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Rhode & Schwarz Compact Receiver ESMC Datasheet Manual
Rhode & Schwarz Compact Receiver ESMC Datasheet Manual
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Compact Receiver ESMC Lightweight – compact – user-friendly: optimized radiomonitoring from 0.5 MHz to 3000 MHz • Signal reception – aural monitoring – radiomonitoring – recording 1 Hz frequency resolution Searching and scanning – continuous manual tuning – at any channel spacing – 5 start/stop frequency ranges – spectrum display with a speed of up to 13 GHz/s – within 1000 memory locationsMeasurement of – frequency occupancy – level and frequency – coverage RF and IF spectrum display ESMC_25.fm Seite 1 Donnerstag, 2. November 2000 1:41 13
2 Compact Receiver ESMC ESMC ROHDE & SCHWARZ ROHDE & SCHWARZ ROHDE & SCHWARZ ROHDE & SCHWARZROHDE & SCHWARZ 0.5 MHz to 650 MHzESMC 20 MHz to 1300 MHz 20 MHz to 650 MHz 0.5 MHz 20 MHz 650 MHz 1300 MHz 3000 MHz ROHDE & SCHWARZROHDE & SCHWARZ Frequency range Device view Basic configuration 0.5 MHz to 3000 MHz 20 MHz to 3000 MHzESMC, ESMC-T2 ESMC, ESMC-T2, ESMC-FE, ESMC-T0, ESMC-TC ESMC, ESMC-T2, ESMC-FE ESMC, ESMC-T0 ESMC, ESMC-T2 ESMC, ESMC-T2, ESMC-FE, ESMC-T0, ESMC-TC ESMC, ESMC-T2, ESMC-FE ESMC, ESMC-T0 Configuration 0.5 MHz...1300 MHz on request With the Compact Re- ceiver ESMC, a universal and multipurpose receiv- er for radiomonitoring applications has been produced in a compact size that was thought not possible up to now. The new receiver is only half the size of customary 19 multipurpose receiv- ers of 3 height units but its technical data are even superior to those of such units. The most important features are: custom-specific fre- quency extension from HF to UHF (see diagram) detection of frequency-agile emis- sions with analog sweep compact design and low weight simple operation via LC display wide dynamic range and high overload capacity 1 Hz frequency resolution low phase noise master/slave operation without a PC accurate measurement of signal level offset display for channel frequency remote control unit for mobile use AC/DC supply without changing the power supply unit Operation The operating concept meets all the de- mands made on a state-of-the-art radio- monitoring receiver, ie all main func- tions such as type of demodulation, bandwidth, etc, can be set directly via labelled keys. A hotkey permits return- ing to the main menu from any submenu. Menu control is organized in priority lev- els so that signal processing is not inter- rupted by menu changes and the user never loses sight of what is going on. Description ESMC is a heterodyne receiver with a s e c o n d I F o f 2 1 . 4 M H z . I n s p i t e o f t h e compact design, no compromises have been made in the operating concept. For reducing the total signal load, the tuners are each provided with a track- ing preselection filter. High-level mixers e n s u r e h i g h i m m u n i t y t o i n t e r m o d u l a - tion. The low oscillator reradiation is the result of elaborate filtering. An ad- vanced synthesizer concept featuring a very low phase noise allows switching times of less than 1 ms. This permits highly efficient scanning and fast status assignment in slave operation. Compact Receiver ESMC: radiomonitoring from 0.5 MHz to 3000 MHz ESMC_25.fm Seite 2 Donnerstag, 2. November 2000 1:41 13
