R&S FSH series, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...R S FSH Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Quick Start...

Page 2: ...ral valuable open source software packages A detailed list of the used open source software is provided on the user documentation CD ROM included in delivery The verbatim license texts are provided on...

Page 3: ...Settings 46 2 2 8 Audio Settings 48 2 2 9 Regional Settings 50 2 2 10 Setting the Date andTime 51 2 3 Self Alignment 53 2 4 Setting the Instrument Default Setup 54 2 4 1 Setting Preset 54 2 4 2 Reset...

Page 4: ...3 6 1 Calibrating the R S FSH forVector Measurement of theTransmission Function 95 3 6 2 Calibrating the R S FSH for Scalar Measurement of theTransmission Function 96 3 6 3 Measure the magnitude of t...

Page 5: ...nd to ensure safe operation observe all instructions and warnings provided in this manual If you have any questions regarding these safety instructions the Rohde Schwarz group of companies will be hap...

Page 6: ...the product If personal safety gear is required for using Rohde Schwarz products this will be indicated at the appropriate place in the product documentation Keep the basic safety instructions and the...

Page 7: ...s and all accessories Tags and their meaning DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation w...

Page 8: ...g position is always with the housing floor facing down IP protection 2X pollution severity 2 overvoltage category 2 use only in enclosed spaces max operation altitude 4600 m above sea level max trans...

Page 9: ...ficulties consult a physician immediately to determine the cause If products components are mechanically and 4 or thermically processed in a manner that goes beyond their intended use hazardous substa...

Page 10: ...sonnel for operating the products Prior to switching on the product it must be 7 ensured that the nominal voltage setting on the power supply matches the nominal voltage of the AC supply network If th...

Page 11: ...only after consulting with the Rohde Schwarz group of companies Do not insert the plug into sockets that are 11 dusty or dirty Insert the plug firmly and all the way into the socket Otherwise this ca...

Page 12: ...ose Never pour any liquids onto or into the housing This can cause short circuits inside the product and or electric shocks fire or injuries Use suitable overvoltage protection to ensure 18 that no ov...

Page 13: ...the product Handles on the products are designed 22 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 t...

Page 14: ...no responsibility for accidents or collisions Prior to cleaning disconnect the product from 24 the AC supply Use a soft non linting cloth to clean the product Never use chemical cleaning agents such...

Page 15: ...nta en estado impecable seg n los est ndares t cnicos de seguridad Para poder preservar este estado y garantizar un funcionamiento libre de peligros el usuario deber atenerse a todas las indicaciones...

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Page 22: ...TN TT aseguradas con fusibles de como m ximo 16 A utilizaci n de fusibles de mayor amperaje s lo previa consulta con el grupo de empresas Rohde Schwarz Nunca conecte el enchufe en tomas de 11 corrient...

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Page 24: ...adores solamente por los del tipo R S correspondiente ver lista de piezas de recambio Las bater as y acumuladores deben reutilizarse y no deben acceder a los vertederos Las bater as y acumuladores que...

Page 25: ...tro del veh culo debidamente para evitar en caso de un accidente las lesiones u otra clase de da os No utilice nunca el producto dentro de un veh culo en movimiento si esto pudiera distraer al conduct...

Page 26: ...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 standard...

Page 27: ...ecific instrument please send us a short e mail indicating the instrument We will take care that you will get the right information Support Center Tel from Europe 49 0 180 512 42 42 From outside Europ...

Page 28: ...connection for additional accessories 4 LAN and USB interface 5 Softkey caption 6 Softkeys 7 Function keys 8 Alpha numeric keypad 9 Kensington lock 10 DC connection for supply from the external AC pow...

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Page 30: ...tting packaging that consists of upper and lower shells The two shells are held together by tape The packaging contains all accessories supplied Undo the tape to unpack the analyzer Remove the R S FSH...

