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Performing Measurements

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Getting Started 1178.6456.02 ─ 05

6. The "Calibration" dock widget indicates the standard measurements that make up

a "Trans Norm" calibration.
Select "Through (mm)" to initiate the measurement of the connected Through stan-
dard. Measuring the isolation between ports 1 and 2 is optional. Skip it for now.

Transmission S-Parameter Measurement

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Summary of Contents for ZNA Series

Page 1: ...R S ZNA Vector Network Analyzers Getting Started Getting Started Version 05 1178645602 2...

Page 2: ...z 4 test ports 2 92 mm order no 1332 4500 44 R S ZNA43 10 MHz to 43 5 GHz 2 test ports 2 4 mm order no 1332 4500 43 R S ZNA43 10 MHz to 43 5 GHz 4 test ports 2 4 mm order no 1332 4500 45 2019 Rohde Sc...

Page 3: ...2 1 Typographical Conventions 9 2 2 2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions 10 2 2 3 Notes on Screenshots 10 3 Putting the Analyzer into Operation 11 3 1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument 11 3 2...

Page 4: ...ructure 36 5 2 6 Hardkey Panel 37 5 2 7 Status Bar 38 5 3 Touchscreen Gestures 38 5 4 Working with Dialogs 41 5 5 Handling Diagrams Traces and Markers 42 5 5 1 Adding New Traces and Diagrams 42 5 5 2...

Page 5: ...Sweep Range and Other Parameters 57 6 1 3 Calibrating the Instrument 58 6 1 4 Evaluating Data 61 6 1 5 Saving and Printing Data 62 6 2 Reflection S Parameter Measurement 63 7 Administrative Tasks 65...

Page 6: ...Contents R S ZNA 6 Getting Started 1178 6456 02 05...

Page 7: ...and laboratory environ ments Use the R S ZNA only for its designated purpose Observe the operating con ditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet Where do I find safety information Safety...

Page 8: ...nual contains the description of all instrument modes and functions It also provides an introduction to remote control a complete description of the remote control commands with programming examples a...

Page 9: ...d deals with the specific char acteristics See https www rohde schwarz com brochure datasheet ZNA 2 1 7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment OSA The release notes list new features improvement...

Page 10: ...rm the same task In this case the procedure using the touchscreen is described Any elements that can be activated by touching can also be clicked using an addition ally connected mouse The alternative...

Page 11: ...the safety instructions in the following sections In particular Do not open the instrument casing Risk of instrument damage due to inappropriate operating conditions An unsuitable operating site or te...

Page 12: ...yzer is designed for use under laboratory conditions either on a bench top or in a rack Notice the general ambient conditions at the operating site described under Risk of instrument damage due to ina...

Page 13: ...19 racks using the adapter R S ZZA KN6 order number 1332 4498 02 Proceed according to the mounting instructions supplied with the rack adapter Risk of instrument damage due to insufficient airflow in...

Page 14: ...V to 240 V at 50 Hz to 60 Hz A line frequency of 400 Hz is also supported The mains connector is located in the upper part of the rear panel see Chapter 4 2 Rear Panel on page 26 Connect the network...

Page 15: ...ll run ning you lose the current settings Moreover loss of program data cannot be excluded if the application is terminated improperly The AC power switch can be permanently on It is recommendable how...

Page 16: ...controlled via USB External monitor keyboard and mouse are not required for local operation The R S ZNA can be fully controlled by tapping the touchscreen 3 9 1 Connecting a Monitor A standard monito...

Page 17: ...System File Print Print the analyzer checks whether a printer is connected and turned on and whether the appropriate printer driver is installed Printer driver installation If necessary the printer d...

Page 18: ...Remote Settings softtool tab 3 9 6 Connecting a USB Cable for Remote Control The R S ZNA can also be remote controlled via USB To prepare for remote control operation connect a suitable USB 2 0 or 3...

Page 19: ...Putting the Analyzer into Operation R S ZNA 19 Getting Started 1178 6456 02 05 A software update restores the original shortcut properties Minimizing the VNA Application...

Page 20: ...R S ZNA consists of a large scale capacitive touchscreen and the test port area below it Brief explanations on the controls and connectors can be found on the next pages Two port and four port network...

Page 21: ...r receives no command for a selectable period of time The display is switched on again when the touchscreen is touched 4 1 1 1 Application Window The left part of the touchscreen is reserved for the a...

Page 22: ...a trace configure their properties and select the for mat of the numerical readout Markers can also be used to locate specific points on the trace define the sweep range and scale the diagram The Cha...

Page 23: ...rs The appearance of the panel depends on the data type of the setting selected in the Application Window Figure 4 1 Data Entry Panel left numeric value right string value While most of the keys have...

