Rohde & Schwarz AM 300, Operating Manual

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Page 3: ...DE SCHWARZ GmbH Co KG Test and Measurement Division Mühldorfstraße 15 81671 München Germany 3rd edition 02 2005 Printed in Germany Printed on FFC bleached paper Subject to alterations Errors excepted Reprints also in extracts are only allowed with written permission of the manufacturer All rights reserved ...

Page 4: ... of Conformity Customer Support List of Rohde Schwarz Offices Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Control Elements Chapter 3 Putting the R S AM300 into Operation Chapter 4 Getting Started Measurement Example Chapter 5 Setting up the Instrument Chapter 6 Working with the R S AM300 Chapter 7 Remote Control PC Software R S AM300 K1 Chapter 8 Instrument Interfaces Chapter 9 Error Messages Chapter 10 Inde...

Page 5: ... instrument Putting into operation Basic operating procedures and control elements Operation via menus Installation and configuration of PC software Putting into operation of remote control By way of an introduction a typical R S AM300 measurement is described The operating manual also contains information about maintenance and troubleshooting based on the warnings and error messages issued by the...

Page 6: ...14 Sweep 0 14 Trigger 0 14 Reference 0 15 Interfaces 0 15 Power Supply 0 15 General Data 0 16 Safety Instructions 0 17 Certificate of Quality 0 20 EC Certificate of Conformity 0 21 Customer Support 0 22 List of Rohde Schwarz Offices 0 23 1 Introduction 1 34 1 1 Application Range of the R S AM300 1 34 1 2 Supplied Accessories 1 35 1 3 Warranty 1 35 2 Control Elements 2 36 2 1 Front View 2 36 2 2 Re...

Page 7: ...nction Area 5 50 5 3 Calling and Changing Menus 5 51 5 4 Setting Parameters 5 53 5 4 1 Direct Selection of Instrument Functions 5 53 5 4 2 Toggling a Setting 5 53 5 4 3 Selecting Settings 5 54 5 4 4 Entering Numerical Parameters 5 55 5 4 4 1 Entry with the Numerical Keys 5 55 5 4 4 2 Entry using the Cursor Keys and the Rotary Knob 5 57 5 5 Overview of all Menus and Functions 5 59 5 5 1 Arbitrary a...

Page 8: ... 114 6 2 1 5 2 Frequency Modulation FM 6 118 6 2 1 5 3 Phase Modulation PM 6 122 6 2 1 5 4 Frequency Shift Keying FSK 6 126 6 2 1 5 5 Phase Shift Keying PSK 6 130 6 2 1 6 Configuring the Signal Output 6 134 6 2 1 6 1 Switching Channel Summing On Off 6 135 6 2 1 6 2 Entering the Terminating Impedance 6 136 6 2 1 6 3 Setting the Anti Aliasing Filter 6 137 6 2 1 6 4 Setting the Output Filter 6 138 6 ...

Page 9: ...nnel Amplitude Values Orthogonally 6 180 6 2 7 2 Scaling the Diagram Area 6 181 6 2 7 2 1 Scaling the X Axis 6 182 6 2 7 2 2 Scaling the Y Axis 6 184 6 2 7 3 Zooming the Screen Window 6 186 6 2 7 3 1 Moving the Screen Window 6 187 6 2 7 3 2 Zooming the Screen Window In Out 6 188 6 3 SYSTEM Functions SYS Key 6 190 6 3 1 Instrument Default Setting Menu PRESET 6 191 6 3 1 1 Selecting and Calling the ...

Page 10: ...e PC 7 228 7 3 2 Starting the Program 7 229 7 4 Getting Started 7 230 7 5 Control Concept 7 231 7 5 1 PC Monitor Display 7 231 7 5 1 1 Diagram 7 232 7 5 1 2 Menus 7 232 7 5 1 3 Functions 7 233 7 5 2 Setting the Parameters 7 234 7 6 Overview of all Menus and Functions Shortcuts 7 235 7 6 1 File 7 235 7 6 2 View 7 235 7 6 3 Help 7 235 7 6 4 Function 7 236 7 6 4 1 CH1 CH2 7 236 7 6 4 2 Sweep 7 239 7 ...

Page 11: ...ls 2 Phase Setting range 180 to 180 Resolution 0 01 Operating modes CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 Waveform Standard sine triangle ramp square pulse exponential rising exponential falling noise Arbitrary Waveform length points per channel 16 to 262144 256K Level resolution 14 bit Frequency Sine 10 µHz to 35 MHz Triangle ramp square exponential 10 µHz to 500 kHz Square low jitter 10 µHz to 50 MHz Noise 35 MHz ban...

Page 12: ...l Purity Sine Harmonic distortion 3 USS output voltage 3 V VSS 20 Hz f 1 MHz 60 dBc 65 dBc 1 MHz f 5 MHz 55 dBc 55 dBc 5 MHz f 35 MHz 35 dBc 40 dBc Non harmonic distortion 10 µHz f 5 MHz typ 70 dBc 60 dBc 5 MHz f 25 MHz typ 55 dBc 45 dBc 25 MHz f 35 MHz typ 50 dBc 40 dBc SSB phase noise 10 kHz offset 10 MHz 118 dBc 1 Hz 35 MHz 117 dBc 1 Hz Signal Characteristic Square Duty cycle f 500 kHz 1 to 99 ...

Page 13: ... kHz Download time via USB 16 s binary 256 k points Output Characteristic Offset 50 Ω Setting range 5 V signal level offset 5 V Accuracy 1 of setting 2 mV 0 5 of signal level Signal output Impedance 50 Ω nominal Protection short circuit proof Filter Internal Operating modes manual automatic Lowpass filter cutoff frequency 35 MHz 37 MHz 75 MHz Filter types Bessel 9th order Cauer 9th order External ...

Page 14: ...ncy 10 mHz to 100 kHz Frequency deviation 100 mHz to 17 5 MHz Source internal ϕM Carrier waveforms sine triangle ramp square exponential and arbitrary Modulation waveforms sine square triangle ramp exponential noise Modulation frequency 10 mHz to 100 kHz Phase deviation 180 to 180 Source internal FSK Carrier waveforms sine triangle ramp square exponential and arbitrary Modulation waveforms square ...

Page 15: ...ar logarithmic Direction upwards Start stop frequency 10 mHz to max signal frequency sine 35 MHz Sweep time 1 ms to 999 s Marker frequency marker Trigger Source manual internal external Delay Setting range 0 ns 150 ns bis 9999 s Resolution 10 ns Internal trigger Repetition period 2 MHz to 101 µHz 500 ns to 9901 s Resolution 10 ns External trigger input Input voltage TTL compatible Edge rising or f...

Page 16: ...10 6 Input voltage 0 5 V to 2 V 50 Ω Input impedance 50 Ω Reference output Frequency 10 MHz Output voltage 0 5 V 50 Ω Impedance 50 Ω Interfaces USB host Connector B plug connector type Protocol version 1 1 Command set device specific command set remote control via Windows driver Windows 2000 XP USB device Connector A plug connector type Protocol version 1 1 Additional memory USB memory stick Power...

Page 17: ... Mechanical loading Sine meets DIN EN 60068 2 6 DIN EN 61010 1 and MIL T 28800D Class 5 5 to 150 Hz max 2g at 55 Hz 55 to 150 Hz 0 5g constant Random meets DIN EN 60068 2 64 10 to 500 Hz 1 9g Shock meets DIN EN 60068 2 27 and MIL STD 810 shock spectrum Electromagnetic compatibility meets EN 555011 Class B and EN 61326 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Noise field strength 10 V m Protection class DIN EN 610...

Page 18: ...ully complying with safety standards To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation the user must observe all instructions and warnings given in this operating manual Safety related symbols used on equipment and documentation from R S Observe operating instructions Weight indication for units 18 kg PE terminal Ground terminal Danger Shock hazard Warning Hot surfaces Ground Attention Elect...

Page 19: ... connector may be operated only from a power socket with earthing contact and with the PE conductor connected 7 It is not permissible to interrupt the PE conductor intentionally neither in the incoming cable nor on the unit itself as this may cause the unit to become electrically hazardous Any extension lines or multiple socket outlets used must be checked for compliance with relevant safety stand...

Page 20: ... not short circuit the battery 12 Equipment returned or sent in for repair must be packed in the original packing or in packing with electrostatic and mechanical protection 13 Electrostatics via the connectors may damage the equipment For the safe handling and operation of the equipment appropriate measures against electrostatics should be implemented 14 The outside of the instrument is suitably c...

Page 21: ...ou 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 ISO 9001 ...

Page 22: ...t for use within defined voltage limits 73 23 EEC revised by 93 68 EEC relating to electromagnetic compatibility 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 2001 12 EN55011 1998 A1 1999 Klasse B EN61326 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 For the assessment of electromagnetic compatibility the limits of radio interference for Clas...

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Page 35: ... use in the laboratory in production or in the service department The two channels on the instrument are coupled precisely in phase making it possible to generate analog I Q signals with which to modulate a signal generator such as the R S SM300 The upper frequency limits of 35 MHz for sine signals and 50 MHz for square signals offers enough leeway for future tasks Performance The main characteris...

Page 36: ...e warranty does not cover faults caused by incorrect handling by any modifications not made by Rohde Schwarz or arising from any use other than for the intended purpose Returning a defective R S AM300 Please observe the packaging instructions 0 17 You will find the addresses of your nearest R S representative and of the support center at the front of the manual Indicating claims under the warranty...

Page 37: ...View 1 ON STANDBY switch 2 ON STANDBY indicator 3 SYS key 4 ESC CANCEL key 5 ENTER key 6 Cursor keys 3 4 7 Cursor keys 6 5 8 Signal output CH1 BNC connector 9 Signal output CH2 BNC connector 10 Unit keys 11 Rotary knob 12 Numerical keys 13 Function keys 14 Screen 14 13 12 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 38: ... MHz 19 Connector for external USB host 20 Connector for external USB device 21 AC supply connector 22 AC line fuses 23 AC line switch 24 Connector for external monitor 25 Connector for external keyboard 26 Input for external trigger gate signal 27 Output for sync signal of channel CH2 28 Output for sync signal of channel CH2 29 Output for external filter signal of channel CH1 30 Input for externa...

