Rohde&Schwarz SMP Operating Manual

Test and Measurement
Division

Operating Manual

SIGNAL GENERATOR
SMP

1035.5005.02/03/04/22

Printed in the Federal
Republic of Germany

1036.5015.12-08- 1

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Contents
Data Sheet

Safety Instructions
Certificate of quality
EC Certificate of Conformity
List of R & S Representatives

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1 Chapter 1: Preparation for Use

2 Chapter 2: Manual Operation

3 Chapter 3: Remote Control

4 Chapter 4: Maintenance

5 Chapter 5: Performance Test

6 Annex A: Interfaces

7 Annex B: List of Error Messages

8 Annex C: List of Commands (with SCPI Conformity Information)

9 Annex D: Programming Example

10 Index

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Contents

1 Preparation for Use ...........................................................................................1.1

1.1 Putting into Operation............................................................................................................ 1.1

1.1.1 Supply Voltage ..................................................................................................................1.1

1.1.2 Power Fuses .....................................................................................................................1.1

1.1.3 Switching On/Off the Instrument .......................................................................................1.1

1.1.4 Initial Status.......................................................................................................................1.2

1.1.5 Setting Contrast and Brightness of the Display.................................................................1.2

1.1.6 RAM With Battery Back-Up...............................................................................................1.2

1.1.7 Preset Setting....................................................................................................................1.3

1.2 Functional Test.......................................................................................................................1.3

1.3 Fitting the Options..................................................................................................................1.4

1.3.1 Opening the Casing...........................................................................................................1.4

1.3.2 Overview of the Slots ........................................................................................................1.5

1.3.3 Option SM-B1 - Reference Oscillator OCXO ....................................................................1.5

1.3.4 Option SM-B2 - LF Generator...........................................................................................1.6

1.3.5 Option SM-B5 - FM/PM Modulator....................................................................................1.7

1.3.6 Option SMP-B11 - Frequency Range Extension 0.01 to 2 GHz........................................1.7

1.3.7 Options SMP-B12 - Pulse Modulator 2 to 20 / 2 to 27 / 2 to 40 GHz................................1.7

1.3.8 Options SMP-B13 - Pulse Modulator 0.01 to 2 GHz.........................................................1.7

1.3.9 Option SMP-B14 - Pulse Generator..................................................................................1.8

1.3.10 Options SMP-B15/B17 - Attenuator 20 GHz / 40 GHz......................................................1.8

1.3.11 Option SMP-B18 - Auxiliary Interface................................................................................1.8

1.3.12 Option SMP-B19 /SMP-B20 - Rear Panel Connections for RF and LF.............................1.9

1.4 Mounting into a 19" Rack ......................................................................................................1.9

2 Operation............................................................................................................2.1

2.1 Explanation of Front and Rear Panel....................................................................................2.1

2.1.1 Elements of the Front Panel..............................................................................................2.1

2.1.1.1 Display...........................................................................................................................2.1

2.1.1.2 Controls .........................................................................................................................2.3

2.1.1.3 Inputs/Outputs .............................................................................................................2.11

2.1.2 Elements of the Rear Panel ............................................................................................2.13

2.2 Operating Concept............................................................................................................... 2.18

2.2.1 Display.............................................................................................................................2.18

2.2.2 Basic Operating Steps.....................................................................................................2.19

2.2.2.1 Calling the Menus........................................................................................................2.19

2.2.2.2 Selection and Change of Parameters..........................................................................2.20

2.2.2.3 Triggering Action..........................................................................................................2.21

2.2.2.4 Quick Selection of Menu (QUICK SELECT)................................................................2.21

2.2.2.5 Use of [FREQ] and [LEVEL] Keys ...............................................................................2.22

2.2.2.6 Use of [RF ON / OFF] and [MOD ON / OFF] Keys......................................................2.22

2.2.2.7 Changing Unit of Level ................................................................................................2.22

2.2.2.8 Correction of Input.......................................................................................................2.23

2.2.3 Sample Setting for First Users........................................................................................2.23

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2.2.4 List Editor ........................................................................................................................2.28

2.2.4.1 Select and Generate - SELECT LIST..........................................................................2.29

2.2.4.2 Deletion of Lists - DELETE LIST .................................................................................2.30

2.2.4.3 Edition of Lists .............................................................................................................2.31

2.2.4.4 Pattern Setting to Operate the List Editor....................................................................2.35

2.2.5 Save/Recall - Storing/Calling of Instrument Settings.....................................................2.39

2.3 Menu Summary.....................................................................................................................2.40

2.4 RF Frequency........................................................................................................................ 2.41

2.4.1 Frequency Offset and Multiplier ......................................................................................2.42

2.5 RF Level.................................................................................................................................2.43

2.5.1 Level Offset.....................................................................................................................2.45

2.5.2 Interrupt-free Level Setting..............................................................................................2.45

2.5.3 Level Control (ALC).........................................................................................................2.46

2.5.4 User Correction (UCOR).................................................................................................2.48

2.5.5 Automatic level correction...............................................................................................2.50

2.5.6 EMF.................................................................................................................................2.51

2.5.7 [RF ON / OFF]-Key..........................................................................................................2.51

2.6 Modulation ............................................................................................................................2.52

2.6.1 Modulation Sources.........................................................................................................2.52

2.6.1.1 Simultaneous Modulation ............................................................................................2.53

2.6.1.2 Alternate Switching Off of Modulations........................................................................2.53

2.6.1.3 [MOD ON/OFF] Key.....................................................................................................2.54

2.6.2 Analog Modulation...........................................................................................................2.55

2.6.2.1 LF-Generator...............................................................................................................2.55

2.6.2.2 Amplitude Modulation ..................................................................................................2.56

2.6.2.3 Frequency Modulation .................................................................................................2.57

2.6.2.4 Phase Modulation........................................................................................................2.59

2.6.2.5 Pulse Modulation .........................................................................................................2.61

2.6.3 Digital Modulation ASK and FSK.....................................................................................2.64

2.7 LF-Output..............................................................................................................................2.66

2.8 Sweep .................................................................................................................................... 2.68

2.8.1 Setting the Sweep Range (START, STOP, CENTER and SPAN)..................................2.68

2.8.2 Selecting the Sweep Run (SPACING LIN, LOG)............................................................2.69

2.8.3 Operating Modes (MODE)...............................................................................................2.69

2.8.4 Trigger Inputs..................................................................................................................2.70

2.8.5 Sweep Outputs................................................................................................................2.70

2.8.6 RF-Sweep.......................................................................................................................2.72

2.8.7 LEVEL Sw eep.................................................................................................................2.74

2.8.8 LF-Sw eep........................................................................................................................2.75

2.9 LIST Mode .............................................................................................................................2.77

2.9.1 Operating Modes (MODE)...............................................................................................2.77

2.9.2 Inputs/Outputs.................................................................................................................2.78

2.10 Memory Sequence................................................................................................................2.82

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2.11 Utilities...................................................................................................................................2.86

2.11.1 IEC-Bus Address (SYSTEM-GPIB).................................................................................2.86

2.11.2 Parameter of the RS232 Interface (SYSTEM-RS232)....................................................2.87

2.11.3 Suppressing Indications and Deleting Memories (SYSTEM-SECURITY) ......................2.88

2.11.4 Indication of the IEC-Bus Language (LANGUAGE) ........................................................2.89

2.11.5 Reference Frequency Internal/External (REF OSC).......................................................2.89

2.11.6 Phase of the Output Signal (PHASE)..............................................................................2.90

2.11.7 Password Input With Functions Protected (PROTECT) .................................................2.91

2.11.8 Calibration (CALIB) .........................................................................................................2.92

2.11.9 Indications of Module Variants (DIAG-CONFIG).............................................................2.93

2.11.10 Voltage Indication of Test Points (DIAG-TPOINT) ......................................................2.94

2.11.11 Indications of Service Data (DIAG-PARAM)................................................................2.95

2.11.12 Test (TEST).................................................................................................................2.95

2.11.13 Assigning Modulations to the [MOD ON/OFF] Key (MOD-KEY) .................................2.96

2.11.14 Setting Auxiliary Inputs/Outputs (AUX - I/O)................................................................2.97

2.11.15 Switching On/Off Beeper (BEEPER)...........................................................................2.98

2.12 The Help System................................................................................................................... 2.99

2.13 Status.....................................................................................................................................2.99

2.14 Error Messages................................................................................................................... 2.100

3 Remote Control..................................................................................................3.1

3.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................3.1

3.2 Brief Instructions....................................................................................................................3.1

3.2.1 IEC-Bus.............................................................................................................................3.1

3.2.2 RS-232 Interface...............................................................................................................3.2

3.3 Switchover to Remote Control..............................................................................................3.2

3.3.1 Remote Control via IEC Bus .............................................................................................3.3

3.3.1.1 Setting the Device Address ...........................................................................................3.3

3.3.1.2 Indications during Remote Control ................................................................................3.3

3.3.1.3 Return to Manual Operation ..........................................................................................3.3

3.3.2 Remote Control via RS-232-Interface...............................................................................3.4

3.3.2.1 Setting the Transmission Parameters ...........................................................................3.4

3.3.2.2 Indications during Remote Control ................................................................................3.4

3.3.2.3 Return to Manual Operating ..........................................................................................3.4

3.4 Messages ................................................................................................................................3.4

3.4.1 Interface Message.............................................................................................................3.4

3.4.2 Device Messages (Commands and Device Responses)..................................................3.5

3.5 Structure and Syntax of the Device Messages....................................................................3.5

3.5.1 SCPI Introduction..............................................................................................................3.5

3.5.2 Structure of a Command...................................................................................................3.6

3.5.3 Structure of a Command Line...........................................................................................3.8

3.5.4 Responses to Queries.......................................................................................................3.8

3.5.5 Parameter..........................................................................................................................3.9

3.5.6 Overview of Syntax Elements .........................................................................................3.11

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3.6 Description of Commands................................................................................................... 3.12

3.6.1 Notation...........................................................................................................................3.12

3.6.2 Common Commands......................................................................................................3.14

3.6.3 ABORt System ................................................................................................................3.17

3.6.4 CALibration-System ........................................................................................................3.18

3.6.5 DIAGnostic-System.........................................................................................................3.19

3.6.6 DISPLAY-System............................................................................................................3.21

3.6.7 FORMat-System..............................................................................................................3.22

3.6.8 INPut-System ..................................................................................................................3.23

3.6.9 MEMory System..............................................................................................................3.23

3.6.10 OUTPut-System..............................................................................................................3.24

3.6.11 SOURce-System.............................................................................................................3.26

3.6.11.1 SOURce:AM Subsystem..........................................................................................3.26

3.6.11.2 SOURce:CORRection Subsystem...........................................................................3.28

3.6.11.3 SOURce:DM Subsystem..........................................................................................3.30

3.6.11.4 SOURce:FM Subsystem..........................................................................................3.32

3.6.11.5 SOURce:FREQuency Subsystem............................................................................3.35

3.6.11.6 SOURce:LIST Subsystem .......................................................................................3.38

3.6.11.7 SOURce:MARKer Subsystem..................................................................................3.41

3.6.11.8 SOURce:PHASe Subsystem ...................................................................................3.43

3.6.11.9 SOURce:PM Subsystem..........................................................................................3.44

3.6.11.10 SOURce:POWer Subsystem...................................................................................3.46

3.6.11.11 SOURce:PULM Subsystem.....................................................................................3.49

3.6.11.12 SOURce:PULSe Subsystem....................................................................................3.51

3.6.11.13 SOURce:ROSCillator Subsystem............................................................................3.52

3.6.11.14 SOURce:SWEep Subsystem...................................................................................3.53

3.6.12 SOURce0|2 System ........................................................................................................3.57

3.6.12.1 SOURce0|2:FREQuency Subsystem.......................................................................3.57

3.6.12.2 SOURce 0|2:FUNCtion-Subsystem.........................................................................3.59

3.6.12.3 SOURce2:MARKer-Subsystem ...............................................................................3.60

3.6.12.4 SOURce2:SWEep-Subsystem.................................................................................3.61

3.6.13 STATus-System..............................................................................................................3.63

3.6.14 SYSTem-System.............................................................................................................3.65

3.6.15 TEST-System..................................................................................................................3.70

3.6.16 TRIGger-System .............................................................................................................3.72

3.6.17 UNIT-System...................................................................................................................3.75

3.7 Instrument Model and Command Processing...................................................................3.76

3.7.1 Input Unit.........................................................................................................................3.76

3.7.2 Command Recognition....................................................................................................3.77

3.7.3 Data Set and Instrument Hardware.................................................................................3.77

3.7.4 Status Reporting System.................................................................................................3.77

3.7.5 Output Unit......................................................................................................................3.78

3.7.6 Command Sequence and Command Synchronization ...................................................3.78

3.8 Status Reporting System.....................................................................................................3.79

3.8.1 Structure of an SCPI Status Register..............................................................................3.79

3.8.2 Overview of the Status Registers....................................................................................3.81

3.8.3 Description of the Status Registers.................................................................................3.82

3.8.3.1 Status Byte (STB) and Service Request Enable Register (SRE) ................................3.82

3.8.3.2 IST Flag and Parallel Poll Enable Register (PPE) .......................................................3.83

3.8.3.3 Event Status Register (ESR) and Event Status Enable Register (ESE)......................3.83

3.8.3.4 STATus:OPERation Register ......................................................................................3.84

3.8.3.5 STATus:QUEStionable Register..................................................................................3.85

3.8.4 Application of the Status Reporting Systems..................................................................3.86

3.8.4.1 Service Request, Making Use of the Hierarchy Structure...........................................3.86

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3.8.4.2 Serial Poll.....................................................................................................................3.86

3.8.4.3 Parallel Poll..................................................................................................................3.87

3.8.4.4 Query by Means of Commands...................................................................................3.87

3.8.4.5 Error Queue Query......................................................................................................3.87

3.8.5 Resetting Values of the Status Reporting Systems.........................................................3.88

4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..................................................................4.1

4.1 Maintenance............................................................................................................................4.1

4.1.1 Cleaning the Outside.........................................................................................................4.1

4.1.2 Storage..............................................................................................................................4.1

4.1.3 Exchange of the Lithium Battery .......................................................................................4.1

4.2 Functional Test.......................................................................................................................4.4

5 Testing the Rated Specifications .....................................................................5.1

5.1 Test Instruments and Utilities...............................................................................................5.1

5.1.1 Test Setups to Measure Modulation Characteristics.........................................................5.2

5.1.1.1 Standard Test System...................................................................................................5.2

5.1.1.2 Test System for Pulse Modulation.................................................................................5.2

5.2 Test Procedures .....................................................................................................................5.3

5.2.1 Display and Keyboard .......................................................................................................5.3

5.2.2 Frequency Setting .............................................................................................................5.3

5.2.3 Reference Frequency........................................................................................................5.4

5.2.4 Suppression of Harmonics................................................................................................5.4

5.2.5 Suppression of Subharmonics ..........................................................................................5.6

5.2.6 Suppression of Nonharmonics..........................................................................................5.6

5.2.7 SSB Phase Noise..............................................................................................................5.7

5.2.8 Maximum RF Level...........................................................................................................5.8

5.2.9 RF Level Accuracy..........................................................................................................5.10

5.2.10 AM Modulation Depth Setting..........................................................................................5.11

5.2.11 AM Distortion...................................................................................................................5.11

5.2.12 AM Frequency Response................................................................................................5.12

5.2.13 Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK)..........................................................................................5.13

5.2.14 FM Deviation Setting.......................................................................................................5.13

5.2.15 FM Distortion...................................................................................................................5.15

5.2.16 FM Frequency Response................................................................................................5.16

5.2.17 Frequency Shift Keying (FSK).........................................................................................5.17

5.2.18 Pulse Modulation Rise/Fall Time.....................................................................................5.18

5.2.19 Pulse Modulation On /Off Ratio.......................................................................................5.19

5.2.20 Internal Modulation Generator.........................................................................................5.20

5.2.21 LF Generator (Option SM-B2).........................................................................................5.20

5.2.22 Pulse Generator (Option SMP-B14)................................................................................5.21

5.3 Test Report............................................................................................................................5.22

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Annex A..................................................................................................................6A.1

IEC/IEEE Bus Interface.....................................................................................................................6A.1

Characteristics of the Interface......................................................................................................6A.1

Bus Lines.......................................................................................................................................6A.1

Interface Messages .......................................................................................................................6A.3

RS-232-C Interface ...........................................................................................................................6A.4

Interface characteristics.................................................................................................................6A.4

Signal lines.....................................................................................................................................6A.4

Transmission parameters ..........................................................................................................6A.5

Interface functions .........................................................................................................................6A.5

Handshake.................................................................................................................................6A.6

Annex B............................................................................................................... 7B1.1

List of Error Messages.................................................................................................................7B1.1

SCPI-Specific Error Messages ....................................................................................................7B1.1

SMP-Specific Error Messages.....................................................................................................7B1.5

Annex C................................................................................................................. 8C.1

List of Commands (with SCPI Conformity Information)................................................................ 8C.1

Annex D................................................................................................................. 9D.1

1. Including IEC-Bus Library for QuickBasic.............................................................................. 9D.1

2. Initialization and Default Status .............................................................................................9D.1

2.1. Initiate Controller................................................................................................................ 9D.1

2.2. Initiate Instrument .............................................................................................................. 9D.1

3. Transmission of Instrument Setting Commands ...................................................................9D.2

4. Switchover to Manual Control................................................................................................ 9D.2

5. Reading out Instrument Settings ........................................................................................... 9D.2

6. List Management................................................................................................................... 9D.3

7. Command synchronization.................................................................................................... 9D.3

8. Service Request .................................................................................................................... 9D.4

9. Operating the Generator in the IEC-Bus Controller Mode..................................................... 9D.6

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TABLES

Table 2-1 Input sockets for the different types of modulation 2.52
Table 2-2 Status messages in the case of a deviation 2.53
Table 2-3 Modulations which cannot be operated simultaneously 2.54
Table 2-4 Modulation generators as component parts 2.55
Table 2-5 Parameters for the various frequency modulation modes 2.57
Table 2-6 LIST mode; Example of a list 2.77
Table 2-7 MEMORY SEQUENCE; Example of a list 2.82

Table 3-1 Common Commands 3.14
Table 3-2 Device Response to *OPT? 3.15
Table 3-3 Synchronization with *OPC, *OPC? and *WAI 3.78
Table 3-4 Meaning of the bits used in the status byte 3.82
Table 3-5 Meaning of the bits used in the event status register 3.83
Table 3-6 Meaning of the bits used in the STATus:OPERation register 3.84
Table 3-7 Meaning of the bits used in the STATus:QUEStionable register 3.85
Table 3-8 Resetting instrument functions 3.88