Page 31: ...29 E 02 1 USB cable 2 LAN cable 3 Power supply 4 AC supply plug country specific 5 Upper shell 6 R S FSH 7 Lower shell 8 Lithium ion battery 9 CD ROM 10 Quick Start manual...

Page 32: ...t the back The R S FSH can be laid flat for operation from above Because the grip is slightly raised at the back the R S FSH is tilted forward to give the optimum viewing angle for the display For use...

Page 33: ...o open the battery compartment push the cover downward by pressing a finger against the recessed grip 1 Then open the cover upwards 2 and put the rechargeable battery into the R S FSH as far as it wil...

Page 34: ...imately 4 5 hours is additionally available as an accessory For use with the supplied power supply R S HA Z201 the power adapter jack plug should be pushed into the POWER ADAPTER socket on the left si...

Page 35: ...panel The R S FSH displays an arrow within the battery charge status indicator at the top right of the display to show that it is connected to the mains and is charging If the battery is fully charge...

Page 36: ...s charge status the ambient temperature and the operating mode The operating times for a fully charged battery at room temperature in the operating mode SPECTRUM is shown in the table below Battery ty...

Page 37: ...ery is flat Battery charge state 1 Fig Using the supplied power supply unit or the car adapter The battery is charged via the included power supply unit or the R S HA Z202 car adapter order number 130...

Page 38: ...plied Charging time R S FSH switched off approx 2 5 h Charging time R S FSH switched on approx 3 5 h Battery type R S HA Z206 available as an accessory Charging time R S FSH switched off approx 3 5 h...

Page 39: ...Z203 external charger available as an accessory order number 1309 6123 00 and supplied with current via the AC power supply The charging process is indicated by the orange LED CHARGE on the charger As...

Page 40: ...be loaded with up to 30 dBm 1 W for a maximum of three minutes If the instrument is loaded with 1 W for longer it may be destroyed The RF input is protected from static discharges and voltage pulses b...

Page 41: ...al Model R S FSH8 1309 6000 24 1309 6000 28 Frequency 300 kHz to 3 6 GHz Tracking generator output power 0 dBm nominal Model R S FSH8 1309 6000 24 1309 6000 28 Frequency 3 6 GHz to 8 GHz Tracking gene...

Page 42: ...s provided for headphones The internal impedance of the connector is approx 10 ohm Connection for additional accessories AUX Further accessories like the GPS receiver HA Z240 order no 1309 6700 02 can...

Page 43: ...quency synchronization is fed in via the EXT TRIG EXT REF BNC socket The trigger threshold is similar to that ofTTL signals The level for the reference signal must be larger than 0 dBm The necessary s...

Page 44: ...Risk of damage to the instrument Never apply currents above 600 mA or voltages above 20 V to the BNC sockets if the BNC connectors are not configured as BIAS input ports If the BNC connectors are con...

Page 45: ...as BIAS input ports never apply currents above 600 mA or voltages above 50 V USB and LAN interface The R S FSH can be connected to a computer via either a USB or a LAN interface for data transfer The...

Page 46: ...C connection and the R S FSH battery is charged The internal battery can also be charged from a vehicle s cigarette lighter socket The adapter required is available as an accessory for the R S FSH R S...

Page 47: ...he R S FSH opens a list of general settings Select AUTO ACCESSORY DETECTION below the heading HARDWARE with the rotary knob or the cursor keys or Confirm with ENTER A submenu opens in which the automa...

Page 48: ...n be advantageous to select the high contrast monochrome display To strike a balance between battery operating time and screen display quality set backlighting to the minimum brightness needed Setting...

Page 49: ...ting the display color scheme Press the SETUP key Press the INSTRUMENT SETUP softkey The R S FSH opens a list of general settings Select the DISPLAY COLOR SCHEME menu item below the heading DISPLAY wi...

Page 50: ...FSH opens a list of general settings Select KEY CLICK VOLUME below the heading AUDIO with the rotary knob or the cursor keys or Confirm with ENTER An input field opens in which the current key click...

