R&S
®
OSP
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B157W8
(PLUS)
B157WX
8-Port Modules for Switch
Units
Getting Started
Version 03
1178580802
(;ÜÈ82)
Page 1: ...R S OSP B157W8 PLUS R S OSP B157WX 8 Port Modules for Switch Units Getting Started Getting Started Version 03 1178580802 82...
Page 2: ...later 2019 Rohde Schwarz GmbH Co KG M hldorfstr 15 81671 M nchen Germany Phone 49 89 41 29 0 Fax 49 89 41 29 12 164 Email info rohde schwarz com Internet www rohde schwarz com Subject to change Data...
Page 3: ...uctions 10 2 6 R S OSP on the Internet 10 3 Preparing for Use 13 3 1 Unpacking and Checking 13 3 2 Mounting the Base Module 13 3 3 Mounting the Extension Module 19 3 4 Installing or Updating the Firmw...
Page 4: ...Contents R S OSP B157W8 PLUS R S OSP B157WX 4 Getting Started 1178 5808 02 03...
Page 5: ...ccording to the standards FCC 15 407 ETSI EN 300 328 ETSI EN 301 893 ETSI EN 302 502 ETSI EN 300 440 and others Intended use The R S OSP B157W8 R S OSP B157W8PLUS and R S OSP B157WX are designated for...
Page 6: ...ed for in band use only The lower end of the frequency range of the R S OSP B157W8 and R S OSP B157W8PLUS depends on the selected paths and application It starts for example approximately at 100 MHz i...
Page 7: ...for an extended attenuation range see Fig ure 4 3 Each of the 8 configurable channels in the R S OSP B157W8 and R S OSP B157W8PLUS has the following integrated semiconductor components An individually...
Page 8: ...X forwards the DUT s signals it also switches the sig nal analyzer path from its RxOUT port input port to its Rx port This Rx port is connected to the signal analyzer or test receiver while the Rx por...
Page 9: ...all functions of the modules It includes the contents of the getting started manual and provides explanations step by step procedures figures and examples The user manual supports you during your firs...
Page 10: ...test cases that you can use in tests according to various FCC and ETSI standards Examples are FCC 15 407 ETSI EN 300 328 or ETSI EN 301 893 The software which requires a license is available at www ro...
Page 11: ...ptions and their order numbers and optional accessories The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific characteristics See www rohde schwarz com brochure datasheet osp...
Page 12: ...z com soft ware osp 2 6 5 Service Manual Describes handling failed modules module replacement troubleshooting and special remote control commands for service purposes The document also con tains spare...
Page 13: ...r you can use the material to protect the control elements and con nectors Mounting modules into switch units If you have received one or more modules that are already integrated in switch units you c...
Page 14: ...safety instructions for units with a removable casing Carefully follow the step by step instructions for module replacement to avoid injury and to help ensure safe operation Risk of injuries When remo...
Page 15: ...pt for a module in the rear slot A11 5 If the rear slot A11 of the switch unit holds a module we recommend removing it Optionally you can leave it there but you cannot operate it due to missing contro...
Page 16: ...ove the rear panel strut between slot A12 and slot A13 21 Screw the rear plate of the module to the switch unit s rear panel 10 counter sunk screws type Torx M2 5x8 included in the delivery step 34 us...
Page 17: ...the opened switch unit before inserting it 27 Do not yet insert the module into the switch unit 28 Insert the single end of cable W20 with the 12 pole connector through the open front panel of the sw...
Page 18: ...to connector X12 of the switch unit s con trol board 9 4 pole connector at the short end of cable W20 4 wires plugged into connector X201 on the module s RF board see detail at left hand side 10 4 pol...
Page 19: ...wo slots rear slots A12 and A13 together with front slots A12F and A13F Typically the rear slot A11 remains free but optionally it can remain occupied by a single slot module not operational Only one...
Page 20: ...eet back on immediately after mounting the casing Do not move the switch unit with the rear feet missing Removing an existing old R S OSP B157 module If you want to install the R S OSP B157WX in a swi...
Page 21: ...blind plates cover unused front slots A12F or A13F of the switch unit remove these blind plates 11 Place the switch unit on its front handles 12 Optionally if at the switch unit s feet there are yell...
Page 22: ...ix the module to the adapter plate 3 Top view of the complete module with the same 11 screws highlighted as in the isolated presentation 2 21 Insert the module into the switch unit from the front side...