FIGURES

Fig. 1-1 SMP, View from the top 1.5
Fig. 2-1 Front panel view 2.2

Fig. 2-2 Rear panel view 2.12
Fig. 2-3 Design of the display 2.18
Fig. 2-4 MODULATION-AM menu 2.19
Fig. 2-5 Display after AM setting 2.25
Fig. 2-6 Display after pattern setting 2.27
Fig. 2-7 OPERATION page of the MEM SEQ menu 2.28
Fig. 2-8 SELECT-LIST-selection window 2.29
Fig. 2-9 DELETE-LIST selection window 2.30
Fig. 2-10 Edit function EDIT/VIEW 2.31
Fig. 2-11 Block function FILL: Input window 2.32
Fig. 2-12 Edit function INSERT: Input window 2.34
Fig. 2-13 Edit function DELETE: Input window 2.35
Fig. 2-14 Starting point of the pattern setting 2.36
Fig. 2-15, a to c Pattern setting - Edition of a list 2.38
Fig. 2-16 Menu FREQUENCY 2.41
Fig. 2-17 Example of a circuit with frequency offset or multiplier 2.42
Fig. 2-18 Menu LEVEL 2.43
Fig. 2-19 Example of a circuit with level offset 2.45
Fig. 2-20 Basic principle of level control of the SMP 2.46
Fig. 2-21 Example of external power control using a power meter 2.46
Fig. 2-22 Menu LEVEL - ALC 2.47
Fig. 2-23 Menu LEVEL - UCOR - OPERATION page 2.48
Fig. 2-24 Menu UCOR - LEVEL-EDIT page 2.49
Fig. 2-25 a Automatic level correction 2.50
Fig. 2-25 b Measurement 2.50
Fig. 2-26 Menu LEVEL-EMF 2.51
Fig. 2-27 Menu MODULATION-AM 2.56
Fig. 2-28 Operating modes for frequency modulation 2.57
Fig. 2-29 Menu MODULATION-FM 2.58
Fig. 2-30 Menu MODULATION - PM fitted with option SM-B2,
LF-generator (LFGEN2), and option SM-B5, FM/PM-modulator 2.60
Fig. 2-31 Signal example 1: single pulse, TRIGGER MODE = AUTO 2.61
Fig. 2-32 Signal example 2: double pulse 2.62

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Fig. 2-33 Menu MODULATION-PULSE 2.62
Fig. 2-34 Menu DIGITAL MOD-ASK 2.64
Fig. 2-36 Menu LF OUTPUT 2.66
Fig. 2-37 Signal example sweep 0 to 20 GHz: 2.71
Fig. 2-38 Signal example sweep: MODE = SINGLE, BLANK TIME = LONG 2.72
Fig. 2-39 Menu SWEEP - FREQ 2.72
Fig. 2-40 Menu SWEEP - LEVEL 2.74
Fig. 2-41 Menu SWEEP - LF GEN 2.75
Fig. 2-42 Signal example LIST mode: MODE = EXT-STEP 2.79
Fig. 2-43 Menu LIST - OPERATION page 2.79
Fig. 2-44 Menu List - EDIT page 2.81
Fig. 2-45 Menu MEM SEQ -OPERATION-page (preset setting) 2.84
Fig. 2-46 Menu MEM SEQ - EDIT page 2.85
Fig. 2-47 Menu UTILITIES -SYSTEM -GPIB 2.86
Fig. 2-48 Menu UTILITIES - SYSTEM - RS232 2.87
Fig. 2-49 Menu UTILITIES - SYSTEM-SECURITY 2.88
Fig. 2-50 Menu UTILITIES - REF OSC (preset setting) 2.89
Fig. 2-51 Menu UTILITIES - PHASE (preset setting) 2.90
Fig. 2-52 Menu UTILITIES - PROTECT (preset setting) 2.91
Fig. 2-53 Menu UTILITIES - CALIB - PULSE GEN 2.92
Fig. 2-54 Menu UTILITIES - DIAG - CONFIG 2.93
Fig. 2-55 Menu UTILITIES - DIAG - TPOINT 2.94
Fig. 2-56 Menu UTILITIES - DIAG - PARAM 2.95
Fig. 2-57 Menu UTILITIES - MOD KEY (preset setting) 2.96
Fig. 2-58 Menu UTILITIES - AUX I/O 2.97
Fig. 2-59 Menu UTILITIES - BEEPER 2.98
Fig. 2-60 Menu STATUS page 2.99
Fig. 2-61 ERROR page 2.100

Fig. 3-1 Tree structure of the SCPI command systems 3.6
Fig. 3-2 Instrument model in the case of remote control 3.76
Fig. 3-3 The status -register model 3.79
Fig. 3-4 Overview of the status register 3.81

Fig. 4-1 Shielding cover of controller and front panel modulel 4.3
Fig. 4-2 Position of the RAM battery on the PCB 4.3
Fig. 4-3 UTILITIES-TEST menu, 4.4

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category 2, use only in enclosed spaces,
max. operation altitude max. 2000 m.
Unless specified otherwise in the data
sheet, a tolerance of ±10% shall apply to
the nominal voltage and of ±5% to the
nominal frequency.

2. Applicable local or national safety
regulations and rules for the prevention of
accidents must be observed in all work
performed. The product may be opened
only by authorized, specially trained
personnel. Prior to performing any work on
the product or opening the product, the

product must be disconnected from the
supply network. Any adjustments,
replacements of parts, maintenance or
repair must be carried out only by technical
personnel authorized by Rohde & Schwarz.
Only original parts may be used for
replacing parts relevant to safety (e.g.
power switches, power transformers,
fuses). A safety test must always be
performed after parts relevant to safety
have been replaced (visual inspection, PE
conductor test, insulation resistance
measurement, leakage current
measurement, functional test).

3. As with all industrially manufactured goods,
the use of substances that induce an
allergic reaction (allergens, e.g. nickel)
such as aluminum cannot be generally
excluded. If you develop an allergic
reaction (such as a skin rash, frequent
sneezing, red eyes or respiratory
difficulties), consult a physician immediately
to determine the cause.

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4. If products/components are mechanically
and/or thermically processed in a manner
that goes beyond their intended use,
hazardous substances (heavy-metal dust
such as lead, beryllium, nickel) may be
released. For this reason, the product may
only be disassembled, e.g. for disposal
purposes, by specially trained personnel.
Improper disassembly may be hazardous to
your health. National waste disposal
regulations must be observed.

5. If handling the product yields hazardous
substances or fuels that must be disposed
of in a special way, e.g. coolants or engine
oils that must be replenished regularly, the
safety instructions of the manufacturer of
the hazardous substances or fuels and the
applicable regional waste disposal
regulations must be observed. Also
observe the relevant safety instructions in
the product documentation.

6. Depending on the function, certain products
such as RF radio equipment can produce
an elevated level of electromagnetic
radiation. Considering that unborn life
requires increased protection, pregnant
women should be protected by appropriate
measures. Persons with pacemakers may
also be endangered by electromagnetic
radiation. The employer is required to
assess workplaces where there is a special
risk of exposure to radiation and, if
necessary, take measures to avert the
danger.

7. Operating the products requires special
training and intense concentration. Make
certain that persons who use the products
are physically, mentally and emotionally fit
enough to handle operating the products;
otherwise injuries or material damage may
occur. It is the responsibility of the
employer to select suitable personnel for
operating the products.

8. Prior to switching on the product, it must be
ensured that the nominal voltage setting on
the product matches the nominal voltage of
the AC supply network. If a different voltage
is to be set, the power fuse of the product
may have to be changed accordingly.

9. In the case of products of safety class I with
movable power cord and connector,
operation is permitted only on sockets with
earthing contact and protective earth
connection.

10. Intentionally breaking the protective earth
connection either in the feed line or in the
product itself is not permitted. Doing so can
result in the danger of an electric shock
from the product. If extension cords or
connector strips are implemented, they
must be checked on a regular basis to
ensure that they are safe to use.

11. If the product has no power switch for
disconnection from the AC supply, the plug
of the connecting cable is regarded as the
disconnecting device. In such cases, it
must be ensured that the power plug is
easily reachable and accessible at all times
(length of connecting cable approx. 2 m).
Functional or electronic switches are not
suitable for providing disconnection from
the AC supply. If products without power
switches are integrated in racks or systems,
a disconnecting device must be provided at
the system level.

12. Never use the product if the power cable is
damaged. By taking appropriate safety
measures and carefully laying the power
cable, ensure that the cable cannot be
damaged and that no one can be hurt by
e.g. tripping over the cable or suffering an
electric shock.

13. The product may be operated only from
TN/TT supply networks fused with max.
16 A.

14. Do not insert the plug into sockets that are
dusty or dirty. Insert the plug firmly and all
the way into the socket. Otherwise this can
result in sparks, fire and/or injuries.

15. Do not overload any sockets, extension
cords or connector strips; doing so can
cause fire or electric shocks.

16. For measurements in circuits with voltages
V

> 30 V, suitable measures (e.g.

rms

appropriate measuring equipment, fusing,
current limiting, electrical separation,
insulation) should be taken to avoid any
hazards.

17. Ensure that the connections with
information technology equipment comply
with IEC 950/EN 60950.

18. Never remove the cover or part of the
housing while you are operating the
product. This will expose circuits and
components and can lead to injuries, fire or
damage to the product.

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19. If a product is to be permanently installed,
the connection between the PE terminal on
site and the product's PE conductor must
be made first before any other connection
is made. The product may be installed and
connected only by a skilled electrician.

20. For permanently installed equipment
without built-in fuses, circuit breakers or
similar protective devices, the supply circuit
must be fused in such a way that suitable
protection is provided for users and
products.

21. Do not insert any objects into the openings
in the housing that are not designed for this
purpose. Never pour any liquids onto or into
the housing. This can cause short circuits
inside the product and/or electric shocks,
fire or injuries.

22. Use suitable overvoltage protection to
ensure that no overvoltage (such as that
caused by a thunderstorm) can reach the
product. Otherwise the operating personnel
will be endangered by electric shocks.

23. Rohde & Schwarz products are not
protected against penetration of water,
unless otherwise specified (see also safety
instruction 1.). If this is not taken into
account, there exists the danger of electric
shock or damage to the product, which can
also lead to personal injury.

24. Never use the product under conditions in
which condensation has formed or can form
in or on the product, e.g. if the product was
moved from a cold to a warm environment.

matching Rohde & Schwarz type (see
spare parts list). Batteries and storage
batteries are hazardous waste. Dispose of
them only in specially marked containers.
Observe local regulations regarding waste
disposal. Do not short-circuit batteries or
storage batteries.

28. Please be aware that in the event of a fire,
toxic substances (gases, liquids etc.) that
may be hazardous to your health may
escape from the product.

29. Please be aware of the weight of the
product. Be careful when moving it;
otherwise you may injure your back or other
parts of your body.

30. Do not place the product on surfaces,
vehicles, cabinets or tables that for reasons
of weight or stability are unsuitable for this
purpose. Always follow the manufacturer's
installation instructions when installing the
product and fastening it to objects or
structures (e.g. walls and shelves).

31. Handles on the products are designed
exclusively for personnel to hold or carry
the product. It is therefore not permissible
to use handles for fastening the product to
or on means of transport such as cranes,
fork lifts, wagons, etc. The user is
responsible for securely fastening the
products to or on the means of transport
and for observing the safety regulations of
the manufacturer of the means of transport.
Noncompliance can result in personal injury
or material damage.

25. Do not close any slots or openings on the
product, since they are necessary for
ventilation and prevent the product from
overheating. Do not place the product on
soft surfaces such as sofas or rugs or
inside a closed housing, unless this is well
ventilated.

26. Do not place the product on heat­generating devices such as radiators or fan
heaters. The temperature of the
environment must not exceed the maximum
temperature specified in the data sheet.

27. Batteries and storage batteries must not be
exposed to high temperatures or fire. Keep
batteries and storage batteries away from
children. If batteries or storage batteries are
improperly replaced, this can cause an
explosion (warning: lithium cells). Replace
the battery or storage battery only with the

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32. If you use the product in a vehicle, it is the
sole responsibility of the driver to drive the
vehicle safely. Adequately secure the
product in the vehicle to prevent injuries or
other damage in the event of an accident.
Never use the product in a moving vehicle if
doing so could distract the driver of the
vehicle. The driver is always responsible for
the safety of the vehicle; the manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for accidents or
collisions.

33. If a laser product (e.g. a CD/DVD drive) is
integrated in a Rohde & Schwarz product,
do not use any other settings or functions
than those described in the documentation.
Otherwise this may be hazardous to your
health, since the laser beam can cause
irreversible damage to your eyes. Never try
to take such products apart, and never look
into the laser beam.

Por favor lea imprescindiblemente antes de
la primera puesta en funcionamiento las
siguientes informaciones de seguridad

Informaciones de seguridad

Es el principio de Rohde & Schwarz de tener a sus productos siempre al día con los estandards de
seguridad y de ofrecer a sus clientes el máximo grado de seguridad. Nuestros productos y todos los
equipos adicionales son siempre fabricados y examinados según las normas de seguridad vigentes.
Nuestra sección de gestión de la seguridad de calidad controla constantemente que sean cumplidas
estas normas. Este producto ha sido fabricado y examinado según el comprobante de conformidad
adjunto según las normas de la CE y ha salido de nuestra planta en estado impecable según los
estandards técnicos de seguridad. Para poder preservar este estado y garantizar un funcionamiento
libre de peligros, deberá el usuario atenerse a todas las informaciones, informaciones de seguridad y
notas de alerta. Rohde&Schwarz está siempre a su disposición en caso de que tengan preguntas
referentes a estas informaciones de seguridad.

Además queda en la responsabilidad del usuario utilizar el producto en la forma debida. Este producto
solamente fue elaborado para ser utilizado en la indústria y el laboratorio o para fines de campo y de
ninguna manera deberá ser utilizado de modo que alguna persona/cosa pueda ser dañada. El uso del
producto fuera de sus fines definidos o despreciando las informaciones de seguridad del fabricante
queda en la responsabilidad del usuario. El fabricante no se hace en ninguna forma responsable de
consecuencias a causa del maluso del producto.

Se parte del uso correcto del producto para los fines definidos si el producto es utilizado dentro de las
instrucciones del correspondiente manual del uso y dentro del margen de rendimiento definido (ver
hoja de datos, documentación, informaciones de seguridad que siguen). El uso de los productos hace
necesarios conocimientos profundos y el conocimiento del idioma inglés. Por eso se deberá tener en
cuenta de exclusivamente autorizar para el uso de los productos a personas péritas o debidamente
minuciosamente instruidas con los conocimientos citados. Si fuera necesaria indumentaria de
seguridad para el uso de productos de R&S, encontrará la información debida en la documentación del
producto en el capítulo correspondiente.

Símbolos y definiciones de seguridad

Ver manual
de
instrucciones
del uso

Informaciones
para
maquinaria
con uns peso
de > 18kg

Peligro de
golpe de
corriente

¡Advertencia!
Superficie
caliente

Conexión a
conductor
protector

Conexión
a tierra

Conexión
a masa
conductora

¡Cuidado!
Elementos de
construción
con peligro de
carga
electroestática

El aparato está
protegido en su
totalidad por un
aislamiento de
doble refuerzo

potencia EN
MARCHA/PARADA

Indicación
Stand-by

Corriente
continua
DC

Corriente
alterna AC

Corriente
continua/alterna
DC/AC

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Tener en cuenta las informaciones de seguridad sirve para tratar de evitar daños y peligros de toda
clase. Es necesario de que se lean las siguientes informaciones de seguridad concienzudamente y se
tengan en cuenta debidamente antes de la puesta en funcionamiento del producto. También deberán
ser tenidas en cuenta las informaciones para la protección de personas que encontrarán en otro
capítulo de esta documentación y que también son obligatorias de seguir. En las informaciones de
seguridad actuales hemos juntado todos los objetos vendidos por Rohde&Schwarz bajo la
denominación de „producto“, entre ellos también aparatos, instalaciones así como toda clase de
accesorios.

Palabras de señal y su significado

PELIGRO Indica un punto de peligro con gran potencial de riesgo para el

ususario.Punto de peligro que puede llevar hasta la muerte o graves
heridas.

ADVERTENCIA Indica un punto de peligro con un protencial de riesgo mediano para el

usuario. Punto de peligro que puede llevar hasta la muerte o graves
heridas .

ATENCIÓN Indica un punto de peligro con un protencial de riesgo pequeño para el

usuario. Punto de peligro que puede llevar hasta heridas leves o
pequeñas

CUIDADO Indica la posibilidad de utilizar mal el producto y a consecuencia

dañarlo.

INFORMACIÓN Indica una situación en la que deberían seguirse las instrucciones en el

uso del producto, pero que no consecuentemente deben de llevar a un
daño del mismo.

Las palabras de señal corresponden a la definición habitual para aplicaciones civiles en el ámbito de la
comunidad económica europea. Pueden existir definiciones diferentes a esta definición. Por eso se
debera tener en cuenta que las palabras de señal aquí descritas sean utilizadas siempre solamente en
combinación con la correspondiente documentación y solamente en combinación con el producto
correspondiente. La utilización de las palabras de señal en combinación con productos o
documentaciones que no les correspondan puede llevar a malinterpretaciones y tener por
consecuencia daños en personas u objetos.

Informaciones de seguridad elementales

1. El producto solamente debe ser utilizado
según lo indicado por el fabricante referente
a la situación y posición de funcionamiento
sin que se obstruya la ventilación. Si no se
convino de otra manera, es para los
productos R&S válido lo que sigue:
como posición de funcionamiento se define
principialmente la posición con el suelo de la
caja para abajo , modo de protección IP 2X,
grado de suciedad 2, categoría de
sobrecarga eléctrica 2, utilizar solamente en
estancias interiores, utilización hasta 2000 m
sobre el nivel del mar.
A menos que se especifique otra cosa en la
hoja de datos, se aplicará una tolerancia de
±10% sobre el voltaje nominal y de ±5%
sobre la frecuencia nominal.

2. En todos los trabajos deberán ser tenidas en
cuenta las normas locales de seguridad de
trabajo y de prevención de accidentes. El
producto solamente debe de ser abierto por
personal périto autorizado. Antes de efectuar
trabajos en el producto o abrirlo deberá este
ser desconectado de la corriente. El ajuste,
el cambio de partes, la manutención y la
reparación deberán ser solamente
efectuadas por electricistas autorizados por
R&S. Si se reponen partes con importancia
para los aspectos de seguridad (por ejemplo
el enchufe, los transformadores o los
fusibles), solamente podrán ser sustituidos
por partes originales. Despues de cada
recambio de partes elementales para la
seguridad deberá ser efectuado un control de

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seguridad (control a primera vista, control de
conductor protector, medición de resistencia
de aislamiento, medición de medición de la
corriente conductora, control de
funcionamiento).

