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1147.1652.00 - Version 04

Service Manual

Vector Signal Generator R&S SM300

Instrument Order No. 1147.1498.03

Summary of Contents for SM300

Page 1: ...Copyright Copyright 1147 1652 00 Version 04 Service Manual Vector Signal Generator R S SM300 Instrument Order No 1147 1498 03...

Page 2: ...egistered trademark of National Instruments Corporation Windows 98 Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 4 th edition 6 2006 Printed in Germany Printed on FFC...

Page 3: ...Spare Parts List 35 1 3 3 Detailed Description of Replacement Procedure 36 1 3 3 1 Protectors Front and Rear 36 1 3 3 2 Handle 37 1 3 3 3 Case Top and Bottom and Rear Frame with 2 Rear Bars 37 1 3 3...

Page 4: ...ce Frequencies 72 2 4 3 1 REF IN 72 2 4 3 2 REF OUT 72 2 4 3 3 Internal Reference Frequency Adjustment 72 2 4 4 LEVEL 73 2 4 4 1 Level Frequency Response and Linearity 73 2 4 5 Spectral Purity 75 2 4...

Page 5: ...face 91 4 3 2 External Interfaces 91 4 4 Block Diagrams SM300 92 4 4 1 Digital Board SM300 92 4 4 2 Analog Board SM300 93 5 Troubleshooting 94 5 1 Possible Causes of Failure 94 5 2 Error Codes 95 5 2...

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Page 7: ...ory environments or in the field and must not be used in any way that may cause personal injury or property damage You are responsible if the product is used for an intention other than its designated...

Page 8: ...r unassociated documentation can result in misinterpretations and thus contribute to personal injury or material damage Basic safety instructions 1 The product may be operated only under the operating...

Page 9: ...ccordingly 9 In the case of products of safety class I with movable power cord and connector operation is permitted only on sockets with earthing contact and protective earth connection 10 Intentional...

Page 10: ...roperly replaced this can cause an explosion warning lithium cells Replace the battery or storage battery only with the matching Rohde Schwarz type see spare parts list Batteries and storage batteries...

Page 11: ...a persona cosa pueda ser da ada El uso del producto fuera de sus fines definidos o despreciando las informaciones de seguridad del fabricante queda en la responsabilidad del usuario El fabricante no s...

Page 12: ...definici n Por eso se debera tener en cuenta que las palabras de se al aqu descritas sean utilizadas siempre solamente en combinaci n con la correspondiente documentaci n y solamente en combinaci n co...

Page 13: ...da En vista a la protecci n de la vida en desarrollo deber an ser protegidas personas embarazadas debidamente Tambi n las personas con un bypass pueden correr peligro a causa de la radiaci n electroma...

Page 14: ...y la conexi n deber n ser efecutadas por un electricista especializado 20 En caso de que los productos que son instalados fijamente en un lugar sean sin protector implementado autointerruptor o simila...

Page 15: ...ejemplo paredes y estantes 31 Las asas instaladas en los productos sirven solamente de ayuda para el manejo que solamente est previsto para personas Por eso no est permitido utilizar las asas para la...

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Page 17: ...omer Support Center addresses see below Feedback We want to know if we are meeting your support needs If you have any comments please email us and let us know CustomerSupport Feedback rohde schwarz co...

Page 18: ...t Part No SM300 1147 1498 03 Spare Part Express Service Spare Part Express Service address Phone 49 89 4129 12465 Fax 49 89 4129 13306 Email werner breidling rsd rohde schwarz com Information All spar...

Page 19: ...19 Service Manual SM300 1147 1652 00 Instrument Part No SM300 1147 1498 03 List of Rohde Schwarz Service Locations Note The latest list of Rohde Schwarz Service Locations can be downloaded from the R...

Page 20: ...t the front of the modules The backplane distributes power from the power supply to the modules and provides access to the USB bus which is the internal communication medium in the instruments The bac...

Page 21: ...witch on the R S SM300 and the PC 2 Connect the instrument to the PC with the USB cable The PC Windows recognizes the connected instrument and reports new hardware This message appears only when an R...

Page 22: ...ver for my device and click Next to continue the installation 5 Click OK to continue the installation Caution Depending on the history of your driver installations the installation procedure may vary...