Compact Receiver ESMC 3 ESMC is equipped with demodulators for AM, FM, LOG and PULSE modes. SSB reception for LSB/USB and A1 is optional. The log demodulator allows a dB-linear level indication over 9 dec- ades. Average value or peak weighting may be selected. The absolute accuracy of the level display is further improved by taking into account the frequency re- sponse of the preselection filter and the tolerances of the log amplifier in the measurement of the signal level. ESMC may be equipped with up to 5 IF bandwidths between 500 Hz and 8 MHz. Video filters matched to the bandwidth used and a switchable AF filter improve the S/N ratio after de- modulation. AGC covers a level range of 120 dB, 90 dB of which is used for IF control and 30 dB for an attenuator at the tuner in- put which may be switched in automat- ically or manually when strong signals are received. This attenuator is consid- ered in the level display. With manual gain control (MGC) the IF gain may be varied by 90 dB. The 30 dB attenuation too may be switched in if required. A tuning indication controlled by the crystal discriminator simplifies tuning to the center of the selected IF bandwidth. When signals of unstable frequency are received, digital AFC may be used for retuning the receiver. Search facilities The ESMC uses highly advanced search routines. Fast synthesizer set- tling and short level measurement times guarantee highly effective search oper- ations. The shortest period for scanning is 5 ms with an IF bandwidth of 15 kHz (incl. measurement time for level). Frequency scan Five start/stop frequency ranges (5 jobs) may be defined and a complete data set allocated to each range. In ad- dition to receiver settings, the following scan parameters may be included in the data set: –step width –signal threshold (dBµV) –dwell time (s) –hold time (ms) plus the time re- quired for external devices, if any –number of scan repetitions –signal-controlled continuation (on/off) –suppression (individual frequencies or ranges) Memory scan ESMC uses 1000 memory locations, each holding a complete receiver set- ting, such as frequency, type of modu- lation, bandwidth, etc. The content of the memory can be modified manually or overwritten by results of a scan oper- ation. User-definable code names, group ID and scan enable flags may also be defined for each location. Final-ly the whole memory can be sorted ac- cording to increasing frequency val- ues. The content of any memory loca- tion can be transferred to the receiver manually, by using the RCL key, by turn- ing the tuning knob or automatically by activating the memory scan. Analog scan – full-speed detection of bursts and hoppers The advantage of analog sweep is the extremely high speed. This allows detec- tion of burst signals and frequency-agile transmissions. With the option ESMC-AS and an external PC a pro- gram under Windows™ is provided, which enables panoramic and waterfall displays. Start and stop frequency are freely selectable within any tuner range. Depending on the performance of the controlling PC, a scanning speed of up to 13 GHz/s can be achieved. With the aid of a printer, measurement re- sults may be documented as a frequen- cy-versus-time plot. Click & listen For fixed frequency monitoring a spec- trum line can be selected by mouse click or by frequency marker. With option ESMC-AS fast hopping frequencies can be detected ESMC_25.fm Seite 3 Donnerstag, 2. November 2000 1:41 13