Page 39: ...nsured The instrument may be damaged if the above checks are not performed 3 1 Unpacking the R S AM300 Recommended procedure When you unpack the R S AM300 proceed as follows 1 Remove the R S AM300 from its packaging and check that the delivery is complete using the accessory list 1 35 2 Carefully check the R S AM300 for any damage 3 If there is damage immediately contact the carrier who delivered ...

Page 40: ...sen it with a turning action 2 Slide the handle lengthwise while twisting it radially in steps of about 12 3 Close the setting lever by pressing on the outer surface Caution There is a risk of injury from sharp edges and becoming wedged between the setting lever and the handle 4 Remove the protective film from the screen glass if necessary Caution Use no pointed or sharp objects ...

Page 41: ...ear of the instrument 2 Connect the power cord to the AC line 3 4 Switching On the R S AM300 Hazard The AC line is still connected to the R S AM300 when the instrument is in the standby mode AC line switch on the rear panel The R S AM300 is connected to the AC line via power supply connector 21 AC line switch 23 which isolates the R S AM300 from the AC line is located next to the power supply conn...

Page 42: ... and menü bar 5 48 appear In error case If the application display 5 48 does not appear and the red or the red or green LED flash alternately switch the R S AM300 off and on In case the error continues return the instrument to our service center for checking When the red and green LEDs flash alternately 2 an internal error has been recognized Return the instrument to our service center for checkin...

Page 43: ...rwise malfunctions may occur at a later date Use You can connect an external PC keyboard via the 6 pin PS 2 KEYB connector 25 on the R S AM300 s rear panel The keyboard makes it easier to enter file names The keyboard allows data entry as well as operation of the R S AM300 The keyboard is detected automatically when it is connected Key assignment for operating the R S AM300 F1 F7 0 9 F10 F11 A D F...

Page 44: ...o described Chapter 6 describes all the R S AM300 s menus and the associated functions in detail 4 1 Amplitude and Frequency Settings Introduction In this example the square waveform is applied to the output CH1 8 with a frequency of 250 kHz and an amplitude Vpp 5 V and with a duty cycle of 20 The parameters are set up manually Steps in setting up Perform the following steps 1 Reset the R S AM300 ...

Page 45: ...se the numeric keys to enter the value Finish the entry with the key Use the key to exit the submenu 5 Set the duty cycle at 20 Stay in the menu Press the key Press the key Use the numeric keys to enter the value Finish the entry with the key Use the key to exit the submenu 6 Switch the output on Stay in the menu Press the key Display at the R S AM300 CH1 5 2 6 3 4 ...

Page 46: ...mprises the following sections Numerical keys 12 Unit keys 10 Cursor keys 6 7 Function keys 13 Action keys 4 5 SYS key 3 5 1 1 Numerical Keys Function The numerical keys are used to enter numerical parameters Inserts one of the digits 0 to 9 at the cursor position Inserts a decimal point at the cursor position Inserts a minus sign at the cursor position 5 1 2 Unit Keys Function The unit keys are u...

Page 47: ...The cursor keys have the following functions Navigating through menus and selection fields The 3 or4 cursor keys move the cursor to the position you want within the numerical editing line The 6 or 5 cursor keys increment or decrement numerical parameter entries 5 1 5 Function Keys Function In the function area various instrument functions are displayed depending on which menu has been selected The...

Page 48: ...ata This key is for closing the entry field or selection field but the data that has been entered is not saved in other words the old value is retained 5 1 7 SYS Key Function The SYS key is for opening and quitting the SYS menu system and service functions When you press the SYS key 3 the measuring menu is blanked out and replaced by the SYS menu Other functions are assigned to the function keys 1...

Page 49: ...nformation about events and the parameters associated with the selected measurement functions The display mode for the measurement results the lettering of the function keys and the type of menu all depend on the current settings Screen layout The screen is divided into three areas I Diagram area II Menu area III Function area III I II ...

Page 50: ... parameter field displays the current parameter settings of the channel concerned e g CH 1 CH1 ON OFF Signal output status Square Waveform currently set 50 Current duty cycle Freq Signal frequency carrier frequency Ampl Signal amplitude Mod Modulation currently applied AM Modulation mode 30 Modulation depth Mod Freq Modulation frequency Note The parameter dphase 0 deg under channel CH2 in the para...

Page 51: ...ion area The displayed instrument functions are assigned to the seven function keys down the right hand side of the screen If a key in the function area does not have any lettering the key has not been assigned a function in the menu in question If a key has lettering but not in full brightness the key has temporarily current setting not been assigned a function No function assigned Activated func...

Page 52: ...e displayed in the function area Pressing a function key has one of the following effects Direct execution of an instrument function Toggling of a setting Opening of entry or selection windows Opening of submenus The 3 or 4 cursor keys 6 are used for menu navigation Calling or changing menus 1 Select a menu e g with the 3 or 4 6 cursor keys The menu name is highlighted and the appropriate function...

Page 53: ... the function key in the menu The SWEEP FREQ submenu opens and the new functions are assigned to the function keys 13 3 Press the function key in the submenu The submenu is closed and the previous functions remain assigned to the function keys 13 Note You can also exit the submenu by using the cursor keys 3 oder 4 6 ...

Page 54: ...function key in the submenu the X Y axis of the kurve diagram is automatically scaled 5 4 2 Toggling a Setting Introduction When a menu is selected a number of instrument functions will be displayed in the function area Some instrument functions can be switched on or off by a stroke of the function key toggling The function key is highlighed when the instrument function is active e g Switching on ...

Page 55: ...ighted e g Selecting a waveform 6 72 1 Press the function key in the menu A selection field containing the available settings is displayed The default setting is Sine 2 Select a waveform with rotary knob 11 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The new setting is saved and the waveform is displayed in the diagram area with at least one period If you want to keep the old setting clos...

Page 56: ...ng numerical parameters Entry of a number with the numerical keys Entry of a number with the cursor keys and rotary knob 5 4 4 1 Entry with the Numerical Keys e g Frequency setting of the current waveform 6 75 1 Press the function key in the menu An entry field containing the current setting is displayed Entering a new value 2 Overwrite the old value e g 2 5 MHz with the numerical keys 12 Note If ...

Page 57: ...you can terminate the entry with the ENTER key or one of the unit keys c Press the ESC CANCEL key 4 to abort the entry The old value is retained The entry window is closed Invalid parameter entry If an invalid parameter is entered the new value is rejected by the R S AM300 and an error message is issued Acknowledge the error message with the ENTER key 5 and enter the parameter again within the ind...

Page 58: ...lue you want Pressing the 5 cursor key once increments the value by one pressing the 6 cursor key once decrements the value by one 5 b Turn the rotary knob 11 until you obtain the value you want Turning clockwise increases the value turning counter clockwise reduces the value 5 Note In both cases there are carries associated with incrementation or decrementation In other words if a 9 digit is incr...

Page 59: ...key or one of the unit keys b Press the ESC CANCEL key 4 to abort the entry The old value is retained The entry window is closed Invalid parameter entry If the limit value is reached the numeric value in the entry window remains the same and is neither increased nor decreased No error message is issued Note When numbers are displayed only the digit sequences 1 to 999 appear before the decimal poin...

Page 60: ...the current waveform 6 75 Open submenu Set the amplitude of the current waveform Sine Triangle Ramp Square Exponential Noise Pulse Arbitrary Signal amplitude DC component Output voltage limitation 6 78 6 85 6 87 6 88 6 89 6 90 6 91 6 93 Select waveform 6 72 Open submenu Set function parameters of the current waveform Sine Triangle Square Low Jitter Ramp Square Exponenti al Pulse Arbitrary 6 97 6 1...

Page 61: ...on Exit submenu Set modulation frequency 6 120 Set modulation depth 6 120 Select modulation signal 6 119 Switch modulation on off 6 121 Open submenu Set phase modulation Exit submenu Set modulation frequency 6 124 Set phase deviation 6 124 Select modulation signal 6 123 Switch modulation on off 6 125 Open submenu Set frequency shift keying Exit submenu Set modulation frequency 6 127 Set modulation...

Page 62: ...ion signal polarity 6 132 Switch modulation on off 6 133 Open submenu Configure signal output Exit submenu Switch channel summing on off 6 135 Enter the terminating impedance 6 136 Select anti aliasing filter 6 137 Switch output filter on off 6 138 Open submenu Synchronize output from channel CH1 CH2 Exit submenu Select synchronization source 6 140 Select synchronization output polarity 6 142 Swit...

Page 63: ... Etering the center frequency 6 148 Etering the frequency range 6 148 Etering the starting frequency 6 149 Etering the stopping frequency 6 149 Select trigger mode 6 150 Select sweep scaling 6 151 Open submenu Set frequency marker Exit submenu Set marker frequency 6 153 Switch frequency marker on off 6 153 Set sweep time 6 151 Start once only sweep 6 150 Switch SWEEP operating mode on off 6 154 ...

Page 64: ...e trigger edge 6 159 Set internal trigger generator frequency 6 160 Set internal trigger generator period 6 160 Open submenu Set Gate Burst operating mode Exit submenu Select gate function 6 163 Set gate length 6 166 Control gate via external trigger signal 6 166 Select gate polarity 6 167 Set number of burst signal periods 6 168 Switch Gate Burst mode on off 6 168 Execute once only triggering 6 1...

Page 65: ...nto channel CH1 6 171 Load waveform from the external USB stick into channel CH2 6 171 Store waveform from channel CH1 in the internal flash memory 6 172 Store waveform from channel CH2 in the internal flash memory 6 172 Delete waveform from internal flash memory 6 173 5 5 1 5 COUPLING Menu Function key assignment Switch frequency coupling on off 6 175 Switch amplitude coupling on off 6 175 Switch...

Page 66: ...caling of diagram area Exit submenu Scale X axis automatically 6 182 Scale X axis manually 6 182 Set starting value of X axis 6 182 Scale Y axis automatically 6 184 Scale Y axis manually 6 184 Set starting value of Y axis 6 184 Open submenu Zoom the screen window Exit submenu Move screen window in X direction 6 187 Move screen window in Y direction 6 187 Zoom screen window in out in X direction 6 ...