3. Como en todo producto de fabricación
industrial no puede ser excluido en general
de que se produzcan al usarlo elementos
que puedan generar alergias, los llamados
elementos alergénicos (por ejemplo el
níquel). Si se producieran en el trato con
productos R&S reacciones alérgicas, como
por ejemplo urticaria, estornudos frecuentes,
irritación de la conjuntiva o dificultades al
respirar, se deberá consultar inmediatamente
a un médico para averigurar los motivos de
estas reacciones.

4. Si productos / elementos de construcción son
tratados fuera del funcionamiento definido de
forma mecánica o térmica, pueden generarse
elementos peligrosos (polvos de sustancia
de metales pesados como por ejemplo
plomo, berilio, níquel). La partición elemental
del producto, como por ejemplo sucede en el
tratamiento de materias residuales, debe de
ser efectuada solamente por personal
especializado para estos tratamientos. La
partición elemental efectuada
inadecuadamente puede generar daños para
la salud. Se deben tener en cuenta las
directivas nacionales referentes al
tratamiento de materias residuales.

5. En el caso de que se produjeran agentes de
peligro o combustibles en la aplicación del
producto que debieran de ser transferidos a
un tratamiento de materias residuales, como
por ejemplo agentes refrigerantes que deben
ser repuestos en periodos definidos, o
aceites para motores, deberan ser tenidas en
cuenta las prescripciones de seguridad del
fabricante de estos agentes de peligro o
combustibles y las regulaciones regionales
para el tratamiento de materias residuales.
Cuiden también de tener en cuenta en caso
dado las prescripciones de seguridad
especiales en la descripción del producto.

6. Ciertos productos, como por ejemplo las
instalaciones de radiación HF, pueden a
causa de su función natural, emitir una
radiación electromagnética aumentada. En
vista a la protección de la vida en desarrollo
deberían ser protegidas personas
embarazadas debidamente. También las
personas con un bypass pueden correr

peligro a causa de la radiación
electromagnética. El empresario está
comprometido a valorar y señalar areas de
trabajo en las que se corra un riesgo de
exposición a radiaciones aumentadas de
riesgo aumentado para evitar riesgos.

7. La utilización de los productos requiere
instrucciones especiales y una alta
concentración en el manejo. Debe de
ponerse por seguro de que las personas que
manejen los productos estén a la altura de
los requerimientos necesarios referente a
sus aptitudes físicas, psíquicas y
emocionales, ya que de otra manera no se
pueden excluir lesiones o daños de objetos.
El empresario lleva la responsabilidad de
seleccionar el personal usuario apto para el
manejo de los productos.

8. Antes de la puesta en marcha del producto
se deberá tener por seguro de que la tensión
preseleccionada en el producto equivalga a
la del la red de distribución. Si es necesario
cambiar la preselección de la tensión
también se deberán en caso dabo cambiar
los fusibles correspondientes del prodcuto.

9. Productos de la clase de seguridad I con
alimentación móvil y enchufe individual de
producto solamente deberán ser conectados
para el funcionamiento a tomas de corriente
de contacto de seguridad y con conductor
protector conectado.

10. Queda prohibida toda clase de interrupción
intencionada del conductor protector, tanto
en la toma de corriente como en el mismo
producto ya que puede tener como
consecuencia el peligro de golpe de corriente
por el producto. Si se utilizaran cables o
enchufes de extensión se deberá poner al
seguro, que es controlado su estado técnico
de seguridad.

11. Si el producto no está equipado con un
interruptor para desconectarlo de la red, se
deberá considerar el enchufe del cable de
distribución como interruptor. En estos casos
deberá asegurar de que el enchufe sea de
fácil acceso y nabejo (medida del cable de
distribución aproximadamente 2 m). Los
interruptores de función o electrónicos no
son aptos para el corte de la red eléctrica. Si
los productos sin interruptor están integrados
en construciones o instalaciones, se deberá
instalar el interruptor al nivel de la
instalación.

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12. No utilice nunca el producto si está dañado el
cable eléctrico. Asegure a través de las
medidas de protección y de instalación
adecuadas de que el cable de eléctrico no
pueda ser dañado o de que nadie pueda ser
dañado por él, por ejemplo al tropezar o por
un golpe de corriente.

13. Solamente está permitido el funcionamiento
en redes de distribución TN/TT aseguradas
con fusibles de como máximo 16 A.

14. Nunca conecte el enchufe en tomas de
corriente sucias o llenas de polvo. Introduzca
el enchufe por completo y fuertemente en la
toma de corriente. Si no tiene en
consideración estas indicaciones se arriesga
a que se originen chispas, fuego y/o heridas.

15. No sobrecargue las tomas de corriente, los
cables de extensión o los enchufes de
extensión ya que esto pudiera causar fuego
o golpes de corriente.

16. En las mediciones en circuitos de corriente
con una tensión de entrada de Ueff > 30 V se
deberá tomar las precauciones debidas para
impedir cualquier peligro (por ejemplo
medios de medición adecuados, seguros,
limitación de tensión, corte protector,
aislamiento etc.).

17. En caso de conexión con aparatos de la
técnica informática se deberá tener en
cuenta que estos cumplan los requisitos de
la EC950/EN60950.

18. Nunca abra la tapa o parte de ella si el
producto está en funcionamiento. Esto pone
a descubierto los cables y componentes
eléctricos y puede causar heridas, fuego o
daños en el producto.

19. Si un producto es instalado fijamente en un
lugar, se deberá primero conectar el
conductor protector fijo con el conductor
protector del aparato antes de hacer
cualquier otra conexión. La instalación y la
conexión deberán ser efecutadas por un
electricista especializado.

20. En caso de que los productos que son
instalados fijamente en un lugar sean sin
protector implementado, autointerruptor o
similares objetos de protección, deberá la
toma de corriente estar protegida de manera
que los productos o los usuarios estén
suficientemente protegidos.

21. Por favor, no introduzca ningún objeto que
no esté destinado a ello en los orificios de la
caja del aparato. No vierta nunca ninguna
clase de líquidos sobre o en la caja. Esto
puede producir corto circuitos en el producto
y/o puede causar golpes de corriente, fuego
o heridas.

22. Asegúrese con la protección adecuada de
que no pueda originarse en el producto una
sobrecarga por ejemplo a causa de una
tormenta. Si no se verá el personal que lo
utilice expuesto al peligro de un golpe de
corriente.

23. Los productos R&S no están protegidos
contra el agua si no es que exista otra
indicación, ver también punto 1. Si no se
tiene en cuenta esto se arriesga el peligro de
golpe de corriente o de daños en el producto
lo cual también puede llevar al peligro de
personas.

24. No utilice el producto bajo condiciones en las
que pueda producirse y se hayan producido
líquidos de condensación en o dentro del
producto como por ejemplo cuando se
desplaza el producto de un lugar frío a un
lugar caliente.

25. Por favor no cierre ninguna ranura u orificio
del producto, ya que estas son necesarias
para la ventilación e impiden que el producto
se caliente demasiado. No pongan el
producto encima de materiales blandos como
por ejemplo sofás o alfombras o dentro de
una caja cerrada, si esta no está
suficientemente ventilada.

26. No ponga el producto sobre aparatos que
produzcan calor, como por ejemplo
radiadores o calentadores. La temperatura
ambiental no debe superar la temperatura
máxima especificada en la hoja de datos.

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27. Baterías y acumuladores no deben de ser
expuestos a temperaturas altas o al fuego.
Guardar baterías y acumuladores fuera del
alcance de los niños. Si las baterías o los
acumuladores no son cambiados con la
debida atención existirá peligro de explosión
(atención celulas de Litio). Cambiar las
baterías o los acumuladores solamente por
los del tipo R&S correspondiente (ver lista de
piezas de recambio). Baterías y
acumuladores son deshechos problemáticos.
Por favor tirenlos en los recipientes
especiales para este fín. Por favor tengan en
cuenta las prescripciones nacionales de cada
país referente al tratamiento de deshechos.
Nunca sometan las baterías o acumuladores
a un corto circuito.

28. Tengan en consideración de que en caso de
un incendio pueden escaparse gases tóxicos
del producto, que pueden causar daños a la
salud.

29. Por favor tengan en cuenta que en caso de
un incendio pueden desprenderse del
producto agentes venenosos (gases, líquidos
etc.) que pueden generar daños a la salud.

30. No sitúe el producto encima de superficies,
vehículos, estantes o mesas, que por sus
características de peso o de estabilidad no
sean aptas para él. Siga siempre las
instrucciones de instalación del fabricante
cuando instale y asegure el producto en
objetos o estructuras (por ejemplo paredes y
estantes).

31. Las asas instaladas en los productos sirven
solamente de ayuda para el manejo que
solamente está previsto para personas. Por
eso no está permitido utilizar las asas para la
sujecion en o sobre medios de transporte
como por ejemplo grúas, carretillas
elevadoras de horquilla, carros etc. El
usuario es responsable de que los productos
sean sujetados de forma segura a los medios
de transporte y de que las prescripciones de
seguridad del fabricante de los medios de
transporte sean tenidas en cuenta. En caso
de que no se tengan en cuenta pueden
causarse daños en personas y objetos.

32. Si llega a utilizar el producto dentro de un
vehículo, queda en la responsabilidad
absoluta del conductor que conducir el
vehículo de manera segura. Asegure el
producto dentro del vehículo debidamente
para evitar en caso de un accidente las
lesiones u otra clase de daños. No utilice
nunca el producto dentro de un vehículo en
movimiento si esto pudiera distraer al
conductor. Siempre queda en la
responsabilidad absoluta del conductor la
seguridad del vehículo y el fabricante no
asumirá ninguna clase de responsabilidad
por accidentes o colisiones.

33. Dado el caso de que esté integrado un
producto de laser en un producto R&S (por
ejemplo CD/DVD-ROM) no utilice otras
instalaciones o funciones que las descritas
en la documentación. De otra manera pondrá
en peligro su salud, ya que el rayo laser
puede dañar irreversiblemente sus ojos.
Nunca trate de descomponer estos
productos. Nunca mire dentro del rayo laser.

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DIN EN ISO 9001 : 2000
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DIN EN ISO 14001 : 1996

DQS REG. NO 001954 QM/ST UM

Certified Quality System

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Sie haben sich für den Kauf eines
Rohde & Schwarz-Produktes entschie­den. Hiermit erhalten Sie ein nach
modernsten Fertigungsmethoden
hergestelltes Produkt. Es wurde nach
den Regeln unseres Management­systems entwickelt, gefertigt und
geprüft.
Das Rohde & Schwarz Management­system ist zertifiziert nach:

DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
DIN EN 9100:2003
DIN EN ISO 14001:1996

Dear Customer,

you have decided to buy a Rohde &
Schwarz product. You are thus as­sured of receiving a product that is
manufactured using the most modern
methods available. This product was
developed, manufactured and tested
in compliance with our quality manage­ment system standards.
The Rohde & Schwarz quality manage­ment system is certified according to:

DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
DIN EN 9100:2003
DIN EN ISO 14001:1996

Cher Client,

vous avez choisi d‘acheter un produit
Rohde & Schwarz. Vous disposez
donc d‘un produit fabriqué d‘après
les méthodes les plus avancées. Le
développement, la fabrication et les
tests respectent nos normes de ges­tion qualité.
Le système de gestion qualité de
Rohde & Schwarz a été homologué
conformément aux normes:

DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
DIN EN 9100:2003
DIN EN ISO 14001:1996

QUALITÄTSZERTIFIKAT CERTIFICATE OF QUALITY CERTIFICAT DE QUALITÉ

Certificate No.: 9502006
This is to certify that :

Equipment type Order No. Designation

SMP02 1035.5005.02 Signal Generator
SMP03 1035.5005.03
SMP04 1035.5005.04
SMP22 1035.5005.22

SMP-B11 1036.6240.02 Frequency Extension
SMP-B12 1036.5750.02/.03/.04 Pulse Modulator
SMP-B13 1036.7147.02 Pulse Modulator
SMP-B14 1036.7347.02 Pulse Generator
SMP-B15 1036.5250.02 RF Attenuator
SMP-B17 1036.5550.02 RF Attenuator
SMP-B18 1036.8920.02 Auxiliary Interface

EC Certificate of Conformity

complies with the provisions of the Directive of the Council of the European Union on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States

- relating to electrical equipment for use within defined voltage limits
(73/23/EEC revised by 93/68/EEC)

- relating to electromagnet ic com patibility
(89/336/EEC revised by 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/ 68/ EEC)

Conformity is proven by compliance with the following standards:
EN61010-1 : 1991

EN50081-1 : 1992
EN50082-1 : 1992

Affixing the EC conformity mark as from 1995

ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG

Mühldorfstr. 15, D-81671 München

Munich, 1997-08-26 Central Quality Management FS-QZ / Becker

1035.5005.02 CE E-3

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SMP Putting into Operation

D

1 Preparation for Use

1.1 Putting into Operation

Before putting the SMP into operation, please make sure that

• the covers of the casing are put on and screwed,

• the ventilation openings are free,

• no signal voltage levels exceeding the permissible limits are applied at the inputs,,

• the outputs of the instrument are not overloaded or connected incorrectly.

If these points are not observed, the instrument might be damaged.

1.1.1 Supply Voltage

The SMP can be operated at a.c. systems f rom 90 to 132 V and 180 to 265 V at system frequencies
from 47 to 440 Hz. The power supply socket is s ituated at the rear of the instrument. The instrum ent
automatically sets itself to the voltage applied within the permissible voltage ranges. It is not necessary
to set the instrument to a certain supply voltage.

1.1.2 Power Fuses

The SMP is protected against short c ircuits by means of two fus es acc ording to nam eplate of the power
supply. The fuses are situated in the draw-out fuse holder which is inserted between power supply
socket and power switch (see below).

1.1.3 Switching On/Off the Instrument

Switch on/off: À Press power switch at the top/bottom

Po wer sw it ch

Fuse ho lder

Power supply socket

Power switch at the rear
of the instrument

STBY

ON

Standby check LE

The power switch can remain switched on perm anently. Switching
off is only necessary when the instrument is to be completely
disconnected from the mains.

Switch on: À Press switch.

Switch off: À Release switch.

When the instrument is switched off, the
marking "O" is visible at the left of the
power switch.

The instrument is ready for operation.

The instrument assumes the STANDBY
mode.

On/off switch at the front of the instrument

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Putting into Operation SMP

1.1.4 Initial Status

Upon switching on, the instrument automatically assumes the status which was set when it was
switched off.
If the instrument need not to be operated from the initial status any further, a defined default status
should be established by pressing the [PRESET] key prior to further settings.

STANDBY Mode

In the STANDBY mode the optional reference oscillator (option SM-B1) remains switched on, which
increases frequency accuracy.

Frequency accuracy after switching on when the oven-controlled reference oscillator is fitted
(option SM-B1)

When switching on from the STANDBY mode, the specified frequency accuracy is reached immediately.
If the power switch was switched off, the ref erence oscillator needs som e minutes of warm-up time to
reach its nominal frequency. During this period of time, the output frequency does not yet reach its final
value either. In the status line in the header field of the display the mess age "OVEN COLD" is displayed
for this time.

1.1.5 Setting Contrast and Brightness of the Display

Brightness control
Contra s t cont ro l

Contrast and brightness of the display can be set by means of the contrast and brightness controls
situated below the display.

1.1.6 RAM With Battery Back-Up

The SMP has a static read-write memory (CMOS-RAM) with battery back-up, in which 50 different
complete settings of the instrument can be stored (cf. Chapter 2, section "Storing and Calling of
Instrument Settings"). In addition, all data and/or lists the user enters himself, such as for list mode,
memory sequence, and user correction of the level, are stored in the RAM. Further, all data of the
calibrations running within the instrument in the SMP are stored in the RAM (cf. Chapter 2, section
"Calibration").

A lithium battery with a service life of approx. 5 years serves to s upply the RAM with power. When the
battery is discharged, the data stored will be lost. Exchanging the battery is described in Chapter 4.

1035.5005.02 1.2 E-8

SMP Functional Test

1.1.7 Preset Setting

A defined setting status is achieved by pressing the [PRESET] key.

Preset Status:

RF frequency 10 GHz
RF level -30 dBm

(-20 dBm without option SMP-B15/B17, Attenuator)
Reference frequency internal, adjustment off
Offsets 0
Modulations switched off
Transient-free level setting switched off, level attenuator mode: AUTO
Internal level control level ALC: ON
User correction level UCOR: OFF
PLL bandwidth auto
LF output switched off
Sweep switched off
List mode switched off
Memory sequence switched off
Suppression of indications system security: unaltered
Protection of calibration data protection lock: unaltered
Settings stored unaltered
Data, lists etc. stored unaltered
IEC-bus address unaltered
Beeper unaltered

All parameters and circuit states, even those of operating modes which are not activated, are preset by
means of Preset.

The presettings going beyond the above list can be seen from the menu repr esentations as of Section

2.4 which each indicate the Preset setting status.

1.2 Functional Test

On switching on the instrument and perm anently during operation, the SMP carries out a self test. T he
ROM contents as well as the battery of the non-volatile RAM are checked on switching on the
instrument and the RAM contents with every calling the memory. The most important instrument
functions are automatically monitored during operation.

If an error is detected, the m essage "ERROR" is displayed in the status line. For further identification of
the error, press the [ERROR] k ey. Thereupon a description of the err or/s is displayed (cf. Chapter 2,
section "Error Messages"). Return to the menu exited by pressing the [RETURN] key.

If required, the self tests can be induced purposefully. See section "Functional Test".
Further, internal test points can be polled by the user and the results be read out and displayed. See
section "Voltage Indication of Test Points".

1035.5005.02 1.3 E-8

Fitting the Options SMP

1.3 Fitting the Options

Due to its variety of options, the SMP offers the possibility of providing the instrument with the
equipment exactly corresponding to the application. Newly fitted options are automatically recognized
and the relevant parameters added in the menu.

After every change of the instrument conf iguration, the CMOS RAM has to be cleared as the storage
data shift:

À Switch off the instrument
À Switch the instrument on again with the [RESET] key pressed

The internal calibration routines YFOM, ALC AMP and PULSE GEN now have to be called up again to
restore the cleared calibration values.
These routines are accessible via menu UTILITIES-CALIB (see Section "Calibration" and service
manual). The calibration routines have to be carried out in the following order:

1. YFOM

2. ALC AMP

3. PULSE GEN (if installed)

1.3.1 Opening the Casing

Remove paneling À Remove four screws in the two tilt feet at the rear of the instrument.

À Remove the upper paneling towards the top and rear.
À Turn the instrument.
À Remove the lower paneling towards the top and rear.

Open ventilation ducts

When an option is fitted at a slot which has not been used up to now,
the appropriate ventilation duct of the plexiglas plate at the lef t in the
casing frame must be opened. T he openings are pre-punched so that
the respective part is easy to break out.

