Rohde&Schwarz SMCVB-K160 User Manual

R&S®SMCVB-K160 DRM User Manual
1179107002 Version 04
This document describes the following software options:
R&S®SMCVB-K160 DRM (1434.3819.xx)
This manual describes firmware version FW 5.00.122.xx and later of the R&S®SMCV100B.
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The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®SMCV100B is abbreviated as R&S SMCVB, R&S®WinIQSIM2 is abbreviated as R&S WinIQSIM2
R&S®SMCVB-K160

Contents

1 Welcome to the DRM option................................................................. 5
1.1 Accessing the DRM dialog........................................................................................... 5
1.2 What's new.....................................................................................................................5
1.3 Documentation overview..............................................................................................5
1.3.1 Getting started manual....................................................................................................6
1.3.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................... 6
1.3.3 Service manual............................................................................................................... 6
1.3.4 Instrument security procedures.......................................................................................6
1.3.5 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................... 6
1.3.6 Data sheets and brochures............................................................................................. 7
1.3.7 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA).............................................. 7
Contents
1.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc...................................................7
1.4 Scope............................................................................................................................. 7
1.5 Notes on screenshots...................................................................................................8
2 About the DRM option........................................................................... 9
2.1 Required options...........................................................................................................9
3 DRM configuration and settings.........................................................10
3.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Input signal settings................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Coding settings........................................................................................................... 13
3.3.1 General settings............................................................................................................ 14
3.3.2 Code rate settings......................................................................................................... 15
3.4 Global connector settings..........................................................................................17
4 Remote control commands.................................................................18
4.1 General commands.....................................................................................................19
4.2 Input commands......................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Coding commands......................................................................................................24
4.3.1 General commands.......................................................................................................25
4.3.2 MSC commands............................................................................................................26
4.3.3 SDC commands............................................................................................................ 28
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Glossary: Abbreviations......................................................................30
Glossary: Specifications..................................................................... 32
List of commands................................................................................ 33
Index......................................................................................................34
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1 Welcome to the DRM option

The R&S SMCVB-K160 is a firmware application that adds functionality to generate signals in accordance with the DRM digital standard.
The R&S SMCVB-K160 option features:
This user manual contains a description of the functionality that the application pro­vides, including remote control operation.
All functions not discussed in this manual are the same as in the base unit and are described in the R&S SMCV100B user manual. The latest version is available at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/SMCV100B
Installation
You can find detailed installation instructions in the delivery of the option or in the R&S SMCV100B service manual.
Welcome to the DRM option
Documentation overview
DRM signal generation

1.1 Accessing the DRM dialog

To open the dialog with DRM settings
► In the block diagram of the R&S SMCV100B, select "Baseband > DRM".
A dialog box opens that displays the provided general settings.
The signal generation is not started immediately. To start signal generation with the default settings, select "State > On".

1.2 What's new

This manual describes firmware version FW 5.00.122.xx and later of the R&S®SMCV100B.
Compared to the previous version there are editorial changes only.

1.3 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
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1.3.1 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.

1.3.2 User manuals and help

Separate manuals for the base unit and the software options are provided for down­load:
Welcome to the DRM option
Documentation overview
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.
Software option manual Contains the description of the specific functions of an option. Basic information on operating the R&S SMCV100B is not included.
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.

1.3.3 Service manual

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

1.3.4 Instrument security procedures

Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMCV100B in secure areas. It is available for download on the Internet.

1.3.5 Printed safety instructions

Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with the product.
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1.3.6 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

1.3.7 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
Welcome to the DRM option
Scope

1.3.8 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.

These documents deal with special applications or background information on particu­lar topics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/smcv100b

1.4 Scope

Tasks (in manual or remote operation) that are also performed in the base unit in the same way are not described here.
In particular, it includes:
Managing settings and data lists, like saving and loading settings, creating and accessing data lists, or accessing files in a particular directory.
Information on regular trigger, marker and clock signals and filter settings, if appro­priate.
General instrument configuration, such as checking the system configuration, con­figuring networks and remote operation
Using the common status registers
For a description of such tasks, see the R&S SMCV100B user manual.
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1.5 Notes on screenshots

When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent realistic usage scenarios.
The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options instal­led. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your par­ticular product configuration.
Welcome to the DRM option
Notes on screenshots
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2 About the DRM option

The DRM system is designed for digital audio broadcasting in the bands below 300 MHz using OFDM modulation and MPEG audio coding techniques.
The DRM system is specified in ETSI ES 201 980. DCP operation is specified in ETSI
TS 102 821.

2.1 Required options

The equipment layout for generating DRM signals includes:
About the DRM option
Required options
Base unit Option Enable Broadcast Standard (R&S SMCVB-K519) Option DRM (R&S SMCVB-K160)
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3 DRM configuration and settings

Access:
► Select "Baseband > DRM".
The remote commands required to define these settings are described in Chapter 4,
"Remote control commands", on page 18.
Settings:
General settings......................................................................................................10
Input signal settings.................................................................................................11
Coding settings....................................................................................................... 13
Global connector settings........................................................................................17

3.1 General settings

DRM configuration and settings
General settings
Access:
► Select "Baseband > DRM".
The tab provides functionality for calling default settings, save and recall settings.
Settings:
State..............................................................................................................................10
Set To Default................................................................................................................10
Save/Recall................................................................................................................... 11
State
Activates the standard and deactivates all the other digital standards and digital modu­lation modes in the same path.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DRM:STATe on page 19
Set To Default
Calls the default settings. The values of the main parameters are listed in the following table.
Parameter Value
State Not affected by the "Set to Default"
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Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DRM:PRESet on page 19
Save/Recall
Accesses the "Save/Recall" dialog, that is the standard instrument function for saving and recalling the complete dialog-related settings in a file. The provided navigation possibilities in the dialog are self-explanatory.
The settings are saved in a file with predefined extension. You can define the filename and the directory, in that you want to save the file.
See also, chapter "File and Data Management" in the R&S SMCV100B user manual. Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DRM:SETTing:CATalog? on page 20 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DRM:SETTing:DELete on page 20 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DRM:SETTing:LOAD on page 20 [:SOURce<hw>]:BB:DRM:SETTing:STORe on page 20
DRM configuration and settings
Input signal settings

3.2 Input signal settings

Access:
► Select "Baseband > DRM > Input Signal".
The dialog provides to settings necessary to configure the input signal.
Settings:
Source...........................................................................................................................12
UDP Port.......................................................................................................................12
Select File..................................................................................................................... 12
Number of Audio Services............................................................................................ 12
Number of Data Services..............................................................................................12
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