Page 67: ... 2 STATUS Menu Function key assignment Display of waveform settings in channel CH1 6 194 Display of waveform settings in channel CH2 6 195 Display of modulation settings in channel CH1 6 196 Display of modulation settings in channel CH2 6 197 Display of trigger settings 6 198 Display of sweep settings 6 199 5 5 2 3 FILE Menu Function key assignment Saves a user defined setting 6 201 Loads a user d...

Page 68: ...n internal or external reference source 6 207 Configures the instrument interfaces 6 209 Sets the screen saver mode 6 211 Selects an internal or external monitor 6 213 5 5 2 5 SERVICE Menu Function key assignment Performs a selftest 6 214 5 5 2 6 INFO Menu Function key assignment Displays module data 6 216 Displays instrument statistics 6 216 Displays system messages 6 217 ...

Page 69: ...ment was last switched off are restored When you switch on for the first time and if the Factory setting has been selected as the PRESET default setting 6 201 the factory default settings are activated Parameter Setting Channel CH1 Channel CH2 Waveform Waveform WAVEFORM Sine Sine Signal frequency FREQ 1 kHz 1 kHz Signal amplitude AMPL 2 Vpp 2 Vpp DC component DC OFFSET 0 V 0 V Start phase START PH...

Page 70: ...REQ 100 Hz Frequency shift keying Hopping frequency HOPPER FREQ 100 Hz Modulation source FSK SOURCE Internal FSK status FSK ON Off Phase shift PSK PHASE 180 deg 180 deg Phase shift keying Modulation frequency PSK FREQ 100 Hz Modulation source PSK SOURCE Internal PSK status PSK ON Off Off Sweep Start frequency START 20 kHz Stop frequency STOP 100 kHz Sweep time SWEEP TIME 1 ms Scaling SWEEP SPACING...

Page 71: ...ry and function generator is active In the default state the following is displayed Menus for configuring and setting output parameters The menus used to set the generator functions are displayed in the menu area The order of the menus mirrors that of the procedure for configuring and starting measurements Configuring Output Signal CH1 Menu CH1 6 71 Configuring Output Signal CH2 Menu CH2 6 144 Swe...

Page 72: ...glance you can have the parameters clearly displayed for you together with their current settings 6 194 6 195 Selecting the CH1 menu Use the 3 or 4 cursor key to select the menu The menu name is highlighted and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Set the frequency of the current waveform 6 75 Open submenu 6 77 Set the amplitude of the current waveform...

Page 73: ...300 can operate in two different configurations The channels are either coupled by frequency or operate independently As a result different waveform options can be combined in both channels WAVEFORM CH2 Sine Triangle Ramp Square Exponential Noise Square Low Jitter Pulse Arbitrary Normal Arbitrary Sample Accurate Sine Triangle Ramp Square Exponential Noise Square Low Jitter Pulse Arbitrary Normal W...

Page 74: ...l CH2 but possible jitter 10 ns at high frequencies Square Low Jitter During Square Low Jitter signal generation the square signal is read out with a variable sample rate This rate depends on the set signal frequency and the sampling times always occur on the edges of the square signals The advantages of this setting are high frequencies up to 50 MHz can be set low jitter during signal generation ...

Page 75: ...d and the waveform is displayed in the diagram area with at least one period The channels are colour coded CH1 yellow CH2 red The currently applicable waveform and duty cycle are displayed in the parameter field after the channel name CH1 or CH2 e g CH1 Square 50 0 Note If you select the Arbitrary waveform and a user defined waveform is not loaded in channel CH1 CH2 the message Please load a Wavef...

Page 76: ...uency depends on the current waveform fmin frequency fmax in 10 µHz steps where fmin minimum frequency fmax maximum frequency Waveform fmin fmax Sine 10 µHz 35 MHz Triangle Ramp 10 µHz 500 kHz Square 10 µHz 500 kHz Exponential 10 µHz 500 kHz Noise 35 MHz bandwidth Square Low Jitter 10 µHz 50 MHz Pulse 100 µHz 16 6667 MHz Frequency range of the waveforms Arbitrary Normal 10 µHz 35 MHz Arbitrary Sam...

Page 77: ... If the signal frequencies of channels CH1 and CH2 are coupled 6 175 the display below the channel name CH2 does not show the signal frequency but the phase difference between the channels e g dPhase 0 deg Error message if a parameter is exceeded The value range for the frequency depends on the waveform On changing the waveform the frequency is adopted for the new waveform provided it is still wit...

Page 78: ...e set depending on the chosen waveform The R S AM300 computes the voltage at the output as a function of the terminating resistance The corrected voltage value is displayed 6 136 Selecting the AMPT submenu In the menu press the function key Depending which waveform has been set 6 72 a submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function e g Square Function key assignmen...

Page 79: ... the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set signal amplitude as peak to peak value 6 79 Set signal amplitude as rms value 6 79 Set signal amplitude in dBm 6 79 Set DC component 6 81 Set upper limit for output voltage 6 83 Set lower limit for output voltage 6 83 Note The function key is only available if an output load of 5...

Page 80: ...ing is 2 V 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the peak to peak with a terminating resistance of 50 Ω is 1 mV Vpp 10 Vin 0 1 mV steps Level display The new setting is stored and then displayed in the diagram area The divisions on the level axis grid lines change in accordance with the amplitude setting The currently applicable signal amplitude is displayed in the parameter fie...

Page 81: ...C offset The rms value refers only to a waveform which is symmetrical about zero and disregards DC offset Setting the signal amplitude in dBm 1 In the submenu press the function key An entry field containing the current setting is displayed 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The value range for the power P dBm results from the conditions for the peak to peak value Vpp The rms value refers only to a waveform...

Page 82: ...setting is 0 V 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the DC component depends on the currently applicable signal amplitude and is defined as DCmin DC offset DCmax in 0 1 mV steps where DCmin Minimum DC offset DCmax Maximum DC offset Value range for DC offset as a function of the signal amplitude 0 001 0 010 0 100 1 000 10 000 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 The DC offset and signal ampl...

Page 83: ...tion Generator R S AM300 E 1007 9922 12 6 82 Operating manual 02 2005 Display The new setting is stored and then displayed in the diagram area The zero symmetrical waveform is raised by the DC offset e g 1 5 V DC OFFSET ...

Page 84: ... the function key An entry field containing the current setting for the UPPER LIMIT value is displayed The default setting is 5 V 3 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the UPPER LIMIT value is 1 mV upper Limit 5 V in 1 mV steps Setting the LOWER LIMIT value for the output voltage 1 Set the signal amplitude 6 79 and DC component 6 81 of the waveform so that the sum of the two val...

Page 85: ...eeded If you wish to set an output voltage that would be outside one of the limit values you receive a message containing the currently allowable setting range e g UPPER LIMIT 5 V DC OFFSET 1 5 V new Vpp 8 V permissible Vpp 1 mV 7 V Note Having acknowledged the message by pressing the ENTER key 5 you can repeat the setting ...

Page 86: ...menu 1 Select the Triangle waveform 6 72 2 In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set positive peak value 6 86 Set negative peak value 6 86 Set signal amplitude as peak to peak value 6 79 Set DC component 6 81 Set upper limit for output voltage 6 83 Set lower limit for output voltage 6 83 UPPER LIMIT LOWE...

Page 87: ...ting is displayed The default setting is 1 V 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the positive peak value is 0 5 mV V 5 V in 0 1 mV steps Setting a negative peak value V 1 In the submenu press the function key An entry field containing the current setting is displayed The default setting is 1 V 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the negative peak value is ...

Page 88: ...ion You can set the following amplitude parameters for the Ramp waveform Selecting the AMPT submenu 1 Select the Ramp waveform 6 72 2 In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set positive peak value 6 86 Set negative peak value 6 86 Set signal amplitude as peak to peak value 6 79 Set DC component 6 81 Set u...

Page 89: ...he AMPT submenu 1 Select the Square or Square Low Jitter waveform 6 72 2 In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set positive peak value 6 86 Set negative peak value 6 86 Set signal amplitude as peak to peak value 6 79 Set DC component 6 81 Set upper limit for output voltage 6 83 Set lower limit for output...

Page 90: ...bmenu 1 Select the Exponential waveform 6 72 2 In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set positive peak value 6 86 Set negative peak value 6 86 Set signal amplitude as peak to peak value 6 79 Set DC component 6 81 Set upper limit for output voltage 6 83 Set lower limit for output voltage 6 83 UPPER LIMIT ...

Page 91: ...veform Selecting the AMPT submenu 1 Select the Noise waveform 6 72 2 In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set signal amplitude as peak to peak value 6 79 Set DC component 6 81 Set upper limit for output voltage 6 83 Set lower limit for output voltage 6 83 UPPER LIMIT LOWER LIMIT DC OFFSET Vpp ...

Page 92: ...lse waveform Selecting the AMPT submenu 1 Select the Pulse waveform 6 72 2 In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set absolute value of amplitude 6 92 Set DC component 6 81 Set upper limit for output voltage 6 83 Set lower limit for output voltage 6 83 UPPER LIMIT LOWER LIMIT DC OFFSET Vp ...

Page 93: ...try range for the absolute value is 0 mV Vp 10 V in 0 1 mV steps Level display The new setting is stored and then displayed in the diagram area The divisions on the level axis grid lines change in accordance with the amplitude setting The currently applicable signal amplitude is displayed in the parameter field below the channel name CH1 or CH2 e g for CH1 Ampl 5 Vp Norm The extension Norm indicat...

Page 94: ...d a Waveform into Chx Application You can set the following amplitude parameters for the Arbitrary waveform Selecting the AMPT submenu 1 Select the Arbitrary waveform 6 72 2 In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set scaling 6 94 Set DC component 6 81 Set upper limit for output voltage 6 83 Set lower limi...

Page 95: ...alue of 213 213 in the waveform memory at a scaling of 3 V Full Scale yields an output voltage of 3 Vpp at 50 Ω Waveform memory Output voltage with scaling 3 V Full Scale Setting the scaling 1 In the submenu press the function key An entry field containing the current setting is displayed The default setting is 2 V FS Full Scale 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the scale fa...

Page 96: ...s displayed in the parameter field below the channel name CH1 or CH2 e g for CH1 Scale 3 V FS The extensions FS stands for Full Scale Restricting the value range The entry range for the signal amplitude can be restricted by the following parameters DC component DC OFFSET 6 81 Limitation of output voltage LOWER UPPER LIMIT 6 83 Vpp ...