4 Compact Receiver ESMC Real-time spectrum display with EPZ 513 The external Spectrum Display EPZ 513 provides highly versatile dis- play modes. An analog CRT guaran- tees display in real time. RF mode 650 MHz within 50 ms In this mode the tuner section of ESMC is directly controlled by the EPZ513. The period of the sweep is 50 ms, inde- pendent of the span. The spectrum is displayed on the screen within the tuner range. A superimposed marker indicates the frequency to which the receiver has been tuned. With the aid of the start/stop frequency markers entered on the ESMC, the span may be expanded within a wide range. The amplitude range covers 80 dB and uses a selectable level line. IF mode In this mode the signal environment around the receive frequency is dis- played. The span may be varied continu- ously or in steps of 7/2/0.2 MHz. Selec- tion of resolution filters is automatic. The zoom capability of the EPZ is very useful in practical applications since details of the signal spectrum can be examined. In the double-trace mode, the total span (7 MHz) and any expanded section there- of may be displayed simultaneously. The advantage of real-time spectrum display is that a quick overview of the receive range is obtained and un- known signal activities (bursts, frequen- cy hopping) can be detected. Interfaces For system applications ESMC is provid- ed with a number of important interfaces: IEC 625-2 (IEEE 488) for computer operation (standard)RS 232 C/RS 422/RS 485 for com- puter operation (option ESMC-R2) Outputs for antenna control (eg via Antenna Selector GS 050) with – antenna number and – coded frequency information 21.4 MHz IF output, controlled (50 Ω, BNC) 21.4 MHz IF output, uncontrolled (50 Ω, BNC) 21.4 MHz connector for external spectrum display (50 Ω, BNC) Video output, AM/FM/LOG, DC-coupled (50 Ω, BNC) DC connector for battery supply Connector for external bidirectional reference frequency, 10 MHz (BNC) Output for 1st LO (50 Ω, BNC) Output for 2nd LO (50 Ω, BNC) AF balanced, 600 Ω AF unbalanced via AF filter 4 Ω output for external loudspeaker Carrier-operated relay (COR)Output for signal > threshold Output for log signal level Internal/external control Input for control voltage (MGC) Output for channel offset Others (special function ports) Options Several “plug&play“ options allow the user to tailor the ESMC to his special needs: ESMC-T2 for frequency extension up to 1.3 GHz ESMC-T0 for frequency extension from 0.5 MHz to 30 MHz instead of ESMC-T2 or for installation in ESMC-FE. (Max. IF bandwidth = 30 kHz). With VHF-UHF Direction Finder DDF190 and Spectrum Display EPZ 513 the Compact Receiver ESMC forms a convenient VHF-UHF monitoring system ESMC_25.fm Seite 4 Donnerstag, 2. November 2000 1:41 13
Compact Receiver ESMC 5 ESMC-FE separate 1/219“ unit for frequency extension from 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz or 0.5 MHz to 3 GHz ESMC-AN antenna splitter for one antenna input, 20 MHz to 3 GHz (only with ESMC-FE) ESMC-OR 10 MHz OCXO reference (error ≤0.1 x 10 −6) 5) ESMC-S3 for reception of LSB/USB and A1 ESMC-SU low-cost panoramic adapter using the LCD of the receiver ESMC-AS analog scan function and software for use with PC AT486 or Pentium ESMC-R1 for remote control via IEC 625-2/IEEE 488 (instead of ESMC-R2) ESMC-R2 for remote control via RS232, RS422 and RS485 bus (instead of ESMC-R1)ESMC-GB remote control unit (opera- tor front panel) for control- ling ESMC model .02 or .03 via serial link espcial- ly for mobile applications ESMC-Z1 IF section with special bandwidth (see ordering information) All these options can be added to the basic version of the ESMC without any software reconfiguration; whenever a module is changed or added, a recali- bration process is started automatically after power-up. Designed to meet the standards The receiver has been designed for sta- tionary and mobile use according to DIN IEC721 recommendations for class-C instruments. Careful shielding and filtering of all input and