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SMP Fitting the Options

1.3.2 Overview of the Slots

A3 A4

A5

A9

A8 A7

A6

MW

A2 = power supply
A3 = front unit
A4 = option
A5 = option
A6 = FM modulator
A7 = reference/step synthesis
A8 = digital synthesis

A10

A22

A23 A13

A9 = ALC amplifier
A10 = YIG-PLL
A13 = auxiliary interface
A22 = frequency range ext. 0.01 to 2 GHz
A23 = pulse modulator 0.01 t o 2 GHz
A71 = reference oscillator
MW = microwave unit

A2

A71

Fig. 1-1 SMP, View from the top

1.3.3 Option SM-B1 - Reference Oscillator OCXO

Fitting the option À Fasten the option at the back end of the side panel by means of the

screw provided.

À Plug ribbon cable W710 into pin contact strip X710 on the

motherboard.

À Lay coaxial cable W 710 from socket X711 to connector X74 at the

A7 module, reference/step synthesis, via the motherboard and
secure it at the second partition by means of cable ties.

Set tuning voltage and calibrate
OCXO

The crystal oscillator was factory-tuned to nominal frequency and the
appropriate tuning voltage indicated on the cover of the m odule. The
calibration value now has to be calculated from this value and
transferred to the memory of the signal generator.

1035.5005.02 1.5 E-8

Fitting the Options SMP

Calculate calibration value The tuning voltage is generated by a 12b-bit-D/A converter which is

scaled such that a tuning voltage of 12 volts is generated with
calibration value (CALIBRATION DATA) 4000.
The calibration value is thus calc ulated from the tuning voltage (V
as follows

CALIBRATION DATA = V

For checking purposes, the voltage at pin 16 of plug X710 on the
motherboard can be rem easured and corrected if necessary. A check
by means of frequency measurement may only be made after a
warm-up of 2 hours and against a calibrated reference.

× 4000 / 12

tun

tun

)

Store calibration value

À Call menu UTILITIES-CALIB-REF OSC.
À Enter the calculated calibration voltage with CALIBRATION DATA

by means of the rotary knob or keypad.

À Select STORE CALIBRATION DATA
À Terminate entry using the [SELECT] key

The new calibration value is stored in the EPROM.

Note: The flash EPROM does not permit the deletion of individual

data. Thus new memory space is occupied for each calibration.
If there is no memory space available any more, the EPROM
must be cleared by an authorized service shop and be written
into anew. Thus a calibration should only be made if necessary

1.3.4 Option SM-B2 - LF Generator

Fitting as 1st generator As 1st generator, the LF generator is fitted at the rear slot A5.

À Withdraw jumper X30/31 on module A9, ALC amplifier.
À Plug jum per X3 at position 2-3 (on the right) on the option (to the

right of multipoint connector X50).

Fitting as 2nd generator If there already is a generator at slot A5, the LF generator is mounted

at slot A4.

À Withdraw jumper X32/33 on module A9, ALC amplifier..
À Plug jumper X3 at position 1-2 on the option.

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SMP Fitting the Options

1.3.5 Option SM-B5 - FM/PM Modulator

The FM/PM modulator is fitted at slot A6.
Fitting the option

À Withdraw cable W105 from X89 of module A8, digital synthesis, and

use again.

À Establish the following connections:

Cable From To Signal

W65 A6-X65 A7-X71 REF100
W67 A6-X67 A8-X89 FDSYN
W105 A6-X69 A10-X15 FDFM

1.3.6 Option SMP-B11 - Frequency Range Extension 0.01 to 2 GHz

The frequency range of the SMP can be extended to 0.01 to 2 GHz using option SMP-B11. As the
frequency response has to be recalibrated after the option has been f itted, fitting c an only be carried out
at an authorized servicing shop. Please contact the representative of our company responsible for you.

1.3.7 Options SMP-B12 - Pulse Modulator 2 to 20 / 2 to 27 / 2 to 40 GHz

With option SMP-B12, SMP supplies a pulse-modulated RF signal of high quality in the frequency range
2 to 20 GHz (SMP02/22), 2 to 27 GHz (SMP03) and 2 to 40 GHz (SMP04). As the frequency response
has to be recalibrated after the option has been f itted, fitting can only be carried out at an authorized
servicing shop. Please contact the representative of our company responsible for you.

1.3.8 Options SMP-B13 - Pulse Modulator 0.01 to 2 GHz

With option SMP-B13, SMP supplies a pulse-modulated RF signal of high quality in the frequency range

0.01 to 2 GHz. As the frequency response has to be recalibrated after the option has been fitted, fitting
can only be carried out at an authorized servicing shop. Please contact the representative of our
company responsible for you.

1035.5005.02 1.7 E-8

Fitting the Options SMP

1.3.9 Option SMP-B14 - Pulse Generator

The pulse generator is fitted within module A4, pulse modulator.
Fitting the option

À Withdraw cable W81 from X72 of module A7, reference/step

synthesis, and use again.

À Establish the following connections:

Cable From To Signal

W41 A4-X41 A7-X72 REF50

W43 A4-X43 rear panel VIDEO

W44 A4-X44 rear panel SYNC

W47 A4-X47 front panel PULSE

W49 A4-X49 A26-X260 PULSE

W81 A8-X81 A4-X42 REF50

1.3.10 Options SMP-B15/B17 - Attenuator 20 GHz / 40 GHz

Options SMP-B15 and SMP-B17 (SMP04) extend the setting range of the RF level to -130 dBm . As the
frequency response has to be recalibrated after the option has been f itted, fitting c an only be carried out
at an authorized servicing shop. Please contact the representative of our company responsible for you.

1.3.11 Option SMP-B18 - Auxiliary Interface

Option SMP-B18 provides the V/GHz output as well as a programmable frequency mark output.
Fitting the option

1035.5005.02 1.8 E-8

À Fasten the option at the power supply panel by means of the screw

provided.

À Plug the ribbon cable into pin contact strip X14 on the motherboard.
À Insert the sub-D socket of ribbon cable W131 through the hole

provided at the rear panel (AUX INTERFACE) and f asten by m eans
of the mounting bolts.

À Plug the other s ocket of ribbon cable W131 onto pin c ontact strip

X2 of the option.

SMP Fitting the Options

1.3.12 Option SMP-B19 /SMP-B20 - Rear Panel Connections for RF and LF

With options SMP- B19 and SMP-B20, the inputs and outputs can be c hanged fr om the front to the r ear
panel. The mounting instructions are attached to the option. As the frequency response has to be
recalibrated after the option has been fitted, f itting can only be carried out at an authorized servicing
shop. Please contact the representative of our company responsible for you.

1.4 Mounting i nto a 19" Rack

Caution: Ensure free air inlet at the perforation of the side walls and air outlet at the rear of the

instrument in rack mounting.

The SMP can be mounted into a 19" rack by means of rack adapter ZZA-94 (stock no. 396.4905.00).
The mounting instructions are attached to the adapter

.

1035.5005.02 1.9 E-8

SMP Front Panel

2 Operation

2.1 Explanation of Front and Rear Panel

2.1.1 Elements of the Front Panel

2.1.1.1 Display

(cf. Fig. 2-1 Front panel view, display)

1

FREQ

FM

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGITAL MOD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

10.000 000 000 0

LEVEL

UNLOCKED LOCKED PRECISE

AM
FM
PM
PULSE

GHz

MODE
FM1 DEVIATION
FM1 SOURCE
LFGEN1 FREQ

FM2 DEVIATION
FM2 SOURCE
LFGEN2 FREQ
LFGEN2 SHAPE

EXT1 COUPLING
EXT1 IMPEDANCE

OFF LFGEN1 EXT1 EXT2

0.4k 1k 3k 15k Hz

2.00 kHz
OFF LFGEN2 EXT1 EXT2

27.500 0 kHz
SIN SQR TRI NOI

AC DC
600 100k

The display shows in the
header field: - the current frequency and level

settings.

- status messages.

- error messages.

- 30 .0

See as well

Section
"Display"

dBm

1.00 kHz

Ω

menu field: - the main menu and the submenus

selected with the current settings.

Parameters can be selected and changed in the
menus indicated.

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Fig. 2-1 A, Front panel view

1

2

3

4

Front Panel SMP

FREQ

10.000 000 000 0

FREQUENCY

LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGITAL MOD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

STBY
ON

9

SIGNA LG E NER ATOR 10 MHz ... 20 GHz

GHz

QUICK SELECT

ASSIG N MENU 1 MENU2

8

LEVEL

OPERATING

Move cursor

SELECT Next menu

RETURN Previous menu

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7

SMP 02

- 30.0

PRESET

dBm

ERROR

FREQ

LEVEL

SAVE

RCL

MENU / VARIATION

SELECT

RETURN

×Ø

HELPSTATUS

LOCAL

DATA INPUT

7

8

9

4

1

0

6

5

3

2

-

.

Ï

M0D

0N/0FF

1035.5 005.02

G

n

dBµV

M

µ

µV

k

m

mV

x1

ENTER

dB(m)

RF

0N/0FF

56

MADE IN GERM ANY

EXT

ALC

PULSE

EXT 1

EXT 2

RF 50

LF

Ω

SMP Front Panel

2.1.1.2 Controls

(cf. Fig. 2-1 A and B, front panel view, controls)

2 DATA INPUT

Parameter field

See as well

Section
"Use of [FREQ] and

[

LEVEL] Keys"

Section
"RF Frequency"

Section
"RF Level"

Section
"Storing and Calling of
Instrument Settings"

FREQ

LEVEL

SAVE

RCL

Parameters RF frequency and RF level can be entered
directly by means of the parameter keys, alternatively
to menu operation. Further, complete instrument
settings can be stored and called.

FREQ Opens the setting of the RF frequency via

value input or variation by means of a rotary
knob. The current menu is maintained.
Return to the menu by means of the

[

RETURN] key. (Setting of the RF frequency

also in the FREQUENCY menu).

LEVEL Opens the setting of the RF level via value

input or variation by means of a rotary knob.
The current menu is maintained. Return to
the menu by means of the [RETURN] key.
(Setting of the RF level also in the LEVEL
menu).

Numeric input field

8

7

4

0

9

5

6

231

-

.

Ï

SAVE Opens the storing of the current instrument

setting. Memory selection is effected by
entering a number (1 to 50) and is finished by
means of the [ENTER] key.

RCL Opens the calling of an instrument setting

stored. Memory selection is effected by
entering a number (1 to 50) and is finished by
means of the [ENTER] key.

Numeric values, decimal point and minus sign can be
entered by means of the digital keys.

0 to 9 Enters the digit.

ì

Enters the decimal point

-/← Enters the minus sign.
Deletes the last input (digit, sign or decimal
point) - key [BACKSPACE].

See as well

Section
"Basic Operating
Steps"

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Fig.2-1 B, Front panel view

1

2

3

4

Front Panel SMP

FREQ

10.000 000 000 0

FREQUENCY

LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGITAL MOD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

STBY

ON

9

SIGNALG ENERATOR

GHz

QUICK SELECT

ASSIGN MENU1 MENU2

8

10 MHz ... 20 GHz

LEVEL

OPERATING

Move cursor

SELECT Next menu

RETURN Previous menu

VERSION: 1.33

7

SMP 02

- 30. 0

dBm

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DATA INPUT

-

M0D

G

9

6

3

Ï

M

k

x1

ENTER

RF

0N/0FF

n

dBµV

µ

µV

m

mV

dB(m)

MADE IN GERMANY

5

FREQ

LEVEL

SAVE

RCL

SELECT

RETURN

×

ERRORPRESET

HELPSTATUS

8

7

4

5

2

1

.

0

MENU / VARIATION

Ø

LOCAL

0N/0FF

6

ALC

PULSE

EXT 1

EXT 2

RF 50

EXT

LF

Ω

SMP Front Panel

µ

2 DATA INPUT

Unit keys with enter function

G

M

k

x1

ENTER

dBµV

n

µ

µV

m

mV

dB(m)

the multiplication factor for the respective basic unit.
The basic units are displayed next to the input field
while numbers are entered. In the case of level
settings, the unit keys specify the unit.

G/n dBµV Selects giga/nano, with RF level

µµ

M/
k/m MV Selects kilo/milli, with level mV.

1x

Enter dB(m) Terminates entries in the basic

In order to change to another level unit, simply press
the unit key desired. Parameter LEVEL must be
activated, e.g. by pressing the [LEVEL] key.

3 MENU/VARIATION

The unit keys terminate the input of values and specify

dBµV, with LF level dBu.

V Selects mega/micro, with level

unit and value inputs without unit.
Selects with level dBm
Selects with level offset and level

step width dB.

See as well

Section
"Basic Operating Step"

Section
"Change Unit of Leve"

V.

Menu keys

RETURN

SELECT

×Ø

The menu keys access the menus and settings within
the menus.

RETURN Returns the menu cursor to the

next higher menu level.

SELECT Acknowledges the choice marked

by the menu cursor

⇐

Moves the digit cursor to the left by
one position in the marked value
indication.
Moves the menu cursor to the left
by one position in a 1-out-of-n
selection.

⇒ Moves the digit cursor to the right

by one position in the marked value
indication.
Moves the menu cursor to the right
by one position in a 1-out-of-n
selection.

See as well

Section
"Basic Operating
Steps"

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Fig.2-1 B, Front panel view

1

2

3

4

Front Panel SMP

FREQ

10.000 000 000 0

FREQUENCY

LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGITAL MOD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

STBY

ON

9

SIGNALGENERATO R 10 MHz ... 20 GHz

GHz

QUICK SELECT

ASS IGN MENU1 MENU2

8

LEVEL

OPERATING

Move cursor

SELECT Next menu

RETURN Previous menu

VERSION: 1.33

7

SMP 02

- 30. 0

PRESET

dBm

ERROR

FREQ

LEVEL

SAVE

RCL

RETURN

×Ø

HELPSTATUS

6

DATA INPUT

8

7

4

1

0

MENU / VARIATION

SELECT

LOCAL

9

5

6

2

3

-

.

M0D

0N/0FF

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Ï

0N/0FF

5

G

M

k

x1

ENTER

RF

EXT

ALC

n

dBµV

µ

µV

m

mV

dB(m)

MADE IN GERMANY

PULSE

EXT 1

EXT 2

RF 5 0

LF

Ω

SMP Front Panel

3 MENU/VARIATION

Rotary knob

The rotary knob moves the menu cursor over the
positions of a menu level to choose from or varies the
value of a parameter. The var iation is either eff ected in
steps of one or in a step width that can be specified at
will.

4

See Section "Inputs/Outputs".

5

M0 D

0N/0FF

RF

0N/0FF

RF Switches on/off the RF signal.
ON/OFF

MOD Switches on/off the modulation
ON/OFF selected in the UTILITIES MOD

6

KEY menu.

See as well

Section
"Basic Operating
Steps"

Section
"Sample Setting for
First Users"

See as well

Section
"Use of [RF ON/OFF
and [MOD ON/OFF
Keys"

]

]

PRESE T

ERROR

STATUS

HELP

LOCAL

PRESET Establishes a defined instrument

status.

ERROR* Indicates error and caution

messages.
STATUS* Indicates the instrument status.
HELP* Indicates context-sensitive auxiliary

text.
LOCAL Switches the instrument from the

REMOTE mode (remote control) to

the LOCAL mode (manual control).

* Exit the menus using the [RETURN] key.

See as well

Section
"Preset Setting"

Section
"Help System"

Section
"Status"

Section
"Error Messages"

Section
"Remote Control"

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1035.5005.02 2.8 E-8

Fig.2-1 B, Front panel view

1

2

3

4

Front Panel SMP

FREQ

10.000 000 000 0

FREQUENCY

LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGITAL MOD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

STBY
ON

9

SIGNALGENERATOR 10 MHz ... 20 GHz

LEVEL

OPERATING

Move cursor

SELECT Next menu

RETURN Previous menu

VERSION: 1.33

7

QUICK SELECT

ASS IG N

MENU1 MENU2

GHz

8

SMP 02

- 30.0

PRESET

dBm

ERROR

FREQ

LEVEL

SAVE

RCL

RETURN

7

4

1

0

MENU / VARIATION

SELECT

×Ø

HELPSTATUS

LOCAL

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DATA INPUT

8

9

6

5

3

2

-

.

Ï

M0D

0N/0FF

56

G

M

k

ENTE R

RF

0N/0FF

EXT

ALC

n

dBµV

µ

µV

m

mV

x1

dB(m)

MADE IN GERMANY

PULSE

EXT 1

EXT 2

RF 50

LF

Ω

SMP Front Panel

7

Brightness and contrast of the display can be set using
the rotary knobs.

8 QUICK SELECT

QUICK SELECT

ASSGIN

MENU 1 MENU 2

The menu-quick-selection keys permit fast access to
two menus selected.

ASSIGN Stores the current menu as menu1

MENU1 Activates menu1 stored.
MENU2 Activates menu2 stored.

Contrast

Brightness

when the MENU1 key is pressed

afterwards or as menu2 when the

MENU2 key is pressed afterwards.

See as well

Section
"Setting of Contrast and
Brightness of the
Display"

See as well

Section
"Basic Operating
Steps"

9 Switching On/Off

STBY

ON

The On/Off switch switches the instrument from the
standby mode to the ready-for-operation status.
Prerequisite: The power switch at the rear of the
instrument must be switched on.

STBY LED is illuminated in the standby

mode.

See as well

Section
"Switching On/Off the
Instrument"

Section
"Elements of the Rear
Panel, Power Switch"

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1035.5005.02 2.10 E-8

Fig.2-1 C, Front panel view

Front Panel SMP

SIGNA LG E NER ATOR 10 MHz ... 20 GHz

FREQ

10.000 000 000 0

FREQUENCY

LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGITAL MOD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

STBY
ON

1

GHz

QUICK SELECT

ASSIG N MENU 1 MENU2

SMP 02

LEVEL

OPERATING

Move cursor

SELECT Next menu

RETURN Previous menu

VERSION: 1.33

- 30.0

PRESET

dBm

ERROR

FREQ

LEVEL

SAVE

RCL

MENU / VARIATION

SELECT

RETURN

×Ø

HELPSTATUS

LOCAL

2

DATA INPUT

7

8

9

4

1

0

6

5

3

2

-

.

Ï

M0D

0N/0FF

1035.5 005.02

G

n

dBµV

M

µ

µV

k

m

mV

x1

ENTER

dB(m)

RF

0N/0FF

3

MADE IN GERM ANY

4

EXT

ALC

PULSE

EXT 1

EXT 2

LF

RF 50

Ω

9

8

7

56

SMP Front Panel

2.1.1.3 Inputs/Outputs

(Cf. Fig. 2-1, C Front panel view, Inputs/Outputs)

4

EXT

ALC

PULSE

EXT 1

EXT 2

RF 50

EXT ALC Input detection voltage of an external

level detector.
Input impedance 1 M Ω II 50 pF

See as well

Section
"Level Control"

PULSE Input for triggering the pulse generator

or for direct control of the pulse
modulation.
Input resistance 600 Ω / 100 kΩ,

Section
"Pulse Modulation"

selectable, Level: TTL

EXT1 Input external modulation signal,

alternatively for AM or FM (PM).
Input resistance 600 Ω / 100 kΩ.