Page 23: ...R S SM300 Installation of Software Updates and Drivers Version 04 23 Service Manual SM300 1147 1652 00 Instrument Part No SM300 1147 1498 03 6 Click Finish to complete the installation...

Page 24: ...er Supply Windows generally remembers all the necessary information when installing the Signal Generator R S SM300 and installs the Rohde Schwarz Power Supply without a query However depending on the...

Page 25: ...w The CD ROM must be in the installation drive of the PC in order to install the drivers 1 Switch on the R S SM300 and the PC 2 Connect the instrument to the PC with the USB cable The PC Windows recog...

Page 26: ...Depending on the history of your driver installations the installation procedure may vary in some steps If you system is not able to locate the driver files please select them manually The driver file...

Page 27: ...lly complete the installation The drivers are now correctly installed and this can be checked using the device manager 1 2 2 Installation of Software Updates Software application The software of the R...

Page 28: ...Software Updates and Drivers R S SM300 Version 04 28 Service Manual SM300 1147 1652 00 Instrument Part No SM300 1147 1498 03 Starting the Series 300 Software Manager application Series 300 Software Ma...

Page 29: ...ate The Service Update Instruments window will open It is used to control the update process 2 Select the device you want to update from the List of Instruments by clicking on it with the left mouse b...

Page 30: ...Drivers R S SM300 Version 04 30 Service Manual SM300 1147 1652 00 Instrument Part No SM300 1147 1498 03 The following figure shows an example of the MMI update and a screenshot of the device during th...

Page 31: ...module the standard remote control screen will appear on the MMI During the update of the power supply no LEDs on the front panel of the R S SM300 will light up and the R S SM300 will appear to be sw...

Page 32: ...cessful firmware update the following system message might occur once SYSTEM MESSAGES dd mm yy hh mm PS ERROR 0x6011 Parameter 0x000000C0 and 0x00 MMI Error windows red popup PS 0x6011 In this case th...

Page 33: ...iners for screws General remarks about screws The screwdriver shown in the pictures is symbolic only Screws must be tightened at the specific torque see section 1 3 1 1 When tightening the screws pay...

Page 34: ...for Board and Module Exchange R S SM300 Version 04 34 Service Manual SM300 1147 1652 00 Instrument Part No SM300 1147 1498 03 1 3 2 Exploded Diagram with Spare Parts List 1 3 2 1 Exploded Diagram wit...

Page 35: ...er tip control 1147 1452 00 Carrier lid 1147 1269 00 Front panel SM300 1147 1630 00 Front unit SM300 with rotary knob keyboard PCB keypad keyboard 1147 1623 00 Monoblind duoblind 1147 1375 00 Aircase...

Page 36: ...ide screws and 2 screws at top and bottom Remove screws using tweezers if necessary see Figure 1 1 Take off protector see Figure 1 2 Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Installing Remount protector on instrument Th...

Page 37: ...2 Position handle as desired and close tension lever 3 Install front protector see section 1 3 3 1 1 3 3 3 Case Top and Bottom and Rear Frame with 2 Rear Bars Removing the rear frame 1 Remove both pr...

Page 38: ...Fasten 12 side screws DIN7985 M3 4 Installing the rear frame 1 Push frame into cases until it engages audible 2 Fasten 2 screws in side recesses and 2 screws in recesses for power pack DIN7985 M3 8 3...

Page 39: ...prings on top of carrier unit If more than two contacts are missing the twist spring must be replaced Damage to contact clamp in front unit is possible Openings carrier unit and holes carrier lid must...

Page 40: ...it too far 6 Disconnect keyboard cable short flat cable see Figure 1 13 Figure 1 14 7 Remove rotary knob see section 1 3 3 4 8 Undo 2 screws below rotary knob and pull spinwheel out toward rear see Fi...

Page 41: ...rking of spinwheel cable is at the top and the color marking of keyboard cable points towards the display plug 5 Secure spinwheel with 2 screws in front unit DIN7985 M2 5 8 6 Install rotary knob see s...

Page 42: ...e 1 20 6 Pull duoblind out toward rear of instrument see Figure 1 21 Caution Module clamp can snag on adjacent module Installing the duoblind 1 Push duoblind into instrument from rear Caution Module c...

Page 43: ...and fan cable latch from backplane 11 Pull aircase unit off toward front see Figure 1 25 Caution Make sure the color marking of spinwheel cable is at top and the color marking of keyboard cable points...

