Service Manual: R&S FSH4/8/13/20 Spectrum Analyzer

R&S®FSH4/8/13/20
Spectrum Analyzer
Service Manual
1309.6275.82 – 13
Service Manual
Test & Measurement
®
The Service Manual describes the following R&S FSH models and options:
● R&S FSH4 (1309.6000.04)
● R&S FSH4 (1309.6000.14)
● R&S FSH4 (1309.6000.24)
● R&S FSH8 (1309.6000.08)
● R&S FSH8 (1309.6000.18)
● R&S FSH8 (1309.6000.28)
● R&S FSH13 (1314.2000.13)
● R&S FSH20 (1314.2000.20)
● R&S FSH4 (1309.6000.54, equivalent to 1309.6000.04)
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Subject to change – Data without tolerance limits is not binding.
R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual:

R&S®FSH is abbreviated as R&S FSH.
R&S FSH Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Documentation Overview ................................................................... 3
Conventions Used in the Documentation ......................................... 4
1 Performance Test ............................................................................... 5

1.1 Test Instructions ..........................................................................................................5
1.2 Test Equipment ............................................................................................................5
1.3 Performance Test R&S FSH ........................................................................................6
1.3.1 Checking the Reference Frequency Accuracy ..............................................................6
1.3.2 Checking the Level Accuracy and the Frequency Response ........................................7
1.3.3 Checking the Accuracy of the RF Attenuator ..............................................................10
1.3.4 Checking the Accuracy of the IF Gain Setting .............................................................11
1.3.5 Checking the Display Linearity ....................................................................................12
1.3.6 Checking the Phase Noise ..........................................................................................14
1.3.7 Checking the Displayed Average Noise Floor .............................................................15
1.3.8 Checking the Tracking Generator ................................................................................16
1.4 Performance Test Report ..........................................................................................17
2 Adjustment ........................................................................................ 30
2.1 Quick Verification ......................................................................................................30
2.1.1 Measurement Equipment .............................................................................................30
2.1.2 Verifying on/off functionality .........................................................................................30
2.1.3 Verifying Power and AF Connections ..........................................................................30
2.1.4 Verifying the Display ....................................................................................................31
2.1.5 Verifying the Level and Noise ......................................................................................31
2.1.6 Verifying the Tracking Generator .................................................................................32
2.2 Adjustment .................................................................................................................33
2.2.1 Adjustment Instructions ...............................................................................................33
2.2.2 Measurement Equipment and Accessories .................................................................33
2.2.3 Frequency Response Correction .................................................................................33
3 Repair................................................................................................. 34
3.1 Instrument Design and Function Description .........................................................34
3.1.1 Attenuator ....................................................................................................................35
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R&S FSH Table of Contents
3.1.2 RF to IF conversion......................................................................................................35
3.1.3 Tracking Generator (Models .14/.18/.24/.28/.23/.30 only) ...........................................36
3.1.4 RF/IF control ................................................................................................................36
3.1.5 Mainboard ....................................................................................................................36
3.1.6 Power and battery management..................................................................................36
3.1.7 Processing of measured data, detectors .....................................................................37
3.1.8 Resolution bandwidths (RBW) .....................................................................................37
3.1.9 Video bandwidths (VBW) .............................................................................................38
3.1.10 Detectors ......................................................................................................................38
3.1.11 Keypad control .............................................................................................................38
3.1.12 Power sensor ...............................................................................................................38
3.2 Module Replacement .................................................................................................39
3.2.1 Overview of the Modules .............................................................................................39
3.2.2 Equivalence for Different R&S FSH Part Numbers .....................................................42
3.2.3 Opening the Instrument ...............................................................................................43
3.2.4 Closing the Instrument .................................................................................................46
3.2.5 Spare Part Replacement for Housing Parts ................................................................46
3.2.6 Replacing Stand Up .....................................................................................................50
3.2.7 Spare Part Replacement for Battery Module ...............................................................54
3.2.8 Spare Part Replacement for Internal Module ..............................................................56
3.2.9 Spare Part Replacement for Front Module ..................................................................57
3.2.10 Spare Part Replacement for Internal Module ..............................................................63
3.2.11 Accessories Spare Parts .............................................................................................71
4 Firmware Updates / Installing Options............................................ 73

4.1 Installing New R&S FSH Firmware ...........................................................................73
4.2 Installing Options.......................................................................................................75
5 Documents ........................................................................................ 76
Index .................................................................................................. 77
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R&S FSH Documentation Overview
Documentation Overview
The user documentation for the R&S FSH is divided as follows:
Quick Start Guide

The Quick Start Guide provides basic information on the instrument's functions.
It covers the following topics:
● overview of all elements of the R&S FSH

● basic information on how to set up the R&S FSH
● information on how to operate the R&S FSH in a network
● instructions on how to perform measurements
Operating Manual
The Operating Manual provides a detailed description on the instrument's functions
● instructions on how to set up and operate the R&S FSH in its various operating
modes
● instructions on how to perform measurements with the R&S FSH
● instructions on how to work with the available software options and applications
● basic information on how a spectrum analyzer works
Service Manual
The Service Manual provides information on maintenance.
● instructions on how to perform a performance test

● instructions on how to repair the R&S FSH including a spare parts list
Release Notes
The release notes describe the installation of the firmware, new and modified
functions, eliminated problems, and last minute changes to the documentation. The
corresponding firmware version is indicated on the title page of the release notes. The
current release notes are provided on the internet.
Internet Site
The internet site at: http://rohde-schwarz.com/product/FSH4/8.html provides the most
up to date information on the R&S FSH. The most recent manuals are available as
printable PDF files in the download area.
Also provided for download are firmware updates including the associated release
notes, instrument drivers, current data sheets, application notes and image versions.
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R&S FSH Conventions Used in the Documentation
Conventions Used in the Documentation

The following conventions are used throughout the R&S FSH Service Manual:
Typographical conventions
Convention Description
“Graphical user interface elements” All names of graphical user interface elements both on the screen
and on the front and rear panels, such as dialog boxes, softkeys,
menus, options, buttons etc., are enclosed by quotation marks.
“KEYS” Key names are written in capital letters and enclosed by quotation
marks.
Input Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics.
File names, commands, File names, commands, coding samples and screen output are
program code distinguished by their font.
"Links" Links that you can click are displayed in blue font.
"References" References to other parts of the documentation are enclosed by
quotation marks.
Other conventions
● Remote commands: Remote commands may include abbreviations to simplify
input. In the description of such commands, all parts that have to be entered are
written in capital letters. Additional text in lower-case characters is for information
only.
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R&S FSH Performance Test
Test Instructions
1 Performance Test
1.1 Test Instructions

● The rated specifications of the analyzer are tested after a warm-up time of at least
15 minutes. Only by adhering to this requirement can compliance with the
guaranteed data be ensured.
● Values specified in the following sections are not guaranteed. Only the technical
specifications provided on the data sheet are binding.
● The values specified in the data sheet are the guaranteed limits.
● Inputs for settings during measurements are shown as following:
[<KEY>] Press a key on the front panel, eg [SPAN]
[<SOFTKEY>] Press a softkey, e.g. [MARKER -> PEAK].
[<nn unit>] Enter a value and terminate by entering the unit, e.g. [12 kHz].
Successive entries are separated by [:], e.g. [ BW : MANUAL RBW : 3 kHz ].
1.2 Test Equipment

Item Type of equipment Recommended characteristics or Recommended R&S order no Application
features model
1 Signal generator R&S FSH4: 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz R&S SMT06 1039.2000.06 Frequency response
R&S FSH4: 10 MHz to 8 GHz R&S SMR20 1104.0002.20 Frequency accuracy
R&S FSH13: 10 MHz to 13.6 GHz of reference
oscillator
R&S FSH20: 10 MHz to 20 GHz
Uncertainty of frequency: 0.1 ppm

Phase noise at 500 MHz:
< -100 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz
< -110 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz
< -130 dBc/Hz @ 1 MHz
2 6-dB divider (power R&S FSH4: 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz Weinschel 1870A Frequency response
splitter) R&S FSH8: 10 MHz to 8 GHz Agilent 11667
R&S FSH13: 10 MHz to 13.6 GHz
3 Power meter R&S NRP 1143.8500.02 Frequency response
4 Power sensor Frequency: R&S NRP-Z21 1137.6000.02 Frequency response
R&S FSH8: 10 MHz to 8 GHz R&S NRP-Z31 1169.2400.02
RSS ≤ 0.8%
Meter Noise ≤ 20 pW
5 N cable(Short) Attenuation < 1 dB to 8 GHz Tracking generator
output level
6 50 Ohm termination 9 kHz to 20 GHz Noise display
Return loss ≤ -10 dB
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Performance Test R&S FSH
1.3 Performance Test R&S FSH
1.3.1 Checking the Reference Frequency Accuracy
Test equipment: Signal generator (see "Test Equipment", item 1)

Test setup: ► Connect the signal generator to the RF input of the R&S FSH.
Signal generator Frequency: 1 GHz

settings: Level: -4 dBm
Determine the output power of the signal generator with the power meter. Adjust
the output power of the generator until the power meter shows -10 dBm.
R&S FSH settings: - [ PRESET ]
- [ FREQ : 1 GHz ]
- [ SPAN : 100 kHz ]
- [ BW : MANUAL RBW : 300 kHz ]
- [ AMPT: 0 dBm ]
- [ MARKER : Marker Function: Frequency Count ]
Measurement: ► Read out the frequency value (Count:) of the marker.
Nominal frequency: 1.0 GHz
Refer to "Performance Test Report" for tolerances.
Adjustment of the reference oscillator

The frequency of the reference oscillator can be adjusted by means of a service
function (refer to "Adjustment").
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1.3.2 Checking the Level Accuracy and the Frequency Response
Test equipment: Signal generator (see "Test Equipment", item 1)