LF

EXT2 Input external modulation signal for

FM (PM).
Input resistance >100 kΩ.

Ω

LF Output* LF signal of the internal LF-

generators LF Gen 1 and LF Gen 2.
Source resistance < 10 Ω.

RF Output RF signal.

Source resistance 50

Ω

Section
"LF outputs"

Section
"Use of [ON/OFF] and

[

MOD ON/OFF] Key"

* Option SM-B2

1035.5005.02 2.11 E-8

Rear Panel SMP

MARKER

BLANK

REF

11 12

10

EXT1

X-AXI S

EXT2

Fig. 2-2 Rear panel view

TRIGGER

V/GHz

Z-AXIS STOP

PULSE

EXT ALC

RS 232

AUX INT ERFACE

IEC625 I EEE488

SYNC

VIDEO

2 ...20 GHz

RF

LF

17 16 15 14 13

18

20 19

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SMP Rear Panel

2.1.2 Elements of the Rear Panel

(Cf. Fig. 2-2, Rear panel view)

10

PULSE

PULSE

PULSE

PULSE

11

EXT1

EXT2

EXT ALC

LF

REF

X-AXIS

V/ GHz

Cut-outs, provided to relocate the inputs/outputs at the
front to rear of the rear of the instrument.

REF Output of the internal 10-MHz-reference

signal with reference internal.
Source resistance 50 Ω.
Input for external reference frequency with
reference external. Selectable in steps of 1
MHz to external reference frequencies
from 1 MHz to 16 MHz.
Input resistance 200 Ω.

See as well

Section
"Inputs/Outputs"

See as well

Section
"Reference Frequency
int / ext"

Section
"Sweep Outputs"

Z-AXIS

X-AXIS Output voltage ramp 0 to 10 V in the

Sweep operating mode.

V/GHz Output of frequency-proportional voltage.

Selectable from 0.5 V/GHz to 1 V/GHz.
Source resistance 680 Ω (up to 20 GHz).

Section
"Sweep Outputs"

Z-AXIS not used

1035.5005.02 2.13 E-8

Rear Panel SMP

MARKER

BLANK

REF

11 12

10

EXT1

X-AXI S

EXT2

Fig.2-2 Rear panel view

TRIGGER

V/GHz

Z-AXIS STOP

PULSE

EXT ALC

RS 232

AUX INT ERFACE

IEC625 I EEE488

SYNC

VIDEO

2 ...20 GHz

RF

LF

17 16 15 14 13

18

20 19

1035.5005.02 2.14 E-8

SMP Rear Panel

12

16

MARKER

BLAN K

TRI G GE R

STOP

MARKER Output of mark signal for the Sweep

operating mode.
Level: TTL

BLANK Output of blanking for the Sweep operating

mode.
Level: TTL

TRIGGER Input to trigger sweep, memory sequence

and list mode.
Level: TTL.

STOP Input for stopping the sweep.

Level: TTL

Power switch
On when pressed at the top

Fuse holder
F1 and F2

Power supply connection

See as well

section
"Sweep Inputs"

section
"Sweep Inputs"

section
"Setting Auxiliary
Inputs/Outputs
(AUX I/O)"

See as well

Section
"Supply Voltage"
Section
"Power Fuses"
Section
"Switching On/Off the
Instrument"

14

AUX INTERFAC E

15

RS 232

AUX INTERFACE

Interface for direct control of external
additional instruments.

RS-232 RS-232 interface

used for software update, the loading of
calibration data, and remote control. The
pin assignment corresponds to the pin
assignment of a PC.

See as well

Section
"Parameters of the
RS-232 Interface
annex A"

1035.5005.02 2.15 E-8

Rear Panel SMP

MARKER

BLANK

REF

11 12

10

EXT1

X-AXI S

EXT2

Fig.2-2 Rear panel view

TRIGGER

V/GHz

Z-AXIS STOP

PULSE

EXT ALC

RS 232

AUX INT ERFACE

IEC625 I EEE488

SYNC

VIDEO

2 ...20 GHz

RF

LF

17 16 15 14 13

18

20 19

1035.5005.02 2.16 E-8

SMP Rear Panel

16

IEC625 IEEE488

17

SYNC

18

VI DE O

19

2 ... 20 GHz

IEC 625 IEC-Bus (IEEE 488)
IEEE 488 Remote-control interface

SYNC Output SYNC signal with pulse modulation.

Level: TTL

VIDEO Output video signal with pulse modulation.

The signal is synchronous with the RF
pulse.
Level: TTL

2 to 20 GHz Check output. The signal has the same

frequency as the RF signal at the RF
frequencies of 2 to 20 GHz.
For frequencies below 2 GHz it is
6 GHz higher than the RF signal.
For frequencies above 20 GHz (SMP03/04)
it is half of the RF signal.
Source impedance: 50

Ω

See as well

Section
"Remote Control"

See as well

Section
"Pulse Generator"

See as well

Section
"Pulse Generator"

20

RF Cut-out, provided to relocate the RF output

at the front to the rear of the instrument.

RF

1035.5005.02 2.17 E-8

Display SMP

2.2 Operating Concept

2.2.1 Display

FREQ

1

2

3

10.000 000 000 0

FM

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGITAL MOD
LF OU TPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

AM
FM
PM
PULSE

1 Header field
2 Status line
3 Menu fields

Main menu

Fig. 2-3 Design of the display

Header field

(1)The header field of the dis play indicates frequency and level of the RF output signal. In

the RF-sweep operating mode, the start and stop frequencies are displayed in two
lines one above the other. The start and stop levels ar e indicated in the LEVEL-sweep
operating mode correspondingly.

Submenu

MODE

FM1 DEVIATION

FM1 SOURCE
LFGEN1 FREQ

FM2 DEVIATION
FM2 SOURCE
LFGEN2 FREQ
LFGEN2 SHAPE

EXT1 COUPLING
EXT1 IMPEDANCE
EXT2 COUPLING
EXT2 IMPEDANCE

Setting menu

GHz

UNLOCKED LOCKED PRECISE

10.0 kHz
OFF LFGEN1 EXT1 EXT2

0.4k 1k 3k 15k Hz

10.0 kHz
OFF LFGEN2 EXT1 EXT2

1.000 0 kHz
SIN SQR TRI NOI

AC DC
600k 100k

AC DC
600k 100k

LEVEL

- 30.0

Ω

Ω

Menu cursor
Digit cursor
Select mark

dBm

Status line

(2)The status line below descr ibes operating m ode and operating state of the instrum ent.

Error messages and notes for caution are also displayed in the status line.

Menu fields

(3)The indication fields below the header field are reserved for the m enu representations.

The image contents of these fields change as a func tion of the menu selected. The
field at the left-hand display margin is occupied with the main menu, the topm ost level
of the menu structure. The main menu is always faded in.

Each further field adjacent at the right contains submenus.
The field ending with the right-hand display margin shows the setting menu. In this
menu all setting values and setting states connected with the menu selected are
indicated. When access ing submenus, the higher-order menus rem ain in the display.
The current menu path is evident through the select marks.

Menu cursor The menu cursor shows the user at which position in the menu he is.

The position of the menu c ursor is evident fr om the inver se notation of
the term (white characters on a black background)

Digit cursor As an underscore, the digit cursor marks the position which can be

varied by means of the rotary knob in a value indication.

Select mark The fram e around a term mar ks curr ent menus or valid s ettings in the

setting menu.

1035.5005.02 2.18 E-8

SMP Basic Operating Steps

2.2.2 Basic Operating Steps

The operating principle is explained in this section. For better understanding, please read sections
"Display" and "Sample Setting for First Users" in addition.

To operate the instrument, menus are called in the display. All setting possibilities and the current
setting status are evident from the menus. All settings can be made by accessing the menus.

RF frequency and RF level can also be set without menu operation using keys [FREQ] and [LEVEL].
RF signal and modulation can also be switched on/off without menu oper ation using keys [RF ON /OFF]
and/or [MOD ON/OFF].

2.2.2.1 Calling the Menus

Accessing the menus is effected using rotary knob [VARIATION], [SELECT] key and [RETURN] key.

Rotary knob

Rotary knob [VARIATION] moves the menu cursor over the positions of a menu level
to be selected.

If a scrollbar is visible at the left-hand mar gin of a m enu, the menu is larger than the
screen window. If the menu cursor is moved to the m argin of the scr een window, the
covered lines become visible.

[SELECT] key
[RETURN] key

The [SELECT acknowledges the selection marked by means of the menu cursor.
The [RETURN] key

- returns the menu cursor to the next higher menu level.
The menu cursor is shifted to the left into the preceding column of the menu

structure.

- resets the menu cursor from frequency or level value indication in the header field
into the menu field to the menu called last.

- closes the display pages called using keys [STATUS], [HELP] and [ERROR]
again.

Settings are accessed in the setting menus ending with the right-hand display margin.

FREQ

10.000 000 000 0

GHz LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

AM
FM
PM
PULSE

AM DEPTH

AM SOURCE
SCAN STATE
AM EXT COUPL ING
EXT1 IMPEDANCE

LFGEN1 FR EQ

LFGEN2 FR EQ
LFGEN2 SH APE

100.0 %
OFF EXT1 LFGEN1 LFGEN2
ON OFF
AC DC

600 100k

0.4k 1k 3k 15k Hz

27.500 0 kHz
SIN SQR TRI NOI

Ω

Fig. 2-4 MODULATION-AM menu

1035.5005.02 2.19 E-8

Basic Operating Steps SMP

2.2.2.2 Selection and Change of Parameters

Select parameter À Set the menu cursor to the name of the parameter desired using the rotary

knob, e.g. to AM DEPTH in the AM menu, Fig. 2.4..

Change setting
value

via value inputs

using rotary knob

À Select parameters.
À Press the [SELECT] key.
À The menu cursor changes from the parameter selected in the left-hand

column of the setting menu to the setting value on the right, e.g. from AM
DEPTH to 100%, Fig. 2-4.

À Press the first digit of the new value or minus sign.

The old value is deleted, the entry is indicated in the marked field.

À Enter further digits.
À Terminate the input using a unit key or, in the case of inputs in the base unit

or in the case of inputs without unit, using the [1x/Enter] key.

À Press the [RETURN] key.

The menu cursor wraps back to the appropriate parameter.

À Set the underscore to the position of the setting value to be varied using

keys [Ø] [×].

À Turn the rotary knob.

The position underscored is varied in steps of 1.

Note: RF frequenc y and RF level can also be varied in a step width which

can be defined arbitrarily using the rotary knob. In the respective
setting menu (FREQUENCY or LEVEL) the step width is entered as
KNOB STEP USER and the KNOB STEP set from DECIMAL to
USER. To point to the fact that the step width has been converted to
the value programmed, the underscore as a symbol of the digit
cursor disappears in the respective value indication.

1-out-of-n selection À Select parameters.

À Press the [SELECT] key.

The menu cursor changes from the parameter selected in the left-hand
column of the setting menu to the current selection on the right, e.g. from
LFGEN1 FREQ to 0.4 kHz, Fig. 2-4.

À Set the menu cursor to the position desired within the 1-out-of-n selection

using the rotary knob or cursor keys [⇐] [⇒].

À Press the [SELECT] key.

The setting is made.
The selection mark which has marked the setting valid up to now wraps to
the new position.

À Press the [RETURN] key.

The menu cursor wraps back to the respective parameter

1035.5005.02 2.20 E-8

SMP Basic Operating Steps

Quick selection of
a parameter

The quick selection of a parameter reduces the num ber of operating steps if
several parameters ar e set success ively. The menu cursor can directly be s et
further from line to line in the column of the setting values.

À Press the [SELECT] key.

The menu cursor wraps from the setting value of a parameter to the setting
value of the parameter in the next line.

The following is true:

- The wrap from a 1-out-of-n selection line into the next line is effected
when menu cursor and selection mark are superimposed.

- Actions which can be carried out are skipped.

- If necessary, scrolling is triggered at window limits.

- A wraparound is effected at the end of the menu.

- The column of the setting values can be exited at each position by
pressing the [RETURN] key.

2.2.2.3 Triggering Action

Lines in the setting menu which are mark ed with the " " symbol at the end of the line qualif y an action
which can be carried out. Instruction SEARCH ONCE
level control for level calibration for a short period of time.

Trigger action À Set the menu cursor to the respective instruction.

À Press the [SELECT] key.

The action is triggered.
While the action is carried out, the instruction remains framed by the

selection mark.

in the LEVEL-ALC menu, e.g., switches on

2.2.2.4 Quick Selection of Menu (QUICK SELECT)

The keys of the QUICK SELECT control field are used to call selected menus quickly by one keystroke.

Store menus À Establish the desired operating status of the current menu.

À Press the [ASSIGN] key.
À Press key [MENU1] or [MENU2].

The current menu is stored as menu1 or menu2. That is to say, 2 menus
can be stored in total.

Call menus À Press key [MENU1] or [MENU2].

Menu1 or menu2 stored is displayed. Exactly the operating status which was
current at the point of time of storing is reconstructed.

1035.5005.02 2.21 E-8

Basic Operating Steps SMP

2.2.2.5 Use of [FREQ] and [LEVEL] Keys

RF frequency and RF level can be set without menu operation as well using direct keys [FREQ] and
[LEVEL].

Key [FREQ]/ [LEVEL] À Press the [FREQ] or [LEVEL] key.

The frequency and/or the level indication in the header field of the display
is marked.

The current menu at the display is maintained.

À Alter the value via a value input or the rotary knob.
À Press the [RETURN] key.

The menu cursor wraps to the position marked last in the menu.

2.2.2.6 Use of [RF ON / OFF] and [MOD ON / OFF] Keys

RF signal and modulation can be switched on/off without menu operation as well using direct keys
[RF ON / OFF] and/or [MOD ON / OFF] (see Section [MOD ON/OFF] key as well).

Key [RF ON / OFF] À Press the [RF ON / OFF] key.

The RF output signal is switched on/off.

IEC-bus short command: :OUTP:STAT ON

Key [MOD ON / OFF] À Press the [MOD ON / OFF] key.

The modulation is switched on/off.

A direct IEC-bus command is not available. The modulations have to be
switched on and off in the respective modulation submenus.

2.2.2.7 Changing Unit of Level

For the level, the unit of the value set can be changed without a new value input.
Change level unit À Activate LEVEL parameter.

- Press the [LEVEL] key or

- set the menu cursor in the LEVEL menu to the setting value of the
AMPLITUDE parameter.

À Press the unit key with the desired level unit.

The level is indicated in the desired unit.

1035.5005.02 2.22 E-8

SMP Sample Setting for First Users

2.2.2.8 Correction of Input

Digital entries can be corrected by one of the unit/Enter keys before terminating the input.

Key [-/

Ï

]

The backspace key deletes the value entered digit by digit. When the last
digit is deleted, the previous value is displayed.

Key [RETURN]

Pressing the [RETURN] key deletes the entire entry and results in the
previous value being indicated again.

For a subsequent new input in the setting menu, the m enu c urs or is to be set
to the setting value again using the [SELECT] key.

For a subsequent new input via the [FREQ] or [LEVEL] keys, the respective
key has to be pressed again.

Key [FREQ]/ [LEVEL]

In the case of a frequency or level input by means of the [FREQ] or [LEVEL]
keys, pressing the [FREQ] and/or [LEVEL] key again deletes the entire input.

2.2.3 Sample Setting for First Users

First users mos t quickly becom e fam iliar with the operation of the instrum ent if they execute the pattern
setting of this section.

First frequency and level of the RF output signal are set via k eys [FREQ] and [LEVEL] in the DATA
INPUT field:

- Frequency 2,5 GHz

- Level 10 dBm

Operating steps Explanations

PRESET

DATA INPUT

FREQ

LEVEL

RETURN

.

DATA INPUT

01

Reset the instrument to the defined
state.

Set the frequency to 2,5 GHz. The

52

G

n

menu cursor marks the permanent
frequency indication.

Set the level to 10 dBm. The menu

x1

ENTER

cursor marks the permanent level
indication.

Reset the menu cursor to the menu
field.

1035.5005.02 2.23 E-8

Sample Setting for First Users SMP

The output signal is to be amplitude-modulated next.

- AM modulation depth 15.5 %

- AM signal 3-kHz sine

Operating steps Explanations

MENU / VARIATION

MENU / VARIATION

MENU / VARIATION

.

MODULATION

.

.

AM

.

.

AM DEPTH

.

MENU / VARIATION

SELECT

MENU / VARIATION

SELECT

MENU / VARIATION

SELECT

Select MODULATION menu.
À Set menu cursor to MODULATION

using the rotary knob and
subsequently press

[

SELECT] key.

The submenu is displayed

Select AM submenu
The AM setting menu is displayed.

Select AM DEPTH parameter.
The menu cursor marks the setting

value.

Enter modulation depth 15.5 % and
acknowledge.

Reset menu cursor to AM DEPTH.

Select AM SOURCE.

N

RETURN

MENU

/ V

ARIATIO

1

DATA INPUT

.

5

N

5

x1

ENT ER

MENU

/ V

ARIATIO

The menu cursor marks the current

.

AM SOURCE

SELECT

1-out-of-n selection.

.

1035.5005.02 2.24 E-8

SMP List Editor

Operating steps Explanations

/ V

MENU

ARIATI

SELECT

ON

Select LF generator 1 as modulation
source.

The selection mark marks LFGEN1.
AM is faded in the status line as a
hint that AM is switched on.

MENU

/ V

ARIATI

ON

.

LFGEN1

.

RETURN

MENU / VARIATION

.

LFGEN1 FREQ

.

/ V

MENU

ARIATI

ON

. 3k .

The AM modulation setting is completed.

MENU

/ V

ARIATI

SELECT

ON

Reset menu cursor to AM SOURCE
INT.

Select parameter LFGEN1 FREQ.
The menu cursor marks the current

frequency selection.

Set the frequency of LF generator 1
to 3 kHz.

The selection mark marks 3 kHz.

The indications on the display are
represented in Fig. 2-5.

FREQ

AM

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGITAL MOD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

250. 000 000 0

AM
FM
PM
PULSE

AM DEPTH
AM SOURCE INT
AM SOURCE EXT
AM EXT COUPLING
AM POLARITY

LFGEN1 FREQ

LFGEN2 FREQ
LFGEN2 SHAPE

MHz

LEVEL

15.5 %
OFF LFGEN1 LFGEN2
OFF EXT1
AC DC
NORM INV

0.4k 1k 3k 15k Hz

1.000 0 kHz
SIN SQR TRI NOI

- 10 .0

dBm

Fig. 2-5 Display after AM setting

1035.5005.02 2.25 D-8

List Editor SMP

Subsequently to the above setting, 4.2 GHz as new RF frequency and 12.5 kHz as the step width for the
RF frequency variation are set in the following. Parameter quick select is used, which reduces the
number of operating steps.

