VGA or Display Port to VGA. Passive
adapters do not work.
If the monitor provides touch functionality, an additional connection can be required, for
example, a USB connection. Refer to the documentation of your monitor.
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3.1.9 Connecting USB devices
Getting started
Preparing for use
You can connect or disconnect all USB devices from the R&S SMCV100B during operation.
To connect USB storage devices
USB storage devices, such as memory sticks, allow data transfer from or to the
R&S SMCV100B. You can also use them for firmware updates.
► Connect the USB storage device to a USB type A connector.
When connecting to the front panel, connect the USB storage device directly, without connecting cable. Connecting cables can cause electromagnetic radiation and
impair a measurement result.
To connect USB devices with external power supply
NOTICE! Connected devices with external power supply can feed back current into
1.
the 5 V power supply of the USB interface and thus damage the R&S SMCV100B.
Ensure that there is no connection between the positive pole of the power supply
and the +5 V power pin of the USB interface (VBUS).
2. Connect the USB storage device to any of the USB connectors.
To connect a keyboard
► Connect the keyboard to any of the USB connectors.
When connected, the R&S SMCV100B detects the keyboard automatically. A detected
keyboard has the default layout English – US.
To connect a mouse
► Connect the mouse to any of the USB connectors.
When connected, the R&S SMCV100B detects the mouse automatically.
To connect power sensors
You can connect power sensors of the R&S NRP families to any of the USB connectors.
See Chapter 8.10.3, "Using power sensors", on page 365.
3.1.10 Connecting to RF 50 Ω
The connector is located on the front panel.
To prepare for connecting to RF 50 Ω
NOTICE! Damaged or not clean connections can lead to RF insertion loss and mis-
1.
match, and even premature wear of the connectors.
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Getting started
Preparing for use
Before connecting to the port, inspect the RF connector visually to check that it is
clean, undamaged and mechanically compatible.
See the application note 1MA99 for information on how to handle and maintain the
RF port, to minimize measurement deviations and ensure its longevity.
NOTICE! Risk of instrument damage. Excessive reverse power or DC voltage at
2.
the RF 50 Ω connector can damage the instrument.
Make sure that signal power and DC limits as given in the data sheet.
3. If the R&S SMCV100B is switched on, deactivate the RF output, before connecting
an RF cable to the RF 50 Ω connector.
In the block diagram, select the block "RF" > "RF Level" > "RF ON > Off".
4. Use a high-quality RF cable that matches the RF connector type.
See "Cable selection and electromagnetic interference (EMI)" on page 25.
To connect to non-screwable connectors (BNC)
► To connect the RF cable with the RF 50 Ω connector, proceed as follows:
a) Carefully align the connector of the cable and the RF 50 Ω connector along a
common axis.
b) Mate the connectors along the common axis until the male pin of the connector
of the cable engages with the female socket of the RF 50 Ω connector.
The connector types listed in this table represent the common connectors provided by
Rohde & Schwarz. It is considered as general information and therefore can contain
connector types that do not apply to your instrument.
See "RF 50 Ω" on page 37.
To prevent RF output switch-off
NOTICE! If you set a too high output level without a load connected to the instru-
►
ment, the reverse power can exceed a limit forcing the R&S SMCV100B to switch
off the RF output.
Connect a load with sufficient return loss as given in the data sheet.
3.1.11 Connecting to Ref In/Ref Out
The connector is located on the rear panel.
To connect to Ref In/Ref Out (reference < 1 GHz)
For connection, the R&S SMCV100B provides BNC connectors.
► Follow the instructions in "To connect to non-screwable connectors (BNC)"
on page 29.
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3.1.12 Connecting to Dig. IQ HS x
Getting started
Preparing for use
The Dig. IQ HS x connector comprises a QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable)
socket, that has two components: a QSFP+ cage and a QSFP+ connector. The QSFP+
cable is equipped with the QSFP+ plug.
3
1
2
1 = QSFP+ plug
2 = QSFP+ cage
3 = QSFP+ connector
The connector is located on the rear panel.
To connect to Dig. IQ HS x interface
1. For connection, use the QSFP+ cable R&S DIGIQ-HS.
See "Cable selection and electromagnetic interference (EMI)" on page 25.
2. Hold the QSFP+ plug of the cable by its panes.
3. Turn the QSFP+ cable, so that the release tab shows upwards.
4. Insert and push the QSFP+ plug into the QSFP+ cage.
To disconnect from Dig. IQ HS x interface
NOTICE! If you pull the cable, you can damage the cable and the Dig. IQ HS x
1.
connector.
Pull the release tab.
2. Pull the QSFP+ plug out of the QSFP+ cage.
See also:
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Chapter 5.3, "Digital baseband input settings", on page 267.
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Chapter 5.4, "I/Q digital output settings", on page 272.
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