Power meter (see "Test Equipment", item 3)
Power sensor (see "Test Equipment", item 4)
6-dB power splitter (see "Test Equipment", item 2)
1.3.2.1 Determining the Level Accuracy at 100 MHz
Test setup: ► Connect the power sensor (item 4) to the power meter and execute function
'ZERO' while there is no signal applied to the power sensor.
► Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the input of the divider.
► Connect output 1 of the divider to the power sensor / power meter.
► Connect output 2 of the divider to the RF input of the R&S FSH
Signal generator Frequency 100 MHz
settings: Level 6 dBm
► Determine the output power of the signal generator with the power meter. Adjust
the output power of the generator until the power meter shows 0 dBm.
- [ FREQ : 100 MHz ]
- [ AMPT: 0 dBm ]
- [ SPAN : 100 kHz ]
- [ SWEEP : Manual SWP Time : 5s]
- [ TRACE : DETECTOR : RMS ]
► Set the marker to the peak of the signal.
- [ MKR-> : Set to Peak ]
Evaluation: The difference between the signal levels measured with the power meter and the level
reading of the marker reflects the absolute level error of the R&S FSH. It can be
calculated as:
Level error100 MHz = L - Lpowermeter
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1.3.2.2 Checking the Frequency Response
For the measurement of the frequency response, the value at 100 MHz for each
reference level setting is used as the reference. For reference level and RF attenuator
please refer to the settings which are indicated in the chapter “performance test
report”!
Test setup: ► Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the input of the divider.
► Connect output 2 of the divider to the RF input of the SA..
Signal generator Frequency {fin}
settings: Level -4 dBm
Refer to "Performance Test Report" for values of Ref_Lev and fin.
the output power of the generator until the power meter shows:
-25 dBm ± 0.2 dB for RF_Att = 5 dB (Preamp Off)
0 dBm ± 0.2 dB for RF_Att = 30 dB (Preamp Off)
-30 dBm ± 0.2 dB for RF_Att = 0 dB (Preamp On)
- [ AMPT : Ref_Lev ]
- [ SPAN : 100 kHz ]
- [ SWEEP : Manual SWP Time : 1s ]
- [ FREQ : CENTER : {fin} ]
The frequency response of the RF preamplifier has to be checked also. To switch it on,
enter:
- [ SETUP : RF Att / Amp / Imp: Preamp On ]
To avoid overdriving the preamplifier the output power of the signal generator shall be
reduced to -30 dBm at the RF input of the R&S FSH during this measurement.
Reference ► Determine signal level Lpowermeter.
measurement:
- [ MKR-> : SET TO PEAK ]
► The signal level L is displayed by the level reading of the marker.
Ref100MHz = L - Lpowermeter
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Measurement
Signal generator Frequency {fin}
settings:
Refer to “Performance Test Report” for values of {fin}.
Power meter Determine the signal level Lpowermeter. To achieve higher accuracy, compensating the
settings: frequency response of the power sensor is recommended.
R&S FSH settings: - [ FREQ : {fin} ]
Refer to table under “Performance Test Report” for values of {fin}.
The signal level L is displayed by the level reading of the marker.
Evaluation: The frequency response can be calculated as:
► Frequency response = L - Lpowermeter - Ref100 MHz
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1.3.3 Checking the Accuracy of the RF Attenuator
Test principle: The RF attenuator of the R&S FSH can be switched from 0 to 40 dB in 5 dB
increments.
Test equipment: Signal generator (refer to "Test Equipment", item 1)
Frequency 100 MHz
Maximum level ≥ 6 dBm
Test setup: ► Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the input of the divider.
► Connect output 2 of the divider to the RF input of the R&S FSH.
settings: Level -14 dBm
Determine the output power of the signal generator with the power meter. Adjust the
output power of the signal generator until the power meter shows -20 dBm ± 0.2 dB.
- [ FREQ : 100 MHz ]
- [ SPAN : 100 kHz ]
- [ BW : MANUAL VIDEO BW : 30 kHz ]
- [ AMPT: -10 dBm ]
- [ AMPT: RF Att Amp / Imp: RF attenuation Man: 0 dB ]
Reference ► Set the marker to the peak of the signal.
measurement:
[ MKR-> : SET TO PEAK ]
Ref(0 dB) = L - Lpowermeter
Measurement
settings Level RF Att – 24 dB
Refer to "Performance Test Report" for values of {RF Att}.
the output power of the generator until the power meter shows the level:
-20 dBm ± 0.2 dB for RF_Att = 0 dB
0 dBm ± 0.2 dB for RF_Att = 20 dB
0 dBm ± 0.2 dB for RF_Att = 30 dB
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R&S FSH settings: - [ AMPT: RF Att Amp / Imp: RF attenuation Man: 0 dB ]

Evaluation: The signal level L is displayed by the level reading of the marker.
The difference between the level inaccuracy of the R&S FSH and Ref0dBm (at 10 dB
RF-Att) is the uncertainty of the RF attenuation:
RF Attaccuracy = (L - Lpowermeter ) – Ref(0 dB)
1.3.4 Checking the Accuracy of the IF Gain Setting
Test principle: The R&S FSH4 and R&S FSH8 do not have any switchable IF gain. A change in
reference level is only a graphical shift on the display. Therefore no measurement is
needed to verify the specified accuracy.
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1.3.5 Checking the Display Linearity

Power meter (refer to "Test Equipment", item 3)
Power sensor (refer to "Test Equipment", item 4)
6-dB power splitter (refer to "Test Equipment", item 2)
Test setup: ► Connect the power sensor (item 4) to the power meter and execute function
'ZERO' when there is no signal applied to the power sensor.
► Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the input of the divider.
► Connect output 2 of the divider to the RF input of the R&S FSH.
1st Measurement
0 dB to 30 dB below reference level
settings:
Level + 6 dBm
the output power of the generator until the power meter shows 0 dBm.
- [ AMPT: 0 dBm ]
- [ AMPT: RF Att Amp / Imp: RF attenuation Man: 20 dB ]
- [ FREQ: 100 MHz ]
- [ SPAN : 10 kHz ]
- [ Manual RBW : 1 kHz ]
- [ Manual VBW : 3 kHz ]
- [ SWEEP: Manual SWP Time : 1 s ]
measurement:
- [MKR-> : SET TO PEAK ]
► The signal level L is displayed by the level reading of the marker.
Ref(0dB) = L - Lpowermeter

settings:
Level Sig_Lev + 6 dB
Refer to "Performance Test Report" for values of {Sig_Lev}.
the output power of the generator until the power meter shows the value of
{Sig_Lev}.
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Evaluation: ► The signal level L is displayed by the level reading of the marker.
The difference between the level inaccuracy of the R&S FSH and Ref0dBm is the
uncertainty of the display linearity:
Linearityuncertainty = (L - Lpowermeter ) – Ref(0dB)
2nd Measurement
30 dB to 50 dB below reference level
Because the sensitivity of the power meter is limited, the internal RF attenuator of the
R&S FSH is used to increase the dynamic range of the input signal.
R&S FSH settings: - [ AMPT: RF Att Amp / Imp: RF attenuation Man: 40 dB ]
settings:
Level - 4 dBm
the output power of the generator until the power meter shows Sig_Lev ± 0.2 dB.
measurement:
st
With the result of the 1 linearity measurement, a new correction factor is to be
calculated. “Linearityuncertainty (-30dB)” is the measured uncertainty of the R&S FSH
linearity at 30 dB below reference level.
Ref(20dB) = (L - Lpowermeter ) – Linearityuncertainty (-30dB)
settings:
Level Sig_Lev + 6 dB
Refer "Performance Test Report" for values of {Sig_Lev}.
the output power of the generator until the power meter shows the value Sig_Lev
± 0.2 dB.
Evaluation: The signal level L is displayed by the level reading of the marker.
The difference between the level inaccuracy of the R&S FSH and Ref20dBm is the
uncertainty of the display linearity:
Linearityuncertainty = (L - Lpowermeter ) – Ref(20dB)
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1.3.6 Checking the Phase Noise

Frequency 500 MHz
Level -4 dBm
Phase noise at 500 MHz:
< -105 dBc (1Hz) @ 10 kHz
< -115 dBc (1Hz) @ 100 kHz
< -130 dBc (1Hz) @ 1 MHz
Test setup: ► Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the RF input of the R&S FSH.
R&S FSH settings: Frequency 500 MHz
Level 0 dBm
- [ PRESET ]
- [ FREQ : 500 MHz ]
- [ AMPT : -10 dBm ]
- [ AMPT: RF Att Amp / Imp: RF attenuation Man: 0dB ]
- [ SPAN : 10 kHz ]
- [ SWEEP: Manual SWP Time : 500 ms ]
- [ TRACE : DETECTOR : SAMPLE ]
- [ TRACE : Trace Mode: Average 10]
- Marker to peak
- Readout marker level Lref and marker frequency fref
Measurement at - [ FREQ : fref – {Offset} ] with Offset ={30 kHz, 100 kHz, 1 MHz}
several Offsets
- [MKR-> : SET TO fref – {Offset} ]
- Readout marker level LOffset
Evaluation: The phase noise will be calculated with:
PNOffset = (LOffset - Lref – 30dB) dBc (1 Hz)
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1.3.7 Checking the Displayed Average Noise Floor
Test equipment: 50-Ω termination (refer to "Test Equipment", item 6)

Test setup: ► Terminate the RF input of the R&S FSH with 50 Ω
- [ SPAN : Zero Span ]
- [ BW: Manual RBW : 1 kHz ]
- [ BW: Manual VBW : 10 Hz ]
- [ SWEEP : Manual SWP Time : 600ms]
- [ TRACE : Trace Mode: Average 12]
- [ TRACE : DETECTOR : SAMPLE ]
- [ AMPT : -40 dBm ]
- [ FREQ : {fn} ]
Refer to "Performance Test Report" for values of fn.
R&S FSH settings - [ AMPT: RF Att Amp / Imp: PREAMP : ON ]
for the
- [ FREQ : {fn} ]
measurement of
the displayed Refer to "Performance Test Report" for values of fn.
average noise
floor with
preamplifier = ON :
Measurement: ► Read out the marker level.
Evaluation: The displayed average noise floor is displayed by the level reading of the marker.
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1.3.8 Checking the Tracking Generator
Test equipment: N cable

