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Version
01.00

June
2004
EMI Test Receiver ¸ESCI
For compliance tests to all civil standards from 9 kHz to 3 GHz

Excellent RF characteristics Outstanding performance Versatile use

 1 dB compression +5 dBm  Total measurement uncertainty  Battery or AC supply operation
 Displayed average noise level (DANL) <1 dB  Remote control operation
typ. –155 dBm  Spectrum analyzer  PC-compatible screenshots
 11 preselection filters  Fast ACP measurements  Windows printer support
 Pulse-protected RF input  Time domain analysis  USB interface
 Pulse weighting in full compliance  Recording time of more than two  Storable instrument settings
with CISPR 16-1-1 hours
Full-compliance tests for certification …

Excellent test receiver Performance  Limit lines to civil standards

characteristics  1 dB compression +5 dBm nominal  Frequency-dependent transducer
 Pulse-protected RF input (without preselection) factors and sets taken into account
 Total measurement uncertainty <1 dB  Displayed average noise level (DANL)  Power supply for accessories such as
 EMI measurement bandwidths 200 Hz, typ. –155 dBm (RBW = 10 Hz, sensors, probes or antennas
9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz preamplifier on)
 Peak (max, min), quasi-peak, RMS,  Phase noise (f = 500 MHz)
CISPR average and average detectors typ. –113 dBc (1 Hz) (at 10 kHz from Applications
(max. three detectors simultaneously) carrier)
 Pulse weighting conforming to CISPR  Programmable scan table with up to The EMI Test Receiver ¸ESCI
16-1-1 with quasi-peak detector ten subranges is a new addition to the tried-and-
 11 preselection filters and built-in  Comprehensive test and analysis tested family of top-class EMI test
preamplifier functions receivers from Rohde & Schwarz with
 For all civil EMI standards such as
CISPR, EN, ETS, FCC, ANSI C63.4, VCCI
and VDE
 Time domain analysis, e.g. for
measuring click interference

Speed
 Receiver mode
– Measurement times from 100 µs
(SCAN mode)
 Spectrum analyzer mode
– Sweep times from 2.5 ms to 16 000 s
(span ≥10 Hz)
– Zero span (time domain) from 1 µs to
16 000 s, resolution 125 ns

Spectrum analyzer
 Switch-selected preamplifier and
preselection
 Resolution bandwidths from 10 Hz to
3 MHz (in steps of 1/3/10)
 Digital filters from 1 Hz to 30 kHz
 Channel filters from 100 Hz to 5 MHz
 Fast ACP measurements in time
domain

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 … enhanced by spectrum analyzer functionality
for laboratory applications
a spectrum analyzer platform. The  Portable, manually controllable  Spectrum analyzer with excellent
¸ESCI provides measurements in EMI test receiver with a weight of RF characteristics and comprehen-
full compliance with CISPR 16-1-1. The approx. 10 kg; suitable for mobile use sive test functionality for laboratory
instrument operates in the frequency independently of the AC supply with measurements and also for measure-
range from 9 kHz to 3 GHz and is the ¸FSP-B30 and ¸FSP-B31 ments in compliance with mobile
equipped with a 21 cm TFT colour battery options fitted radio standards, featuring an RMS
display.  Automatic, standard-conforming test detector, selectable ACP standard
receiver that performs measurements and channel bandwidths up to 5 MHz
The EMI Test Receiver ¸ESCI for certifications as a stand alone unit  Time domain analyzer for measuring
measures electromagnetic emissions  System-compatible test receiver click interference, capable of
in line with all civil standards and capable of remote control via recording interference versus time for
combines several types of instrument in the IEC/IEEE bus interface or the more than two hours
one: LAN interface using EMI software
packages, e.g. ¸EMC32 The measurements required in order
to verify electromagnetic compatibil-
ity are laid down in international and
national legislation and standards. The
time that is spent measuring conducted
and radiated EMI until approval and CE
certification are obtained is substantial.

The ¸ESCI is backed by decades of

experience gained by Rohde & Schwarz
in the development of test receivers and
spectrum analyzers. The test receiver’s
optimized operating concept makes this
know-how easily accessible to the user.

The instrument’s built-in intelligence

significantly reduces the required
measurement effort. Specially designed
for performing EMI measurements,
the test receiver furnishes results
at maximum speed and accuracy in
accordance with the requirements
published by CISPR, CENELEC, ETSI,
FCC, VCCI and VDE.