output lines ensures ultralow spurious emissions and low EMS.Diagnostic center included The receiver is permanently monitored by built-in test (BIT). If deviations from nominal values are detected, an error message is output with a code inform- ing on the type of fault. For detailed in- formation, the values of 48 internal test probes including upper and lower lim- its are available on the screen. Any val- ues which are out of range will be high- lighted on the display. In a loop test trig- gered by the user, the complete signal path between the antenna input and the loudspeaker or video output is checked out. This test is carried out with an inter- nally generated and modulated test sig- nal of calibrated frequency. User-friendly maintenance The advanced design, based on plug-in modules guarantees short MTTR. All modules of the unit may be exchanged without any recalibration or adjust- ments being required. Remote control All receiver functions can be remote- controlled by a controller via the stand- ard IEC 625-2 (IEEE 488) interface or via the optional RS 232 C/RS 422/ RS 485 interface. If no acknowledge- ments for the settings are required, sim- plified master-slave operation will be possible without the use of an addition- al controller. In this case the ESMC used as a master (talker) may address up to ten slave ESMCs (listeners) and transfer the corresponding setups to the slaves. The transferred setups are stored auto- matically in the master under the slave addresses and may be read out (elec- tronic notebook). Model .02/.03 of ESMC for remote control or for detached front panel ESMC-GB, eg for con- venient use in cars ESMC_25.fm Seite 5 Donnerstag, 2. November 2000 1:41 13
6 Compact Receiver ESMC ESMC-RAMON – access to computer-aided radiomonitoring Compact radiomonitoring system With its favourable price, ESMC- RAMON is an ideal compact radio monitoring software. It is configured to control one ESMC and can be expand- ed to set additional ESMC and ESM500 slave receivers to perform ra- diomonitoring and radiosurveillance tasks. The system provides three operating modes: Static mode: the receiver can be tuned for monitoring Search mode: the receiver scans frequency ranges and/or a fre- quency list and stops for a defin- able time at each signal activity Overview mode: the receiver scans frequency ranges and/or a frequency list continuously to dis- play the frequency spectrum The overview mode shows active signals with their levels as green lines. The duration of the signal activity is displayed in a waterfall, with the signal level being indicated in col- our. Important parameters can be measured using markers and rulers in different colours. ESMC-RAMON-Evaluate The ESMC-RAMON-Evaluate option permits the recording of signal activi- ties in the overview mode. Such record- ings can be evaluated with the scan re- play tool and analyzed in detail with the activity analyzer. ESMC-RAMON-MasterSlave This option allows up to six ESMC receiv- ers to be connected to the system via IEC/ IEEE bus. The slave receivers are set and enabled automatically. A free slave re- ceiver will be set to a frequency, which is detected by the master receiver running in the search mode. The slave receiver will be enabled for new settings after the signal is below a selectable threshold for a selectable time. With this option, fre- quency bands and single frequencies can be monitored automatically.ESMC-RAMON-Log This option allows the logging of the master receiver settings. The settings can be stored in a log file. In combination with the Log option or the Master Slave