Test setup: ► Connect both ports directly with the N cable.
- [ MODE: Network Analyzer]
- [ AMPT: RF Att Amp / Imp: RF attenuation Man: 10dB ]
- [ AMPT : TG Output Attenuation: {TG_Att} ]
- [ MEAS : Result Display: {Transmission Rev / Transmission Fwd} ]
- [ MKR->: Set to Peak ]
- [ MKR-> : Set to Minimum ]
► Determine whether the maximum and the minimum value are within the upper and
lower functional limit.
The functional limits depend on the R&S FSH model.
Model .14/.18:
Lower functional limit: -10 dB
Upper funtional limit: 10 dB
Model .24/.28
Lower functional limit: -5 dB
Upper functional limit: 5 dB
► Perform the test with the following values of TG_Att:
10 dB, 11 dB, 12 dB, 16 dB, 18 dB
Note:
This test is a functional test only, which makes sure that the tracking generator is
working properly. The test result is therefore not included in the performance test
report.
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Performance Test Report
1.4 Performance Test Report
ROHDE&SCHWARZ Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSH 1309.6000.04/08/14/18/24/28

1314.2000.13/20/23/30
Model
Order number
Serial number:
Date:
Person responsible:
Signature:
For nominal data and limit values refer to the data sheet supplied with the instrument.
Measurand Specified Measured value Specified Unit

min. value max. value
Frequency accuracy (reference oscillator)
Base unit 0.999998 __________ 1.000002 GHz
Level accuracy -0.3 __________ +0.3 dB

at 100 MHz with
Ref_Lev = 0 dBm
Frequency response (fresp)

with RF Att = 5 dB
Ref_Lev = -20 dBm
10 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
100 MHz - Reference -
500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
1000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
1500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
2000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
2500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
3000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
3500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
R&S FSH8 / R&S FSH13 / R&S FSH20:
4000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
4500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
5000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
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5500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
6000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7990 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
R&S FSH13 / R&S FSH20: -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
8010 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
8500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
9000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
9500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
10000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
10500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
11000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
12500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
13000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
13590 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
R&S FSH20:
13610 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
14000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
14500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
15000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
15500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
16000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
16500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
17000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
17500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
18000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
18500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19900 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
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with RF Att = 10 dB
Ref_Lev = -10 dBm
10 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
1000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
1500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
2000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
2500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
3000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
3500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
R&S FSH8 / R&S FSH13 / R&S FSH20
4000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
4500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
5000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
5500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
6000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7990 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
R&S FSH13 / R&S FSH20:
8010 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
8500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
9000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
9500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
10000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
10500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
11000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
12500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
13000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
13590 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
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R&S FSH20:
13610 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
14000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
14500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
15000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
15500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
16000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
16500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
17000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
17500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
18000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
18500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19900 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB

with RF Att = 20 dB
Ref_Lev = 0 dBm
10 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
1000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
1500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
2000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
2500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
3000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
3500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
4000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
4500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
5000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
5500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
6000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
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7000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7990 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
8010 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
8500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
9000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
9500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
10000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
10500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
11000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
12500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
13000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
13590 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
R&S FSH20:
13610 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
14000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
14500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
15000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
15500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
16000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
16500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
17000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
17500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
18000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
18500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19900 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
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with RF Att = 30 dB
Ref_Lev = +5 dBm
10 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
1000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
1500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
2000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
2500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
3000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
3500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
4000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
4500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
5000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
5500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
6000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7990 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
8010 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
8500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
9000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
9500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
10000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
10500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
11000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
12500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
13000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
13590 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
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R&S FSH20:
13610 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
14000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
14500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
15000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
15500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
16000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
16500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
17000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
17500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
18000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
18500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19900 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB

with PreAmp = ON
RF Att = 0 dB
Ref_Lev = -30 dBm
10 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
1000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
1500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
2000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
2500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
3000 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
3500 MHz -1 __________ +1 dB
4000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
4500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
5000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
5500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
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6000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
7990 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
8010 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
8500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
9000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
9500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
10000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
10500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
11000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
12500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
13000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
13590 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
R&S FSH20:
13610 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
14000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
14500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
15000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
15500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
16000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
16500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
17000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
17500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
18000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
18500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19000 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19500 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
19900 MHz -1.5 __________ +1.5 dB
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Attenuator accuracy
RF_Att / Ref_Lev
0 dB / -10 dBm - Ref -
5 dB / 0 dBm -0.3 __________ +0.3 dB
10 dB / 0 dBm -0.3 __________ +0.3 dB
20 dB / 10 dBm -0.3 __________ +0.3 dB
30 dB / 15 dBm -0.3 __________ +0.3 dB
Displayed average noise floor (fnoise)

in 1 Hz bandwidth
9 kHz (models 04/14/08/18 only) - __________ -108 dBm (1 Hz)
9 kHz (models 13/20) - __________ -96 dBm (1 Hz)
100 kHz - __________ -115 dBm (1 Hz)
1 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
10.1 MHz - __________ -141 dBm (1 Hz)
499 MHz - __________ -141 dBm (1 Hz)
999 MHz - __________ -141 dBm (1 Hz)
1499 MHz - __________ -141 dBm (1 Hz)
1999 MHz - __________ -141 dBm (1 Hz)
2499 MHz - __________ -138 dBm (1 Hz)
2999 MHz - __________ -138 dBm (1 Hz)
3599 MHz - __________ -138 dBm (1 Hz)
3601 MHz - __________ -142 dBm (1 Hz)
3999 MHz - __________ -142 dBm (1 Hz)
4499 MHz - __________ -142 dBm (1 Hz)
4999 MHz - __________ -142 dBm (1 Hz)
5499 MHz - __________ -140 dBm (1 Hz)
5999 MHz - __________ -140 dBm (1 Hz)
6499 MHz - __________ -140 dBm (1 Hz)
6999 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
7499 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
7999 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
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8001 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
8499 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
8999 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
9499 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
9999 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
10499 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
10999 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
11499 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
11599 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
11999 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
12599 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
12999 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
13599 MHz - __________ -136 dBm (1 Hz)
R&S FSH20:
13601 MHz - __________ -134 dBm (1 Hz)
13999 MHz - __________ -134 dBm (1 Hz)
14499 MHz - __________ -134 dBm (1 Hz)
14999 MHz - __________ -134 dBm (1 Hz)
15499 MHz - __________ -134 dBm (1 Hz)
15999 MHz - __________ -134 dBm (1 Hz)
16499 MHz - __________ -134 dBm (1 Hz)
16999 MHz - __________ -134 dBm (1 Hz)
17499 MHz - __________ -134 dBm (1 Hz)
17999 MHz - __________ -134 dBm (1 Hz)
18599 MHz - __________ -130 dBm (1 Hz)
18999 MHz - __________ -130 dBm (1 Hz)
19599 MHz - __________ -130 dBm (1 Hz)
19999 MHz - __________ -130 dBm (1 Hz)
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Displayed average Noise floor (fnoise)

in 1 Hz bandwidth
PreAmp = ON
100 kHz - __________ -133 dBm (1 Hz)
1 MHz (R&S FSH4 / R&S FSH8 only) - __________ -157 dBm (1 Hz)
1 MHz (R&S FSH13 / R&S FSH20) - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
10.1 MHz - __________ -161 dBm (1 Hz)
499 MHz - __________ -161 dBm (1 Hz)
999 MHz - __________ -161 dBm (1 Hz)
1499 MHz - __________ -159 dBm (1 Hz)
1999 MHz - __________ -159 dBm (1 Hz)
2499 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
2999 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
3599 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
3601 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
3999 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
4499 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
4999 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
5499 MHz - __________ -151 dBm (1 Hz)
5999 MHz - __________ -151 dBm (1 Hz)
6499 MHz - __________ -151 dBm (1 Hz)
6999 MHz - __________ -147 dBm (1 Hz)
7499 MHz - __________ -147 dBm (1 Hz)
7999 MHz - __________ -147 dBm (1 Hz)
8001 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
8499 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
8999 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
9499 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
9999 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
10499 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
10999 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
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11499 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
11599 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
11999 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
12599 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
12999 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
13599 MHz - __________ -158 dBm (1 Hz)
R&S FSH20:
13601 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
13999 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
14499 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
14999 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
15499 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
15999 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
16499 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
16999 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
17499 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
17999 MHz - __________ -155 dBm (1 Hz)
18599 MHz - __________ -150 dBm (1 Hz)
18999 MHz - __________ -150 dBm (1 Hz)
19599 MHz - __________ -150 dBm (1 Hz)
19999 MHz - __________ -150 dBm (1 Hz)
Phase noise (R&S FSH4 & R&S FSH8)

at 500 MHz
Offset frequency
30 kHz - __________ -95 dBc (1 Hz)
100 kHz - __________ -100 dBc (1 Hz)
1MHz - __________ -120 dBc (1 Hz)
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Display linearity 0 to -30 dB

Reference level: 0 dBm
Sig_Lev
0 dBm - Reference -
-5 dBm -0.2 __________ +0.2 dB
-10 dBm -0.2 __________ +0.2 dB
-15 dBm -0.2 __________ +0.2 dB
-20 dBm -0.2 __________ +0.2 dB
-25 dBm -0.2 __________ +0.2 dB
-30 dBm -0.2 __________ +0.2 dB
Display linearity -30 to -50 dB

Reference level: 20 dBm
Sig_Lev
-10 dBm - Reference -
-15 dBm -0.2 __________ +0.2 dB
-20 dBm -0.2 __________ +0.2 dB
-25 dBm -0.2 __________ +0.2 dB
-30 dBm -0.2 __________ +0.2 dB
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R&S FSH Adjustment
Quick Verification
2 Adjustment
2.1 Quick Verification

This chapter describes a quick verification of the basic functions of the instrument
hardware. Verifying the functionality of the R&S FSH as described in this section is
recommended before adjustment or performance test. Testing of the following items is
recommended:
● On/Off functionality
● Connections of the power adapter and the AF output
● Display
● Level and noise
2.1.1 Measurement Equipment
The quick verification procedure requires a very limited amount of equipment.