Page 24: ...and as inputs for the mea sured RF signals from the DUT response signals With a single test port it is possible to generate a stimulus signal and measure the response signal in reflection For a measu...

Page 25: ...f Out Meas Out The direct generator receiver access can be used to insert external components exter nal signal separating devices power amplifiers extension units etc into the signal path This feature...

Page 26: ...isplay Port External monitor connector DisplayPort see Chapter 3 9 1 Connecting a Monitor on page 16 3 DVI Digital only External monitor connector DVI D see Chapter 3 9 1 Connecting a Monitor on page...

Page 27: ...signals LV TTL 3 3 V 5 V tolerant 15 Ground connector The ground connector provides the ground of the analyzer s supply voltage Use this con nector for ESD protection see Instrument damage caused by e...

Page 28: ...nt RF Front End RFFE interfaces and 10 General Purpose Input Output GPIO pins on a single connector 25 pins female The RFFE interfaces meet the MIPI Alliance System Power Management Interface Specifi...

Page 29: ...d in the GUI Ref erence and Command Reference chapters of the user manual respectively GUI func tions and related remote commands are linked bidirectionally Background information is provided in the C...

Page 30: ...fixed You can display or hide most elements You can also drag and drop traces and info fields Using the Touchscreen To access an instrument function 1 Press a virtual key e g the Meas key in the Trace...

Page 31: ...1 The diagram immediately reflects your selection The active trace shows the mea surement results for the selected measured quantity A control element with three dots e g System Setup Setup System Con...

Page 32: ...y Converting Wave a1 Src Port 1 The diagram immediately reflects your selection The active trace shows the mea surement results for the selected measured quantity At the same time the related softtool...

Page 33: ...to the previous method Using the context menus of certain display objects for important actions in the context of this object Using the icons in the toolbar above the diagram area for frequent global...

Page 34: ...m area Add a new marker to the active diagram single tap similar to Trace Marker Markers Mkr i or to an arbitrary one drag drop the Mkr icon Delete the active trace single tap the trash icon or an arb...

Page 35: ...while others open additional dialogs button label ends with 5 2 4 Menu Bar All analyzer functions are arranged in drop down menus The menu bar is located across the bottom of the diagram As in any Win...

Page 36: ...s functions that can be used to return to a defined instrument state reverse operations access service functions and define various system related settings The Help menu provides assistance with the n...

Page 37: ...Chapter 4 1 1 2 Control Window Function Keys on page 22 The Hard Key panel is particularly useful if the analyzer is controlled from an external monitor or Remote Desktop For the R S ZNA it is hidden...

Page 38: ...connection has been established a red symbol indicates that no LAN cable is connected the current date and time Figure 5 3 R S ZNA with redefined physical ports The progress bar shows a moving color g...

Page 39: ...the displayed area of the table or diagram to show results that were previously out of view Figure 5 5 Dragging Spreading and pinching two fingers Move two fingers apart on the display spread or move...

Page 40: ...ollowing touch actions correspond to mouse actions Table 5 1 Correlation of mouse and touch actions Mouse operation Touch operation Click Tap Double click Double tap Click and hold Touch and hold Righ...

Page 41: ...The title bar of each dialog contains some convenience functions Use the Dialog Transparency function to make the display elements behind the dialog visible Note The Dialog Transparency is a global s...

Page 42: ...s and screen elements 5 5 1 Adding New Traces and Diagrams A new trace is required if you want to measure and display an additional quantity Typical scenario The transmission coefficient S21 is measur...

Page 43: ...for the selected S parameter Alternative control elements To measure a different quantity select Trace Meas Drag and drop a softkey repre senting a measured quantity to create a trace Or simply select...

Page 44: ...eps Active trace alternative control elements The trace line of the active trace in the upper part of the diagram is highlighted If the diagram contains several traces first activate the target trace...

Page 45: ...nction If you happen to delete a display element unintentionally you can restore it using the Undo toolbar icon 5 5 4 Using Drag and Drop You can drag and drop many of the R S ZNA s control and displa...

Page 46: ...ard procedure known from other Windows applications However there are various other ways to enter data 5 6 1 Dual Window Mode vs Single Window Mode In dual window mode default both the application win...

Page 47: ...n with touchscreen or mouse 1 Double tap double click a numeric input field in a dialog or on a softtool to open the numeric editor 2 Use the buttons in the numeric keypad to compose the numeric input...

Page 48: ...f the control window is adjusted accordingly Hence in dual window mode there is typically no need to open the on screen keyboard For the following procedure we assume single window mode 1 Activate a c...

Page 49: ...ange Choose the method that is most convenient for you 5 7 1 Using the Graphical Zoom The graphical zoom function magnifies a rectangular portion of the diagram zoom win dow to fill the entire diagram...