Operating steps Explanations

RETURN

MENU / VARIATION

MENU / VA RIA T ION

FREQUENCY

DATA INPUT

.

RETURN

.
.

.

FREQUENCY

.

24

G

MENU / VARIATION

n

SELEC T

Reset the menu cursor to the main
menu in 2 steps.

Select FREQUENCY menu.
The frequency setting menu is

displayed.

Select FREQUENCY parameter.
The menu cursor marks the setting

value.

Enter frequency 4.2 GHz and
acknowledge.

MENU / VARIATION

Set menu cursor to the setting value
of parameter KNOB STEP USER.

.

KNOB STEP USER

.

DATA INPUT

1

ME NU / VAR I A T I ON

.

2

5

k

m

Enter step width 12.5 kHz.

Set menu cursor to the current KNOB
STEP selection.

.

KNOB STE P

.

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SMP List Editor

Operating steps Explanations

MENU / VARIATION

RETURN

USER

.

RETURN

MENU / VARIATION

Select USER (user-defined step
width).

.

SELEC T

The selection mark marks USER.
This results in step width 12.5 kHz

being used in the case of variation
using the rotary knob.

Reset the menu cursor to the main
menu in 2 steps.

FREQ

AM

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGITAL MOD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

4.200 000 000 0

GHz

FREQUENCY
OFFSET
MULTIPLIER 1

KNOB STEP USER
KNOB STEP
EXCLUDE FROM RCL

LEVEL

4.200 000 000.0 MHz

0.0 Hz

12.500 0 kHz
DECIMAL UUSER

10.0

ON OFF

dBm

SER

Fig. 2-6 Display after pattern setting

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List Editor SMP

2.2.4 List Editor

The SMP offers the possibility to generate lists. Lists are used for setting sequences (LIST mode or
memory sequence), or f or level correction which can be defined by the user (UCOR) . They consist of
elements which are defined by an index and at least one parameter per index. Each list is m ark ed by a
separate name and can be selected via this name. The lists are acc essed in the menus assigned in
each case, e.g. to the settings sequences of frequency and level value pairs in the LIST menu.
However, the lists are always generated and processed in the same way and the procedures are hence
explained in detail by the example of the mem ory sequence mode (menu MEM SEQ ) in this section. A
pattern setting at the end of this section allows the user to become fam iliar with the operation of the list
editor.

Setting menus providing list processing are structured in two pages:
The first page, called OPERAT ION page in the following contains the gener al configuration parameters

for processing a list. Further , the general list functions s uch as selecting and deleting the list as well as
calling an editing mode are provided. The second page, the EDIT page, is autom atically displayed when
calling an edit function and serves to enter and modify the parameters of the list.

The OPERATION page has a similar arrangement with all list editors. As an ex ample, the O PERATION
page of the MEM SEQ menu is shown:

Menu selection: MEM SEQ

FREQ

10.000 000 000 0

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

MODE

OFF AUTO SI NGLE STEP EXT-SINGLE EXT-STEP

RESE T SEQU EN CE

CURRENT INDEX 1

SELECT LIST... CURRENT: MSEQ2
DELETE LIST...
FUNCTION FILL INSERT DELETE EDIT/VIEW

GHz

LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

Fig. 2-7 OPERATION page of the MEM SEQ menu
The settings for MODE, CURRENT INDEX, etc. are irrelevant for the general description of the list

editors and are described in greater detail in Section, MEMORY SEQUENCE mode.
The last three menu lines of the OPERATION page always exist and are reserved for selecting and

deleting lists as well as for calling the edit functions (and hence the EDIT page)

SELECT LIST

Opens a selection window in which a list can be selected from the existing lis ts or a
new, empty list can be generated. In this line the active list is always displayed.

DELETE LIST

Opens a selection window in which the list to be deleted can be selected..

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SMP List Editor

FUNCTION

Selection of the edit function for processing the lists. The EDIT page is
automatically called through the selection.

FILL Filling a list with elements.
INSERT Insertion of elements into a list.
DELETE Deletion of elements of a list.

2.2.4.1 Select and Generate - SELECT LIST

SELECT LIST opens a selection window in which either an existing list can be selected or a new, empty
list can be generated (cf. Fig. 2-8). By pressing the [RETURN] key, the selection window is closed
without changing the setting.

Select list

Generate list

À Mark the list desired using the rotary knob.
À Press [SELECT] key.

The selected list is included in the instrument setting. The selection window
is closed. The selected list is displayed under CURRENT.

À Mark CREATE NEW LIST ➤ using rotary knob.
À Press [SELECT] key.

A new empty list is automatically generated which can be filled using
functions FILL or EDIT. The selection window is closed. The new list is
displayed under CURRENT.

No modification

À Press [RETURN] key.

of the setting

Selection: SELECT LIST

FREQ

10.000 000 000 0

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

MODE OFF AUTO SINGLE

RESET

CURRENT INDEX

SELECT LIST...
DELETE LIST...
FUNCTION

Fig. 2-8 SELECT-LIST-selection window

GHz

LEVEL

CREATE NEW LIST
MSEQ1 199

MSEQ2 100

MSEQ3 1
MSEQ4 123

- 30.0

dBm

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List Editor SMP

CREATE NEW LIST

Generating a new list. The name of the list cannot be selected freely in the
case of manual control. A definite list nam e is automatically generated in the
following fo rm:

MSEQ<n>, with <n> ∈ {0 to 9}, e.g. MSEQ1 (with Memory Sequence)
This applies correspondingly to the other operating modes. In the case of

LIST mode, LIST1 would be generated for example. If a list is created via IEC
bus, an arbitrary list name can be given. Unrestricted access is also possible
by means of the selection window.

MSEQ2 100

The list currently set is marked in the selection window by means of the
selection mark, here MSEQ2. In addition to the list name, the length of the lis t
is given, here 100 elements.

2.2.4.2 Deletion of Lists - DELETE LIST

DELETE LIST opens a selection window in which the list to be deleted can be s elected.. The lists are
represented together with their name and their length (cf. Fig. 2-9). By pressing the [RETURN] key the
selection window is exited without deleting a list.

Delete list

À Mark desired list using the rotary knob.
À Press [SELECT] key.

The prompt "enter [SELECT to delete list/sequence?" is displayed

Selection: DELETE LIST

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

10.000 000 000 0

ÀPress [SELECT] key.

The list is deleted. If the prompt is acknowledged with the [RETURN] key,
however, the list is not deleted. The selection window is automatically
closed due to the acknowledgment of the prompt.

GHz

MODE OFF AUTO SINGLE

RESET SEQUENCE

CURRENT INDEX

SELECT LIST...
DELETE LIST...
FUNCTION

LEVEL

MSEQ1 199

MSEQ2 100
MSEQ3 1
MSEQ4 123

- 30.0

dBm

Fig. 2-9 DELETE-LIST selection window

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SMP List Editor

2.2.4.3 Edition of Lists

Due to the selection of an edit mode on the OPERATION page the EDIT page is automatically activated.
When the EDIT /VIEW function is selected, the largest possible section of the list is displayed (cf. Fig.
2-10). In the case of block functions FILL, INSERT and DELETE, an input window is additionally
displayed (cf. Fig. 2-11 to 2-13).

Functions SELECT LIST and FUNCTION are available on the EDIT page as on the OPERATION page.
Return to the OPERATION page is effected by pressing the [SELECT] key twice.

Single-value function EDIT/VIEW

By selecting the EDIT/VIEW function, the entire list can be viewed or m odifications of single values be
carried out.

If the cursor mar ks a value in the INDEX column of the list, the EDIT mode is exited by pressing the
[RETURN] key. The menu cursor then marks FUNCTION again.

There is no separate function for storing the list. This means that every modification of the list is
transferred to the internal data set and has an effect on exiting the EDIT/VIEW function.

Selection: FUNCTION EDIT/VIEW

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATIO N
DIGITAL M OD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

10. 000 00 0 000 0

SELECT LIST... CURRENT: MSEQ2
FUNCTION

-INDEX - FREE 2041 - LEN 2 055 MEMORY DWEL L
0001 09 50 ms
0002 02 50 ms
0003 01 60 ms
0004 23 60 ms
0005 09 85 ms
0006 10 85 ms
0007 08 85 ms
0008 11 85 ms

Fig. 2-10 Edit function EDIT/VIEW

INDEX
FREE

Position in the list
Space available. FREE 2041 means that space f or 2041 parameter elem ents

is available in the list memory in total.

LEN

Occupied space. LEN 2055 means that the current list occupies 2055
elements in the list memory.

GHz

LEVEL

INSERTFILL EDIT/VIEW

-30. 0

DELETE

dBm

MEMORY DWELL

Identification of the column below. The number of parameter columns is
different for the various list editors.

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List Editor SMP

Select parameters

À Mark the index associated to the parameter using the rotary knob or directly

enter the value of the index via the numeric keys.

À Press [SELECT] key.

Parameter MEMORY is marked. If the second parameter DWELL is to be
marked, press the [SELECT] key again.

Modify parameters

À Vary the value of the parameter selected using the rotary knob or enter the

value directly using numeric keys.

À Press the [ENTER] key or unit keys.

The value is included in the data set. The menu cursor marks the value of
the next column. In the last column, the menu cursor then marks the next
line of column MEMORY.

À Press the [RETURN] key.

The menu cursor wraps back to the INDEX column. The EDIT mode is
exited by repeatedly pressing the [RETURN] key.

Block function FILL

Using function FILL, a parameter, e.g. MEMORY, is overwritten with constant or linearly
increasing/decreasing values within a defined range. The input window is exited by pressing the
[RETURN] key without a modification being carried out.
If the filler range exceeds the end of the list, the list is automatically extended.

The list entry, in the example for MEMORY, with index [AT +n] is calculated as follows from the
information AT, RANGE, starting value (MEMORY) and WITH INCREMENT:

MEMORY[AT+n] = starting value (MEMORY)+ n · increment | (0 ≤ n ≤ RANGE1)

Selection: FUNCTION-FILL

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATIO N
DIGITAL M OD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

10. 000 00 0 000 0

GHz

SELECT LIST...
FUNCTION

-IND EX - FREE 2041 - LEN 2055
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008

FILL AT

PARAMETER MEMORY DWELL

MEMORY 1
WITH INCREMENT 0

EXECUTE

LEVEL

10 RANGE 1

- 30.0

dBm

Fig. 2-11 Block function FILL: Input window

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SMP List Editor

FILL AT

PARAMETER

MEMORY
or DWELL

WITH INCREMENT

EXECUTE

Filling a list After selection of function FILL, the menu cursor marks FILL AT.

Setting the filling range.
AT Lower limit (index)
RANGE Number of the elements to be inserted

Selection on which of the parameters the filling function is to have an effect.
This menu option is eliminated if the list only includes elements with one
parameter.

Input of the starting value for the parameter selected. This option is only
displayed if a selection has been made under PARAMETER MEMORY or
DWELL.

Input of the increment between two successive values. If 0 is entered as
increment, a filling procedure with constant values is ac hieved. This option is
only displayed if a selection has been made under PARAMETER MEMORY or
DWELL.

Starts the filling sequence. After the function has been executed, the input
window is automatically exited. The current index points to the first element
after the processed range.

À Press the [SELECT] key.

The menu cursor marks the value at AT.

À Vary index value using the rotary knob or enter using the numeric keys and

the [ENTER] key.

À Press the [SELECT] key.

The menu cursor marks the value at RANGE.

À Vary value using the rotary knob or enter using the numeric keys and the

[ENTER] key.

À Press the [SELECT] key.

The menu cursor marks MEMORY or DWELL in input line PARAMETER.

À Select MEMORY using the rotary knob (if not yet marked) and press the

[SELECT] key.
The menu cursor marks the value in input line MEMORY.

À Vary starting value for column MEMORY using the rotary knob or enter

using the numeric keys and the [ENTER] key.

À Press the [SELECT] key

The menu cursor marks the value in input line WITH INCREMENT.

À Vary the value of the increment desired using the rotary knob or enter using

the numeric keys and the [ENTER] key.

À Press the [RETURN] key.
À Mark the action EXECUTE
À Press the [SELECT] key.

The filling sequence is initiated. After the function has been carried out, the
input window is automatically exited. The menu cursor marks FUNCTION.
The EDIT page shows the end of the range that has been filled right now.

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List Editor SMP

Block function INSERT

Function INSERT inserts the desired number of elements with constant or linearly
increasing/de-creasing values bef ore the element with the given starting index. All elements which had
been stored from the starting index are shifted to the end of the range to be inserted.

Input is effected analogously to filling a list.
By pressing the [RETURN] key the input window is exited without a modification being ef fected. The

menu cursor then marks FUNCTION.
The list entry, in the example for MEMORY, with index [AT +n] is calculated as follows from the

information AT, RANGE, starting value (MEMORY) and WITH INCREMENT:
MEMORY[AT+n] = starting value (MEMORY) + n · Increment | (0≤n≤RANGE-1)

Selection: FUNCTION INSERT

FREQ

10. 000 0 00 000 0

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATIO N
DIGITAL M OD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

SELECT LIST...
FUNCTION

-INDEX - FREE 2041 - L EN 2055
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008

Fig. 2-12 Edit function INSERT: Input window

INSERT AT

Input of the starting index and the number of the elements to be inserted.
AT Starting index before which the insert operation is to be effective.
RANGE Number of the elements to be inserted

MEMORY
DWELL

Input of the starting value for MEMORY.
Input of the starting value for DWELL.

GHz

LEVEL

INSERT AT

MEMORY 1
WITH INCREMENT 0
DWELL 100ms
WITH INCREMENT 0.0ms

EXECUTE

10 RANGE 2

- 30.0

dBm

WITH INCREMENT

Input of the increment between two successive values for MEMORY or
DWELL. If 0 is indicated as increment, constant values are achieved to be
inserted RANGE times.

EXECUTE

Starts the inserting sequence. After the f unction has been executed, the input
window is automatically exited. The menu cursor mark s FUNCT IO N. T he EDIT
page shows the beginning of the range that has moved forward.

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SMP List Editor

Block function DELETE

Function DELETE deletes the elements of the range indicated. This does not leave a gap in the list but
the remaining elements move for ward. If the given range exceeds the end of the list, deletion until the
end of the list is effected.

Input is analog to filling a list.
By pressing the [RETURN] key, the input window is exited without a modification being carried out. T he

menu cursor then marks FUNCTION.
Selection: Function DELETE

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATIO N
DIGITAL M OD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

10.000 000 000 0

SELECT LIST...
FUNCTION

-INDEX - FREE 2041 - L EN 2055
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008

Fig. 2-13 Edit function DELETE: Input window

DELETE AT

Input of the block of the list to be deleted
AT Lower limit (INDEX)
RANGE Number of elements to be deleted.

EXECUTE

Starts the deletion. After the function has been executed, the input window is
automatically exited. The menu cursor marks FUNCTION. The EDIT page
shows the beginning of the range that has moved forward.

GHz

DELETE AT

EXECUTE

LEVEL

10 RANGE 2

- 30.0

dBm

2.2.4.4 Pattern Setting to Operate the List Editor

The user can become familiar with the operation of the list editor by means of the following pattern
setting in the MEM SEQ menu. List MSEQ2 shall be changed using the single-value function
EDIT/VIEW:

• Memory location number of the first element 20

• Dwell time of the first element 15s

• Memory location number of the second element 1.

When the setting has been terminated, return to the OPERATION page of the MEM SEQ menu.

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List Editor SMP

At the beginning of the operation sequence, menu MEM SEQ is ca lled. List MSEQ 2 is ac tive. T he menu
cursor marks a parameter of the setting menu on the OPERATION page (c.f. Fig. 2-14).

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

10.000 000 000 0

MODE

OFF AUTO SI NGLE STEP EXT-SINGLE EXT-STEP

RESE T SEQU EN CE

CURRENT INDEX 1

SELECT LIST... CURRENT: MSEQ2
DELETE LIST...
FUNCTION FILL INSERT DELETE EDIT/VIEW

Fig. 2-14 Starting point of the pattern setting

GHz

LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

MENU / VARIATION

MENU / VARIATION

SELECT

Operating steps Explanations

MENU / VARIATION

Select the FUNCTION menu item.

.

FUNCTION

.

SELEC T

MENU / VARIATION

Select single-value function
EDIT/VIEW.

The EDIT page of the MEM SEQ

EDIT/VIEW

.

.

SELEC T

menu is called. The menu cursor
marks the index of the first element
of list SEQ2.

Set the menu cursor to the memory
location number value of the first
element (c.f. Fig. 2-15,A).

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SMP List Editor

Operating steps Explanations

RETURN

RETURN

DATA INPUT

0

2

DATA INPUT

5

1

DATA INPUT

1

x1

ENTER

x1

ENTER

x1

ENTER

Enter MEMORY 20.
The menu cursor automatically wraps

to the DWELL value of the first
element (Fig. 2-15,B).

Enter DWELL 15 s.
The menu cursor automatically wraps

to the MEMORY value of the second
element.

Enter MEMORY 1.
The menu cursor automatically wraps

to the DWELL value of the second
element.

Reset the menu cursor to the index.

Reset the menu cursor to the
FUNCTION menu item of the EDIT
page of menu MEM SEQ
(c.f. Fig. 2-15,C).

RETURN

Reset the menu cursor to the
FUNCTION menu item of the
OPERATION page of menu MEM
SEQ.

Note: W ith the return to the OPERATION page the operation of the list editor is finished. In the list

mode (menu LIST), function LEARN

➤

must be activated subsequently to ensure that the

settings are transferred to the hardware.

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List Editor SMP

Fig. 2-15, a to c Pattern setting - Edition of a list

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SMP Save/Recall

2.2.5 Save/Recall - Storing/Calling of Instrument Settings

50 complete instrument settings can be stored in memory locations 1 to 50.

Operating steps Explanations

Store current instrument setting in
memory location 12.

Call instrument setting of memory
location 12.

SAV

RCL

DATA INPUT

E

21

x1

ENTER

DATA INPUT

21

x1

ENTER

The digital display during a save or recall entry is faded in a window.
Memory location 0 has a special function. Here the instrument setting which was cur rent prior to the last

memory recall and prior to a preset setting is automatically stored. This permits the resetting of
instrument settings which have inadvertently been deleted using Recall 0.

If an instrument setting is stored in which a sweep was switched on, the sweep is started using the
recall.

The parameter EXCLUDE FROM RCL in the FREQUENCY and LEVEL-LEVEL menus determines
whether the saved RF frequency and RF level are loaded when an instrument setting is loaded, or
whether the current settings are maintained.