Item Type of equipment Specifications recommended Equipment R&S order Use
recommended no.
1 Signal generator Frequency: 10 MHz to 3 GHz R&S SML Level
2 N-cable Attenuation: < 0.2 dB to 3 GHz Tracking generator
output level
2.1.2 Verifying on/off functionality
Test equipment None

R&S FSH settings Switch instrument ON.
Measurement ► Verify that the instrument switches ON.
2.1.3 Verifying Power and AF Connections
Test equipment None

Accessories AC power adapter
Headphone
Connect the AC supply.
Reference measurement ► Verify in the display that the battery symbol changes to
a power plug
R&S FSH settings Connect the headphone.
- [ Marker : MARKER DEMOD : AM ]
Reference measurement ► Verify that a noise signal is heard on the headphone.
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Quick Verification
2.1.4 Verifying the Display
Test equipment None

Reference measurement ► Check the display for disturbance.
2.1.5 Verifying the Level and Noise
Test principle The RF attenuator of the R&S FSH can be switched from 0 to
30 dB by changing the reference level in the instrument.
Test equipment Signal generator (refer to "Measurement Equipment", item 1).
Frequency: 100 MHz
Maximum level: ≥ 6 dBm
Test setup Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the input of
the R&S FSH.
Signal generator settings - Frequency: 100 MHz
- Level: -20 dBm
R&S FSH settings - [ PRESET ]
- [ FREQ : 100 MHz ]
- [ SPAN : 10 kHz ]
- [ BW : RES BW MANUAL : 1 kHz ]
- [ BW : VIDEO BW MANUAL : 100 Hz ]
- [ AMPT: 0 dBm ]
Verification ► Read the level and verify that it shows -20 dBm +/-2 dB.
► Verify that the noise level in the display is < -60 dBm.
Check 30 dB attenuation
Change signal generator - Level: -30 dBm
setting
Change R&S FSH setting - [ AMPT : -10 dBm]
Change signal generator - Level: -10 dBm
setting
Change R&S FSH setting - [ AMPT : 10 dBm ]
Change signal generator - Level: 0 dBm
setting
Change R&S FSH setting - [ AMPT : 20 dBm ]
Verification ► Read the level and verify that it shows 0 dBm +/-2 dB.
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Quick Verification
2.1.6 Verifying the Tracking Generator
Test principle The generator output must be connected to the RF input

and verified.
Test equipment None
Test setup Connect the generator output of the R&S FSH to the RF
input.
R&S FSH settings - [ PRESET ]
- [ MODE : Network Analyzer ]
Verification ► Verify that the transmission shows 0 dB +/-5 dB.
► Following internal calibration, verify that the level shows
0 +/-1 dB.
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Adjustment
2.2 Adjustment
Adjustment and re-alignment is only possible in R&S service centers

Adjustment and re-alignment of the R&S FSH is only possible in R&S service centers.
For this reason this chapter only contains general preconditions and does not explicitly
describe the adjustment procedures.
2.2.1 Adjustment Instructions
● Adjustment and re-alignment of the R&S FSH is only possible in R&S service
centers.
● The adjustment of the analyzer must be performed after a warm-up time of at least
30 minutes. Only by adhering to this requirement can compliance with the
guaranteed data be ensured.
2.2.2 Measurement Equipment and Accessories
The equipment necessary to perform adjustment and re-alignment is described in

chapter 1, "Measuring Equipment and Accessories".
2.2.3 Frequency Response Correction
Measuring and programming frequency correction data is only possible in an R&S

service center. If re-alignment of the frequency response is necessary, the instrument
must be sent to R&S Service.
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R&S FSH Repair
Instrument Design and Function Description
3 Repair
This chapter describes the design of the R&S FSH, simple measures for repair and
troubleshooting, and, in particular, the replacement of modules.
3.1 Instrument Design and Function Description

The following figure shows a block diagram of the R&S FSH.
FSH8 only
IF 1b IF 2b
3.6 to
8 GHz Mixe
Filter Mixer Filter
r
8924 MHz 8064 MHz 860,8MHz
x2 x2
6 to 8.4 GHz
IF 1a IF 2a IF 3
Protection
RFin Attenuator Mixe
Mixer Filter Mixer Filter IF3 54.4 MHz To
LowPass r Filter
Mainboard
4892 MHz 860,8 x7,68
ADC clock 76,8 MHz
xN TG OUT
Mixer
Reference N = 1 for f < 3.6 GHz
N = 2 for f > 3.6 GHz
10
4.4 to
4.8 to x5 806,4MHz
MHz 4.9 GHz
8.4 GHz 4032 MHz
TCXO REF
Oscillator Oscillator
1 2 Oscillator
Synthesizer
EEPROM
Audio and TRIGGER

Power
Sensor
1 Address, DATA and Control Bus
2
Inter- Trigger
DATA
connection
Detector Board
Program Data Controller
Memory Memory Power and Audio
Battery OUT
Management
Power
Adapter
Interface
Battery
Mainboard +
Temp
Sense
Key LCD
pad Module
Figure 3-1: Block diagram of the R&S FSH
Description of the block diagram

The R&S FSH4, R&S FSH8, R&S FSH13 and R&S FSH20 are triple-conversion super-
heterodyne receivers for the frequency range 9 kHz to 3.6 GHz, 8 GHz, 13 GHz or
20 GHz. After signals are received, they are processed by the RF/IF board and the
mainboard. The RF/IF board contains the functions as described below.
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3.1.1 Attenuator
The RF signal passes from the input connector RF INPUT to the programmable input
attenuator, which can be switched from 0 dB to 40 dB in increments of 5 dB. The
circuitry is protected from overvoltage.
3.1.2 RF to IF conversion
The RF/IF board converts the received frequencies to an IF of 21.4 MHz (serial
number >=105000 54.4 MHz), which is digitized with a 14 bit ADC and a sample rate of
30 MHz (serial number >=105000 76.8 MHz), on the mainboard. The RF/IF board also
includes the required local oscillators and associated frequency processing circuits.
The unit is housed in silver-plated aluminum packaging.
The input signal passes via the input attenuator and the lowpass filter to the first mixer.
The lowpass filter provides suppression of the image frequency (image = LO+ IF) to
keep the conversion unambiguous. In the 1st mixer the input signal is up-converted to
an IF of 4881.4 MHz (8931.4 GHz in the frequency band above 3.6 GHz) by means of
the first LO (4.88 GHz to 8.4 GHz). The mixer is followed by a low noise IF amplifier,
which compensates for the loss due to mixing. The signal then passes a filter with a
3 dB bandwidth of approximately 400 MHz for filtering the first IF. The local oscillator
frequency required for this conversion is also generated on the board. This signal is
generated by three VCOs which are synchronized to the third LO3 at 810 MHz
(806.4 MHz serial number >=105000), which in turn is synchronized to a Temperature
Compensated 10-MHz Xtal Oscillator (TCXO). This TCXO is electrically adjustable to
the predetermined frequency.
The signal from the 1st IF filter is converted to the 2nd IF of 831.4 MHz (860.8MHz
serial number >=105000). The signal is routed to an 831.4 MHz (860.8MHz) filter with
a 3-dB bandwidth of 20 MHz for further signal processing. The filter is followed by the
3rd mixer, which converts to 21.4 MHz (54.4MHz) and utilizes the 3rd IF filter that has
a -3 dB bandwidth of approximately 2 MHz. For resolution bandwidths above 1 MHz
this last IF filter is bypassed.
The frequency range above 3.6 GHz in the R&S FSH8 is converted via two additional
mixers to a first IF of 8931.4 MHz and to the same 2nd IF as in the R&S FSH4 of
831.4 MHz (860.8MHz). As LO signals the oscillator signals of the R&S FSH4 are
doubled.
Above 8GHz the incoming signal is down-converted to an IF1 of 3171.2MHz. A second
mixer converts the IF1 to 860.8MHz.
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3.1.3 Tracking Generator (Models .14/.18/.24/.28/.23/.30 only)
The LO1 frequency of the 1st mixer is routed via isolation amplifiers to the Tracking
Generator mixer. The other input of the mixer is a fixed frequency of 4881.4 MHz
generated with a VCO locked to the TCXO frequency. The resulting IF signal is routed
to the generator output connector. In the 8 GHz models in the frequency range above
3.6 GHz the VCO in the tracking generator is set to half the IF1b frequency to app.
4.465 GHz. With the use of a frequency doubler the tracking signal is generated in
between 3.6 GHz and 8 GHz. In this band a subharmonic about 10 dB below the
wanted signal is visible on the tracking generator output. Due to the selectivity in the
receiver part this subharmonic has no disadvantage for the user.
3.1.4 RF/IF control
The microcontroller available on the mainboard controls the RF/IF setting by