Page 51: ...ME below the heading AUDIO with the rotary knob or the cursor keys or Confirm with ENTER An input field opens in which the current system beeper volume is displayed in percent Enter the desired volume...

Page 52: ...ress the SETUP key Press the INSTRUMENT SETUP softkey The R S FSH opens a list of general settings Select LANGUAGE below the heading REGIONAL with the rotary knob or the cursor keys or Confirm with EN...

Page 53: ...the cursor keys or Confirm with ENTER A submenu appears Select DD MM YY or MM DD YY with the rotary knob or the cursor keys or Confirm with ENTER 2 2 10 Setting the Date andTime The R S FSH has an int...

Page 54: ...sor keys or a numerical entry Confirm with ENTER The cursor then automatically moves to the second field in the date day or month depending on the date format Proceed with the next two fields as with...

Page 55: ...e 2 3 Self Alignment The self alignment calibrates the instrument settings for vector network analyzer and overrides the manufacturer s calibration stored in the instrument For the self alignment a sh...

Page 56: ...ets the R S FSH to the default setup This allows a new configuration based on defined measurement parameters to be entered without parameters from a previous setting unintentionally still being active...

Page 57: ...dels will be deleted Only the factory default files will be re installed Risk of data loss All saved datasets will be lost Press the SETUP key Press the INSTRUMENT SETUP softkey The R S FSH opens a li...

Page 58: ...a direct current input for PORT 2 BIAS PORT 2 see also the chapter on spectrum analyzer connections Switchover is via the SETUP menu Press the SETUP key Press the INSTRUMENT SETUP softkey The R S FSH...

Page 59: ...TRIGGER softkey If the input is configured for the external reference and if no reference signal is present at the input a warning will appear on the screen This is meant to prevent users from carryin...

Page 60: ...m with ENTER A selection list opens Select the desired function for the BNC socket with the rotary knob or the cursor keys or Confirm with ENTER Risk of damage to the instrument Never apply currents a...

Page 61: ...the SETUP key Press the INSTALLED OPTIONS softkey Select INSTALL OPTION under the OPTION ADMINISTRATION header Confirm with ENTER An entry box in the lower right corner of the screen is displayed Typ...

Page 62: ...Setup menu so you can check them Press the SETUP key Press the INSTALLED OPTIONS softkey The R S FSH displays all available options with the appropriate status below the header OPTION INSTALLATION STA...

Page 63: ...t be installed on the PC before the connection is made To do this place the CD ROM supplied in the CD drive From the autostart menu select menu item FSH4View to install the software Follow the instruc...

Page 64: ...w the heading LAN PORT with the rotary knob or the cursor keys or and confirm with ENTER A list opens Select OFF with the rotary knob or the cursor keys or and confirm with the ENTER key DHCP is now d...

Page 65: ...PC e g 172 76 68 24 with the numeric keys and confirm with the ENTER key Setting the IP address on the R S FSH Fig Setting the subnet mask The PC s and the R S FSH s subnet mask must also match in or...

Page 66: ...FSH Fig R S FSH4View software configuration Start the R S FSH4View software on the PC Select the LAN tab in the INSTRUMENT CONNECT dialog window Click ADD to create a new network connection Enter the...

Page 67: ...etwork The R S FSH s IP address can be automatically drawn from the DHCP server or a fixed address can be defined manually With manual allocation a fixed IP address and subnet mask must be assigned to...

Page 68: ...FSH DHCP is switched on by default on the R S FSH If the setting has been altered proceed as follows Press the SETUP key Press the INSTRUMENT SETUP softkey The R S FSH opens a list with the general s...

Page 69: ...figured as described in the chapter on direct LAN connection The IP address and subnet mask assigned by the DHCP server must then be used to create a new LAN connection 2 9 3 Connection via USB Switch...

Page 70: ...ECOMMENDED Confirm with NEXT The R S FSH4View software must be installed on the PC Only then can the hardware wizard find the necessary drivers for the USB connection After a few seconds the wizard re...

