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Working with the Soft Front Panel

Basic operation with the soft Front Panel is identical to normal operation. To activate a

key, either press the key on the touchscreen, or click on it with the mouse pointer. To

simulate the use of the rotary knob, use the additional keys displayed between the key-

pad and the arrow keys:

Icon Function

Turn left

Enter

Turn right

Switching to Mini Front Panel display

1. Press the [DISPLAY] key.

2. In the "Display Settings" dialog box, select "Mini Front Panel State: On".

The "Mini Front Panel" window appears on the screen. It can be moved anywhere

on the screen where it does not interfere with your current task.

Using the key combination [ALT + M] you can toggle the Mini Front Panel display on

and off.

Basic Operations

Cover1
Customer Support5
Safety Instructions3
Contents6
1 Preface24
- 1.1 For Your Safety24
- 1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation24
- 1.3 How to Use the Help System25
2 Documentation Overview28
- 2.1 Getting Started Manual28
- 2.2 User Manuals and Help28
- 2.3 Service Manual28
- 2.4 Instrument Security Procedures29
- 2.5 Basic Safety Instructions29
- 2.6 Data Sheets and Brochures29
- 2.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)29
- 2.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc.29
3 Quick Start30
- 3.1 Front and Rear Panel View30
  - 3.1.1 Front Panel View30
  - 3.1.2 Rear Panel View38
    - 3.1.2.1 Standard Rear Panel Connectors39
    - 3.1.2.2 Optional Rear Panel Connectors41
      - OCXO option (R&S FSV-B4)41
- 3.2 Preparing for Use42
- 3.3 Firmware Update and Installation of Firmware Options63
  - 3.3.1 Firmware Update63
  - 3.3.2 Activating Firmware Options65
- 3.4 Basic Operations66
- 3.5 Basic Measurement Examples94
- 3.6 Brief Introduction to Remote Control122
  - 3.6.1 Basic Steps in Remote Control Programming122
  - 3.6.2 Detailed Programming Examples130
4 Measurement Modes143
- 4.1 Receiver Mode143
- 4.2 Spectrum Mode143
- 4.3 I/Q Analyzer Mode144
- 4.4 Real Time Mode144
- 4.5 Measurement Mode Root Menus (HOME Key)144
5 Receiver Mode145
- 5.1 Measurements and Result Displays145
- 5.2 Measurement Basics169
- 5.3 Common Measurement Settings181
- 5.4 Common Analysis Functions201
6 Spectrum Measurements224
- 6.1 Measurements224
- 6.2 Configuration345
- 6.3 Analysis390
- 6.4 Advanced Measurement Examples433
7 I/Q Analyzer461
- 7.1 Softkeys and Parameters of the I/Q Analyzer Menu462
- 7.2 Softkeys of the Amplitude Menu in I/Q Analyzer Mode467
- 7.3 Softkeys of the Marker To Menu in I/Q Analyzer Mode472
- 7.4 Softkeys of the Trigger Menu in I/Q Analyzer Mode472
- 7.5 Working with I/Q Data476
  - 7.5.1 Sample Rate and Maximum Usable Bandwidth (RF Input)477
8 Tracking Generator479
- 8.1 Softkeys of the Tracking Generator Menu479
- 8.2 Connecting External Tracking Generators484
  - 8.2.1 Overview of Generators Supported by the R&S ESR485
- 8.3 Configuring Tracking Generators488
  - 8.3.1 Internal Tracking Generator488
  - 8.3.2 External Tracking Generator490
- 8.4 Tracking Generator Functions495
- 8.5 Displayed Information and Errors503
9 System Configuration505
- 9.1 Manual Operation – Local Menu505
- 9.2 User-Defined Menu – USER key506
- 9.3 Instrument Setup and Interface Configuration – SETUP Key507
  - 9.3.1 Softkeys of the Setup Menu508
10 Data Management and Documentation532
- 10.1 Saving and Recalling Settings Files – SAVE/RCL Key532
- 10.2 Measurement Documentation – PRINT Key546
- 10.3 Working with Test Reports549
  - 10.3.1 Designing a Test Report Template549
  - 10.3.2 Creating a Test Report552
11 Remote Control556
- 11.1 Remote Control - Basics556
- 11.2 Controlling the R&S ESR Remotely597
- 11.3 Selecting the Operating Mode638
- 11.4 Remote Commands in Receiver Mode639
- 11.5 Remote Commands in Spectrum Analyzer Mode722
- 11.6 Remote Commands in I/Q Analyzer Mode890
  - 11.6.1 Using the I/Q Analyzer890
  - 11.6.2 I/Q Gating902
- 11.7 Remote Commands to Control the Tracking Generator903
  - 11.7.1 Controlling the Internal Tracking Generator903
  - 11.7.2 Controlling the External Tracking Generator910
- 11.8 Common Commands918
- 11.9 System Configuration922
- 11.10 Data Management943
  - 11.10.1 Managing Data Files943
  - 11.10.2 Saving and Restoring Customized Data948
- 11.11 Using Transducers952
- 11.12 Documentation960
- 11.13 Working with Test Reports969
- 11.14 Display Configuration980
  - 11.14.1 Controlling Display Elements980
  - 11.14.2 Selecting Items to Store and Restore987
- 11.15 Network Connection990
  - 11.15.1 Configuring Network Connections990
  - 11.15.2 Emulating HP Instruments994
- 11.16 Status Register997
- 11.17 Remote Control – Programming Examples1000
- 11.18 GPIB Commands of HP Models 856xE, 8566A/B, 8568A/B and 8594E1042
12 Maintenance1073
- 12.1 Cleaning1073
- 12.2 Storing and Packing1074
- 12.3 List of Available Power Cables1074
13 Error Messages1075
14 Appendix: LAN Interface1077
- 14.1 Configuring the Network1077
- 14.2 Operation with Windows Remote Desktop1084
  - 14.2.1 Configuring the R&S ESR for Remote Operation1084
  - 14.2.2 Configuring the Controller1085
- 14.3 Operation with a VNC Client1088
- 14.4 Starting and Terminating Remote Operation1089
- 14.5 Deactivating the R&S ESR via Remote Operation1091
List of Commands1092
Index1109

Brand	R&S
Model	ESR Series
Category	Receiver
Language	English

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