programming registers via an internal serial bus.
For calibration purposes the level correction values are stored in an EEPROM. This
EEPROM also contains module-specific information.
The temperature of the module is continuously measured, and the measured levels will
be compensated for drift if the temperature change is too great.
3.1.5 Mainboard
The mainboard is a combination of the power supply and the functions controlled by a
dedicated processor. It also contains the analog to digital converter and the ASIC for
the digital filtering of the IF signal.
3.1.6 Power and battery management
The ON/OFF key is de-bounced with the real-time clock in the controller. The ON/OFF
function is completely software controlled. This implies that the controller must be
operational in order for the instrument to be switched ON. The ADC-clock (30 MHz) is
derived from the RF/IF board, thus requiring that this board be present.
If the instrument is in the OFF state and the power supply is connected, the µP will
control the charging function of the battery depending on the battery condition. To
prevent damage to the battery, the charging stops if the battery temperature reaches ≤
0°C or > 45°C.
This power supply and battery management arrangement uses a dedicated IC. The
instrument can be switched ON only if the battery is in operating condition. Thus, if the
battery is completely empty, the instrument cannot be switched ON until the charging
current has re-loaded the battery, which takes several minutes.
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3.1.7 Processing of measured data, detectors
The measured data is processed in a dedicated ASIC (UDC: universal down converter)
to reduce the sample rate of the input signal to a value that can be handled by the
processor.
Figure 3-2: Measured data processing
The UDC converts the digital IF signal to I/Q base band and filters the base band
signals using low pass filters with programmable bandwidth. In addition it delivers the
AM or FM demodulated audio signal. The ASIC also detects the envelope of the
filtered and combined base band signal and calculates its logarithm. It contains also
the video filter and the different detectors. In addition it is responsible for the sweep
control of the R&S FSH.
3.1.8 Resolution bandwidths (RBW)
The resolution bandwidths are implemented in the R&S FSH through digital processing
in the UDC ASIC (Digital Down Converter). The RBW can be selected from within the
range 100 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3-10 unit increments. The UDC first mixes its input IF to
the baseband using a NCO (Numeric Controlled Oscillator) and then filters the
resulting IQ signals via a combination of HDF (High Decimation Filter) and a FIR filter
(Finite Impulse Response) stages. At the end of the UDC processing chain, the IQ
signal is split into magnitude and phase.
For AF demodulation the amplitude information is used. In the case of FM the phase
information is used and fed to the headphone connector. In the analyzer mode the
signal at the position of the marker can be demodulated. In this case the R&S FSH
stops the sweep for a selectable period of time and demodulates the input signal. The
volume can be adjusted.
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3.1.9 Video bandwidths (VBW)
The video filters can be adjusted between 10 Hz and 3 MHz in increments of 1-3-10
units. They are designed as digital single pole lowpass filters for the video signals.
Software can couple the VBW to the RBW, or the VBW can be set independently.
3.1.10 Detectors
The R&S FSH uses a detector for the positive peak and the negative peak value. In the
"sample" mode the measured value is routed directly to the display. In the "RMS" mode
the detector determines the RMS value of the input signal for one specific point in the
display during the measured time.
3.1.11 Keypad control
Keypad control is a dedicated function of the controller. For the implementation of the
rotary knob, an encoder is used that is detected with a dedicated CPLD (Complex
Programmable Logic Device). This "One Time Programmable" CPLD is programmed
during production.
3.1.12 Power sensor
The power sensor uses the display of the R&S FSH. Communication is achieved with a
separate UART from the controller.
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R&S FSH Repair
Module Replacement
3.2 Module Replacement

This section describes the service concept and contains the spare parts list and the
basic documents for the R&S FSH instrument.
The words "left" and "right" in the manual always refer to the front view of the
instrument.
The numbers indicated in brackets refer to items in the mechanical exploded

drawings.
3.2.1 Overview of the Modules

Table 3-1: List of spare parts and order numbers
Reference Description R&S Order Number
Housing parts
1. R&S FSH4 Model label 1309.6381.00
R&S FSH8 Model label 1309.6398.00
2. Front Rotary Assy 1309.6346.00
3. Bottom holster R&S FSH4/8 (applicable to R&S FSH13/20 model) 1309.6369.00
4. Top holster R&S FSH4/8 w/o TG (applicable to R&S FSH13/20 model) 1309.6352.00
Top holster R&S FSH4/8 with TG (applicable to R&S FSH13/20 model) 1309.6581.00
Top holster R&S FSH4/8 with Bridge (applicable to R&S FSH13/20 model) 1309.6598.00
5. Side flap and connector cap set 1309.6330.00
6. R&S FSH4/8 outer housing plastics (applicable to R&S FSH13/20 model) 1309.6323.00
Battery module
7. Battery Adaption Board 1309.6530.00
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RF/IF module for R&S FSH4/8

(instruments with serial number < 105 000)
8. RF/IF module for R&S FSH4 model .04 1309.6430.00
RF/IF module for R&S FSH4 model .14 (with TG) 1309.6446.00
RF/IF module for R&S FSH4 model .24 (with bridge) 1309.6452.00
RF/IF module for R&S FSH8 model .08 1309.6469.00
RF/IF module for R&S FSH8 model .18 (with TG) 1309.6475.00
RF/IF module for R&S FSH8 model .28 (with bridge) 1309.6481.00
RF/IF module for R&S FSH4/8

(instruments with serial number ≥ 105 000 and < 115000)
9. RF/IF module 20 MHz for R&S FSH4 model .04 1309.7107.04
RF/IF module 20 MHz for R&S FSH4 model .14 (with TG) 1309.7107.14
RF/IF module 20 MHz for R&S FSH4 model .24 (with bridge) 1309.7107.24
RF/IF module 20 MHz for R&S FSH8 model .08 1309.7107.08
RF/IF module 20 MHz for R&S FSH8 model .18 (with TG) 1309.7107.18
RF/IF module 20 MHz for R&S FSH8 model .28 (with bridge) 1309.7107.28
FSH-FE (RF/IF Module) for R&S FSH4/8

(instruments with serial number ≥ 115 000)
10. FSH-FE 20 MHz for R&S FSH4 model .04 1314.3958.04
FSH-FE 20 MHz for R&S FSH4 model .14 (with TG) 1314.3958.14
FSH-FE 20 MHz for R&S FSH4 model .24 (with bridge) 1314.3958.34
FSH-FE 20 MHz for R&S FSH8 model .08 1314.3958.08
FSH-FE 20 MHz for R&S FSH8 model .18 (with TG) 1314.3958.18
FSH-FE 20 MHz for R&S FSH8 model .28 (with bridge) 1314.3958.38
FSH-FE (RF/IF Module) for R&S FSH13/20
11. FSH20 Frontend Tested for R&S FSH13/20 model .13/.20 1314.3793.22
12. FSH20 Frontend Tested for R&S FSH13/20 model .23/.30 1314.3793.20
Connectors & Cabling
13. R&S FSH4/8 N-Connector 1309.6300.00
R&S FSH 13/20 N Type panel Receptacle 3588.8441.00
14. BNC and Binder connector unit 1309.6317.00
15. R&S FSH4/8 Internal Cabling set 1309.6423.00

(+), (applicable to FSH13/20 model)
16. R&S FSH4/8 Internal Cabling set 1309.7413.00
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Main board for R&S FSH4/8

(instruments with serial number < 105 000)
17. R&S FSH4/8 Main board shield 1309.6498.00
18. Main board for R&S FSH4/8 1309.6417.00

(instruments with serial number ≥ 105 000 and smaller than defined in the list (+) below)
19. R&S FSH4/8 Main board shield 20 MHz 1309.6781.00
20. Main board 20 MHz for R&S FSH4/8 1309.6775.00

(instruments with serial number beginning as defined in the list (+) and < 115 000)
22. Main board 20 MHz for R&S FSH4/8 1309.7220.00

(instruments with serial number ≥ 115 000)
24. Main board 20 MHz for R&S FSH4/8/13/20 4096.3499.03
Main board shielding for R&S FSH13/20
25. R&S FSH13/20 Main board shield 1309.7294.00
Front module
26. Front unit for R&S FSH4/8 1309.6375.00

27. Front unit for R&S FSH4/8 1309.7259.00
28. Front Rotary Board 1309.6546.00
29. R&S FSH4/8 LCD Shield 1309.6500.00

30. R&S FSH4/8 LCD Shield 1309.7436.00
31. Keypad foil for R&S FSH4/8 (applicable to FSH13/20 model) 1309.6552.00
32. Lens for R&S FSH4/8 (applicable to FSH13/20 model) 1309.6400.00
Accessories
33. CD-ROM ASSY R&S FSH4/8 VIEW 1309.6246.00
34. R&S FSH4/8 QUICK MANUAL ENGLISH 1309.6269.12
35. R&S FSH4/8 QUICK MANUAL GERMAN 1309.6269.11
36. Spare Adapter Set for FSH4 (applicable to FSH8/13/20 model) 1309.6252.00
(+)
for instruments as of serial number:
R&S FSH model .04: 105765
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3.2.2 Equivalence for Different R&S FSH Part Numbers
● Part number 1309.6000.04 is equivalent to 1309.6000.54

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3.2.3 Opening the Instrument
► Switch the instrument off

► Disconnect the power plug
► Remove the Battery Pack (leave battery cover open)
► Loosen two (2) screws (S1) and remove the bottom holster (P1)
► Loosen two (2) screws (S2) and remove the top holster (M3)
Figure 3-3: Removing BOTTOM HOLSTER and TOP HOLSTER
► Loosen the two (2) screws (S3) of STANDUP (P2)

► Remove STANDUP HINGES (2X) (M4/M5)
► Remove STANDUP (P2)
Figure 3-4: Removing STANDUP
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► Remove the two (2) screws (S4) of REAR CASE

► Remove the two (2) screws (S5) of REAR CASE
► Remove REAR CASE (M6)
► Remove RUBBER CONNECTOR COVER LEFT (P3)
► Remove the two RUBBER CONNECTOR COVER RIGHT (P4) (P5)
► Remove BATTERY COVER (P6)
Figure 3-5: Removing REAR CASE, CONNECTOR COVERS, and BATTERY DOOR
► Remove the five (5) screws S6 from the sides (see fig 3-6)
► Remove SIDE PART LEFT (P7)
► Remove STANDUP HINGE LOCK (P8)
► Remove PLATE of Kensington lock (P9)
Figure 3-6: Replacing the Side Part Left, Side Part Right, Stand Up Lock Spring and Kensington
Plate.
► Remove BATTERY MODULE (M8)

► Disconnect FLAT CABLE (X1) between BATTERY MODULE (M8) and INTERNAL
MODULE (M7)
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► Disconnect CABLE TREE (X2) between BATTERY MODULE (M8) and INTERNAL
MODULE (M7)
Figure 3-7: Remove BATTERY MODULE
► Disconnect FLAT CABLE (X3) from INTERNAL MODULE (M7)