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Compact tester up to 3 GHz …

EMC performance features

 Total measurement uncertainty

– Receiver mode <1 dB
– Spectrum analyzer mode <0.5 dB
(without preselection)
 Displayed average noise level (DANL)
–155 dBm (10 Hz)
 Noise figure typ. 7 dB
 Overview measurements in spectrum
analyzer mode
 User-programmable scan tables
 Display and comparison of results
with limit lines
 Inclusion of correction values for
cable loss, coupling networks and
antennas in the form of transducer
factors
Outstanding features EMI TEST RECEIVER  Data reduction and modification
 Integrated preselection and 20 dB of frequency list for weighted final
 Unprecedented wealth of functions preamplifier measurement
 Maximum measurement speed  Weighting with peak, quasi-peak,  Bargraph display for various detectors
 Superior measurement accuracy RMS, CISPR AV and AV detectors with Max Hold indication
(max. three detectors simultaneously)  Overload indication
The ¸ESCI sets new standards in  CISPR-conforming EMI measurement  Built-in AF demodulator
terms of scope of functions, measure- bandwidths: 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz,  Bright 21 cm TFT colour display
ment speed and measurement accuracy 1 MHz
in the range up to 3 GHz.  Pulse weighting conforming to CISPR
16-1-1, including single pulses
The use of innovative techniques such  For all civil EMI standards such as
as an LSI frontend and largely digital CISPR, EN, ETS, FCC, ANSI C63.4,
signal processing, in conjunction with VCCI and VDE
ASICs developed by Rohde & Schwarz,
results in excellent specifications and SPECTRUM ANALYZER
high reliability.  Resolution bandwidths from 10 Hz to
3 MHz (in steps of 1/3/10)
The functionality of a conventional  RMS detector for measurements on
“compliance tester” for civil applications digitally modulated signals
has been expanded by a wide range of  Channel filter bandwidths from
spectrum analyzer functions. 100 Hz to 5 MHz
 Test routines for determining TOI,
ACPR, OBW

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... for EMI full-compliance measurements

High measurement speed

The ¸ESCI allows fast detection

of critical frequencies by repetitive
overview measurements
 in spectrum analyzer mode from
2.5 ms per sweep (for span >10 Hz)

This is followed by exact frequency

identification
 in receiver mode from 100 µs per
frequency step

The prescan measurement is performed,

for example, with the peak and the
average detector operating simultane-
ously. Only a short measurement time
per frequency is required since the
final measurement involves performing
standard-conforming weighting at fewer
frequencies for an extended measure-
ment time.

For single-frequency measurements,

the marker is coupled with the quasi-
peak detector (CISPR) and the receiver
frequency. The marker is manually
moved across the entire spectrum to
critical frequencies.

The bright 21 cm colour display provides

a quick view of measurements and
results in full-screen and in split-screen
mode. The user can select the colours for
the various graphical components such
as the background, traces, limit lines,
markers, softkeys, etc.

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 The frequency range, bandwidth, step
width, RF attenuation and preamplifier
ON/OFF setting can be user-defined in
the scan table separately for up to ten
subranges.

The frequency list generated as a result

of the prescan and subsequent data
reduction can be edited for the final
measurement by using the marker
function (ADD to Peak List). It is also
possible to delete frequencies from the
list.

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 In addition to the graphical representa-
tion of results, a list of measured values
is output including, for example, the
selected phase and grounding condition.
This is an important prerequisite for
overall measurement reproducibility and
the retrieval of critical frequencies.

When a line impedance stabilization

network (LISN) from Rohde & Schwarz
is used in the automatic final measure-
ment (remote control via the USER
PORT), switchover is made between all
possible settings, and the maximum
value together with the selected phase
and grounding condition is returned and
stored in the final result list.

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 An internal database provides a number
of limit lines complying with current
civil standards. New or user-specific
limit lines can easily be generated and
likewise stored in the database on the
instrument’s hard disk. The instrument
automatically checks and indicates
whether the unit of the limit line is
compatible with the unit used in the
current graphic display.

Powerful firmware functions

 Scan table with individually program-

mable parameters for subranges
for automatic and interactive test
routines
 Automatic level calibration
 Prescan measurement, data
reduction and final measurement
separate for each trace memory, i.e.
up to three traces of 500 measured
values each in tabular form
 Internal storage of complete
instrument setups on disk or hard
disk

The screen display on the right illustrates the

¸ESCI’s powerful firmware functions. A
modulated or drifting signal is mapped onto the
center frequency.
In the case of a drifting signal, the center
frequency is thus updated with every sweep.
The upper screen provides the current results
obtained with three different detectors in
receiver mode. The values in brackets indicate
the absolute maximum in each case together
with the frequency at which it occurred. This
function can be used, for example, in conjunc-
tion with a limit line that ensures that only
values exceeding a certain threshold are
measured.