Page 23: ...WX and the main board of the switch unit Interface board connector Cable Main board connector X15 power input 6 wire cable X12 power supply X13 interface slot A12 26 pin ribbon cable X4 interface slot...
Page 24: ...e unit 34 Reconnect the power cable to the unit 3 4 Installing or Updating the Firmware For installing or updating the firmware of the R S OSP B157W8 or R S OSP B157W8PLUS use the R S WMS32 software p...
Page 25: ...wer LED flashes green When the installation or update is completed the base module restarts and is ready for use 3 5 Putting into Operation For using the base module and the extension module in the R...
Page 26: ...Observe the following instructions when stacking instruments Never stack more than three instruments If you need to stack more than three instruments install them in a rack The overall load imposed o...
Page 27: ...verloaded The overall load on the fol ded out feet must not exceed 100 N Fmax Risk of instrument damage due to insufficient airflow in a rack If you mount several instruments in a rack you need an eff...
Page 28: ...witch unit cannot recognize the module Instead the module s LAN interface must be connected to the control computer and the switching configuration must be saved as a Hardware Setup in the R S WMS32 s...
Page 29: ...2 92 mm K type RF connector adapters as port savers on the original connectors A set of 8 adapters is included in the delivery Fix the adapters with a torque of 0 8 Nm to 1 1 Nm Leave the port saver a...
Page 30: ...ust be installed on your control computer Operation is described in the module s user manual and in the operating manual of the R S OSP switch units see chapter on R S EMC32 software On the front pane...
Page 31: ...diagram Figure 4 3 Circuit diagram of the R S OSP B157W8 and R S OSP B157W8PLUS RF board Orange right Front DUT and instrument ports Orange left Instrument or trigger ports and data acquisition board...
Page 32: ...and depends on the appli cable test standard This flexibility allows setting up and handling complex test and measurement sequences with the connected devices 4 1 Connecting Devices to the Base Module...
Page 33: ...he supply voltage To turn the power on or off put the AC power switch into position I on or 0 off The following table describes all other external connectors of the base module Table 4 1 External conn...
Page 34: ...3 V low 0 V If you use the base module R S OSP B157W8 or R S OSP B157W8PLUS in combination with the extension module R S OSP B157WX make the following changes to the connections listed above Connect...
Page 35: ...e operation by the software R S OSP Panel Operation is described in the module s user manual and in the operating manual of the R S OSP switch units On the front panel the R S OSP B157WX has the conne...
Page 36: ...rs see Chapter 5 1 The R S OSP B157WX operates according to the following circuit diagram Figure 5 3 Circuit diagram of the R S OSP B157WX RF board Orange right 8 DUT input and output ports front conn...
Page 37: ...9 rack Observe maximum input power and no DC voltage The R S OSP B157WX typically forwards RF signals from a DUT to the R S OSP B157W8 or R S OSP B157W8PLUS Hence if you connect the R S OSP B157WX to...
Page 38: ...es upper R S OSP B157WX lower R S OSP B157W8 or R S OSP B157W8PLUS 7 Connect the port Rx of the R S OSP B157WX to the input port of your mea surement instrument for example a spectrum analyzer or test...
Page 39: ...A 1 GHz to 6 GHz Front X1 BiDir Companion device from the base module RF SMA 1 GHz to 6 GHz Front Rx Out Spectrum analyzer test receiver RF SMA 1 GHz to 40 GHz Front RxOUT In Spectrum analyzer test re...
Page 40: ...ed in the following sections The ambient temperature does not exceed the range specified in the data sheet Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges Signal outputs are...
Page 41: ...S and R S OSP B157WX The operating manual of the R S OSP switch units see chapter on R S EMC32 software The help function of the R S WMS32 software package which is part of the R S RF Test Suite requi...
Page 42: ...verview extension module 37 D Data sheets 11 Drivers 11 F Frequency ranges 6 Front panel R S OSP B157W8 R S OSP B157W8PLUS 30 R S OSP B157WX 35 G Getting started 9 H Help 10 I Integration 5 Intended u...
Page 43: ...R S OSP B157W8 R S OSP B157W8PLUS 30 R S OSP B157WX 35 Release notes 11 Removing Existing module R S OSP B157 15 20 RF board R S OSP B157W8 R S OSP B157W8PLUS 31 R S OSP B157WX 36 RF connectors 29 S...