► Disconnect AUDIO CABLE (X4) from INTERNAL MODULE (M7)
► Disconnect FLEX CABLE (X5) from INTERNAL MODULE (M7)
► Rotate module counter clockwise
► Remove SIDE PART RIGHT (P10)
► Disconnect FLAT CABLE (X6) from LCD (P11)
► Disconnect the two (2) LCD CABLES (X7)
► Disconnect FLAT CABLE (X6) from INTERNAL MODULE (M7)
Figure 3-8: Remove INTERNAL MODULE and SIDE PART RIGHT
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3.2.4 Closing the Instrument
► Follow the steps of "Opening the Instrument" in reversed order

► Perform the quick verification test.
3.2.5 Spare Part Replacement for Housing Parts
3.2.5.1 Spare Part 1309.6381.00: R&S FSH4 Model Label
The description is also applicable for R&S FSH13/20 (spare parts 1321.2901.00 and
1321.2918.00).
1309.6381.00 contains the following parts:
● R&S FSH4-BR4 FRONT CASE DECAL
Procedure
► Replace FRONT CASE DECAL (P1) in the FRONT CASE (M1)
Figure 3-9: Replacing the Front decal sticker
3.2.5.2 Spare Part 1309.6398.00: R&S FSH8 Model Label

● R&S FSH8 SA-BR8 FRONT CASE DECAL
Procedure
► Follow the steps described in "Spare Part 1309.6398.00: R&S FSH8 Model Label".
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3.2.5.3 Spare Part 1309.6346.00: Front Rotary Assy

● Rotary knob (P1)
● Rotary push button (P2)
● Rotary Foam (P3)
● Rotary clamping bush (P4)
Procedure
► Assemble the parts of the ROTARY ASSEMBLY (M2)
Figure 3-10: Assemble the ROTARY ASSEMBLY
► Replace ROTARY ASSEMBLY (M2), the instrument does not need to be opened
Figure 3-11: Replace ROTARY ASSEMBLY in the FRONT MODULE
► Close the instrument

► Perform a quick verification test
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3.2.5.4 Spare Part 1309.6369.00: Bottom Holster R&S FSH4/8
The description is also applicable for R&S FSH13/20.

● R&S FSH4/8 BOTTOM HOLSTER
● Screw S1 (2x) - equivalent to PAN TRX M3X8 A4 D7985
Procedure
Figure 3-12: Replacing the BOTTOM HOLSTER
► Open the BATTERY COVER

► Remove two (2) screws (S1)
► Replace the R&S FSH4/8 BOTTOM HOLSTER (P1)
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3.2.5.5 Spare Part 1309.6352.00: Top Holster R&S FSH4/8 w/o TG
The description is also applicable for spare parts 1309.6581.00, 1309.6598.00 and
R&S FSH13/20.
● R&S FSH4/8 Top Holster
● R&S FSH4/8 Top Holster Cover
● Screw S1 (4x) – equivalent to EJOT PT 3X12
● Screw S2 (2x) – equivalent to PAN TRX M3X10 A4 D7985
Procedure
► Mount R&S FSH4/8 TOP HOLSTER COVER (P2) on R&S FSH4/8 TOP
HOLSTER (P1)
► Fasten four (4) screws (S1)
Figure 3-13: Assembling the TOP HOLSTER
► Loosen the two (2) screws (S2) of TOP HOLSTER (M3)

► Replace the TOP HOLSTER (M3)
Figure 3-14: Replacing the top holster
► Fasten the two (2) screws (S2)

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3.2.6 Replacing Stand Up

The following parts are described in this section:
● R&S FSH4/8 Stand Up Hinge Right
● R&S FSH4/8 Stand Up Hinge Left
● R&S FSH4/8 Stand Up Hinge Spring (2x)
● R&S FSH4/8 Stand Up
● Screw S4 (2x) – equivalent to M3x10
● Washer (2x) – equivalent to M3
These items are part of spare part kit 1309.6323.00
Procedure
► Remove the BOTTOM HOLSTER and TOP HOLSTER, follow the steps described
in:
- "Spare Part 1309.6369.00: Bottom Holster R&S FSH4/8"
- "Spare Part 1309.6352.00: Top Holster R&S FSH4/8 w/o TG"
► Mount the STANDUP HINGE SPRING (P2) into the STANDUP HINGE RIGHT
(P1)
► Mount the STANDUP HINGE SPRING (P2) into the STANDUP HINGE LEFT
Figure 3-15: Mounting the STANDUP HINGE SPRING into the STANDUP HINGE
► Remove two (2) screws (S1) of STANDUP (P3)

► Remove the two (2) STANDUP HINGES left (M4) right (M5)
► Replace the STANDUP (P3)
► Replace the STANDUP HINGES left (M4) right (M5)
► Fasten two (2) screws (S1) of STANDUP (P3)
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Figure 3-16: Replacing the STAND-UP

► Perform the quick verification test
3.2.6.1 Spare Part 1309.6330.00: Side Flap and Battery Cap Set

● R&S FSH4/8 Connector Cover Right
● R&S FSH4/8 Connector Cover Left Up
● R&S FSH4/8 Connector Cover Left Lo
● R&S FSH4/8 Battery Cover
● R&S FSH4/8-BS8 CONN DECAL SET
● R&S FSH4/8-TG8 CONN DECAL SET
● R&S FSH4/8-BR8 CONN DECAL SET
● Screw S5 (4x) – equivalent to M3X10 STST
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Procedure
► Open the instrument, follow the steps described in:
► Replacing Stand up
► Remove two (2) screws (S1) of the REAR CASE (M6)
► Remove two (2) screws (S2) of the REAR CASE (M6)
► Remove REAR CASE (M6)
► Replace R&S FSH4/8 Connector Cover Right (P1)
► Replace R&S FSH4/8 Connector Cover Left Up (P2) and Left Lo (P3)
► Replace R&S FSH4/8 Battery Cover (P4)
Figure 3-17: Replacing the CONNECTOR COVER LEFT, RIGHT and BATTERY COVER

► Perform the quick verification test
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3.2.6.2 Spare Part 1309.6323.00: R&S FSH4/8 Outer Housing Plastics

● R&S FSH4/8 Rear Case
● R&S FSH4/8 Bottom Holster
● R&S FSH4/8 Top Holster Cover
● R&S FSH4/8 Side Part Left
● R&S FSH4/8 Side Part Right
● R&S FSH4/8 Plate Kensington
● R&S FSH4/8 Stand Up
● R&S FSH4/8 Stand Up Hinge Right
● R&S FSH4/8 Stand Up Hinge Left
● R&S FSH4/8 Connector Cover Right
● R&S FSH4/8 Connector Cover Left Up
● R&S FSH4/8 Connector Cover Left Lo
● R&S FSH4/8 Stand Up Hinge Spring (2x)
● R&S FSH4/8 Stand Up Lock Spring
● R&S FSH4/8 Speaker seal
● Screw S5 (4x) – equivalent to M3X10 STST
Procedure
- "Opening the Instrument"
► Replace SPEAKER SEAL (P1) in REAR CASE (M6)
Figure 3-18: Replace SPEAKER SEAL in REAR CASE

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3.2.7 Spare Part Replacement for Battery Module
3.2.7.1 Remove Battery Module
Procedure
- "Replacing Stand Up"
► Remove BATTERY MODULE (M8) by rotating in clock-wise direction
► Disconnect FLAT CABLE (X1) from INTERNAL MODULE
► Disconnect CABLE TREE (X2) from INTERNAL MODULE
Figure 3-19: Remove BATTERY MODULE
3.2.7.2 Spare Part 1309.6530.00: R&S FSH4/8 Battery Adaption Board

● R&S FSH4/8 Battery Print (P1)
● Three (3) screws (S1) – equivalent to M3x10
Procedure
► Disconnect FLAT CABLE (X1) from BATTERY ADAPTION BOARD
► Disconnect CABLE TREE (X2) from BATTERY ADAPTION BOARD
► Disconnect AUDIO CABLE (X3) from BATTERY ADAPTION BOARD
► Loosen the three (3) screws (S1)
► Replace BATTERY ADAPTION BOARD (P1)
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Figure 3-20: Replace BATTERY PRINT
► Connect FLAT CABLE (X1) to BATTERY ADAPTION BOARD

► Connect CABLE TREE (X2) to BATTERY ADAPTION BOARD
► Connect AUDIO CABLE (X3) to BATTERY ADAPTION BOARD
► Connect CABLE TREE (X2) to INTERNAL MODULE
► Connect FLAT CABLE (X1) to INTERNAL MODULE
► Place BATTERY MODULE (M8) by rotating in anti-clock-wise direction
Figure 3-21: Place BATTERY MODULE
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3.2.8 Spare Part Replacement for Internal Module
3.2.8.1 Spare Part

RF/IF Module for R&S FSH4/8 Model .04/.14/.24/.08/.18/.28,
RF/IF Module 20 MHz for R&S FSH4/8 Model .04/.14/.24/.08/.18/.28
FSH-FE 20 MHz (RF/IF Module) for R&S FSH13/20 Model .13/.23/.20/.30
The spare part contains the following parts (assembled):

● R&S FSH4/8/13/20 RF-BOARD UNIT
● R&S FSH4/8/13/20 RF SHIELDING ASSY
● R&S FSH4/8/13/20 N-CONNECTOR
● R&S FSH4/8 MAINBOARD-RF FLAT CABLE 26 PINS
● R&S FSH4/8 MAINBOARD-RF FLAT CABLE 12 PINS
● R&S FSH4/8 COAX CABLE
● R&S FSH4/8/13/20 COMBI SHIELDING ASSY
● SCR CSK TRX M3X12 A4 D965 PA
● DOWEL PIN ISO2338 1.5-M6X10 ST
● WASHER EMI 15.9X11.7X4.0MM
● RF ABSORBER 304.8X304.8X1.2MM
● SCR PAN TRX M3X6 A4 D7985 PA
Procedure
► Remove INTERNAL MODULE (M7)
Figure 3-22: Replace INTERNAL MODULE

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3.2.9 Spare Part Replacement for Front Module
3.2.9.1 Spare Part 1309.6375.00: Front Unit for R&S FSH4/8