Page 71: ...NT CONNECT dialog opens Select the USB tab in the INSTRUMENT CONNECT dialog Select the R S FSH4 connection Click CONNECT The FSH internally emulates a LAN connection The IP address displayed by FSH4Vi...

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Page 73: ...des one for the highest possible sensitivity AUTO LOW NOISE and one for the lowest possible intermodulation products AUTO LOW DISTORTION The difference between the two modes is that the attenuation th...

Page 74: ...tenuator is displayed in the status bar at the upper edge of the screen below the Att caption To set the attenuator manually proceed as follows Press the AMPT key Press the RF ATT AMP IMP softkey Sele...

Page 75: ...splayed in the input field This value can be changed with the rotary knob or the cursor keys in 5 dB steps within the 0 dB to 40 dB range The desired value can also be entered directly via the numeric...

Page 76: ...damping value for the attenuator is displayed in the status bar at the upper edge of the screen behind the Att caption To re activate automatic attenuator setting as described select either AUTO LOW...

Page 77: ...is fitted behind the RF attenuator and in front of the input mixer Press the AMPT key Press the RF ATT AMP IMP softkey The R S FSH changes to the submenu for configuring the pre amplifier The green se...

Page 78: ...N RF attenuation RF attenuation Preamplifi er Low Noise Low Distortion Low Noise 30 dBm 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB On 29 9 to 25 dBm 0 dB 0 dB 10 dB On 24 9 to 20 dBm 0 dB 0 dB 5 dB On 19 9 to 15 dBm 0 dB 5 dB 10...

Page 79: ...t of the signal generator to the RF input of the R S FSH Signal generator settings Frequency 700 MHz Level 30 dBm 3 3 1 Level Measurement First set the R S FSH to its default settings to show all the...

Page 80: ...y Enter 700 using the numeric keypad and confirm the entry with the MHz key Press the SPAN key Enter 10 using the numeric keypad and confirm the entry with the MHz key The R S FSH now displays the gen...

Page 81: ...ions are displayed on the screen Press the marker key The marker is activated and is automatically positioned on the trace maximum A vertical line on the measurement diagram indicates the marker frequ...

Page 82: ...y 10 dB to increase the dynamic range Press the AMPT key The softkeys for the AMPT menu are displayed and the REF LEVEL softkey label is highlighted in red i e it is enabled for value entry The red va...

Page 83: ...hen set to the measured level indicated by the marker Only a few keystrokes are needed to set the optimal reference level 3 3 3 Frequency Measurements The R S FSH s trace displays 631 measurement poin...

Page 84: ...ct FREQUENCY COUNT from the selection box using the rotary knob or the cursor keys or Press the ENTER key The label M at the upper left hand corner of the measurement diagram changes to C to tell you...

Page 85: ...following measurement example First the R S FSH is set to its default settings to show all measurement steps that are needed Press the PRESET key The analyzer displays the frequency spectrum from the...

Page 86: ...z To measure the harmonic ratio set the marker on the fundamental and the delta marker on the second harmonic Press the MARKER key The softkey menu opens for marker entry and automatically positions t...

Page 87: ...S FSH Z1 or R S FSH Z18 as options They measure power in the span 10 MHz to 8 GHz or 10 MHz to 18 GHz respectively The Power Sensor is controlled and powered via a special RS 232 C interface at the t...

Page 88: ...sensor s input must not exceed 400 mW 26 dBm Use an attenuator for measurements on high power transmitters However brief 10 s power peaks up to 1 W 30 dBm are permissible Connect the power sensor cab...

Page 89: ...f there are any communication problems with the power sensor the R S FSH outputs error messages sensor error error number indicating the possible causes see main manual To compensate for internal offs...

Page 90: ...the R S FSH outputs the message Zeroing power sensor please wait When zeroing is over the R S FSH outputs the message Power Sensor Zero OK and switches back to the softkey menu for the power sensor Co...