Store IEC-bus command: "*SAV 12"
Call IEC-bus command: "*RCL 12"

Note: The contents of lis ts, as they are used for the LIST mode or for user correction (UCOR) , is not

saved in the SAVE memory. It is stored under the respective list name and can be called. If
instrument settings are called which go back to list data such as level setting using UCOR, the
current list contents is used. If this has been altered, it is not identical to the list contents at the
point of storing any more.

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Menu Summary SMP

2.3 Menu Summary

FREQUENCY

LEVEL

MODULATION

DIGITAL MOD

LF OUTPUT

SW EEP

LIST

LEVEL
ALC
UCOR
EMF

AM
FM
PM
PULSE

ASK
FSK

FREQ
LEVEL
LFGEN (Option SM-B2)

(Option SM-B5)
(Option SMP-B12/B13)

MEM SEQ

UTILITIES

HELP

SYSTEM
REF OSC
PHASE
PROTECT
CALIB
DIAG
TEST
MOD KEY
AUX I/O
BEEPER

GPIB
RS232
SECURITY
LANGUAGE

CONFIG
TPOINT
PARAM

PULSE GEN (Option SMP-B 14)
REF OSC
LEVEL
YFOM
ALC LIMIT
ALC AMP
LOOP GAIN

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SMP RF Frequency

2.4 RF Frequency

The frequency of the RF output signal can be set directly using the [FREQ] k ey or by accessing menu
FREQUENCY.

In the header field of the display, the frequency of the RF output signal is indicated under FREQ.
In the case of frequency settings opened by means of the [FREQ] k ey, the value entered direc tly is the
frequency of the RF output signal.

The input value of frequency settings effected in the FREQUENCY menu considers the offset in
calculation. This offers the possibility of entering the desired output frequency of these series -connected
instruments in the menu. The SMP then changes the RF output frequency correspondingly. Offs et and
multiplier can also be entered in the FREQUENCY menu.

Note: Further settings: Frequency sweep Menu SWEEP

LF frequency Menu MODULATION

Menu LF-OUTPUT
int./ext. reference frequency Menu UTILITIES-REF OSC
Phase of the output signal Menu UTILITIES-PHASE

Menu selection: FREQUENCY

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

10.000 000 000 0

FREQUENCY

OFFSET
MULTIPLIER 1

KNOB STEP USER
KNOB STEP
EXCLUDE FROM RCL

Fig. 2-16 Menu FREQUENCY (preset setting)

FREQUENCY

Input value of the RF frequency considering the OFFSET and MULTIPLIER
input values. The frequency of the RF output signal is determ ined by the input
values FREQUENCY, OFFSET and MULTIPLIER (cf. Section "Frequency
Offset and Multiplier").

IEC-bus short command :FREQ 10E9

OFFSET

Input value of the frequency offset, e.g., of a series-connected mixer (cf.
Section "Frequency Offset and Multiplier").

IEC-bus short command :FREQ:OFFS 0

GHz

LEVEL

- 30.0

10.000 000 000 0 GHz

0.0 Hz

1. 000 000 0 MHz
DECIMAL USER
ON OFF

dBm

MULTIPLIER

Input value of a multiplication factor, e.g., of a series-connected frequency
multiplier (cf. Section "Frequency Offset and Multiplier").

IEC-bus short command :FREQ:MULT 1

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RF Frequency SMP

Y

Y

KNOB STEP USER

Input value of the step width for frequency variation using the rotary knob. The
RF frequency is varied in the step width entered if KNOB STEP is set to USER.

IEC-bus short command :FREQ:STEP 1MHz

KNOB STEP

DECIMAL: Variation step width corresponding to the position of the digit

cursor.

USER: "User Defined", variation step width as entered under KNOB

STEP USER .

EXCLUDE FROM RCL

OFF Default setting. The saved frequency is loaded as well when

instrument settings are loaded with the [RCL] key or with a
memory sequence.

IEC-bus short command :FREQ:RCL INCL

ON The RF frequency is not loaded when instrument settings are

loaded, the current frequency settings are maintained.

IEC-bus short command :FREQ:RCL EXCL

2.4.1 Frequency Offset and Multiplier

The SMP offers the possibility of entering an offset and multiplier of possibly series-connected
instruments in the FREQUENCY menu. T he indication/input value under FREQUENCY considers this
entries and represents the frequency value of the RF signal at the output of these instruments (cf . Fig.
2-17). If frequency offset as well as multiplier have been entered, it is taken for gr anted in c alculating the
values that the RF signal is multiplied first and then the offset is added.

Hence the frequency of the new RF output signal is calculated from the entries FREQUENCY, OFFSET
and MULTILIER according to the formula:

RF-output frequency = (FREQUENCY – OFFSET) / MULTIPLIER

Offset and multiplier entries do not have an inf luenc e on the RF output signal of the SMP. I. e., an entry
does not change the RF-output frequency but only the FREQUENCY value indicated in the
FREQUENCY menu.

The RF output frequency of the SMP is indicated in the header field of the display. It can be entered
directly using the [FREQ] key, i.e. without considering the offset and multiplier.

The offset setting also remains effective with the frequency sweep.

Input value

OFFSET

SMP

SMP

×Ø

RF ou t put freq uen cy

×

Ø

RF ou t p ut f req uen cy

L.O.

Mixer

Input value FREQUENC

Input value

MULTIPLIER

Frequency multiplier

Input value FREQUENC

Fig. 2-17 Example of a circuit with frequency offset or multiplier

1035.5005.02 2.42 E-8

SMP RF Level

2.5 RF Level

The RF output level can be set directly using the [LEVEL] key or by accessing the LEVEL menu.
In the header field of the display, the set RF output level is indicated under LEVEL.
The input value of level settings opened using the [LEVEL] key directly cor responds to the RF output

level.
The input value of the level settings effected in the LEVEL-LEVEL menu mathematically consider s the

offset of an attenuation/amplification element which is possibly series-connected (cf. Section "Level
Offset"). This offers the possibility of entering the desired level at the output of series-connected
instruments, the SMP then alters the RF output level correspondingly. The offset can als o be entered in
the LEVEL-LEVEL menu.

dBm, dBµV, mV and µV can be used as level units. The 4 unit keys are directly labeled with these units.

In order to change to another level unit, simply press the desired unit key.

Notes: - The message UNLEVELED is indicated in the status line if the level displayed is not

reached. The maximum possible RF-output level depends on the instrument model and
the options fitted (cf. data sheet).

- Further settings: Level sweep menu SWEEP

Menu selection: LEVEL - LEVEL

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGITAL MOD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

10.000 000 000 0

LEVEL
ALC
UCOR
EMF

AMPLITUDE

OFFSET
LIMIT
ATTENUATOR MODE
ATTEN FIXED RANGE
KNOB STEP USER
KNOB STEP
POWER RESOLUTION
POWER-ON STATE RF OFF PREVIOUS SETTING
EXCLUDE FROM RCL ON OFF

GHz LEVEL

- 30.00

-30.0 dBm

0.0 dBm
+16 dBm
AUTO FIXED

-50 dBm TO -30 dBm

1.0 dB
DECIMAL USER

0.1 0.01 dB

dBm

Fig. 2-18 Menu LEVEL (preset setting), fitted with option SMP-B15, attenuator 20 GHz; parameter

POWER RESOLUTION is set to 0.01 dB

AMPLITUDE

Input value of the RF level considering the OFFSET input value. The level of
the RF output signal is determined by input values AMPLITUDE and OFFSET
(cf. Section "Level Offset").

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW -30

OFFSET

Input value of the level offset of a series-c onnected attenuation/amplification
element. Input in dB (cf. Section "Level Offset").

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:OFFS 0

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RF Level SMP

LIMIT

ATTENUATOR MODE

ATTEN FIXED RANGE

KNOB STEP USER

KNOB STEP

Input value of level limitation. This value indicates the upper limit of the level at
the RF output connector. If a level above this lim it is attempted to be set, a
warning is displayed in the status line.

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:LIM 16 dBm

AUTO Normal operation. T he attenuator switching mec hanically switches

in steps of 5 dB, the switching points being fixed.
IEC-bus short command :OUTP:AMOD AUTO

FIXED Level settings are effected in a 20-dB range without switching the

attenuator (cf. Section "Interrupt-free Level Setting").
IEC-bus short command :OUTP:AMOD FIX

Indication of the level range in which the level is set without interruption in the
"ATTENUATOR MODE FIXED" operating mode.

Input value of the step width for level variation using the rotary knob. The RF
level is varied in the step width entered if KNOB STEP is set to USER.

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:STEP 1

DECIMAL Variation step width according to the position of the digit cursor.
USER User Defined, variation step width as entered under KNO B STEP

USER.

POWER RESOLUTION

POWER-ON STATE

EXCLUDE FROM RCL

0.1 dB The resolution of the LEVEL indication is set to 0.1 dB.

0.01 dB The resolution of the LEVEL indication is set to 0.01 dB.

Selection of the state the RF output is to assume after power-on of the unit
RF OFF Output is switched off
PREVIOUS SETTING Same state as before switch-off
IEC-bus short command :OUTP:PON ON

OFF Default setting. The saved RF level is loaded as well when

instrument settings are loaded with the [RCL] key or with a memory
sequence.

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:RCL INCL

ON The RF level is not loaded when instrument settings are loaded,

the current level settings are maintained.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:RCL EXCL

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SMP RF Level

E

2.5.1 Level Offset

The SMP offers the possibility of entering the offset (OFFSET) of a possibly series-connected
attenuator/amplification element in the LEVEL-LEVEL menu. The indication/input value under
AMPLITUDE considers this input (s ee below) and represents the level value of the signal at the output
of the series-connected instrument (cf. Fig. 2-19).

The level of the RF-output signal is thus calculated fr om the input values AMPLITUDE and O FFSET in
the LEVEL-LEVEL menu according to the formula:

RF-output level = AMPLITUDE – OFFSET

Entering an offset value does not aff ec t the RF-output s ignal of the SMP. I.e., an entry does not c hange
the RF-output level but only the displayed AMPLITUDE value in the LEVEL-LEVEL menu.

The RF output level of the SMP is indicated in the header field of the dis play. It can be entered directly,
i.e. without considering an offset, using the [LEVEL] key.

Input value

OFFSET

SMP

×

Ø

RF output signal

Attenuation/
Amplification

Input value AMPLITUD

Fig. 2-19 Example of a circuit with level offset

2.5.2 Interrupt-free Level Setting

(With option SMP-B15/SMP-B17 (SMP04), attenuator 20 GHz/40 GHz (SMP04)).

In the ATTENUATOR MODE FIX ED operating mode, level settings ar e carried out without interruption.
An attenuation is set electronically instead of using the interrupting attenuator.

The 20-dB range of the level which can be set interr upt-free extends from the level s et on switching on
the ATTENUATOR FIXED MODE to 20 dB below. Within this 20-dB range, the level can be set by
means of the keyboard, the rotary knob or via IEC/IEEE-bus.

Outside the 20-dB range, levels are set via the interrupting mechanical attenuator. Relative to this new
level, a new level in the range of 0 to –20 dB is set interrupt-free again.

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RF Level SMP

2.5.3 Level Control (ALC)

Menu LEVEL-ALC offers access to settings for level control.
Level control can be deactivated and various bandwidths of the level control can be switched on.
Switching off level control (ALC STATE OFF) switches over the internal level control into a

sample-and-hold operation. In this operating m ode, level control is autom atically switched on for a short
period of time after every level and frequency setting, and then the level control is held at the value
achieved. Switching off the level control is used with multi-transmitter m easurem ents to achieve a larger
intermodulation ratio.

The basic functions of level control are shown in Fig. 2-20.

Synthesizer

PIN-control
element

Integrator

RF-amplifier

Differential
amplifier

Internal
detector

+

-

Fig. 2-20 Basic principle of level control of the SMP

An application example for external level control is shown in Fig. 2-21.

Power meter NRVS Signal generator SMP

DC FREQ V/GHz

SMP

DC

×

Ø

RF-attenuator

RF-outputOption SMP-B15/B17

Internal level control

External level control

EXT ALC-inputReference voltage

EXT ALC

RF

Signal divider or
directional coupler

Power sensor

DUT

Fig. 2-21 Example of external power control using a power meter

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SMP RF Level

Menu selection: LEVEL - ALC

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGITAL MOD
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTILITIES
HELP

10.000 000 000 0

LEVEL
ALC
UCOR
EMF

STATE

SEARCH ONCE
SOURCE

POWER METER TYPE

REFERENCE

Fig. 2-22 Menu LEVEL - ALC (preset setting)

STATE

ON Normal state. Internal level control is permanently switched on.

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:ALC ON

OFF Internal level control is deactivated. In this state no AM and no ASK is

possible

.

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:ALC OFF

GHz LEVEL

OFF ON

INT DIODE PMETER

R&S NRVS HP438A/HP436A

1.000 V

- 30.0

dBm

SEARCH ONCE

SOURCE

POWER METER
TYPE

REFERENCE

Manual short-time switching on of the level contr ol for level calibration in the
ALC STATE OFF operating mode.

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:ALC ON;ALC OFF

Selecting the detector for level control.
INT The internal detector is switched on.

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:ALC:SOUR INT

DIODE A diode detector can be connected at input EXT ALC.

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:ALC:SOUR DIOD

PMETERA power meter can be connected at input EXT ALC.

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:ALC:SOUR PMET

Selection of a power meter.
R&S NRVS Selection of NRVS power meter by Rohde & Schwarz
HP438A Selection of Hewlett-Packard power meters HP438A or

HP436A /HP436A

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:ALC:SOUR:PMET RS_NRVS
Input value of the reference voltage for operation with an external diode

detector or with the power meters by Hewlett-Packard.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:POW:ALC:REF 1

1035.5005.02 2.47 E-8

RF Level SMP

2.5.4 User Correction (UCOR)

Function "User Correction" can be used to create and activate lists in which ar bitrar y RF frequencies ar e
assigned level correction values.

Up to 10 lists with a total of 160 correction values can be compiled. For frequencies which are not
included in the list the level correction is determ ined by means of interpolation of the neares t correction
values.

When user c orrection is switched on, the LEVEL indication is c ompleted by the indication UCOR (User
Correction) in the header field of the display. The RF output level is the sum of both values.

Output Level = LEVEL + UCOR

If the offset setting is used at the same time, the LEVEL indication value is the difference of the input
values AMPLITUDE and OFFSET of the menu LEVEL.

AMPLITUDE − OFFSET = LEVEL

The user correction is effective in all operating modes if switched on.
Menu selection: LEVEL - UCOR

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

10.000 000 000 0

LEVEL
ALC
UCOR
EMF

STATE

POWER METER TYPE R&S-NRVD R&S-NRVS HP437
MEASURE C ONNECTIO N VIA POWER METER

SELECT LIST... CURRENT: UCOR1
DELETE LIST...
FUNCTION FILL INSERT DELETE EDIT/VIEW

GHz

Fig. 2-23 Menu LEVEL - UCOR - OPERATION page

STATE

Switching on/off user correction.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:CORR ON

POWER METER
TYPE

Selection of a power meter for automatic level correction (see next section,
"Automatic Level Correction").

R&S NRVD Selection of Rohde & Schwarz power meter NRVD
R&S NRVS Selection of Rohde & Schwarz power meter NRVS
HP437 Selection of power meter HP437 by Hewlett-Packard

LEVEL
UCOR

OFF ON

- 27.0
+ 1.9

dBm

dB

MEASURE
CORRECTION VIA

Start of automatic level correction (see next section, "Automatic Level
Correction").

POWER METER

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SMP RF Level

SELECT LIST...

DELETE LIST...

FUNCTION

FREQ

10. 000 000 000 0

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

Selection of a list or generation of a new list (cf. Section "List Editor")
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:CORR:CSET "UCOR1"

Deletion of a list (cf. Section "List Editor")
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:CORR:CSET:DEL "UCOR2"

Selection of the editing mode to edit the selected list (cf. Section "List Editor")
IEC-bus short :SOUR:CORR:CSET:DATA:FREQ 10.5 GHz, 10.7 GHz..
commands :SOUR:CORR:CSET:DATA:POW 1.9dB, 1.2dB,...

LEVEL
ALC
UCOR
EMF

GHz

SELECT LIST... CURRENT: UCOR1

FUNCTION FILL INSERT DELETE EDIT/VIEW
INDEX - FREE 70 - LEN 10 FREQUENCY UCOR1
005 10.5000 000 0 GHz + 1.9 dB
006 10.7000 000 0 GHz + 1.2 dB
007 10.8000 000 0 GHz + 1.3 dB
008 10.9000 000 0 MHz + 1.5 dB
009 11.1000 000 0 GHz + 1.6 dB
010 11.2000 000 0 GHz + 1.9 dB
011 11.3000 000 0 GHz + 2.0 dB
012 11.4000 000 0 GHz + 2.1 dB

LEVEL

+ 1 .9

UCOR

- 27.0

dBm

dB

Fig. 2-24 Menu UCOR - LEVEL-EDIT page

1035.5005.02 2.49 E-8

RF Level SMP

2.5.5 Automatic level correction

Fig. 2-25 shows a typical application using automatic level correction.

Signal generator SMP

IEC/IEE

IEC/IEE

Power meter NRVS

×

Ø

Power sensor

Signal generator SMP

UCOR activ

Objet en essai

RF RF

×

Ø

DUT

Fig. 2-25 a Determining the correction values Fig. 2-25 b Measurement

The settings for automatic level correction can be accessed via the LEVEL-UCOR menu.
Automatic level correction is activated with MEASURE CORRECTION VIA POWER METER

. The

power meter used must be selected first via POWER METER TYPE.
When the automatic level correction is started, the instrument displays a warning:

ATTENTION:

This function overwrites the level values

of your current UCOR List!

Automatic level correction can be continued by pressing the [SELECT] key. It is aborted by pressing
[RETURN] .

The IEC-bus address of the power m eter and the power sensor used ar e indicated while the measured
values are read into the UCOR list.

Attention: The frequencies of the UCOR list must lie inside the frequency range of the sensor.

Frequencies located outside the frequency range of the sensor lead to faulty
measurements.

1035.5005.02 2.50 E-8

SMP RF Level

2.5.6 EMF

The signal level can also be set and indicated as the voltage of EMF (open-circuit voltage).
EMF is displayed in the header field of the display after the unit of the level indication.

Menu selection: LEVEL - EMF

FREQ

FM

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

10.000 000 000 0

LEVEL
ALC
UCOR
EMF

Fig2-26 Menu LEVEL-EMF

STATE

ON Voltage value of the level is the voltage of EMF.
OFF Voltage value of the level is voltage at 50 Ω (preset setting).

2.5.7 [RF ON / OFF]-Key

STAT E

GHz

LEVEL

14.1

OFF ON

mV

emf

The RF output signal is switched on and off again using the [RF ON / OFF] k ey. This does not inf luence
the current menu. W hen the output signal is switched off, the mess age "RF OFF" is displayed in the
LEVEL indication of the header field. If RF OFF is displayed, the 50-Ω source resistance is maintained.