Page 44: ...oth cases see section 1 3 3 3 4 Remove carrier lid see section 1 3 3 5 5 Remove front unit see section 1 3 3 7 6 Remove duoblind see section 1 3 3 8 7 Remove aircase unit see section 1 3 3 9 8 Undo 4...

Page 45: ...3 Ply fan cable latch cover on Make sure that cable latch engages in cover and check connection Note Note pin assignment see Figure 1 29 Figure 1 28 Figure 1 29 4 Fasten 4 fan screws using tweezers t...

Page 46: ...3 3 8 6 Pull generator module out toward rear of instrument When removing the module make sure that the springs in the carrier unit are not damaged see Figure 1 30 Figure 1 30 Installing generator mo...

Page 47: ...hen removing the module make sure that the springs in the carrier unit are not damaged 2 Install duoblind see section 1 3 3 8 3 Install carrier lid see section 1 3 3 5 4 Install both cases and rear fr...

Page 48: ...plug it into backplane Do not apply strong pressure on backplane when doing so risk of damage to conductor tracks on PCB 3 Fasten 6 special screws at bottom similar to DIN 7985 M3 5 4 Install control...

Page 49: ...ol PC module see section 1 3 3 12 7 Remove power supply see section 1 3 3 13 8 Disconnect cables for spinwheel keyboard display and fan from backplane see Figure 1 36 9 Undo 10 screws see Figure 1 37...

Page 50: ...installed Figure 1 41 3 Move backplane to its final position which may require slightly bending the carrier unit apart to avoid contact with the press in nuts 4 Fasten 10 screws DIN 7985 M2 5 4 5 Plug...

Page 51: ...3 9 3 Install front unit see section 1 3 3 7 4 Install power supply see section 1 3 3 13 5 Install control PC module see section 1 3 3 12 6 Install duoblind see section 1 3 3 8 7 Install carrier lid...

Page 52: ...he SM300 Therefore please bear in mind that the software before use must be replaced with that of the SM300 Installing the MMI Software 5 Using a USB cable connect the SM300 to the PC which is running...

Page 53: ...ing 12 Once the download is complete the SM300 will reboot automatically Troubleshooting If the SM300 is still in remote mode after restart it could be due to one of the following The USB cable has no...

Page 54: ...You will see a blue Booting screen on the MMI display then a screen Loading application and finally a screen indicating remote Now the instrument is ready for software download Installing the MMI Sof...

Page 55: ...rument 11 Click Update The download will be started and the following window appears as long as the download is proceeding 12 Once the download is complete the SM300 will reboot automatically Note If...

Page 56: ...tor module A wrong software version has been installed please check version of the out file An error occurred during download and the software was not correctly installed In this case please repeat st...

Page 57: ...have been replaced Spare parts 1147 1530 00 Generator module SM300 1147 1346 00 Control PC module 1147 1400 50 Power supply module 1147 1623 00 Front unit SM300 with spinwheel keyboard PC and keypad 1...

Page 58: ...rial numbers handling If the part number or serial number of the measurement module or PC module is incorrect or missing connect the instrument to the USB run the application and click Read from Instr...

Page 59: ...PdfFactory PdfFactory Pro 1 5 3 3 Installation Steps Install the R S Series 300 Module Registration Software 1 Download the Series 300 module registration software from the Lotus Notes database Firmw...

Page 60: ...the first time or if your system configuration has been changed reinstallation default printer or pdf generation software was changed configuration file was corrupted etc follow the installation steps...

Page 61: ...ns two fields see Main window with default values above To be written Contains default part numbers and names together with serial numbers of currently connected measurement and PC modules Read back C...

Page 62: ...ault values Create Instrument Certificate Generates a one page instrument certificate see Certificate generator below Exit Program Ends application Status indicators Program status indicator Indicates...

Page 63: ...ill be asked to enter the serial number of the new keyboard so keep in mind to obtain it from the label on the box and write it down before starting the application Measurement module exchange Choose...

Page 64: ...s fields see Certificate items window below After confirmation a temporary html file is created and converted to a pdf file by using the pdf generation software see section 1 5 3 3 This file is stored...

Page 65: ...The control PC module has not booted yet Click OK and retry several seconds later The control PC module has an older firmware version that does not support reading of its data Control PC SW still not...