option, all transfers to slave receivers are also stored in the log file. ESMC RAMON-IEEE488 Kit This option contains the necessary IEEE488 board for the control PC, the board driver software, the driver instal- lation manual and a 2 m IEEE488 cable for connecting the ESMC. Upgrading possibility The close relationship to RAMON ® makes upgrading to the full RAMON software very easy. Existing equipment can still be used. All that remains to be done is to install the new software. As the operational concept is similar, exist- ing knowledge can be used. All this shows that ESMC-RAMON is a Rohde & Schwarz product providing easy ac- cess to computer-aided radiomonitor- ing. System requirements –IBM-compatible PC –minimum 486/DX2-66, 8 MByte RAM –min. 10 MB hard disk space –colour graphics adapter with min. resolution 1024 x 768 pixels –mouse or other pointing device –Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows NT IEC/IEEE bus ESMCESMC or ESM 500 ESMC-RAMON: Overview Mode ESMC_25.fm Seite 6 Donnerstag, 2. November 2000 1:41 13
7 Compact Receiver ESMC Specifications Frequency range Basic unit (with tuner 1) 20 MHz to 650 MHz Tuner 0 0.5 MHz to 30 MHz (optional) Tuner 2 650 MHz to 1300 MHz (optional) ESMC-FE (Tuner 3) 1300 MHz to 3000 MHz (optional) Frequency setting 1 kHz, 100 Hz, 10 Hz, 1 Hz Frequency error ≤±1.5 x 10−6(−10 °C to +55 °C)≤±0.1 x 10–6 (Option ESMC-OR)Frequency aging≤±0.5 x 10−6 per year Oscillator phase noise≤−110 dBc (10 kHz) for tuner 0≤−138 dBc (10 kHz) Synthesizer settling time≤1 ms Antenna input sN connectors, 50 Ω, VSWR ≤2.5, overload-protected Oscillator reradiation ≤−107 dBm Tu n e r 0≤−127 dBm Input selectivity tuned filters Tuner 0 4 switched bandpass filters ESMC-FE (Tuner 3) 3 switched bandpass filters Immunity to interference, nonlinearities Image frequency rejection , all tuners typ. 110 dB, ≥90 dB IF rejection, all tuners typ. 110 dB, ≥90 dB IP2 Tuner 1, tuner 2 typ. 50 dBm, ≥40 dBm ESMC-FE (Tuner 3) typ. 43 dBm, ≥35 dBm Tuner 0 typ. 70 dBm, ≥55 dBm IP3 Tuner 1 typ. 12 dBm, ≥8 dBm Tuner 2, ESMC-FE (Tuner 3) typ. 10 dBm, ≥6 dBm Tuner 0 typ. 35 dBm, ≥28 dBm Spurious Tuner 1, tuner 2, ESMC-FE Tu n e r 3 ) ≤–107 dBm Tu n e r 0≤–113 dBm Sensitivity Total noise figure (incl. AF section) typ. 10 dB, ≤13.5 dB (20 MHz to 650 MHz) typ. 11 dB, ≤14.5 dB (650 MHz to 1300 MHz) typ. 11 dB, ≤13 dB (1300 MHz to 2000 MHz) typ. 12 dB, ≤14.5 dB (2000 MHz to 3000 MHz) (S+N)/N ratio measurement using telephone filter to CCITT AM, B = 8 kHz, f mod=1 kHz, m=0.5 20 MHz to 650 MHz (tuner 1), V in=−107 dBm (1 µV)≥10 dB 650 MHz to 1300 MHz (tuner 2), V in=−103.5 dBm (1.5 µV)≥10 dB Vin=−47 dBm (1 mV)≥47 dB 1300 MHz to 3000 MHz (ESMC-FE, tuner 3) U e=–103.5 dBm (1.5 µV)≥10 dB Ue=–47 dBm ( 1 mV)≥47 dB FM, B = 15 kHz, fmod=1 kHz, deviation 5 kHz 20 MHz to 650 MHz (tuner 1), V in=−107 dBm (1 µV)≥25 dB 650 MHz to 1300 MHz (tuner 2), V in=−103.5 dBm (1.5 µV) ≥25 dB Vin=−47 dBm (1 mV)≥70 dB 1300 MHz to 3000 MHz (ESMC-FE, tuner 3) U e=–103.5 dBm (1.5 µV)≥25 dB Ue=–47 dBm ( 1 mV)≥70 dB USB/LSB, B = 2.5 kHz, ∆f=1 kHz 20 MHz to 650 MHz (tuner 1), V in=−117 dBm (0.3 µV)≥10 dB Vin=−47 dBm (1 mV)≥50 dB Tuner 0, (S+N)/N ratio LSB/USB, IF bandwidth 500 Hz, ∆f = 500 Hz 0.5 MHz to 20 MHz, Vin= 0.4 µV≥10 dB 20 to 30 MHz, Vin= 0.5 µV≥10 dB LSB/USB, IF bandwidth 2.5 kHz, ∆f=1 kHz 0.5 MHz to 20 MHz, Vin= 0.6 µV≥10 dB 20 MHz to 30 MHz, Vin= 0.7 µV≥10 dB Vin= 100 µV≥46 dB Rear of ESMC; the IEC/IEEE bus can optionally be re- placed by RS 232 and RS 422/RS 485 interface ESMC_25.fm Seite 7 Donnerstag, 2. November 2000 1:41 13