Page 50: ...shows the selected rectangle scaled in both horizontal and verti cal direction In general the zoom window covers only a part of the sweep range the horizontal distance between the sweep points increa...

Page 51: ...The upper part of the diagram then shows a small version of the unzoomed diagram You can move the zoomed part of the trace by moving the rectangular area in the overview To zoom the stimulus range ke...

Page 52: ...orks for radial diagrams Changing the Scale Div modifies the value of the vertical or radial diagram divi sions and thus the entire range of response values displayed The Scale Div and the Ref Value a...

Page 53: ...methods Locate it on the Trace Scale Scale Values softtool tab Tap and hold with a mouse right click the scale section in the trace info and select the parameter from the context menu Select the param...

Page 54: ...normal marker e g the marker Mkr 1 default label M1 2 Place M1 to a particular trace point e g use the Marker Search functions to locate a maximum or minimum on the trace 3 Select Trace Marker Set by...

Page 55: ...d 1178 6456 02 05 The System Display Config softtool tab defines optional display elements for the interior of the diagrams Use the context menu of the diagram the System Display key or the Display me...

Page 56: ...t The trace settings allow you to select the measured quantities and display formats depending on what you want to learn from the data A minimum of two ana lyzer test ports are required for transmissi...

Page 57: ...ore a well defined instrument state The analyzer is now set to its default state The default measured quantity is the transmission S parameter S21 Select Trace Trace Config and use the control element...

Page 58: ...requency input field enter the highest frequency you want to mea sure e g 2 5 GHz 3 Select Trace Scale Scale Values and activate the Auto Scale Trace func tion The analyzer adjusts the scale of the di...

Page 59: ...calibration wizard calibration is a straightforward guided proc ess 1 Replace the DUT by the Through standard of your calibration kit 2 Select Channel Cal Start Manual to open the Calibration Setting...

Page 60: ...ion dock widget indicates the standard measurements that make up a Trans Norm calibration Select Through mm to initiate the measurement of the connected Through stan dard Measuring the isolation betwe...

Page 61: ...Data The analyzer provides various tools to optimize the display and analyze the measure ment data For instance you can use markers to determine maxima and minima on the trace and change the display...

Page 62: ...s if you were working on a standard PC Moreover you can export your trace data to an ASCII file and reuse it in a later session or in an external application Data transfer is made easier if external a...

Page 63: ...an be restored in a later session 6 2 Reflection S Parameter Measurement In a reflection measurement the analyzer transmits a stimulus signal to the input port of the device under test DUT and measure...

Page 64: ...select an appropriate type A full n port calibration TOSM UOSM TNA corrects the system errors for all transmission and reflection S parameters Some of the trace formats are particularly suited for ref...

Page 65: ...by Rohde Schwarz for use on the instrument must be executed All necessary settings can be accessed from the Windows Start menu in particular from the Control Panel To open the Start menu press the Win...

Page 66: ...e from the Windows Explorer Follow the instructions of the setup wizard Setup files can be reinstalled The default name of the internal drive is C External storage devices are automatically mapped to...

Page 67: ...t to use alternate TCP IP configuration the addresses must be set manually By default the analyzer is configured to use dynamic TCP IP configuration and obtain all address information automatically Th...

Page 68: ...t Properties and confirm the user account control message depending on your current user account If your current account is an administrator account select Yes If your account is an account with stand...

Page 69: ...es of the analyzer At the R S ZNA by default remote connections are enabled using a local group policy and remote access is granted to users instrument and administrator For detailed information about...

Page 70: ...with other hosts in the LAN you have to allow File and Printer Sharing To change the firewall settings proceed as follows 1 Access the operating system by pressing the Windows key on the external key...

Page 71: ...olvents can damage the front panel labeling plastic parts or screens for example Never use cleaning agents to clean the outside of the instrument Use a soft dry lint free dust cloth instead Risk of in...

Page 72: ...erature range quoted in the data sheet When it is stored for a longer period of time the unit must be protected against dust If possible use the original packing when the instrument is to be transport...

Page 73: ...Setup softtool tab Finally our customer support centers are there to assist you in solving any problems with your network analyzer The required troubleshooting information can also be generated in the...

Page 74: ...gger Connector 26 External Handler IO Connector 26 F Factory calibration 66 Firewall 70 Firmware Setup file 66 Firmware update Update 66 Front panel 20 Front panel keys 29 Function keys 22 Channel sec...

Page 75: ...ce Clock In Out Connectors 26 Reference position 52 Reference value 52 Reflection measurement example 63 Release notes 9 Remote desktop 69 Removable System Drive 26 RFFE GPIO Interface 27 S Safety ins...

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