Page 91: ...l under test Press the FREQ softkey Using the numeric keys enter the frequency you want and confirm the entry with the ENTER key or by pressing the FREQ softkey again The R S FSH transfers the new fre...

Page 92: ...ource reverse power The ratio between reverse power and forward power is a measure of the load matching and is displayed as the return loss or standing wave ratio The R S FSH Z14 and the R S FSH Z44 h...

Page 93: ...on the power sensor to the power sensor socket on the R S FSH and screw it on Insert the directional power sensor between the source and the load Press the MODE key Press the POWER METER softkey The R...

Page 94: ...sensor is being zeroed Disconnect the power sensor from any signal sources Start zeroing with the CONTINUE softkey The softkey CANCEL can be used to cancel zeroing before it begins e g if the signal...

Page 95: ...d forward power level in dBm and the VSWR of the load To achieve maximum measurement accuracy enter the frequency of the signal under test Press the FREQ softkey The R S FSH opens the entry box for th...

Page 96: ...test which require an external voltage e g power amplifiers connect the supply of a voltage from a suitable AC power supply to the appropriate BIAS PORT 1 or BIAS PORT 2 input for R S FSH models 1309...

Page 97: ...th option R S FSH K42 Press the MEAS key Press the CALIBRATE softkey SelectTRANSMISSION FWD PORT1 2 using the rotary knob and confirm with ENTER or the CALIBRATE softkey To calibrate the transfer meas...

Page 98: ...Scalar Measurement of theTransmission Function The following example shows a scalar measurement of the transmission function If the option R S FSH K42 is installed the measurement must first be switch...

Page 99: ...ection With models 1309 6000 14 and 1309 6000 18 in reverse direction only Select the desired measurement direction forward or reverse with the rotary knob or the cursor keys or NORMALIZETRANSM FWD PO...

Page 100: ...itch between forward and reverse without having to recalibrate the R S FSH anew See also the paragraph on two port calibration in the chapter on measuring the scalar return loss for R S FSH models 130...

Page 101: ...ation becomes invalid and UNCAL is displayed at top left To restore the last valid calibration proceed as follows Press the CALIBRATE softkey in the main menu for the network analyzer Select RESTORE C...

Page 102: ...24 or 1309 6000 28 The R S FSH Z28 0 GHz to 8 GHz or R S FSH Z29 0 GHz to 3 6 GHz calibration standard is required for measuring the return loss PORT 1 1 Fig The reflection measurement can be taken u...

Page 103: ...the R S FSH the measuring port is at PORT 1 or PORT 2 If a cable is used between the device under test and PORT 1 or PORT 2 the calibration is made at the measurement end of the cable Press the MODE...

Page 104: ...ry knob or the cursor keys Confirm with ENTER or by pressing the CALIBRATE softkey The R S FSH displays a message requesting termination of the measurement input into an open circuit Open Terminate th...

Page 105: ...e measurement cable into a 50 termination LOAD Start termination calibration by pressing CONTINUE When calibration is done the R S FSH outputs the message Calibration Done for three seconds REFL VECTO...

Page 106: ...cursor keys or select SCALAR Confirm with ENTER or the MEAS MODE softkey Press the CALIBRATE softkey in the main menu for the network analyzer Select NORMALIZE REFLECTION PORT 1 or NORMALIZE REFLECTI...

Page 107: ...vice under test to the calibrated measurement port The R S FSH displays the return loss of the device under test in dB The R S FSH additionally offers to display the reflection in VSWR or as a reflect...

Page 108: ...range the calibration becomes invalid and UNCAL is displayed at top left To restore the last valid calibration proceed as follows Press the CALIBRATE softkey in the main menu for the network analyzer...

Page 109: ...ctory UNCAL is displayed at the top left of the screen The R S FSH is already calibrated across the complete frequency range at the factory The reference plane for the factory calibration is PORT 1 or...