Compact Receiver ESMC 8 AM, IF bandwidth 2.5 kHz, fmod=1 kHz, m=0.5 0.5 MHz to 20 MHz, Vin= 1 µV≥10 dB 20 MHz to 30 MHz, Vin= 1.2 µV≥10 dB Large signal behaviour for tuner 0 Crossmodulation interfering signal 2.5 V (+21 dBm), ∆f ≥ 30 kHz; m = 0.3; f = 1 kHz, signal level 5 mV (−33 dBm) modulation transfer≤10 % Blocking interf. signal 3.15 V (+ 23 dBm), ∆f ≥ 30 kHz, signal level 500 µV (−53 dBm), m = 0.3, f = 1 kHz signal attenuation ≤1 dB Desensitization interf. signal 150 mV ( −3.5 dBm), ∆f ≥ 30 kHz, signal level 15 µV (−83.5 dBm), bandwidth 2.5 kHz SINAD ≥20 dB Demodulation AM, FM , LOG, PULSE; SSB and CW optional Squelch signal-controlled, adjustable −10 dBµV to 80 dBµV (max. 110 dBµV, 120 dBµV with tuner 0) AGC range 90 dB; 1 µV to 10 mV makes ≤4 dB dif- ference in AF level RF attenuator 30 dB (40 dB with tuner 0) selectable or signal-controlled AGC speed for 90 dB range Attack Decay AM/B = 15 kHz
Compact Receiver ESMC 9 Ordering information Compact Receiver ESMC (VHF/UHF basic unit) Model .22, with front-panel control 4030.2007.22 Model .02, without front-panel control 4030.2007.02 models .22/.02 including: IEC 625 (IEEE 488) interface ESMC-R1 IF Section (filters 2.5 kHz/8 kHz/ 15 kHz/100 kHz/2 MHz) ESMC-Z1 Model .23, with front-panel control 4030.2007.23 Model .03, without front-panel control 4030.2007.03 basic models .23/.03 without ESMC-R1 and ESMC-Z1 ESMC-RAMON ESMC-RA 4037.6508.02 ESMC-RE 3013.4815.02 ESMC-RM 3013.4838.02 ESMC-RL 3013.4844.02 ESMC-RI 3013.4867.02 Options for all models Tuner 0 for 0.5 MHz to 30 MHz ESMC-T0 3) 4039.9004.03 Tuner 2 for 650 MHz to 1300 MHz ESMC-T23) 4037.5201.02 (combination of tuner 0 and tuner 2 in one ESMC case not possible) SSB Unit ESMC-S3 4037.5501.02 IF Spectrum Unit ESMC-SU 4037.5553.02 Analog Scan (software) ESMC-AS 4042.0404.02 IEC 625 (IEEE 488) Interface ESMC-R14) 4037.5401.02 Serial Interface (RS 232/422/485) ESMC-R24) 4037.5453.02 Remote Control Unit for model .02/.03 ESMC-GB 4039.8508.02 Frequency Extension 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz (separate 1/219“unit) ESMC-FE 4042.6002.02 OCXO Reference ESMC-OR 5) 4042.6902.02 Antenna Splitter ESMC-AN 4042.6702.02 Recommended extras Spectrum Display EPZ513 4011.9500.04 (data sheet PD756.9451) 19 Adapter ZZA-98 0827.4533.00 for one or two ESMC one ESMC and one EK890/895 one ESMC and one EPZ513 one ESMC and one ESMC-FE 1) External unit.2) Depending on selected bandwidth (see table on this page).3) Only one of these options to be fitted in ESMC. 4) Only one of these options to be fitted.5) Slot in option ESMC-FE available, otherweise in ESMC basic unit instead of option ESMC-SU. ISO 9001 Certified Quality System DQS REG. NO 1954-04 ESMC_25.fm Seite 9 Donnerstag, 2. November 2000 1:41 13
ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG ⋅ Muehldorfstrasse 15 ⋅ 81671 Munich, Germany P. O. B. 80 14 69 ⋅ 81614 Munich, Germany ⋅ Telephone +49 89 41 29-0 ⋅ Fax +49 89 41 29-132 47 ⋅ www.rohde-schwarz.com PD 757.1090.25 ⋅ Compact Receiver ESMC ⋅ Printed on chlorine-free paper ⋅ Subject to change ⋅ Data without tolerances: typical values Printed in Germany 10/00 (U bb) Option to choose for model .23/.03 IF Section (special bandwidths) ESMC-Z1 4037.5253.XX Other combinations (5 out of 13) on request The max. IF bandwidth of tunerT0 (0.5 MHz to 30 MHz) is 30 kHz. Bandwidths >30 kHz cannot be used in this frequency range. 500 Hz2.5 kHz8 kHz15 kHz30 kHz50 kHz100 kHz200 kHz500 kHz1 MHz2 MHz4 MHz8 MHzModel .02 .03 .04 .05 .06 .07 .08 .09 .10 .11 .12 .13 .15 .16 .17 .18 .19 .20 .21 .22 .23 .24 .25 .26 .27 .29 .30 .31 .32 .33 .34 .35 .36 .37 ESMC_25.fm Seite 10 Donnerstag, 2. November 2000 1:41 13