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Fast EMI measurements and functions. The test receiver, on the
display in MIXED mode other hand, offers the more sophisti-
cated techniques for data reduction and
EMI full-compliance test receivers are standard-conforming final measure-
needed when certification in accordance ments, including storage of all measured
with relevant standards is to be values and exact frequency identifica-
obtained. Featuring a pulse-resistant tion.
attenuator, preselection with a 20 dB
preamplifier and a frontend withstand- The two operating modes can be
ing high loads, the EMI Test Receiver combined in MIXED mode, thus allowing
¸ESCI meets the requirements of the user to optimally benefit from the
the CISPR, VDE, ANSI, FCC, EN and VCCI advantages of either mode.
civil standards.
A number of operating parameters can
Typical EMC parameters such as the be coupled or decoupled for test receiver
following can be measured both with mode and spectrum analyzer mode.
the analyzer and the receiver: When the same center frequency is used
in the two windows, for example, IF
 RFI voltage analysis will be displayed automatically.
 RFI power For a test sequence using the spectrum
 RFI field strength analyzer in the prescan measure-
ment and the test receiver in the final
The analyzer comes into its own measurement, it is useful to couple the
where fast prescan sweeps have to be resolution bandwidths.
performed and evaluated with marker

MIXED mode bargraph and spectrum measure-

ment. The standard-conforming bargraph
measurement and the fast sweep are displayed
simultaneously.

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Time domain measurements The result memory can store 1.44 Design and operation
million measured values per trace in
Devices with thermostatic or program time domain analysis. The measured  21 cm (VGA) TFT colour monitor for
control generate discontinuous interfer- values are stored internally and can, for displaying interference spectra,
ence. CISPR 14 and EN 55014 therefore example, be analyzed subsequently by including limit lines
specify limit values for RFI voltage zooming in on them with the marker.  Clear-cut digital level display with
with click rate weighting in the range Each individual click interferer can thus 0.01 dB resolution in a separate
0.15 MHz to 30 MHz. A critical factor be evaluated in detail if necessary. At a window
in measurements with conventional measurement time of 5 ms per measured  Quasi-analog display of results in
click rate analyzers is the occurrence of value, the memory depth is large enough the form of bargraphs, allowing
successive pulses. The individual pulse to record the peak value and quasi-peak immediate comparison of results
amplitudes cannot be exactly allocated values continuously for two hours. Thus, supplied by detectors
due to the time constants used in quasi- DUTs such as washing machines can be  Time domain analysis (oscilloscope
peak weighting, which may result in evaluated for click interference. mode) for measuring pulse widths
limit values being exceeded. and heights; results can be enlarged
up to maximum resolution (storage of
The ¸ESCI’s time domain up to 1.44 million measured values)
analysis function can determine the
pulse amplitude and duration and The 21 cm TFT colour display informs
can thus prove very useful in such the user of all important parameters
cases. It satisfies the requirements of at a glance. Vertical and horizontal
CISPR 16-1-1 in terms of accuracy of the softkey bars make it easier to perform
pulse duration measurement when the complex measurement tasks. For some
pulse duration is 10 ms or longer. parameters such as frequency and
amplitude, dedicated hardkeys and unit
keys are available.

When switching between receiver

mode and spectrum analyzer mode,
basic measurement settings are often
different. For some applications, it
may be helpful to couple important
parameters between the two modes,
which is possible with the ¸ESCI.

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 Wide dynamic range, low DANL

The ¸ESCI features an extremely

low displayed average noise level (DANL
typ. –155 dBm at 10 Hz bandwidth with
preamplifier switched on). This yields an
improved S/N ratio that allows even very
small signals to be measured accurately.

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To prevent overloading caused by high-

energy pulsed signals and to ensure
that signal weighting remains in the
linear operating range of the instrument,
a preselection/preamplifier module
is integrated as standard. Preselec-
tion includes 11 filters with fixed and
tuned bandwidths up to 3 GHz. In
receiver mode, preselection is always
switched on; in analyzer mode, it can
be switched on or off. The preampli-
fier provides 20 dB gain and thus lowers
the instrument’s inherent noise figure.
In conjunction with the high third-
order intercept (TOI) point, this yields an
intermodulation-free range of typ. 93 dB
– an excellent value even for the upper
compliance class.

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Example of TOI measurement (from acceptance test report).