Page 97: ... can be set depending on the chosen waveform Selecting the WAVE PARAM submenu In the menu press the function key Depending which waveform has been set e g Pulse a submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment according to the set waveform Sine Triangle Square Low Jitter Ramp Square Exponenti al Pulse Arbitrary 6 97 6 100 6 103 6 101 6 103 ...

Page 98: ... Waveform Application You can set the start phase for the Sine waveform Selecting the WAVE PARAM submenu 1 Select the Sine waveform 6 72 2 In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set start phase 6 98 START PHASE ...

Page 99: ... there is no unequivocal phase relationship between the channels When phase coupling is on 6 175 the phase relationship between the two channels is always zero Setting the start phase 1 In the submenu press the function key An entry field containing the current setting is displayed The default setting is 0 deg 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the start phase is 180 deg star...

Page 100: ...cross the frequency that are available to generate the curve In the worst case only two points are available resulting in an uncertainty of 180 Therefore the standard waveforms square triangular and exponential in the R S AM300 are restricted to a max frequency of 500 kHz The uncertainty arising at the max frequency is 2 8 However if these waveforms are generated by means of Waveform Composer and ...

Page 101: ... the start phase for the Triangle waveform For a start phase of zero the waveform starts at zero crossing Selecting the WAVE PARAM submenu 1 Select the Triangle waveform 6 72 2 In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set start phase 6 98 START PHASE ...

Page 102: ...try for the Ramp waveform For a start phase of zero the waveform starts with a rising edge Selecting the WAVE PARAM submenu 1 Select the Ramp waveform 6 72 2 In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set start phase 6 98 Set symmetry 6 102 START PHASE SYMMETRY trise tfall ...

Page 103: ...submenu press the function key An entry field containing the current setting is displayed The default setting is 50 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to set a symmetry The permissible entry range is 0 symmetry 100 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field Display The new setting is stored and then displayed in the diagram area The signal edges are shifted in accordance with the symmetry setting ...

Page 104: ...lect the Square or Square Low Jitter waveform 6 72 2 In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set start phase 6 98 Set duty cycle 6 104 Note The function key is not available in the case of the Square Low Jitter waveform Phase setting accuracy decreases with increasing frequency for the Square and Square Lo...

Page 105: ...u press the function key An entry field containing the current setting is displayed The default setting is 50 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to set a duty cycle The permissible entry range is 0 1 rect duty 99 9 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field Display The new setting is stored and then displayed in the diagram area The high low states are shifted in accordance with the duty cycle set...

Page 106: ...press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set start phase 6 98 Select polarity of waveform 6 106 Note The exponential function e x is stored in RAM in the value range x 0 to x 2 π 6 283 If you wish to produce a particular time constant you can do so by setting the frequency according to the formula f 1 2 π T Individual ...

Page 107: ...verted Normal Inverted Setting the polarity 1 In the submenu press the function key An entry field containing the current setting is displayed The default setting is Normal 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a setting 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field Display The new setting is stored and then displayed in the diagram area The amplitude and currently applicable polarity of the w...

Page 108: ...on keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set pulse period 6 108 Set pulse width 6 108 Select polarity of waveform 6 106 Note The Pulse waveform is always generated in both channels simultaneously with the same period If frequency coupling between the channels is off you can set a different pulse width in each of the two channels If either of the channels is changed from the Pu...

Page 109: ... is 70 ns pulse period 9999 s in 10 ns steps Setting the pulse width 3 In the submenu press the function key An entry field containing the current setting is displayed The default setting is 200 µs 4 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the pulse width is 20 ns pulse width 9999 s in 10 ns steps Display The new setting is stored and then displayed in the diagram area The divisions...

Page 110: ...veform Selecting the WAVE PARAM submenu 1 Select the Arbitrary waveform 6 72 2 In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set start phase 6 98 Load waveform from internal flash memory 6 170 Load waveform from external USB stick 6 171 Select Abitrary mode 6 110 Set sample frequency 6 110 START PHASE ...

Page 111: ...g signal frequency signal edges or pulses are distorted This setting is suitable for generating user defined periodic signals e g cardiac sine square The advantages of this setting are may be used in combination with other waveforms and frequencies in channel CH2 high signal frequencies up to 35 MHz may be set but the signal is not faithfully mapped Sample Accurate In the case of Sample Accurate s...

Page 112: ...etting is displayed The default setting is 100 MHz 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the transmission rate is 10 µHz sample freq 100 MHz in 10 µHz steps Display The new setting is stored and then displayed in the diagram area The divisions of the time axis grid lines change in accordance with the sample frequency setting The currently applicable sample frequency is displayed...

Page 113: ... If you wish to review all the modulation settings in channel CH1 CH2 at a glance you can arrange for the parameters to be clearly displayed complete with their currently applicable settings 6 196 6 197 WAVEFORM Sine Triangle Ramp Square Exponential Noise Square Low Jitter Pulse Arbitrary Normal Arbitrary Sample Accurate CARRIER AM MOD CARRIER FM MOD CARRIER PM MOD FSK CARRIER Signal and waveform ...

Page 114: ...nction keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Exit submenu Open submenu 6 114 Set amplitude modulation Open submenu 6 118 Set frequency modulation Open submenu 6 122 Set phase modulation Open submenu 6 126 Set frequency shift keying Open submenu 6 130 Set phase shift keying Note Certain modulations can be executed depending on the waveform selected as the modulation ...

Page 115: ...change to the output signal The frequency of the modulation signal is contained within the frequency of the amplitude change to the output signal You can use the AM MOD submenu to set the following amplitude modulation parameters Selecting the AM MOD submenu In the submenu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set m...

Page 116: ...hich delivers the following waveforms for amplitude modulation Sine Square Triangle Ramp Exponential Noise Selecting the AM waveforms 1 In the submenu press the function key A selection field containing the specified settings is displayed The default setting is Sine 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a setting 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The new setting is stored ...

Page 117: ...y range is 10 mHz Frequency 100 kHz in 10 µHz steps The new setting is stored and then displayed in the parameter field if modulation is switched on 6 117 Setting the Modulation Depth Application The AM modulation depth m describes the ratio of the maximum to the minimum amplitude A of the modulated signal min max min max A A A A m Setting the modulation depth 1 In the submenu press the function k...

Page 118: ...e AM MOD submenu Switching AM on 1 In the submenu press the function key The function key is highlighted Display The currently applicable AM modulation depth and frequency are displayed in the parameter field below the respective channel name e g for CH1 Mod AM 100 Mod Freq 100 Hz Note The waveform displayed beside the channel names is the modulation carrier signal e g Sine Freq 1 kHz Ampl 2 Vpp S...

Page 119: ... frequency deviation in the output signal The frequency of the modulation signal is contained in the frequency of the frequency change in the output signal You can use the FM MOD submenu to set the FM modulation signal modulation frequency and frequency deviation Selecting the FM MOD submenu In the submenu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appro...

Page 120: ...hich delivers the following waveforms for frequency modulation Sine Square Triangle Ramp Exponential Noise Selecting the FM waveforms 1 In the submenu press the function key A selection field containing the specified settings is displayed The default setting is Sine 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a setting 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The new setting is stored ...

Page 121: ...ew setting is stored and then displayed in the parameter field if modulation is switched on 6 121 Setting the Frequency Deviation Application The frequency deviation f specifies the maximum deviation of the output frequency from the carrier frequency f0 Setting the frequency deviation 1 In the submenu press the function key An entry field containing the currently applicable setting is displayed Th...

Page 122: ...displayed in the parameter field below both channel names CH1 and CH2 e g Mod FM 20 Hz Mod Freq 100 Hz Note The waveform displayed beside the channel names is the modulation carrier signal e g Sine Freq 1 kHz Ampl 2 Vpp Switching FM off 2 In the submenu press the function key The function key is no longer highlighted Frequency modulation is switched off and the display disappears from the paramete...

Page 123: ... phase deviation in the output signal The frequency of the modulation signal is contained in the frequency of the phase change in the output signal You can use the PM MOD submenu to set the PM modulation signal modulation frequency and phase deviation Selecting the PM MOD submenu In the submenu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate funct...

Page 124: ... which delivers the following waveforms for phase modulation Sine Square Triangle Ramp Exponential Noise Selecting the PM waveforms 1 In the submenu press the function key A selection field containing the specified settings is displayed The default setting is Sine 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a setting 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The new setting is stored ...

Page 125: ...0 mHz PM Frequency 100 kHz in 10 µHz steps The new setting is stored and then displayed in the parameter field if modulation is switched on 6 125 Setting the Phase Deviation Application The phase deviation ϕ specifies the maximum deviation of the output phase from the reference phase of the unmodulated carrier Setting the phase deviation 1 In the submenu press the function key An entry field conta...

Page 126: ...played in the parameter field below the respective channel name e g for CH1 Mod PM 90 deg Mod Freq 100 Hz Note The waveform displayed beside the channel names is the modulation carrier signal e g Sine Freq 1 kHz Ampl 2 Vpp Switching PM off 2 In the submenu press the function key The function key is no longer highlighted Phase modulation is switched off and the display disappears from the parameter...

Page 127: ... carrier frequency You can use the FSK MOD submenu to set the FSK modulation signal modulation frequency and hopping frequency Selecting the FSK MOD submenu In the submenu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set modulation frequency 6 127 Set modulation period 6 127 Set hopping frequency 6 128 Select modulation so...

Page 128: ...splayed The default setting is Internal 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a setting 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The new setting is stored Note If External is set as the modulation source the modulation frequency is entered via the external generator Setting the Modulation Frequency Application The waveform which the internal generator delivers as the digital modulation si...

Page 129: ...ng the hopping frequency 1 In the submenu press the function key An entry field containing the currently applicable setting is displayed The default setting is 100 Hz 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the hopping frequency is 10 mHz Hopping Frequency fmax in 10 mHz steps where fmax maximum carrier frequency 6 75 The new setting is stored and then displayed in the parameter f...

Page 130: ...layed in the parameter field below the respective channel names CH1 and CH2 e g Mod FSK 1 s Mod Freq 100 Hz Note The waveform displayed beside the channel names is the modulation carrier signal e g Sine Freq 1 kHz Ampl 2 Vpp Switching FSK off 2 In the submenu press the function key The function key is no longer highlighted Frequency shift keying is switched off and the display disappears from the ...