● R&S FSH4/8 SA FRONT CASE MODULE
Procedure
► Replace FRONT CASE MODULE (M1)
Figure 3-23: Remove RF/IF MODULE to replace FRONT CASE MODULE

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3.2.9.2 Spare Part 1309.6546.00: R&S FSH4/8 Front Rotary Board

● R&S FSH4/8 FRONT ROTARY BOARD
● Three (4) screws (S1) – equivalent to M3x10
Procedure
► Turn the FRONT MODULE (M1) around
Figure 3-24: Remove FRONT ROTARY out of the FRONT MODULE
Figure 3-25: Remove FRONT ROTARY out of the FRONT MODULE
► Remove FRONT ROTARY (M2) from FRONT MODULE (M1)

► Turn the FRONT MODULE (M1) around
► Loosen the four (4) screws (S1) of the FRONT ROTARY BOARD
► Remove FRONT ROTARY BOARD (P1)
► Disconnect FLAT CABLE to FRONT ROTARY BOARD (X1)
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Figure 3-26: Remove ROTARY PRINT from FRONT MODULE
► Replace FRONT ROTARY BOARD (P1)

► Connect FLAT CABLE (X1) to FRONT ROTARY BOARD (P1)
► Fasten the four (4) screws (S1)
3.2.9.3 Spare Part 1309.6500.00: R&S FSH4/8 LCD Shield

● R&S FSH4/8 LCD SHIELDING ASSY
● Four (4) screws (S1) – equivalent to M3x10
● Five (5) screws (S2) – equivalent to M2.5X6
● Six (6) screws (S3) – equivalent to M3X6
Procedure
- "Spare Part 1309.6375.00: Front Unit for R&S FSH4/8"
- "Spare Part 1309.6546.00: R&S FSH4/8 Front Rotary Board"
► Loosen the four (4) screws (S1) of the LCD
► Remove LCD (P1)
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Figure 3-27: Remove LCD
► Loosen the three (3) screws (S2) of the LCD SHIELDING

► Loosen the six (6) screws (S3) of the LCD SHIELDING
► Remove LCD SHIELDING (P2)
Figure 3-28: Replace LCD SHIELDING

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3.2.9.4 Spare Part 1309.6552.00: Keypad Foil for R&S FSH4/8

● R&S FSH4/8 KEYPAD FOIL
Procedure
- "Spare part 1309.6375.00: R&S FSH4/8 Front Case module"
- "Spare Part 1309.6546.00: R&S FSH4/8 Front Rotary Board"
► Replace KEYPAD FOIL (P1)
Figure 3-29: Replace KEYPAD FOIL

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3.2.9.5 Spare Part 1309.6400.00: Lens for R&S FSH4/8

● LENS FOR R&S FSH4/8
● Lens seal
Procedure
- "Spare Part 1309.6500.00: R&S FSH4/8 LCD Shield"
► Remove LENS SUPPORT FRAME (P1)
► Remove LENS (P2).
► Note that the LENS (P2) is glued to the FRONT CASE with an adhesive LENS
SEAL (P3)
► Remove the LENS SEAL (P3) in the FRONT CASE
Figure 3-30: Remove LENS SUPPORT FRAME and the LENS from the FRONT CASE
► Place a new LENS SEAL (P3) in the FRONT CASE (M1)

► Place the LENS (P2)
► Place the LENS SUPPORT FRAME (P1)
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3.2.10 Spare Part Replacement for Internal Module
3.2.10.1 Spare Part

1309.9498.00: R&S FSH4/8 Main Board Shield
1309.6781.00/1309.7242.00/1314.3829.00 R&S FSH4/8 Main Board Shield 20 MHz
1309.7294.00 R&S FSH13/20 Main Board Shield 20 MHz

The spare part contains the following parts:
● R&S FSH4/8 MAINBOARD SHIELDING ASSY
Procedure
- "Spare Part
RF/IF Module for R&S FSH4/8 Model .04/.14/.24/.08/.18/.28,
RF/IF Module 20 MHz for R&S FSH4/8 Model .04/.14/.24/.08/.18/.28
FSH-FE 20 MHz (RF/IF Module) for R&S FSH13/20 Model .13/.23/.20/.30"
► Loosen the three (3) screws (S1) at the top of the CONNECTOR BRACKET (M9)
► Loosen the ten (10) screws (S2)
► Loosen the three (3) screws (S3)
► Replace MAINBOARD SHIELDING ASSY (P1)
Figure 3-31: Remove MAINBOARD SHIELDING ASSY

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3.2.10.2 Spare Part

1309.6417.00: Main Board for R&S FSH4/8
1309.6775.00/1309.7220.00/4096.3499.03: Main Board for R&S FSH4/8 20 MHz
4096.3499.03 Main Board for R&S FSH4/8/13/20 20 MHz
The spare part contains the following parts:

● R&S FSH4/8/13/20 MAINBOARD UNIT
Procedure
- "Spare Part
1309.9498.00: R&S FSH4/8 Main Board Shield
1309.6781.00/1309.7242.00/1314.3829.00 R&S FSH4/8 Main Board Shield 20 MHz
1309.7294.00 R&S FSH13/20 Main Board Shield 20 MHz"
► Loosen the three (3) screws (S1) at the bottom of the CONNECTOR BRACKET
(M9)
► Remove the MAINBOARD (P2) from the RF/IF MODULE (M7)
The CONNECTOR BRACKET (M9) is attached to the MAINBOARD with a soldering

connection.
Figure 3-32: Remove the MAINBOARD with CONNECTOR BRACKET
► Disconnect the two (2) BNC 50 Ohm RECEPTACLES from the MAIN BOARD PCB
(P1) by soldering
► Disconnect the FLEXCABLE from the MAIN BOARD PCB (P1)
► Remove the CONNECTOR BRACKET (M9) from the MAIN BOARD PCB (P1)
Figure 3-33: Assemble the CONNECTOR BRACKET to the MAIN BOARD PCB
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► Replace the MAINBOARD (P1) in the RF/IF MODULE (M7)

► Place the CONNECTOR BRACKET (M9) in the RF/IF MODULE (M7)
► Fasten the three (3) screws (S1) at the bottom of the CONNECTOR BRACKET
(M9)
Figure 3-34: Place the MAINBOARD and the CONNECTOR BRACKET in the RF/IF MODULE
► Connect the two (2) BNC 50 Ohm RECEPTACLES to the MAIN BOARD PCB (P1)
by soldering
► Connect the BINDER FLEXCABLE to the MAIN BOARD PCB (P1)
► Place MAINBOARD SHIELDING ASSY (P2)
► Fasten the three (3) screws (S1) at the top of the CONNECTOR BRACKET (M9)
Figure 3-35: Place the MAINBOARD SHIELDING ASSY

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3.2.10.3 Spare Part 1309.6317.00: BNC and Binder Connector Unit R&S FSH4/8

● R&S FSH 4/8 Connector Bracket
● R&S FSH BNC Spacer (2x)
● BNC 50 Ohm Receptacle (2x)
● BINDER FLEXCABLE
Procedure
► Assemble the new CONNECTOR BRACKET (M9) by assembling the following
parts:
► CONNECTOR BRACKET (P1)
► BNC SPACER (P2)
► Two (2) BNC 50 Ohm RECEPTACLE (P3)
► BINDER FLEXCABLE (P4)
Figure 3-36: Assemble the parts of the new CONNECTOR BRACKET

- "Spare Part
4096.3499.03 Main Board for R&S FSH4/8/13/20 20 MHz"
► Replace the CONNECTOR BRACKET (M9)
Figure 3-37: Replace the CONNECTOR BRACKET

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Module Replacement
3.2.10.4 Spare Part 1309.6300.00: R&S FSH4/8 N-Connector

Spare Part 3588.8441.00: R&S FSH13/20 N Type Panel Receptacle
1309.6300.00 (R&S FSH4/8) and 3588.8441.00 (R&S FSH13/20) contains the

following parts:
● R&S FSH4/8(13/20) N-CONNECTOR (2x)
Procedure
- "Spare Part
4096.3499.03 Main Board for R&S FSH4/8/13/20 20 MHz"
► Loosen the three (3) screws (S1) at the bottom of the CONNECTOR BRACKET
(M9)
The CONNECTOR BRACKET (M9) is attached to the MAINBOARD with a soldering

connection.
Figure 3-38: Lift the MAINBOARD with CONNECTOR BRACKET
► Rotate the MAINBOARD (M10) 180 degrees clockwise from the INTERNAL
MODULE (M7)
► Disconnect MAINBOARD-RF FLAT CABLE 26P (X1)
► Disconnect MAINBOARD-RF CABLE 12P (X3)
► Disconnect two (2) COAX CABLE (X2) by soldering
Figure 3-39: Replace MAINBOARD-RF FLAT CABLE 26P, MAINBOARD-RF CABLE 12P, COAX
CABLE
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► R&S FSH13/20: Disconnect Mini SMP cable (1)
Figure 3-40: R&S FSH13/20 view
► Turn over RF/IF MODULE (M7)

► Loosen the seventeen (17) screws (S2) at the rear of the RF/IF MODULE (M7)
► Screw (S2) equivalent to CSK TRX M3X12 A4 D965 PA
Figure 3-41: Remove the screws at the rear of the RF/IF MODULE
► Turn over RF/IF MODULE (M7)

► Loosen the two (2) screws (S3) that fix the N-CONNECTOR (P5)
► Remove the COMBI SHIELD (P6)
Figure 3-42: Remove the COMBI SHIELD
► Loosen the two (2) screws (S4) that fix the N-CONNECTOR (P5)
► Loosen the two (2) N-CONNECTORS (P5) by soldering
► Place the new N-CONNECTOR (P5)
► Fasten the two (2) screws (S4) that fix the N-CONNECTOR (P5) to the RF SHIELD
(P7)
► Connect the N-CONNECTOR (P5) to the RF BOARD (P8) by soldering
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Figure 3-43: Replace N-CONNECTOR