IEC-bus short command :OUTP OFF

1035.5005.02 2.51 E-8

Modulation Sources SMP

2.6 Modulation

The SMP offers the following modulations:

• Amplitude modulation (AM)

• Logarithmic amplitude modulation (AM)

• Frequency modulation (FM)

• Phase modulation (PM) *

• Pulse modulation (PULSE) *

• Digital modulations (ASK and FSK) *only with options fitted

Internal or external modulation sources can be used for the analog modulations. Digital modulations
require an external modulation source.

2.6.1 Modulation Sources

Internal Modulation Sources

Internal modulation generators LF GEN1 and LF GEN2 are available for AM, FM and PM depending on
the equipment. For a more detailed description, cf. Section "LF Generator".

For internal pulse modulation, the instrument can be equipped with a pulse generator (option SMP-B14).
For a more detailed description, cf. Section "Pulse Generator".

External Modulation Sources

The input sockets appr opriate for the various modulations in the cas e of external supply can be taken
from table 2-1. External AM, FM and PM can be AC or DC-coupled.

Table 2-1 Input sockets for the different types of modulation

Inputs

Modulation EXT1 EXT2 PULSE

AM
FM1
FM2
PM1
PM2
PULSE
ASK
FSK

X
XX
XX
XX
XX

X
X
X

1035.5005.02 2.52 E-8

SMP Modulation Sources

The external modulation signal m ust show a voltage of V

= 1 V (V

p

= 0.707 V) in order to maintain

rms

the modulation depth or frequency deviation indicated. Deviations of m ore than ±3 % from the rated
voltage are signaled in the status line by means of the following messages (cf. table 2-2).

Table 2-2 Status messages in the case of a deviation from the rated value at the external

modulation input

Message Deviation

EXT1-HIGH Voltage at EXT1 too high

EXT1-LOW Voltage at EXT1 too low

EXT2-HIGH Voltage at EXT2 too high

EXT2-LOW Voltage at EXT2 too low

EXT-HI/HI Voltage at EXT1 and EXT2 too high

EXT-LO/LO Voltage at EXT1 and EXT2 too low

EXT-HI/LO Volt age at EXT1 too high and EXT2 too low

EXT-LO/HI Voltage at E XT1 too low and EXT2 too high

2.6.1.1 Simultaneous Modulation

Basically, every combination of AM, FM and pulse modulation is possible. Instead of FM, phase
modulation (PM) can be switched on as well. There are only restrictions for m odulations of the same
kind and for the multiple use of the 2nd LF generator (cf. table 2-3).

Two-tone AM is possible by simultaneously switching on the external and internal source.
Two-tone FM or two-tone PM is possible by simultaneously switching on FM1 and FM2 or PM1 and

PM2. For FM1 and FM2 (PM1 and PM2) separate deviations can be set and separate sources switched
on.

Note: W ith two-tone modulation please observe that the set deviation or modulation depth is valid for

one signal and the sum deviation or sum modulation depth is determined by adding both
signals. This results in overmodulation if the maximum value for deviation or modulation depth is
exceeded.

2.6.1.2 Alternate Switching Off of Modulations

Due to the multiple use of som e functional modules in the instrument s ome m odulations cannot be s et
at the same time (cf. table 2-3). In the case of manual c ontrol, incom patible modulations deactivate one
another, a short-time warning is displayed in the status line.

Note: The IEC-bus control according to SCPI forbids the mutual influence of types of modulation on

one another. In the case of remote control, an error message is output when an attempt is made
to switch on incompatible types of modulation (cf. annex B).

1035.5005.02 2.53 E-8

Modulation Sources SMP

Table 2-3 Modulations which cannot be operated simultaneously

AM INT1
AM INT2
AM EXT1
ASK
FM1 INT1
FM1 EXT1
FM1 EXT2
FM1 FSK
FM2 INT2
FM2 EXT1
FM2 EXT2
FM2 FSK
PM1 INT1
PM1 EXT1
PM1 EXT2
PM2 INT2
PM2 EXT1
PM2 EXT2

AM
INT1AMINT2AMEXT1ASK

 



 

 

X

XX

FM1

FM1

INT1

X



 



XX

XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX

FM1

EXT1

EXT2

XX



FM1

FM2

FM2

FM2

FM2

PM1

PM1

FSK

INT2

EXT1

EXT2

FSK

INT1

XX

XXXXXX

XX X XX XX

XXXXXX

XXXXXXX









XXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXXX





PM1

EXT1

EXT2



PM2

PM2

INT2





PM2

EXT1

EXT
2



X Mutual switching off in the case of manual control



Switching off by means of 1-out-of-n selection

2.6.1.3 [MOD ON/OFF] Key

The modulations can directly be switched on/ off using the key or by accessing the MODULATION
menu. W hen switching on using the [MOD ON/OFF] key, the modulation sources which are s et in the
modulation menus are used.

The [MOD ON/OFF] key can either be eff ective for all modulations or for a selected m odulation. The
selection for which modulation the [MOD ON/OFF] k ey is effective is m ade in the UT ILITIES-MOD KEY
menu.

Once a certain type of modulation has been selected, it is switched on or off each time that the [MOD
ON/OFF] key is pressed.

If "all modulations" are selected, the [MOD ON/OFF] key has the following effect:

• At least one modulation is active:

Pressing the [MOD ON/OFF] key switches off all active modulations. Which modulations were active
is stored.

• No modulation is active:

Pressing the [MOD ON/OFF] key switches on the modulations which were last switched off using the
[MOD ON/OFF] key.

1035.5005.02 2.54 E-8

SMP Analog Modulations

2.6.2 Analog Modulation

2.6.2.1 LF-Generator

The SMP is equipped with a fixed-frequency generator as internal modulation source as a standard. The
generator supplies sinusoidal signals of the frequencies of 0.4, 1, 3 and 15 kHz.
In addition to the standard equipment, the SMP can be equipped with the optional LF m odulation s ourc e
SM-B2, LF-generator.

It is possible to fit two optional modulation sources unless option SM-B3, pulse modulator, is fitted. If two
options are fitted, the access to the internal standard generator is eliminated. T he different possibilities
of modulation generator fitting are visible from Table 2-4:

Table 2-4 Modulation generators as component parts

LF-Generator 1 LF-Generator 2

Standard generator

Standard generator Option SM-B2, LF-generator

Option SM-B2, LF-generator Option SM-B2, LF-generator

---

The shape and frequency of the internal modulation signals can be selected in one of the modulation
menus ( AM, FM, PM) as well as in the LF-output menu.

Notes: - In conformance to the possibilities of the modulation generator options fitted, there are

differences in the modulation menus for AM, FM and PM.

- The settings LFGEN SHAPE NOI and LF sweep deactivate one another.

1035.5005.02 2.55 E-8

Analog Modulations SMP

2.6.2.2 Amplitude Modulation

Menu MODULATION-AM offers access to settings for amplitude modulation.

Notes:-The maximal level guaranteed of the SMP is different depending on model and options fitted

(cf. data sheet). The specified AM data are only valid up to 6 dB under the respective
maximal level. If this value is exceeded, the AM data are only guaranteed for a linearly
decreasing modulation depth.

– When a modulation depth is set that is too high, "WARNING" is displayed in the status line or

the message "WARN -221 Settings conflict; modulation forces peak level into overr ange" is
displayed after pressing the ERROR key.

Menu selection: MODULATION- AM

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

10.000 000 000 0

AM
FM
PM
PULSE

AM DEPTH

AM SOURCE
SCAN STATE
AM EXT COUPL ING
EXT1 IMPEDANCE

LFGEN1 FR EQ

LFGEN2 FR EQ
LFGEN2 SH APE

GHz LEVEL

30.0 %
OFF EXT1 LFGEN1 LFGEN2
ON OFF
AC DC

600 100k

0.4k 1k 3k 15k Hz

1.000 0 kHz
SIN SQR TRI NOI

- 30.0

dBm

Ω

Fig. 2-27 Menu MODULATION-AM (preset setting), fitted with option SM-B2, LF-generator (LFGEN2)

AM DEPTH
or
SCAN SENSITIVITY

Input value of the modulation depth
or
Input value of the scan sensitivity (for SCAN STATE ON).
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:AM 30PCT / :AM:SCAN:SENS 10dB

AM SOURCE

Selection of the modulation source.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:AM:SOUR INT1; STAT ON

SCAN STATE

Switching on and off the logarithmic amplitude modulation
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:AM:SCAN ON

AM EXT COUPLING

Selection of the kind of coupling AC or DC for external supply (input EXT1).
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:AM:EXT:COUP AC

EXT1 IMPEDANCE

Selection of the input impedance of the external input EXT1
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:AM:EXT:IMP 100kOhm

LFGEN1 FREQ

Selection of the frequency of the 1st LF generator.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:AM:INT1:FREQ 1kHz

LFGEN2 FREQ

Input value of the frequency of the 2nd LF generator.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:AM:INT2:FREQ 1kHz

LFGEN2 SHAPE

Selection of the shape of the 2nd LF generator.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR2:FUNC SIN

1035.5005.02 2.56 E-8

SMP Analog Modulations

2.6.2.3 Frequency Modulation
Operating modes

If the option SM-B5, FM/PM-modulator, is fitted, three operating m odes for frequeny modulation of the
RF-signal are available. The operating m ode selected determines the m odulation frequency range, the
maximum frequency deviation and the frequency accuracy (see Table 2-5).

Without the option, frequency modulation of the RF-signal is poss ible in the LOCKED and UNLOCKED
modes (see Fig. 2-27)

Table 2-5 Parameters for the various frequency modulation modes

Mode Modulation

LOCKED
(operation with reference
oscillator connected)

UNLOCKED
(free-run mode, reference
oscillator disconnected)

PRECISE
(operation with increased RF­accuracy; only with option S M­B5, FM/PM-modulator)

Frequency Range

10 kHz ... 5 MHz

DC ... 5 MHz

DC ... 1 MHz

internal or external
modulation sign al

S1

Maximum
Frequency Deviation

≤ 20 GHz: 10 MHz
> 20 GHz: 20 MHz

≤ 20 GHz: 10 MHz
> 20 GHz: 20 MHz

≤ 20 GHz: 1 MHz
> 20 GHz: 2 MHz

FM

S3

OSC

Frequency
Accuracy

same as reference frequenc y

typ. approx. < 5 × 10

approx. 1% of the frequency
deviation set

–4

RF-signal
2 ... 20 GHz

actual

PLL

Mode

S1 S2 S3

nominal

Locked
Unlocked
Precise

closed
closed
open

open
open
closed

closed
open
closed

FM/PM­modulator,
SM-B5

Fig. 2-28 Operating modes for frequency modulation (principle)

1035.5005.02 2.57 E-8

Analog Modulations SMP

The MODULATION-FM menu offers access to settings for frequency modulation.

Menu selection: MODULATION-FM

FREQ

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

10. 000 000 000 0

AM
FM
PM
PULSE

MODE

FM1 DEVIATION
FM1 SOURCE
LFGEN1 FREQ

FM2 DEVIATION
FM2 SOURCE
LFGEN2 FREQ
LFGEN2 SHAP E

EXT1 COUPLI NG
EXT1 IMPEDA NC E
EXT2 COUPLI NG
EXT2 IMPEDA NC E

GHz LEVEL

UNLOCKED LOCKED PRECISE

10.0 kHz
OFF LFGEN1 EXT1 EXT2

0.4k 1k 3k 15k Hz

10.0 kHz
OFF LFGEN2 EXT1 EXT2

1.000 0 kHz
SIN SQR TRI NOI

AC DC
600k 100k

AC DC
600k 100k

- 30.0

dBm

Ω

Ω

Fig. 2-29 Menu MODULATION-FM (preset setting), instrument fitted with option SM-B2, LF-

generator (LFGEN2) and option SM-B5, FM/PM-modulator

MODE

Selection of FM-mode (see Table 2-5). PRECISE is indicated only if the SMP
is fitted with option SM-B5, FM/PM-modulator.

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:FM:MODE UNL

FM1 DEVIATION

FM1 SOURCE

LFGEN1 FREQ

FM2 DEVIATION

FM2 SOURCE

LFGEN2 FREQ

LFGEN2 SHAPE

Input value of the deviation for FM1.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:FM1 10kHz

Switching on and off FM1 and selection of the modulation source.
IEC-bus short commands :SOUR:FM1:SOUR INT; STAT ON

Selection of the frequency of the 1st LF generator.
EC-bus short command :SOUR:FM1:INT:FREQ 1kHz

Input value of the deviation for FM2.
EC-bus short command :SOUR:FM2 10kHz

Switching on and off FM2 and selection of the modulation source.
EC-bus short command :SOUR:FM2:STAT OFF

Input value of the LFGEN2 frequency.
EC-bus short command :SOUR:FM2:INT:FREQ 1kHz

Selection of the waveform of the 2nd LF generator.
EC-bus short command :SOUR2:FUNC SIN

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EXT1 COUPLING

Selection of the type of coupling AC or DC for the external input EXT1.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:FM1:EXT1:COUP AC

EXT1 IMPEDANCE

Selection of the input impedance for the external input EXT1.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:FM1:EXT1:IMP 100kOhm

EXT2 COUPLING

Selection of the type of coupling AC or DC for the external input EXT2.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:FM1:EXT2:COUP AC

EXT2 IMPEDANCE

Selection of the input impedance for the external input EXT2.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:FM1:EXT2:IMP 100kOhm

2.6.2.4 Phase Modulation

Menu MODULATION-PM offers access to settings for phase modulation.
Menu selection: MODULATION - PM

FREQ

10. 000 000 000 0

GHz LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

AM
FM
PM
PULSE

PM1 DEVIATION

PM1 SOURCE
LFGEN1 FREQ

PM2 DEVIATION
PM2 SOURCE
LFGEN2 FREQ
LFGEN2 SHAP E

EXT1 COUPLI NG
EXT1 IMPEDA NC E
EXT2 COUPLI NG
EXT2 IMPEDA NC E

1.0 rad
OFF LFGEN1 EXT1 EXT2

0.4k 1k 3k 15k Hz

1.0 rad
OFF LFGEN2 EXT1 EXT2

1.000 0 kHz
SIN SQR TRI NOI

AC DC
600 100k

AC DC
600 100k

Ω

Ω

Fig. 2-30 Menu MODULATION - PM (preset setting) fitted with option SM-B2, LF-generator

LFGEN2), and option SM-B5, FM/PM-modulator

PM1 DEVIATION

Input value of the deviation for PM1.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:PM1 1RAD

PM1 SOURCE

Switching on and off PM1 and selection of the modulation source.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:PM1:SOUR:INT; STAT ON

LFGEN1 FREQ

Selection of the frequency of the 1st LF generator.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:PM1:INT:FREQ 1kHz

PM2 DEVIATION

Input value of the deviation for PM2.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:PM2 1RAD

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PM2 SOURCE

LFGEN2 FREQ

LFGEN2 SHAPE

EXT1 COUPLING

EXT1 IMPEDANCE

EXT2 COUPLING

EXT2 IMPEDANCE

Switching on and off PM2 and selection of the modulation source.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:PM2:SOUR INT; STAT ON

Input value of the LFGEN2 frequency.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:PM2:INT:FREQ 1kHz

Selection of the waveform of the 2nd LF generator.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR2:FUNC SIN

Selection of the type of coupling AC or DC with external supply for PM1 (input
EXT1).

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:PM:EXT1:COUP AC
Selection of input impedance for the external input EXT1.

IEC-bus short command :SOUR:PM:EXT1:IMP 100kOhm
Selection of the type of coupling AC or DC with external supply for PM2 (input

EXT2).
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:PM:EXT2:COUP AC

Selection of input impedance for the external input EXT2.
IEC-bus short command :SOUR:PM:EXT2:IMP 100kOhm

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2.6.2.5 Pulse Modulation

The pulse modulator can be c ontrolled by an external source as well as by the internal pulse generator.
In the case of external control, the exter nal source directly feeds the pulse m odulator. The envelope of
the RF is identical to the control signal. In the case of control by the internal pulse generator, the pulse
form of the pulse generator determ ines the envelope of the RF. Puls e delay, pulse width and period can
be set.

The polarity of the pulse modulation is selectable. W ith POLARITY = NORM, the RF level is on with
HIGH level at modulation input PULSE. W ith option SMP-B14, the input impedance can be s witched
between 50 Ω and 10 k Ω. If no option is fitted, it is fixed to 50 Ω.

Note: Option SMP-B12, pulse modulator, improves the measured data in the frequency domain

beyond 2 GHz. Option SMP-B13, pulse modulator 0,01 to 2 GHz, allows pulse modulation
in the frequency range between 0,01 and 2 GHz.

2.6.2.5.1 Pulse Generator

As an internal modulation source, the pulse generator (option SMP-B14) offers the possibility to set
single and double pulses with variable pulse delay, pulse width and period. The pulse generator can be
triggered internally or by means of an external signal at the PULSE input. The internal triggering is
derived from the ref erence frequency and hence very stable. In trigger mode EXT, the positive or the
negative edge can be used to trigger the pulse generator.

The pulse generator can also be operated as an independent function without the pulse modulator being
controlled if the pulse modulation source SOURCE is switched to OFF or EXT. T he puls e c an be tapped
at the VIDEO output.

SYNC signal

PULSE DELAY

VIDEO signal

RF signal

WIDTH

PERIOD

PULSE DE L AY

WIDTH

Fig. 2-31 Signal example 1: single pulse, TRIGGER MODE = AUTO

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Pulse input

TRIGGER DELAY

SYNC signal

VIDEO signal

RF signal

WIDTH

Double Pulse Delay

WIDTH

Fig. 2-32 Signal example 2: double pulse, TRIGGER MODE = EXT, SLOPE = POS

Menu MODULATION-PULSE offers access to settings for pulse modulation and to the pulse generator.
Menu selection: MODULATION - PULSE

FREQ

10. 000 000 000 0

GHz

LEVEL

- 30.0

dBm

FREQUENCY
LEVEL
MODULATION
DIGI TA L M O D
LF OUTPUT
SWEEP
LIST
MEM SEQ
UTIL ITIE S
HELP

AM
FM
PM
PULSE

SOURCE OFF EXT PULSE-GEN

POLARITY NORM INV
EXT IMPEDANCE 50 10 k

---------------PUL SE GENERA TOR-- ----- ----- ---­PERIODE 10.00 µs

WIDTH 1.00 µs
PULSE DELAY 1.00 µs

DOUBLE PULSE STATE OFF ON
TRIGGER MODE AUTO EXT
EXT TRIG SLOPE POS NEG

Ω

Fig. 2-33 Menu MODULATION-PULSE (preset setting), fitted with option SMP-B14, pulse

generator.

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