Page 110: ...6000 24 or 1309 6000 28 and installed option R S FSH K41 distance to fault measurement The R S FSH Z20 spare RF cable and the spare FSH Z28 0 GHz to 8 GHz or R S FSH Z29 0 GHz to 3 6 GHz calibration s...

Page 111: ...on the distance to fault measurement function The R S FSH delivers optimum results if the center frequency is set to the frequency at which the device under test is operated Press the FREQ key Input...

Page 112: ...creen The R S FSH uses the cable length to determine the optimal span for the measurement and for scaling the x axis in DTF mode For best results the cable should be specified 20 to 50 longer than the...

Page 113: ...HORT to the output end of the measurement cable Press the CONTINUE softkey to start the SHORT calibration When calibration is over the R S FSH displays DTF CAL in the top left hand corner of the scree...

Page 114: ...MEAS MODE softkey Select SPECTRUM using the rotary knob or the cursor keys or Confirm your selection by pressing the MEAS MODE softkey again or by pressing the ENTER key The R S FSH turns off the tra...

Page 115: ...firm the selection with the ENTER key or the CALIBRATE softkey The R S FSH opens a text box in which it requests the matching of the measuring cable with a short circuit Short an open circuit Open and...

Page 116: ...urement to measuring the impedance matching and displays this via the frequency As an indication that the R S FSH is working in reflection display mode it displays DTF REFLECTION at the top of the scr...

Page 117: ...n store at least 100 data records in the internal memory which are differentiated by their names A removable SD card can be used as a memory extension or for data transfer to a PC without a direct LAN...

Page 118: ...the data set to be saved The name for the most recently stored data set is suggested in the Name entry box which is highlighted in red When you press the ENTER key or the SAVE softkey a second time th...

Page 119: ...t as mobile phone keypads Enter the letter above the key by pressing the key the appropriate number of times The number of free memory locations FREE is also displayed Enter a name for the data set us...

Page 120: ...he end of the name for the data set Use the key to move the cursor to the left Use the key to move the cursor to the right Insert a new letter or number at the cursor position using the alphanumeric k...

Page 121: ...he SAVE RECALL key Press the RECALL softkey A list of all saved data sets opens If a measuring result is to be called from the SD card press the INTERNAL SD CARD softkey All data records on the SD car...

Page 122: ...s soon as the GPS receiver function is enabled and there is a fix connection with enough satellites Enable the GPS information Press the SETUP key Press the INSTRUMENT SETUP softkey The R S FSH opens...

Page 123: ...R S FSH AUX connector on the left side of the instrument the position is displayed as a measurement result in a blue bar in the numeric result area When the satellite lock is lost the bar turns red an...

Page 124: ...eceiver is defective this symbol is shown and the GPS information bar is red When the GPS Receiver is not enabled no symbol is shown When the device is booted with GPS enabled and GPS mouse connected...

Page 125: ...Port 1 direct current input 57 intermediate frequency output IF Out 57 BIAS Port 2 direct current input 56 external reference 56 external trigger 56 C Cable faults measuring 108 car adapter 35 chargi...

Page 126: ...eference frequency 120 GPS Information Display 120 H Hardware Settings 45 Harmonic levels ratios measuring 83 Headphone connection 40 I IF Out 57 IF output IF Out Video Out 42 IF Out Video Out 42 incr...

Page 127: ...measuring 77 M measurement frequency 81 Measurement cable faults 108 CW Signal 77 harmonic levels ratios 83 level 77 power and return loss 90 power measurement using the power sensor 85 return loss 1...

Page 128: ...erence level 80 Regional settings 50 Return loss Measurement 100 Return loss measurement calibration 104 RF Attenuator 71 RF input 38 S Safety Instructions 3 Saving and recalling settings and test res...

Page 129: ...27 E 02 Support Center 25 System beeper volume 49 T Tracking generator output 39 transfer function of two port networks measu ring 94 U USB connection 61 67 USB interface 43 Printed in the Netherlands...

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