Page 131: ...al value 0 is assigned to one phase position e g 0 degrees and digital 1 is assigned to the other phase position e g 180 degrees You can use the FSK MOD submenu to set the PSK modulation signal modulation frequency and phase shift Selecting the PSK MOD submenu In the submenu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Exit submenu Set...

Page 132: ...s displayed The default setting is Internal 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a setting 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The new setting is stored Note If External is set as the modulation source the modulation frequency is entered via the external generator Setting the Modulation Frequency Application The waveform which the internal generator delivers as the digital modulatio...

Page 133: ...You can define the phase shift Setting the phase shift 1 In the submenu press the function key An entry field containing the currently applicable setting is displayed The default setting is 0 deg 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the phase shift is 0 deg PSK Phase 360 deg in 0 01 steps The new setting is stored and then displayed in the parameter field if modulation is switc...

Page 134: ...displayed in the parameter field below the respective channel names CH1 and CH2 e g Mod PSK 180 deg Mod Freq 1 s Note The waveform displayed beside the channel names is the modulation carrier signal e g Sine Freq 1 kHz Ampl 2 Vpp Switching PSK off 2 In the submenu press the function key The function key is no longer highlighted Phase shift keying is switched off and the display disappears from the...

Page 135: ... a particular output load activate output filters and configure synchronization signals Selecting the OUTPUT submenu In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Exit submenu Switch channel summing on off 6 135 Enter the terminating impedance 6 136 Select anti aliasing filter 6 137 Switch output filt...

Page 136: ...ion key is highlighted After switching on the new output signal CH1 CH1 CH2 is delivered to the output 2 In the submenu press the function key The function key is no longer highlighted The summing of the two channels CH1 CH2 is switched off and the normal output signal is once again delivered to the output Note The total voltage of both channels must not exceed the permissible voltage for a single...

Page 137: ...efault setting is 50 Ω 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the output load is 1 Ω Output Load 1 MΩ in 1 Ω steps The new setting is stored and the corrected voltage value is displayed Display The currently applicable output voltage for the output load concerned is displayed in the parameter field below both channel names CH1 and CH2 e g for CH1 at 50 Ω Ampl 2 Vpp for CH2 at 1 k...

Page 138: ...e is optimum settling a Bessel filter is automatically switched on The External setting enables an external filter to be connected to connectors 15 29 and or 16 15 for the appropriate channel of the R S AM300 which is optimized for particular applications Selecting the anti aliasing filter 1 In the submenu press the function key A selection field containing specified settings is displayed The defa...

Page 139: ...veform at frequencies of 10 MHz or above Switching the output filter on off 1 In the submenu press the function key A selection field containing specified settings is displayed The default setting is Auto 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a setting 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The new setting is stored After switching on the function key is highlighted Note To deliver the ...

Page 140: ...uts 27 28 for channels CH1 and CH2 on the rear panel of the instrument Different signals are delivered to the outputs as a function of the selected setting Selecting the Sync submenu In the submenu press the function key The menu name is highlighted and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Exit submenu Select synchronization source 6 140 Select synchro...

Page 141: ...he Sine waveform the synchronization signal has a duty cycle of 50 For all other waveforms the duty cycle of the synchronization signal is the same as that of the output signal Main accumulator It is also possible to use the MSB of the main phase accumulator in each channel as the source for the synchronization outputs As in the case of the comparators the switching threshold is at the zero crossi...

Page 142: ... menu can be used to set a frequency marker 6 152 If a frequency sweep is to be carried out at the position of the frequency marker a synchronization signal is generated The synchronization output is high as long as the currently applicable frequency is higher than the set marker frequency Waveform marker When creating an arbitrary function with the aid of PC software a marker can be inserted at a...

Page 143: ...yed The default setting is Normal 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a setting 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The new setting is stored and the synchronization signal is delivered using the currently applicable polarity Switching the Synchronization Output On Off Application The synchronization output can be switched on and off Switching the synchronization output on off 1 In...

Page 144: ... channel CH1 on Switching on channel CH1 1 In the menu press the function key The function key is highlighted and the new setting is stored After switching on the configured output signal is present at the output 8 Display The currently applicable status is displayed in the parameter field beside the channel names e g CH1 ON CH2 OFF Switching off channel CH1 2 In the menu press the function key Th...

Page 145: ...rrently applicable settings 6 195 Selecting menu CH2 Select the menu with the aid of the 3 or 4 cursor key The menu name is highlighted and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Set the frequency of the current waveform 6 75 Open submenu 6 77 Set the amplitude of the current waveform Select waveform 6 72 Open submenu 6 96 Set the function parameters of ...

Page 146: ...efined sweep time The time characteristic linear or logarithmic can be selected You can configure the R S AM300 so that it changes the frequency continuously or delivers an individual frequency sweep one time frequency change from the starting frequency to the stopping frequency when an external or manual trigger occurs Note If you wish to review all the sweep settings at a glance you can arrange ...

Page 147: ...ame is highlighted and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Open submenu Set the sweep frequency range 6 147 Select trigger mode 6 150 Select sweep scaling 6 151 Open submenu Set frequency marker 6 152 Set sweep time 6 151 Start once only sweep 6 150 Switch SWEEP operating mode on off 6 154 Note The function key is only available if the Manual trigger ...

Page 148: ... output signal is to be swept Selecting the SWEEP FREQ submenu In the menu press the function key The menu name is highlighted and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Exit submenu 1st method Set frequency range 6 148 For entering the center frequency CENTER and frequency range SPAN 2nd method Set frequency range 6 149 For entering the starting START a...

Page 149: ...t setting is 60 kHz 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the frequency range e g for the Sine waveform is 15 µHz Center 25 MHz in 10 µHz steps Setting the frequency display range 3 In the submenu press the function key An entry field containing the currently applicable setting is displayed The default setting is 80 kHz 4 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for th...

Page 150: ...ermissible entry range for the starting frequency is dependent on the waveform and for the Sine waveform for example is 100 mHz Start 35 MHz in 10 µHz steps Setting the stopping frequency 3 In the submenu press the function key An entry field containing the currently applicable setting is displayed The default setting is 100 kHz 4 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the stopping...

Page 151: ...e generator output 8 9 The generator then waits for another trigger signal Whilst the generator is waiting the starting frequency is output Manual When you press the function key EXEC SGL SWEEP a sweep cycle is delivered to the output The generator then waits for further manual trigger pulses when the starting frequency occurs Setting trigger mode 1 In the menu press the function key A selection f...

Page 152: ...LIN 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a setting 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The new setting is stored 6 2 3 4 Setting the Sweep Time Application The sweep time is the time during which the R S AM300 traverses the defined frequency range SPAN 6 148 Setting the sweep time 1 In the menu press the function key An entry field containing the currently applicable setting is disp...

Page 153: ...the synchronization signal 6 140 The synchronization output changes its status during the sweep procedure when the marker frequency is exceeded You can use the MARKER FREQ submenu to define the marker frequency and switch on the frequency marker Selecting the MARKER FREQ submenu In the menu press the function key The menu name is highlighted and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate fu...

Page 154: ...5 The permissible entry range for the marker frequency is the same as the value range for the frequency setting of the sweep procedure 6 147 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the input field The new setting is stored 6 2 3 5 2 Switching the Frequency Marker On Off Application To be able to control the trigger procedure via synchronization output B 28 you need to switch on the frequency marker Switc...

Page 155: ...press the function key The function key is highlighted After switching on the sweep signal is present on the RF output Display The currently applicable sweep parameters are displayed in the parameter field below the channel names e g Start 20 kHz Stop 100 kHz Center 60 kHz Span 80 kHz Time 1 ms Switching off Sweep mode 2 In the submenu press the function key The function key is no longer highlight...

Page 156: ... waveforms are output You can choose from a number of different ways in which the gate will affect the signals So that signals generated on the R S AM300 can be synchronized with external circuits there are two Sync outputs available 6 139 Delay Gate 1 S5 T1 Note If you wish to review all the trigger settings at a glance you can arrange for the parameters to be clearly displayed complete with thei...

Page 157: ...The menu name is highlighted and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Select trigger mode 6 157 Set trigger delay 6 159 Select active trigger edge 6 159 Set internal trigger generator frequency 6 160 Set internal trigger generator period 6 160 Open submenu 6 161 Set Gate Burst operating mode Execute once only triggering 6 157 ...

Page 158: ...gnal at the external trigger input 26 is selected as the trigger source Figure 6 158 Manual A once only trigger event is executed by means of a keystroke Setting trigger mode 1 In the menu press the function key A selection field containing specified settings is displayed The default setting is Free Run 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a setting 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection fie...

Page 159: ...ggering at a high low edge of the trigger signal 6 2 4 1 2 Method of the External Trigger Generator Triggering at a low high edge of the trigger signal Triggering at a high low edge of the trigger signal Delayed gate signal Trigger signal Delay Gate length Trigger signal Delay Gate length Delayed gate signal Delay Delay Trigger signal Delayed trigger signal Trigger signal Delayed trigger signal ...

Page 160: ...utput 1 Select the Trigger setting as the synchronization source 6 140 2 Select a trigger mode 6 150 3 Switch the appropriate Sync output on 6 142 6 2 4 3 Selecting the Active Trigger Edge Application You can use the polarity to choose whether triggering is to be executed on the low high edge high or on the high low edge low of the trigger pulse In the case of inversion the trigger signal is logic...

Page 161: ...value 5 55 The permissible entry range is 101 µHz Trigger Freq 2 MHz in 1 µHz steps 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the entry field Setting the trigger period 1 In the menu press the function key The entry field containing the currently applicable setting is displayed The default setting is 1 ms 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range is 500 ns Trigger Period 9901 s in 10 ns steps Th...

Page 162: ... for In Gate Burst mode you can control the signal generation sequence It is controlled with the aid of a gate which can have its function length and polarity set Three gate functions are available WAVEFORM Sine Triangle Ramp Square Exponential Noise Square Low Jitter Pulse Arbitrary Normal Arbitrary Sample Accurate Waveforms for Burst mode Burst Mode ...

