Common Measurement Settings
R&S
®
FSW
351
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18. Optionally, shift the reference line further down in the result display by descreasing
the "Reference": "Position".
The measurement setup is now calibrated. Subsequent measurement results are
normalized, so that any unwanted effects from the cables and connectors are
removed.
To define a new generator setup file
1. Press the INPUT/OUTPUT key and select "External Generator Config".
2. In the "Interface Configuration" subtab, select a generator type that has similar
characteristics (frequency and power ranges).
3. Select "Edit Generator Setup File".
The configuration file for the selected generator type is displayed (read-only) in an
editor.
4. Edit the configuration values according to your generator. Be sure not to change
the syntax of the file - only change the
values
of the parameters.
Errors will only be detected and displayed when you try to use the new generator
(see also
"Displayed Information and Errors"
5. Save the file under a different name with the extension
.gen
:
a) In the editor, select "File > SaveAs".
b) Select "Save as type: All Files (*.*)".
c) Specify a name with the extension
.gen
.
6. In the R&S
FSW firmware, close the "External Generator Config" dialog and re-
open it.
Now you can select the new generator type from the selection list on the "Interface
Configuration" tab.
How to Remove the Effects of a Particular Component from Measurement
Results Using Calibration
1. Set up the measurement, including the component, and perform a calibration as
described in
"How to Calibrate a Measurement Setup using an External Generator"
2. After setting "Source Calibration Normalize": "On", select "Save as Trd Factor" to
store the normalized reference trace as a transducer factor.
3. If necessary, switch to another measurement channel for a different R&S
FSW
application.
4. Press the SETUP key, then select the "Transducer" softkey.
5. Select the stored transducer in the list of available transducers and select the
"Active" setting for it.
Data Input and Output