3.2.10.5 Spare Part 1309.6423.00: R&S FSH4/8 Internal Cabling Set

● R&S FSH4/8 Adaption Flat Cable 8P
● R&S FSH4/8 Adaptation Cable 6P
● R&S FSH4/8 Audio Cable Assy
● R&S FSH4/8 LCD SMD
● R&S FSH4/8 LCD Flat Cable 30P
● R&S FSH4/8 Mainboard-RF Flat Cable 26 pins
● R&S FSH4/8 Mainboard-RF Flat Cable 12 pins
● R&S FSH4/8 Coax Cable (2x)
Replace ADAPTION FLAT CABLE and ADAPTION CABLE 6P

- "Spare Part 1309.6375.00: Front Unit for R&S FSH4/8"
► Replace ADAPTION FLAT CABLE (P1)
► Replace ADAPTION CABLE 6P (P2)
Figure 3-44: Replace ADAPTION FLAT CABLE and ADAPTION CABLE 6P
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Replace AUDIO CABLE ASSY, LCD FLAT CABLE 30P, LCD SMD
► Replace AUDIO CABLE ASSY (X1)
► Replace LCD FLAT CABLE 30P (X2)
► Replace LCD SMD (P1)
Figure 3-45: Replace AUDIO CABLE ASSY, LCD FLAT CABLE 30P, LCD SMD
Replace MAINBOARD-RF FLAT CABLES AND COAX CABLES

- "Spare Part
1309.6775.00/1309.7220.00/4096.3499.03: Main Board for R&S FSH4/8 20 MHz"
► Remove the MAINBOARD (M9) from the INTERNAL MODULE (M7) by rotating
180 degrees clockwise
► Replace MAINBOARD-RF FLAT CABLE 26P (X1)
► Replace MAINBOARD-RF CABLE 12P (X3)
► Replace two (2) COAX CABLE (X2)
Figure 3-46: Replace MAINBOARD-RF FLAT CABLE 26P, MAINBOARD-RF CABLE 12P, COAX
CABLE
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3.2.11 Accessories Spare Parts
3.2.11.1 Spare Part 1309.6246.00: CD-ROM ASSY R&S FSH4/8 VIEW

● CD-ROM ASSY R&S FSH4/8 VIEW
Figure 3-47: CD-ROM ASSY R&S FSH4/8 VIEW
3.2.11.2 Spare Part 1309.6269.12: R&S FSH4/8 QUICK MANUAL ENGLISH

● R&S FSH4/8 QUICK MANUAL ENGLISH
Figure 3-48: R&S FSH4/8 QUICK MANUAL ENGLISH
3.2.11.3 Spare Part 1309.6269.11: R&S FSH4/8 QUICK MANUAL GERMAN

● R&S FSH4/8 QUICK MANUAL GERMAN
Figure 3-49: R&S FSH4/8 QUICK MANUAL ENGLISH
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3.2.11.4 Spare Part 1309.6252.00: Spare Adapter Set for HA-Z201 Power Supply

● ADAPTER SET
Figure 3-50: ADAPTER SET
► Slide the relevant adapter from the ADAPTER SET (P1) on the POWER
ADAPTER (M11)
► Connect the POWER ADAPTER to the DEVICE (M12)
Figure 3-51: Connect ADAPTER SET to POWER ADAPTER
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R&S FSH Firmware Updates / Installing Options
Installing New R&S FSH Firmware
4 Firmware Updates / Installing Options

This chapter provides information on software updates and how to install options on
the R&S FSH. Additional manuals supplied along with software/firmware updates or
with options obtained later can be recorded here.
4.1 Installing New R&S FSH Firmware

A new firmware version can be installed via the R&S website. You can download the
newest software version. In order to install the firmware, it must first be copied onto an
SD Card, e.g. R&S HA-Z231, order no 1309.6217.00, or USB stick
USB stick requirements

If you are using an USB stick to update the firmware, make sure that it is formatted in
FAT32 format. The maximum supported capacity of USB sticks is 32 GB.
For preparation of the SD card, the following steps must be processed:

1. Download the firmware update package from the R&S website into an empty folder
on your PC.
The update package comes as a self-extracting .ZIP file, e.g. "FSH4V1.00.EXE"
for version 1.00.
2. Start the .EXE-file. The installer allows you to select the folder for the extracted
files. After you have entered the desired folder, press the START button.
Overwriting files
The installer will create a number of subdirectories for standards, limit lines, cable
models etc. and copy the predefined configuration files into them. In case that files
already exist, it will prompt you for confirmation to overwrite the files.
3. Copy all the files and subfolders into the root directory of the SD card.
In the sequence the folder structure should be as follows:
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The root directory of the SD card should now contain the following files:
The SD card is now ready for use.

In order to perform the firmware update on the instrument itself the following steps
must be processed:
1. Switch the instrument OFF.
2. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the right side of the instrument.
3. Connect the instrument to the AC mains via its power adapter.
4. Press the keys PRESET and 8 simultaneously and switch the instrument ON.
Press keys
simultaneuously
5. Keep PRESET and 8 pressed for at least 5 seconds after the startup screen has
appeared on the screen
6. Release the keys PRESET and 8.

The R&S FSH will continue its boot process and after a couple of seconds the
following information will appear on the screen:
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__________________________________________________________________
Instrument Firmware Update
Searching for Storage card … OK
Searching for updater _*.bin … Found updater _SA__....bin
Checking updater _SA_....bin: … OK
__________________________________________________________________
Update instrument to software version …
Press [ENTER] to update the firmware.
Press [CANCEL] to abort firmware updating.
__________________________________________________________________
7. Press ENTER to start the firmware update process.
The instrument will perform the firmware update. This will take about 5 minutes.
The progress of the update will be displayed in a sequence of messages on the
screen.
Risk of data corruption

Do not switch the instrument off during the update process in order to avoid data
corruption of the internal flash memory!
8. As soon as the firmware update is completed, the R&S FSH will display the
following message at the bottom of the screen:
__________________________________________________________________
Firmware updating is successfully completed.
Please switch off the instrument.
__________________________________________________________________
Switch the instrument off and on again. The R&S FSH will boot with the new
firmware version.
4.2 Installing Options

Installation of options is described in the Quick Start Guide, chapter "Enabling
Options".
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R&S FSH Documents
Installing Options
5 Documents
Spare Parts
The R&S order numbers necessary for ordering replacement parts and modules can
be found in the spare part list provided in chapter 3, Table 3-1: "List of spare parts and
order numbers".
For general information about spare parts for our products please refer to the sheet
"Procedure in Case of Service and Ordering of Spare Parts" at the beginning of this
manual.
Module replacement
When replacing a module, pay careful attention to the safety instructions and the repair
instructions provided in chapter 3 and at the beginning of this service manual.
When shipping a module, be sure to provide sufficient mechanical and antistatic
protection.
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R&S FSH Index
Index
adjustment ......................................................................... 30 level accuracy ................................................................... 7
frequency response correction ........................................ 33 phase noise .................................................................... 14
functions ......................................................................... 33 reference frequency accuracy ........................................... 6
instructions ..................................................................... 33 report sheets................................................................... 17
manual............................................................................ 33 RF attenuator accuracy................................................... 10
attenuator .......................................................................... 35 tracking generator ........................................................... 16
block diagram .................................................................... 34 quick verification
Conventions ......................................................................... 4 on/off functionality ........................................................... 30
data processing ................................................................. 37 tracking generator ........................................................... 32
detectors ............................................................................ 38 RBW .................................................................................. 37
frequency response correction ........................................... 33 RF board ........................................................................... 35
HF module ......................................................................... 35 RF/IF control ...................................................................... 36
IF board ............................................................................. 35 rotary knob......................................................................... 38
keypad ............................................................................... 38 service menu ..................................................................... 30
level accuracy software update ................................................................. 73
adjustment ...................................................................... 33 test equipment
mainboard.......................................................................... 36 adjustment ...................................................................... 33
manual adjustment............................................................. 33 performance test ............................................................... 5
performance test .................................................................. 6 quick verification ............................................................. 30
display linearity ............................................................... 12 tracking generator .............................................................. 36
displayed average noise floor ......................................... 15 VBW .................................................................................. 38
frequency response .......................................................... 7
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The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual:

Conventions Used in the Documentation ......................................... 4

1 Performance Test ............................................................................... 5

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4 Firmware Updates / Installing Options............................................ 73

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Quick Start Guide

● overview of all elements of the R&S FSH

● instructions on how to perform a performance test

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Conventions Used in the Documentation

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1.1 Test Instructions

1.2 Test Equipment

Uncertainty of frequency: 0.1 ppm

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1.3 Performance Test R&S FSH

1.3.1 Checking the Reference Frequency Accuracy

Test equipment: Signal generator (see "Test Equipment", item 1)

Signal generator Frequency: 1 GHz

Adjustment of the reference oscillator

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1.3.2 Checking the Level Accuracy and the Frequency Response

Test equipment: Signal generator (see "Test Equipment", item 1)

1.3.2.1 Determining the Level Accuracy at 100 MHz

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1.3.2.2 Checking the Frequency Response

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1.3.3 Checking the Accuracy of the RF Attenuator

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R&S FSH settings: - [ AMPT: RF Att Amp / Imp: RF attenuation Man: 0 dB ]

1.3.4 Checking the Accuracy of the IF Gain Setting

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1.3.5 Checking the Display Linearity

Test equipment: Signal generator (refer to "Test Equipment", item 1)

Signal generator Frequency 100 MHz

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1.3.6 Checking the Phase Noise

Test equipment: Signal generator (refer to "Test Equipment", item 1)

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1.3.7 Checking the Displayed Average Noise Floor

Test equipment: 50-Ω termination (refer to "Test Equipment", item 6)

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1.3.8 Checking the Tracking Generator

Test equipment: N cable

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1.4 Performance Test Report

ROHDE&SCHWARZ Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSH 1309.6000.04/08/14/18/24/28

Measurand Specified Measured value Specified Unit

Frequency accuracy (reference oscillator)

Base unit 0.999998 __________ 1.000002 GHz

Level accuracy -0.3 __________ +0.3 dB