Page 163: ...ction Function key assignment Exit submenu Select gate function 6 163 Set gate length 6 166 Control gate via external trigger signal 6 166 Select gate polarity 6 167 Set number of burst signal periods 6 168 Switch Gate Burst mode on off 6 168 Note The and function keys are only available if the Burst gate function is switched off 6 163 The function key is only available if the function key is not ...

Page 164: ...n After this the last value is retained The next time the gate opens the waveform continues from the same point If the waveform is phase shifted 6 98 the start is shifted accordingly Burst A defined number of complete signal periods is output If the waveform is phase shifted 6 98 the start is shifted accordingly Selecting the gate function 1 In the submenu press the function key A selection field ...

Page 165: ...E 1007 9922 12 6 164 Operating manual 02 2005 Method at Periodical Signals Initial situation Gate functions Gate signal Sample Hold Burst N 2 Phase 0 Block End Phase 0 Free Run Burst N 2 Phase 45 Block End Phase 45 Signal in the waveform memory ...

Page 166: ...5 E 1007 9922 12 Method at Non Periodical Signals Initial situation Gate funktions at gate length signal duration Gate funktions at gate length signal duration Gate signal Signal in the waveform memory Sample Hold Block End Burst N 2 Free Run Sample Hold Burst N 2 Block End ...

Page 167: ...signal to the Sync output 1 Select the Trigger setting as the synchronization source 6 140 2 Select a trigger mode 6 150 3 Switch the appropriate Sync output on 6 142 6 2 4 5 3 Controlling the Gate via an External Trigger Signal Note The function key is only available if the Burst gate function is switched off 6 163 Application If an external trigger signal is present on the input connector 26 you...

Page 168: ...ike Low The gate signal is logically inverted Selecting the polarity 1 In the submenu press the function key A selection field containing specified settings is displayed The default setting is High 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a setting 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The new setting is stored and the synchronization signal is delivered using the set polarity Delivering ...

Page 169: ...played The default setting is 1 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range for the burst period is 1 Burst Cycles 65535 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the entry field The new setting is stored Switching Burst mode on off 1 In the submenu press the function key The function key is highlighted After switching on a burst is generated using the set number of signal periods 2 In the submenu...

Page 170: ...e memory Selecting the LOAD SAVE menu Select the menu with the aid of the 3 or 4 cursor key The menu name is highlighted and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Load waveform from the internal flash memory into channel CH1 6 170 Load waveform from the internal flash memory into channel CH2 6 170 Load waveform from the external USB stick into channel C...

Page 171: ...the internal flash memory into channel CH1 or CH2 1 In the menu press the or function key A selection field containing specified files is displayed 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a file 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The user defined waveform is loaded into channel CH1 or CH2 If you then select the Arbitrary waveform in channel CH1 or CH2 6 72 the user defined waveform is...

Page 172: ...H1 or CH2 1 Plug the USB stick into the USB connector 20 on the rear panel 2 In the menu press the or function key A selection field containing specified files is displayed 3 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a file 4 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The user defined waveform is loaded into channel CH1 or CH2 If you then select the Arbitrary waveform in channel CH1 or CH2 6 72 the...

Page 173: ...write a file already is exists the following message is displayed The file already is exists Do you want to overwrite this file 4 Press the ENTER key 5 to store the waveform The user defined waveform in channel CH1 or CH2 is stored in the internal flash memory and can be reloaded 6 170 Note If no user defined waveform is loaded in channel CH1 CH2 the message No Arbitrary Waveform loaded in CH1 CH2...

Page 174: ...user defined waveforms from the internal flash memory Deleting a waveform from the internal flash memory 1 In the menu press the function key A selection field containing specified files is displayed 2 Use the rotary knob 11 to select a file 3 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The following message is displayed 4 Press the ENTER key 5 to delete the file Note If you would rather no...

Page 175: ...ch can be coupled are the channel parameters affecting frequency phase amplitude and output Selecting the COUPLING menu Select the menu with the aid of the 3 or 4 cursor key The menu name is highlighted and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Switch frequency coupling on off 6 175 Switch amplitude coupling on off 6 175 Switch output coupling on off 6 ...

Page 176: ...CH2 you can create coupling between both channels Parameters that can be coupled are Frequency 6 75 Amplitude 6 77 Output 6 134 Phase 6 98 Switching a particular coupling on off 1 In the menu press one of these function keys The function key concerned is highlighted and the appropriate settings in channel CH1 also apply to channel CH2 2 In the menu press one of these function keys The function key...

Page 177: ...y of certain functions Frequency coupling switched on default setting Square Low Jitter waveform available only in both channels at the same time Pulse waveform can be set in both channels but must have the same pulse width Frequency coupling switched off Different frequencies can be set in the channels Note that there is no rigid phase coupling Modulation mode and Sweep mode are not available Dif...

Page 178: ...screen You can change the display of the currently set waveforms the scaling of the diagram area and the size of the screen window Selecting the DISPLAY menu Select the menu with the aid of the 3 or 4 cursor key The menu name is highlighted and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Open submenu 6 178 Display waveforms Open Submenu 6 181 Scaling of diagr...

Page 179: ...d In addition the amplitude values of the waveforms from CH1 and CH2 can be displayed orthogonally in a diagram Selecting the CHANNEL submenu In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Exit submenu Switch channel CH1 display on off 6 179 Switch channel CH2 display on off 6 179 Switch on display of ...

Page 180: ...he R S AM300 channel display is switched on Switching off the display of channels CH1 or CH2 1 In the submenu press the or function key The function key is no longer highlighted and the waveform of the channel concerned is hidden e g CH1 Note Only one waveform at a time CH1 or CH2 can be hidden Switching on the display of channels CH1 and or CH2 2 In the submenu press the and or function key The f...

Page 181: ... against the X and Y axes Switching on the orthogonal display of CH1 and CH2 amplitude values 1 In the submenu press the function key The function key is highlighted and amplitude values of the CH1 and CH2 waveforms are displayed as a voltage voltage function Switching off the orthogonal display 2 In the submenu press the and or function key The CH1 X CH2 Y function key is no longer highlighted an...

Page 182: ... SCALING menu In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Exit submenu Scale X axis automatically 6 182 Scale X axis manually 6 182 Set starting value of X axis 6 182 Scale Y axis automatically 6 184 Scale Y axis manually 6 184 Set starting value of Y axis 6 184 Note The and function keys are only a...

Page 183: ... X axis automatically 1 In the submenu press the function key The function key is highlighted and the X axis is automatically scaled Switching the AUTO function off 2 In the submenu press the function key The function key is no longer highlighted The AUTO function is switched off and the function keys for manually scaling the X axis are available Scaling the X axis manually 1 In the submenu press ...

Page 184: ...cable setting is displayed 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range is 200000 s T Axis Position 200000 s in 1 ns steps The visible time range is shifted The new starting value defines the left limit of the display diagram The final value of the X axis is recalculated and displayed e g T Axis Position 17 5 ms Note You can use the AUTO function to shift the X axis back into a defined dis...

Page 185: ... the R S AM300 the AUTO function is active Scaling the Y axis automatically 1 In the submenu press the function key The function key is highlighted and the Y axis is scaled automatically Switching the AUTO function off 2 In the submenu press the function key The function key is no longer highlighted The AUTO function is switched off and the function keys for manually scaling the Y axis are availab...

Page 186: ...etting is displayed 2 Enter a new value 5 55 The permissible entry range is 60 V Y Axis Position 60 V in 100 mV steps The visible level range and line of symmetry are shifted The new starting value defines the lower limit of the display diagram The final value of the Y axis is recalculated and displayed e g Y Axis Position 1 V Note You can use the AUTO function to shift the Y axis back into a defi...

Page 187: ...n and out Selecting the ZOOM menu In the menu press the function key The submenu is opened and the function keys 13 are assigned the appropriate function Function key assignment Exit submenu Move screen window in X direction 6 187 Move screen window in Y direction 6 187 Zoom screen window in out in X direction 6 188 Zoom screen window in out in Y direction 6 188 Zoom screen window in out in X Y di...

Page 188: ... 188 The maximum display range is in the X direction 100000 s in the Y direction 15 V Moving in the X direction 1 In the menu press the function key 2 Turn the rotary knob 11 to the left or right The screen window moves to the left or right for the space of two grid lines e g to the left Moving in the Y direction 1 In the menu press the function key 2 Turn the rotary knob 11 to the left or right T...

Page 189: ... Out Application If you wish to view a particular part of a waveform you can move the current screen window in the X Y direction 6 187 and then zoom in or out The maximum zoom range is in the X direction 800 µs X Axis 100000 s in the Y direction 50 mV Y Axis 15 V Zooming in out in the X direction only 1 In the menu press the function key 2 Turn the rotary knob 11 to the left or right The screen wi...

Page 190: ...oms symmetrically in or out in the Y direction by 150 e g zooming in Zooming in out in the X Y direction 1 In the menu press the function key 2 Turn the rotary knob 11 to the left or right The screen window zooms symmetrically in or out in the X Y direction by 150 e g zooming out Resetting the diagram area In the menu press the function key The function keys are no longer highlighted and the X Y a...

Page 191: ...s the SYS key 3 The curve diagram and the parameter field are blanked out The menus for the system and service functions are brought up on the screen in the menu area and the appropriate functions are assigned to the function keys 13 Depending on the function key assignment the associated parameters are listed as tables in the diagram area 2 Press the SYS key 3 The new settings are saved and the a...

Page 192: ... a user defined instrument setting as the instrument default setting and directly call it Selecting the PRESET menu 1 Press the SYS key 3 2 Select the menu with the 3 or 4 cursor key 6 The menu name is highlighted and the appropriate functions are assigned to the function keys 13 Function key assignment Calls an instrument default setting 6 192 Selects an instrument default setting 6 192 ...

Page 193: ...elect the menu with the 3 or 4 cursor key 6 A table containing the available settings is displayed The current setting is marked with the sign x 3 Select a setting with the 5 or 6 cursor key 7 The selected option is highlighted The PRESET memory location FACTORY contains the factory setting 6 68 4 Press the function key The setting is defined to be the instrument default setting and is marked with...

Page 194: ... the STATUS menu 1 Press the SYS key 3 2 Select the menu with the 3 or 4 cursor key 6 The principal signal generators parameters and the current settings are listed in a table Explanation of parameters Display of waveform settings in channel CH1 6 194 Display of waveform settings in channel CH2 6 195 Display of modulation settings in channel CH1 6 196 Display of modulation settings in channel CH2 ...

