Rohde & Schwarz SCPI Driver

Description

• Example python drivers

  • VSA, Vector Spectrum Analyzer
  • VSG, Vector Signal Generator
  • NRP, Power Sensor
  • VSE, Vector Signal Explorer
  • OSP, Switch Platform
  • NRQ, Frequency Selective Power Sensor
  • VNA, Vector Network Analyzer

• Example code

  • Automated test examples, see below table
  • Instrument speed/repeatability evaluation
  • Proof of concept/Demo code

• RSSD is open source.

  • Package APIs may- change.
  • We recommend users "freeze/save" package version prior to use.
  • SW is provided as is
  • Not an official Rohde & Schwarz supported product

Getting Started

Installation

python -m pip install rssd

Running

Method 1

• Goto Example directory
  • Open command prompt and type rssd
  • Example directory will be printed.
• Run Example
  • Open desired example
  • Change IP address to match instrument(s)
  • Run file

Method 2

• Goto Example directory
  • Open command prompt and type: python -m pip show rssd
  • Load example files listed after Location:
• Run Example
  • Open desired example
  • Change IP address to match instrument(s)
  • Run

Example Code

FileName	Instrumnt	Description
AAA_CommandTime	Any	Time command to instrument
AAA_IDN_IPArry	Any	Send *IDN to instruments in IPArry
FSW_ACLR_Timing	VSA	ACLR in Spectral Mode
FSW_ACLR_IQ_Timing	VSA	ACLR in IQ Analyzer
FSW_CCDF	VSA	CCDF in Spectral Mode
FSW_IQCaptureTime	VSA	IQ Capture time looping Fs
NRP_AvgPwr	NRP	NRP Average power capture
NRP_BufferedContAvg	NRP	Bufferened NRP measurement
SMW_LoadArb.py	VSG	Load Arb file into SMW
OSP_Debug	OSP	Generic OSP example
VSE_ADemod.py	VSE	VSE/FSW Analog FM Demod
VSE_Debug.py	VSE	VSE Raw SCPI
VSE_OFDM_1CC_K96.py	VSE	VSE Single OFDM Carrier EVM w/ K96
VSE_OFDM_MultiCC_K96.py	VSE	VSE Multi OFDM Carrier EVM w/ K96
VST_5GNR_EVM	VSG VSA	SMW/FSW K144 speed tests
VST_5GNR_K144_Read	VSG VSA	SMW/FSW Read 5G NR Parametes
VST_Sweep.py	VSG VSA	SMW/FSW Frequency Sweep
VST_WLAN_EVM	VSG VSA	SMW/FSW 802.11 EVM sweep test

Documentation

Instrument Documentation

Driver	Description	User Manual	Models
VSA	Vector Signal Analyzer	User Manual	FSW; FSWP; FSVA3K; FSVA; FPL;
VSG	Vector Signal Generator	User Manual	SMW; SMBV; SGT; SGS; SMA-B; SMB-B; SMF
VNA	Vector Network Analyzer	User Manual	ZVA; ZNA; ZNB
VSE	Vector Analysis Software	User Manual	VSE
PNA	Phase Noise Analyzer	User Manual	FSWP
NRP	Power Sensor	User Manual	NRP; NRPM
RCT	Radio Comm Tester	User Manual	CMW500; CMW100; CMP200
NRQ	Freq Selective Sensor	User Manual	NRQ
OSP	Switch Matrix	User Manual	OPS1xx; OPS2xx
DSO	Digital Oscillocope	User Manual	RTP; RTO; RTE;
OTA	Radiated Chambers	User Manual	ATS800; ATS1000; ATS1800; CMQ; DST200; TS7124

Project

• Code Repository: GitHub
• Author: Martin C Lim
• License: This project is licensed under the R&S License for Royalty-Free Products- see the LICENSE file for details

Acknowledgments

• Thanx to Nick Lalic for all his help.
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