Rohde & Schwarz SMBV100B - Prerequisites for Control of External Instruments from the R&S SMBV100 B

Multi-Instrument Setups
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tings. This section also introduces the concept of the signal routing possibilities and
covers the settings provided for the adjustment of the input and output analog and digi-
tal signals.
8.4.1.1 Prerequisites for Control of External Instruments from the R&S SMBV100B
Required are the following connections between the R&S SMBV100B and the external
instruments:
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Physical remote control connection over LAN or USB
The remote control connection to the external instruments must be in status con-
nected.
See Chapter 8.5.2, "External RF and I/Q Settings", on page 443.
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Physical signal connection for the digital or analog I/Q signal
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For the most test setups, the instruments must use a common reference fre-
quency signal.
Suitable reference frequency signal sources are:
– An external common reference source
– The distributed reference frequency of the R&S SMBV100B.
8.4.1.2 Test Setups
The test setup depends on the external instrument and the used I/Q output signal (digi-
tal, analog single-ended or analog differential).
8.4.1.3 Control of Connected External Instruments
For any connected external instruments, you find related information like the connec-
tion status and the used RF level and frequency values in the External RF and I/Q dia-
log. This dialog provides also additional short information on each of the connected
instruments.
8.4.1.4 Overview of the Input and Output Signals and Interfaces
Designed as a signal generator with various application fields, the R&S SMBV100B
uses a hardware concept that enables you to define and customize some of the input
and output signals and interfaces. Depending on the configuration, digital interfaces
can be used as input or output connectors. The different logical settings of the same
physical interface are grouped in different dialogs.
Logical signals, streams and channels at the interfaces
This section provides background information and introduction to the topics. For an
overview of the interfaces and their characteristics, refer to:
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"Overview of the Baseband Signal Sources" on page 437
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"Overview of the RF Output Signals" on page 437
Control and Operation of External Instruments