Page 195: ... for Pulse waveform 6 108 Period Pulse period for Pulse waveform 6 108 Start Phase Start phase 6 98 Phase Deviation Phase deviation of the waveforms in the channels for CH2 only Symmetry Symmetry for Triangle waveform 6 102 Rect Duty Duty cycle for Square waveform 6 104 DC Offset DC component 6 81 Output Load Terminating impedance entered 6 136 Upper Limit Upper limit of output voltage 6 83 Lower ...

Page 196: ... see all the waveform settings for channel CH2 at a glance you can have the parameters clearly displayed for you together with their current settings Displaying waveform settings In the menu press the function key All the parameters are listed in a table showing their current settings Meaning of the parameters Waveform Settings in Channel CH1 6 194 ...

Page 197: ...ying modulation settings In the menu press the function key All the parameters are listed in a table showing their current settings Meaning of the parameters Modulation Type Modulation mode 6 112 Mod Waveform Modulation signal as a function of modulation mode 6 112 Mod Frequency Modulation frequency as a function of modulation mode 6 112 Depth Modulation depth for AM 6 116 Deviation Frequency devi...

Page 198: ...ee all the modulation settings for channel CH2 at a glance you can have the parameters clearly displayed for you together with their current settings Displaying modulation settings In the menu press the function key All the parameters are listed in a table showing their current settings Meaning of the parameters Modulation Settings in Channel CH1 6 196 ...

Page 199: ...er Delay Trigger delay 6 159 Int Trigger Per Period of internal trigger generator 6 160 Int Trigger Freq Frequency of internal trigger generator 6 160 Gate Function Gate function 6 163 Gate Source Gate via external trigger signal for Burst trigger mode 6 166 Gate Length Gate length for Burst trigger mode 6 166 Burst Cycles Burst periods for Burst trigger mode 6 168 Sync 1 State Status of synchroni...

Page 200: ...ngs In the menu press the function key All the parameters are listed in a table showing their current settings Meaning of the parameters Sweep State Status of the sweep 6 154 Start Frequency Starting frequency 6 149 Stop Frequency Stopping frequency 6 149 Center Frequency Center frequency 6 148 Span Frequency Frequency range 6 148 Marker State Status of the frequency marker 6 153 Marker Frequency ...

Page 201: ...d them when required from the FILE menu You can also print out a screenshot Selecting the FILE menu 1 Press the SYS key 3 2 Select the menu with the 3 or 4 cursor key 6 The menu name is highlighted and the appropriate functions are assigned to the function keys 13 Function key assignment Saves a user defined setting 6 201 Loads a user defined setting 6 201 Prints out a screenshot 6 203 ...

Page 202: ... in the SAVE memory locations Saving user defined settings 1 Set up the R S AM300 for the measurement you want to perform 6 71 2 Press the function key in the menu A table containing the available settings is displayed memory locations 3 Select a setting with the 5 or 6 cursor key 7 The selected option is highlighted 4 Press the ENTER key 5 An entry field for entering a file name is displayed The ...

Page 203: ...CTORY memory location contains the factory setting 6 68 3 Press the ENTER key 5 The setting you have selected is loaded and the following message is displayed 4 Confirm with the ENTER key 5 Note If you frequently use one of the saved settings and want to load it quickly you can define this setting to be the PRESET default setting and call it directly at any time 6 192 At the waveform Arbitrary the...

Page 204: ...he PRINTER parameter with the 5 or 6 cursor key 7 4 Press the ENTER key 5 A selection field containing the available settings is displayed The default setting is HP Deskjet mono 5 Select a setting with the rotary knob 11 6 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The setting is saved and the printer driver is loaded Printing out a screenshot 1 Press the function key in the menu A table c...

Page 205: ...en saver from the CONFIG menu Selecting the CONFIG menu 1 Press the SYS key 3 2 Select the menu with the 3 or 4 cursor key 6 The menu name is highlighted and the appropriate functions are assigned to the function keys 13 Function key assignment Sets the date and time 6 205 Selects an internal or external reference source 6 207 Configures the instrument interfaces 6 209 Sets the screen saver mode 6...

Page 206: ...dify the parameters dd mm yyyy 24 h clock mm dd yyyy 12 h clock where d day m month y year Selecting the display format 1 Press the functions key in the menu A table containing the available parameters is displayed 2 Select the Format parameter with the 5 or 6 cursor key 7 3 Press the ENTER key 5 A selection field containing the available settings is displayed The default setting is dd mm yyyy 4 S...

Page 207: ...An entry field containing the current setting is displayed 4 Enter a new value 5 55 5 Press the ENTER key 5 The setting is saved and displayed Setting the time 1 Press the function key in the menu A table listing the available parameters is displayed 2 Select the Time parameter with the 5 or 6 cursor key 7 3 Press the ENTER key 5 An entry field containing the current setting is displayed 4 Enter a...

Page 208: ...the input for an external frequency standard All the R S AM300 s internal oscillators are synchronized to this external reference frequency also 10 MHz Selecting the reference source 1 When required connect the external reference source to the EXT REF IN connector 17 2 Press the function key in the menu The current reference source setting is displayed 3 Select the Reference INT EXT parameter with...

Page 209: ...nce source setting is displayed 2 Select the External Reference parameter with the 5 or 6 cursor key 7 3 Press the ENTER key 5 A selection field containing the available settings is displayed The default setting is 10 MHz 4 Select a reference source with rotary knob 11 5 Press the ENTER key 5 The setting is saved and the R S AM300 frequency standard is taken from a new source ...

Page 210: ...exible switching between the local control mode on the R S AM300 and remote control via PC This setting allows the instrument to automatically find a connected PC and switch immediately to remote control Under Windows the R S AM300 is recognized as a new USB device and is thus available for software applications on the PC When you press the SYS key 3 the R S AM300 can be switched to local mode at ...

Page 211: ...0 again to remote control Setting the USB master selector 1 Press the function key in the menu The current USB master setting is displayed 2 Press the ENTER key 5 A selection field containing the available settings is displayed The default setting is Auto 3 Select a setting with rotary knob 11 4 Press the ENTER key 5 to close the selection field The setting is saved Note With remote control the lo...

Page 212: ...de and the results are being displayed on the controller PC monitor the screen can be switched off picture The screen displays when the instrument is in remote control mode black The screen is switched off Activating the screen saver 1 Press the function key in the menu A table listing the available parameters is displayed 2 Select the Sreen saver parameter with the 5 or 6 cursor key 7 3 Press the...

Page 213: ...g with rotary knob 11 5 Press the ENTER key 5 The setting is saved and the screen disconnection in the remote control mode is activated or de activated With the black setting the screen is of course black and only the green LED 2 indicates that the R S AM300 is in remote control mode With the picture setting the following message is displayed on the screen with the R S AM300 in remote control mode...

Page 214: ...e connected monitor Selecting the monitor 1 If required connect a monitor to the MON connector 24 2 Press the function key in the menu The current screen setting is displayed 3 Press the ENTER key 5 A selection field containing the available settings is displayed The default setting is intern 4 Select a setting with rotary knob 11 5 Press the ENTER key 5 The setting is saved If the external settin...

Page 215: ...SERVICE menu 1 Press the SYS key 3 2 Select the menu with the 3 or 4 cursor key 6 The menu name is highlighted and the appropriate functions are assigned to the function keys 13 Function key assignment Performs a selftest 6 214 6 3 5 1 Performing Selftests Use The R S AM300 can perform a module selftest If there is a fault the R S AM300 itself is capable of localizing the defective module Starting...

Page 216: ... module data instrument statistics and system messages from the INFO menu Selecting the INFO menu 1 Press the SYS key 3 2 Select the menu with the 3 or 4 cursor key 6 The menu name is highlighted and the appropriate functions are assigned the function keys 13 Function key assignment Displays module data 6 216 Displays instrument statistics 6 216 Displays system messages 6 217 ...

Page 217: ...key in the menu A table listing the current modules and the serial number is displayed 6 3 6 2 Displaying Instrument Statistics Use You can display the following R S AM300 statistics Model model designation Serial no serial number FW version firmware version Operation time operating hours Power ON cycles on off cycles Displaying instrument statistics Press the function key in the menu A table list...

Page 218: ...help the service personnel to analyze the instrument and handle errors and should therefore only be deleted by them Displaying system messages 1 Press the function key in the menu A table listing the current system messages is displayed 2 Select a system message with the 5 or 6 cursor key 7 3 Press the ENTER key 5 The current system message is clearly displayed with the date and time of their occu...

Page 219: ...splayed 2 Select the first line with the 5 or 6 cursor key 7 3 Press the ENTER key 5 The field for the input of the password is displayed 4 Enter the right password and confirm with the ENTER key 5 The error messages are deleted Invalid password If the password is invalid the following message is displayed Confirm the error message with the ENTER key 5 The deleting of the error messages is breaked...

Page 220: ...f a button Waveform Composer is used to set and manage arbitrary waveforms Remote control using the keyboard and the mouse All functions and parameters can be set with the keyboard and the mouse using menus toolbars or short keys Large display on the PC monitor The current waveforms as well as parameters and status fields are displayed clearly on the monitor 7 2 Installation and Configuration Syst...

Page 221: ...upted by pressing Cancel Installation steps for Windows 2000 1 Place the CD ROM which came with the product in your installation drive The autorun function automatically initiates installation Alternatively you may also initiate the installation in the start menu of Windows Start Run using the Setup exe from the CD The installation is prepared and the installation wizard appears 2 Click Next to co...

Page 222: ... the program in a directory other than that suggested Please ensure that all programs from the Smart Instruments series R S AM300 K1 AM300 K1 or SM300 K1 are installed in the same directory Click Next to continue the installation 4 Click Next to continue the installation Installation begins and the data are transferred to the PC Please wait a moment ...

Page 223: ...Drivers Connecting R S AM300 to the PC R S AM300 is connected to the PC via the USB interface The connection cable has two plug types Plug A is connected to the computer computer manual and plug B is connected to the R S AM300 2 37 The CD ROM must be in the installation drive in order to install the driver 1 Switch on the R S AM300 and the PC 2 Connect the instrument to the PC with the USB cable T...