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Spectrum analyzer test routines ACPR measurements With its excellent dynamic range,
low phase noise and RMS detector,
In analyzer mode, the ¸ESCI offers Many mobile radio standards stipulate the ¸ESCI offers outstanding
fast test routines for a large number of adjacent channel power ratio (ACPR) performance also in this area.
typical laboratory measurements: measurements for components and
instruments. The ¸ESCI carries The low phase noise of the ¸ESCI
 Determination of TOI out these measurements in analyzer makes it suitable for demanding
 Occupied bandwidth (OBW) mode using automatic test routines. measurement tasks both in the vicinity
 Burst power with peak, average and All settings, measurements and filters of the carrier (typ. –113 dBc (1 Hz)
RMS indication required for a selected standard are at 10 kHz) and far from the carrier
 Phase noise activated at a keystroke. (typ. –125 dBc (1 Hz) at 1 MHz). The
 Bandwidth markers ¸ESCI is thus an ideal choice for
In addition to offering a large number performing spectral analysis and ACPR
The above routines can also be of preprogrammed standards, the measurements both on narrowband
controlled via the fast GPIB interface. ¸ESCI allows the settings for the systems such as IS-136 or PDC and
channel width and channel spacing to broadband systems such as IS-95 or
be user-defined. WCDMA.

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EMITest
TestReceiver
Receiver¸ESCI
¸ESCI
Sturdy construction – for use additional battery pack. In the ¸ESCI
under any conditions standard unit, data is stored on a hard
disk. For use in vehicles, a flash disk
For outdoor applications, the ¸ESCI can be used instead of the hard disk
is also available with a rugged case to withstand significant temperature
(option ¸FSP-B1) with shock- fluctuations (0 °C to 55 °C) and higher
absorbing corners and a carrying levels of shock and vibration. The flash
handle. In vehicles, the test receiver disk option (¸ESCI-B20) has been
can be operated from 12 V to 28 V specially designed for use under adverse
DC from an optional DC power supply conditions.
(¸FSP-B30). At outdoor test sites,
the ¸ESCI can perform measure-
ments for several hours if equipped
with the optional ¸FSP-B31 battery
pack. In extreme cases, the operating
time can be extended by means of an

¸ESCI with rugged case (option ¸FSP-B1) including shock-absorbing corners and
carrying handle.

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Innovative solutions

Option: LAN interface The ¸FSP-B10 option uses Option: FM measurement

commercial RF signal generators as its demodulator
Using the optional LAN Interface external tracking source that can be
¸FSP-B16, the ¸ESCI can be controlled via the IEC/IEEE bus or a TTL The ¸FS-K7 option adds universal
configured as a network workstation: bus. This solution provides the function- digital FM demodulation capability to
ality of the internal tracking generator: the ¸ESCI. For example, synthesizer
 File logging on network drives settling or frequency deviation measure-
 Network printer  Normalization with interpolation also ments can be performed.
 Remote desktop function for reflection measurements with
 Remote control via LAN open and short Results can be displayed as either of the
 Automatic bandwidth measurements following:
These functions make the ¸ESCI with “n dB down” function
ideal for networking.  Tolerance lines with PASS/FAIL  Frequency modulation (FM) or carrier
evaluation power versus time
 RF spectrum (FFT)
Option: scalar network analysis The ¸FSP-B6 option makes the
¸ESCI suitable for analog TV The FM and RF level trigger functions
The optional Internal Tracking Generator measurements. It provides a settable with wide dynamic range provide special
¸FSP-B9 and the optional External RF level trigger for measurements on trigger capabilities. They even allow
Generator Control ¸FSP-B10 extend pulsed RF signals that are used in TDMA signals to be measured for which no
the ¸ESCI to include scalar network transmission systems. external trigger signal is available.
analyzer functionality. Using a selective
measurement method, the gain, The demodulated data can be read via
frequency response, insertion loss and the IEC/IEEE bus, RS-232-C, or LAN
return loss are measured over a wide interface and processed on an external
dynamic range without being influenced PC.
by harmonics or spurious from the
generator. The Internal Tracking
Generator ¸FSP-B9 covers the
frequency range from 9 kHz to 3 GHz. A
frequency offset of ±150 MHz can be set
for measurements on frequency-convert-
ing modules. The tracking generator
can be broadband-modulated using an
external I/Q baseband signal.

¸ESCI rear view.

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Environmental compatibility Ready for the PC world User support

 Fast and easy disassembly  PC-compatible screenshots, no  Customized training

 Small number of materials conversion software needed  Solution-oriented consulting
 Compatibility of materials  Windows printer support  Application notes
 Easy identification of materials  USB interface (keyboard, mouse)  Recommended calibration cycle of
through appropriate marking  Drivers: LabView, LabWindows/CVI, one year
(plastics) VXI plug & play instrument driver
 Recyclable housing for VEE, Visual Basic, Visual C++,
Borland C++, etc
 SCPI-compatible

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