Page 66: ...esponding serial number for this module was not found following window will appear Enter correct serial number Click OK to set the entered value Wait for PROGRAM IDLE status Restart the instrument Fir...

Page 67: ...status The following window will appear Click OK to continue 1 6 Functional Test Once the spare parts have been replaced check that the instrument is functioning correctly 1 Run the self test result...

Page 68: ...ter are not guaranteed values Only the data sheet specifications are binding 2 1 General Technical data for the R S SM300 can be checked in the following ways Check technical data by method A A Have t...

Page 69: ...fmax Lowpass filter approx 500 kHz Preamplifier with gain of approx 30 dB input noise 2 nV 1 Hz DC decoupling after mixer for oscilloscope SSB phase noise 6 RF power meter 9 kHz to fmax NRVS with NRV...

Page 70: ...Table measuring equipment and accessories item 2 or Frequency counter Table measuring equipment and accessories item 1 Test setup RF Measuring instrument 10 MHz reference DUT 2 2 1 2 Test Setup for S...

Page 71: ...2 4 Manual Test Procedure Measurement performance The suggested frequencies and levels at which the measurements should be performed have been selected according to the instrument concept Other frequ...

Page 72: ...missible deviation 2 4 3 1 REF IN The frequency and level ranges and the pull in range are checked The signal generator and the frequency counter must be synchronized test setup 1 Set SM300 to 1 GHz a...

Page 73: ...Measurement Measure level at test frequencies The frequency response is the difference between the highest and lowest measured value The level error is the deviation from the set value Measurement pro...

Page 74: ...Bm Caution A prerequisite for correct measurements is that the components used are completely RF shielded Test setup Switch a low noise preamplifier between SM300 and precision attenuator Measurement...

Page 75: ...the carrier 2 4 5 2 Nonharmonics Suppression Test setup Test setup 1 with spectrum analyzer Settings on SM300 Level 10 dBm Frequencies any Note The values for setting the spectrum analyzer are refere...

Page 76: ...at least 10 dB better than that of the EUT the noise component of the reference transmitter too has to be determined and calculated The value found gives the correct noise level The reference level is...

Page 77: ...sideband The modulation frequency response is the difference between the highest and the lowest sideband 2 4 6 Pulse Modulation Test setup Test setup 1 with spectrum analyzer Settings on SM300 LEVEL...

Page 78: ...analyzer 2 4 7 4 Residual FM Test setup Test setup 1 with modulation analyzer Settings on SM300 LEVEL 0 dBm FREQ 1 GHz Setting on modulation analyzer Demodulation FM Detector RMS Filter ITU T CCITT o...

Page 79: ...termine modulation frequency response by varying the LF generator frequency 2 Repeat measurement with external sinewave generator with setting MODULATION EXT Setting on sinewave generator 1 Vpeak The...

Page 80: ...dBm FREQ 1 GHz Deviation 50 kHz Setting on modulation analyzer Demodulation FM Detector peak detector Measurement The modulation frequency response is determined by varying the generator frequency of...

Page 81: ...frequency test frequency Span 0 Hz Reference level test level Resolution and video bandwidth 10 kHz Linear level scale Sweep time 30 ms Settings on 2nd signal generator Frequency test frequency 100 H...

Page 82: ...n value Actual value Max value Unit Tolerance limit Display and keyboard Page Tested Reference frequency deviation Page Level Frequency response and linearity Page 1 dB Spectral purity Harmonics at le...

Page 83: ...level 100 mV Spurious f 80Hz level 2V load 600 Page Page Page 8 98 1 8 12 102 2 02 0 5 60 mV mV V dB dBc Amplitude modulation Depth setting at 1 kHz Modulation depth 10 30 80 Distortion at 1 kHz Modul...

Page 84: ...e GLORIS firmware software board PC with USB port OS Win98 Win2000 WinXP Frequency counter with 0 1 Hz accuracy at 10 MHz 3 1 Device Installation When the R S SM300 is connected to the PC via a USB th...

Page 85: ...00 1147 1498 03 If the device is active the application window detects it and displays the list of available devices in the upper left pane see Main window with default values above Application window...

Page 86: ...86 Service Manual SM300 1147 1652 00 Instrument Part No SM300 1147 1498 03 If the device is booting a disabled window will appear see Application window if selected device is booting below Applicatio...