Page 224: ...he R S AM300 is not automatically recognized check that the USB master switch of the R S AM300 is at AUTO 6 209 Installing device drivers for Windows 2000 3 Click Next to continue the installation 4 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and click Next to continue the installation ...

Page 225: ...ation R S AM300 E 1007 9922 12 7 224 Operating manual 02 2005 5 Select CD ROM drives and click Next to continue the installation The search results for the driver data are now displayed 6 Click Next to continue the installation ...

Page 226: ... driver for the Rohde Schwarz Power Supply Windows generally remembers all the necessary information when installing the arbitrary and function generator R S AM300 and installs the Rohde Schwarz Power Supply without a query However depending on the system the installation assistant might be activated In this case repeat instructions 3 to 7 to successfully complete the installation ...

Page 227: ...n mode In this mode no device is connected Before you can remotely control the R S AM300 it is necessary to create a program version for specific instrument Use the service program Series 300 Software Manager for this Starting the service program 1 In the Windows start up directory select Start Programs Rohde Schwarz Series300 Series 300 Software Manager The service program initializes The program...

Page 228: ...nt information b Instrument status Creating the program version for specific instrument 3 Click Create Program A program version for specific instrument is created and is displayed in II with the status D The program number is made up of the instrument designation AM300 and the serial number 0000xxxxxx 4 In II click Exit to close the service program After correctly creating the program version the...

Page 229: ...M300 2 37 Prepare remote control 1 Switch on the R S AM300 and the computer Connect instrument to PC 2 Connect the instrument to the computer with the USB cable The computer recognizes the attached instrument and sets up a connection The following message appears on the monitor of the R S AM300 If the R S AM300 is not automatically recognized please check that the USB master switch of the R S AM30...

Page 230: ...ogram does not start then click with the right mouse button in the Windows start up directory on Start Programs Rohde Schwarz Series300 AM300 0000xxxxxx Click Properties Click OK to create a link between the programm and start up directory Start the program again above instruction 1 Loading the current instrument settings A new session opens automatically when you start the program The current R S...

Page 231: ... Ctrl N The default settings are now active 6 68 Selecting the waveform Square 2 In the main function display CH1 click on the Sine button and select the waveform Square Setting the signal frequency 250 Hz 3 Click on the Frequency display Functions are displayed with parameters in the setting area 4 Set the measuring unit Hz for the Frequency input window by clicking the mouse 5 Push the Tab butto...

Page 232: ...C monitor provides continuous information about the current settings of the R S AM300 The display format for the settings and the insertion of the function displays depend on the current settings Structure of the program interface The program interface is divided into three areas I Diagram II Menus III Functions IV Settings III II I IV ...

Page 233: ...o display the waveforms d 7 5 1 2 Menus Calling up and displaying menus Different pull down menus can be accessed in the menu area In addition Windows typical menu items can be called up via a toolbar icons Menus for setting the measuring parameters and functions are also available as a toolbar and can be selected directly Note The 4 arrow after a menu option in the pull down menu indicates that a...

Page 234: ...ain functions of the channels CH1 and CH2 of the R S AM300 are always displayed in the top part of the function display Inserting specific functions In the lower part of the function display different function displays e g Trigger Gate Note If a selection is not highlighted it has currently no function current setting ...

Page 235: ...he middle of the function area The keyboard and mouse can be used for the settings Entering the parameters in the setting area Parameters are selected and entered in the setting area only 1 Click in that display where the parameters have to be changed e g Frequency Functions are displayed with parameters in the setting area 2 Select the assigned settings in the selection field e g mHz And or enter...

Page 236: ...d Functions Shortcuts 7 6 1 File Begin new session Open saved session Save current session Save current session as Page setup for printing Print current window Exit program 7 6 2 View Pull down menu Set screen color 7 6 3 Help Pull down menu Start help function Display program information Display module data and perform selftests ...

Page 237: ...n the channels 7 6 4 1 CH1 CH2 Main function display always visible Pull down menu Set the frequency of the current waveform 2 Open submenu Set the amplitude of the current waveform e g Sine Set signal amplitude as peak to peak value 6 Set signal amplitude as rms value 6 Set signal amplitude in dBm 6 Set DC component 4 Set upper limit for output voltage Set lower limit for output voltage Select wa...

Page 238: ... signal 5 Switch modulation on off 1 Open submenu 2 Set frequency modulation Set modulation frequency Set frequency deviation Select modulation signal Switch modulation on off Open submenu 2 Set phase modulation Set modulation frequency Set phase deviation Select modulation signal Switch modulation on off Open submenu 2 Set frequency shift keying Set modulation frequency Set modulation period Set ...

Page 239: ...signal polarity Switch modulation on off Function display insert with toolbar button Output Pull down menu Open submenu Configure signal output Switch channel summing on off 7 Enter the terminating impedance 4 Select anti aliasing filter 2 Switch output filter on off 1 Open submenu Synchronize output from channel CH1 CH2 Select synchronization source 5 Select synchronization output polarity 6 Swit...

Page 240: ...enu Set the sweep frequency range Entering the center frequency Entering the frequency range Entering the starting frequency 1 Entering the stopping frequency 2 Select trigger mode 3 Select sweep scaling 8 Open submenu Set frequency marker Set marker frequency 6 Switch frequency marker on off 5 Set sweep time 7 Start once only sweep 4 Switch SWEEP operating mode on off 8 1 2 4 3 9 8 7 6 5 ...

Page 241: ...ode 1 Set trigger delay 2 Select active trigger edge 8 Set internal trigger generator frequency 3 Set internal trigger generator period 4 Open submenu Set Gate Burst operating mode Select gate function 9 Set gate length 7 Control gate via external trigger signal 10 Select gate polarity 8 Set number of burst signal periods 6 Switch Gate Burst mode on off 11 Execute once only triggering 5 1 2 3 5 10...

Page 242: ...omposer order number 1147 2013 02 user defined arbitrary waveforms can be imported at the push of a button Waveform Composer is used to set and manage arbitrary waveforms 7 6 4 5 Coupling Main function display always visible Pull down menu Switch frequency coupling on off 1 Switch amplitude coupling on off 2 Switch output coupling on off 3 Switch phase coupling on off 4 Switch off all coupling in ...

Page 243: ...nd CH2 Scaling Scaling of diagram area 4 Scale X axis automatically 6 Scale X axis manually 5 Set starting value of X axis 9 Scale Y axis automatically 8 Scale Y axis manually 7 Set starting value of Y axis Zoom Zoom the screen window 12 Move screen window in X direction 10 Move screen window in Y direction 13 Zoom screen window in out in X direction 11 Zoom screen window in out in Y direction 15 ...

Page 244: ... at the front of this manual 8 1 Keyboard Connector KEYB Connector There is a 6 pin PS 2 connector KEYB 25 on the R S AM300 s rear panel for an external keyboard Pin Signal 1 KEYBOARDDATA 2 MOUSEDATA 3 GND 4 5V KEYBOARD 5 KEYBOARDCLK Pin assignment 6 MOUSECLK 8 2 Monitor Connector MON Connector There is connector MON 24 on the rear panel of the R S AM300 for an external monitor Pin Signal 1 R 2 G ...

Page 245: ...ust be 0 5 to 2V Internal reference The 10 MHz signal from the internal reference oscillator is available at the 10 MHz Out connector 18 so that other devices can be synchronized to the R S AM300 The output level is 0 dBm Instrument setting You can switch over between the internal and external reference in the CONFIG menu 6 207 8 4 USB Interface PC DEV Connector The USB Host 19 and USB Device 20 c...

Page 246: ...d in the instrument 1 Please write down the error number and the corresponding instrument settings 2 Contact your nearest Rohde Schwarz representative 0 23 The instrument may have to be checked in the service shop Overtemperature Error Error number An impermissibly high temperature was detected in the instrument The internal fans are switched to full power for approx 30 seconds and then the R S AM...

Page 247: ...l monitor 6 212 Connection USB 7 221 7 227 Connector External keyboard 8 242 External monitor 8 242 For AC supply 2 37 For external keyboard 2 37 For external monitor 2 37 For external USB device 2 37 For external USB host 2 37 Control program 7 230 Control elements 0 3 2 36 COUPLING See COUPLING menu Coupling the channels 6 173 Create Program 7 225 Cursor keys 2 36 Description 5 46 Parameter entr...

Page 248: ...ngth setting 6 165 Selecting the polarity 6 166 Setting the operating mode 6 162 General data Data sheet 0 16 H Handle 3 38 Hopping frequency FSK 6 127 Hz Unit keys 5 45 I INFO See INFO menu Input External reference 2 37 6 206 8 243 External trigger gate signal 2 37 Install program 7 219 Install Device drivers 7 221 Instrument Functions overview 7 234 USB connection 7 221 7 227 Instrument default ...

Page 249: ...nfiguring waveform 6 71 Limitation of the output voltage 6 83 Switching signal output on off 6 142 Output voltage limitation 6 83 Overtemperature error System messages 9 244 Overview Functions 7 234 Menus 7 234 Shortcuts 7 234 P Parameter entry Direct 5 53 Numerical entry 5 55 Selection 5 54 Toggling 5 53 Password 6 217 PC System requirements 7 218 USB connection 7 221 7 227 PC Monitor Display 7 2...

Page 250: ...S See STATUS menu Stock number 6 215 Stopping frequency sweep 6 148 Sweep Frequency marker setting 6 151 Setting scaling 6 150 Setting the sweep time 6 150 Switching on off 6 153 Trigger mode 6 149 SWEEP See SWEEP menu Sweep Data sheet 0 14 Sweep time sweep 6 150 Switch off screen 6 210 Switching channel display on off 6 177 Switching off AM 6 116 Channel coupling 6 173 6 174 Channel display 6 177...

Page 251: ...ing 6 77 Delete 6 172 Displaying 6 177 Function parameter setting 6 96 Loading 6 169 6 170 Modulating See Modulation Selecting a waveform 6 72 Setting the frequency 6 75 Store 6 171 Voltage time display 6 178 Window Display 7 230 X X axis scaling the diagram area 6 181 Y Y axis scaling the diagram area 6 183 Z Zoom in screen window 6 187 Zoom out screen window 6 187 Zoom screen window 6 185 ...