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Release Notes

FS300-K1 PC-Software

(1147.1017.02)

Release 3.1

for FS300 Spectrum Analyzer

New Features:

3.1

Bug fixing2.5

New High Sense Mode

Authorisation code eliminated

Improved Peak Excursion function

RBW / Span Low Noise Mode

Min Hold Trace Mode

New Editor

Zoom Functions

Release Note Revision: 3.1

10. April 2006


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Contents

General Topics ........................................................................................................... 3

Firmware Update Overview ...........................................................................................................3

System Requirements ..............................................................................................................3

Update file set...........................................................................................................................3

Software Release Version Components...................................................................................3

Installation of the FS300-K1 Release 3.1......................................................................................3

Modified Functions..................................................................................................... 4

Manual Operation ...........................................................................................................................4

Problems Eliminated................................................................................................ 11

Known Problems...................................................................................................... 12

Modifications to the Operating Manual .................................................................. 13

Appendix................................................................................................................... 14

Up-to-date information and upgrades........................................................................................14

Feedback.......................................................................................................................................14

Customer support centre ............................................................................................................14


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General Topics

Firmware Update Overview

This firmware may only be installed from Windows 2000/XP USB hosts.

System Requirements

The following hardware and software is required to update a FS300 with the new release:Standard PC: min 800 MHzOperating System: Windows XP or 2000Drives: CD-ROM, Hard disk (min 100 MB free disk space)Interfaces: USB 1.1

Update file setThe update files will be distributed on a CD-ROM (Order number 1147.1017.02) or it could be downloadedfrom the Smart Instruments homepage (http://www.smart-instruments.de/).

Software Release Version Components

FS300-K1 PC-Software Release: 3.1Build version 3.1.0

Series300 Software Manager: 2.1

Installation of the FS300-K1 Release 3.1

The installation of the Software update is described FS300 Operation Manual chapter 7 Remote Control /PC-Software FS300-K1.


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Modified Functions

The version numbers in brackets indicate the version/release in which the problem was first identified.

All improvements and changes are related to the Release 1.0 of the FS300-K1.

Manual Operation

1. (Release 2.5) RBW / SPAN LOW NOISE

The Low Noise mode will be displayed in the FS300-K1 if it is switched on.


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2. (Release 2.5) High Sense Mode


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3. (Release 2.5) Improved Peak Searching FunctionThe Peak searching is now implemented with the Peak Excursion functionality.The functionality of the Peak Excursion is described in the FS300 Operation Manual (chapter 6.2.3.4Marker Measurement Functions).


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4. (Release 2.5) Authorisation code eliminatedThe FS300-K1 PC-Software is now working without an authorisation code.


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5. (Release 2.5) Min Hold Trace Mode


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6. (Release 2.5) Zoom Functions


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7. (Release 2.5) New EditorThe Unit can now be entered by using the first letter of the SI Unit.


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Problems Eliminated

The version numbers in brackets indicate the version/release in which the problem was first identified.All improvements and changes are related to the Release 1.0 of the FS300-K1.

1. (Release 3.1) Exported ASCII file does not contain Level OffsetThe exported ASCII file is now storing the level offset information.

2. (Release 3.1) Trace AveragingThe trace averaging is now handling all trace data not, only the last third of the displayed trace.

3. (Release 3.1) Exported ASCII file contains only actual sweepThe exported of ASCII file is now storing the post processed data from the trace mode (average, max holdetc.).

4. (Release 3.1) Freezing FS300-K1 after printingOn some systems the FS300-K1 was freezing after printing. The problem is now fixed.

5. (Release 3.1) Unit is shown in exported ASCII filesThe exported ASCII file always contains values in dBm. The unit is written to the exported ASCII file.

6. (Release 3.1) Video Trigger Level not initializedThe Video Trigger Level was initialized to -150%. New initialisation value is 50%.

7. (Release 2.5) Device Not ConnectedThere were problems on some PCs, that the FS300-K1 displayed Device not Connected and didnt get anyconnection to the instrument, even if the instrument was authorized and proper connected to the PC. Thisproblem was fixed by a new USB access driver.

8. (Release 2.5) Slowing Down Program During RuntimeThe FS300-K1 was slowing down during runtime, because of a memory leak. This problem is now fixed.


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Known Problems

This chapter includes firmware problems relating to basic instrument firmware.

For problems related to option package R&S FS300-K1 please refer to the corresponding release notes ofthe individual option package.

The version numbers in brackets indicate the version in which the error was first identified.

1. (Release 2.1) Trace Averaging: Sweep Count stuck at 0Changing the sweep count value in the averaging mode has no effect to the displayed value sweep countvalue. But the entered value is used.

2. (Release 2.1) Video Trigger Level after remote/local operationThe video trigger level will not be correctly exchanged after switching from remote to local and vice versa.


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Modifications to the Operating Manual

The FS300-K1 Release 3.1 installation contains the FS300 Operation Manual 13th

edition 02/2006.


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