Page 87: ...art No SM300 1147 1498 03 If the device is ready for operation the following window will appear Application window if selected device is ready Calibration scheme Frequency adjust Reference frequency o...

Page 88: ...booting from the EEPROM BaugruppenData block Id 10300 The register can be set directly by the USB Modify wiper control register The R S SM300 reference calibration software allows the user to modify...

Page 89: ...3 horizontal function keys Rotary knob Standard display A 5 TFT colour display with 320 240 pixel resolution is provided as the standard display 4 2 3 Control PC Performance The control PC provides th...

Page 90: ...ment connector mounted to the front of the module is inserted through an opening in the front panel where they are accessible for the user 4 2 5 Power Supply Power supplied AC voltage from 100 V to 24...

Page 91: ...B to the measurement and power supply modules This allows control of the instrument either by means of the internal control PC or by an external PC Bus bandwidths The bus bandwidths required by curren...

Page 92: ...Block Diagrams SM300 R S SM300 Version 04 92 Service Manual SM300 1147 1652 00 Instrument Part No SM300 1147 1498 03 4 4 Block Diagrams SM300 4 4 1 Digital Board SM300...

Page 93: ...R S SM300 Block Diagrams SM300 Version 04 93 Service Manual SM300 1147 1652 00 Instrument Part No SM300 1147 1498 03 4 4 2 Analog Board SM300...

Page 94: ...Possible Causes of Failure R S SM300 Version 04 94 Service Manual SM300 1147 1652 00 Instrument Part No SM300 1147 1498 03 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Possible Causes of Failure...

Page 95: ...ill blink together 5 2 1 3 Digital Voltage Error BAD_DIGI_VOLTAGES Overvoltage or undervoltage of digital voltage The digital voltage blinking code is executed when there is detected over or under vol...

Page 96: ...dow only highlights the fact that an error has occurred on one of the modules Read error message The detailed error message can be read out in the SYS menu INFO SYSTEM MESSAGES on the MMI Get error in...

Page 97: ...498 03 Delete error messages After the device has been repaired it is recommended to delete all errors by selecting the line Delete x error Messages type in the password 300 and confirm with ENTER The...

Page 98: ...Finished wParam 255 Single Sweep finished 0x6040 Pll Unlocked none Ref Generator is unlocked 0x6050 Temperature Out Of Limits wParam bit 0 1 AB under limit bit 1 1 AB over limit bit 8 1 DB under limi...

Page 99: ...dule Device Specific Error Codes Block_Name Value Description DEVICE_ERROR_I2C_FAIL 0x00004000 DEVICE_ERROR_PLD_BOOT _FAIL 0x00004001 DEVICE_ERROR_DSP_BOOT _FAIL 0x00004002 DEVICE_ERROR_SRAM_FAIL 0x00...

Page 100: ...UCT_FINISHED 0x6300 DEVICE_EVENT_SERVICE _READY 0x7800 Table 5 3 Device Specific Events Baugruppen Data Error Codes Id DEVICE_EVENT_BAUBLOCK _ERROR 0x6F02 lParam DEVICE_ERROR_BAD _BAUBLOCKID 0x0001 In...

Page 101: ...for attenuator 2dB BLOCK_ID_USER_10235 10235 Amplification for attenuator 70dB BLOCK_ID_USER_10250 10250 Fine Attenuation D0 BLOCK_ID_USER_10251 10251 Fine Attenuation D50 BLOCK_ID_USER_10252 10252 F...

Page 102: ...66 reset Handshake signals sent from the STPC and transferred via the PS FS_TOO_BIG 0 C0 file size too large FS_DEST_ERR 0 C1 destination error FS_PACK_ORD 0 C2 packet order error FS_HEAD_ERR 0 C3 hea...

Page 103: ...NITOR_TEMP_ERROR Interrupt events Power supply temperature error 0 60 LM81_READING_ERROR I2C SMBus errors LM81 reading error board monitor 0 61 LM81_WRITING_ERROR I2C SMBus errors LM81 writing error b...

Page 104: ...cation 0 a8 PS_TEMP_1_ERROR Board Monitor PS sensor 1 overtemperature 0 a9 PS_TEMP_2_ERROR Board Monitor PS sensor 2 overtemperature 0 b0 USB_HOST_NOT_PRESENT USB Error Selected USB host is not presen...

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