R&S®EPL1000
EMI TEST RECEIVER
Speed. Flexibility. Compliance.

Product Brochure
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AT A GLANCEThe R&S®EPL1000 is the perfect device for quick, precise and compliant EMI measurements up to 30 MHz.
The R&S®EPL1000 fully complies with CISPR 16-1-1. With the added features of a spectrum analyzer and asignal and tracking generator, the R&S®EPL1000 is ideal for various lab applications.
With its very fast time domain scan, the R&S®EPL1000 cancheck all frequencies of a CISPR band A and B in a single
shot, so measurements can be made quickly and large frequency segments can be checked gapless over extended
periods of time, if necessary. Built-in preselection ensuresa high dynamic range and enables the acquisition of shortpulses. For detailed signal analysis, the R&S®EPL1000
offers a spectrogram function and IF analysis.

With the optional integrated signal generator including a
tracking generator function, the transfer functions of components used for measurements can be quickly and easily
determined, without an additional device.

Automation simplifies measurements and ensures exact
reproducibility of test sequences. For example, all lines
connected to a Rohde & Schwarz LISN can be checked for
CISPR band A and B at the push of a button. Comparing
results to configured limit values is also automatic, and the
R&S®EPL1000 displays the result of the entire measurement as PASS/FAIL. Using the integrated report generator, the result and the measurement details can easily besaved and printed.

These and many more functions, as well as compliancewith CISPR 16-1-1, make the R&S®EPL1000 the ideal
instrument for conducted voltage and current measurements in the frequency range from 5 kHz to 30 MHz.
Measuring radiated emissions is equally possible. Typicalapplication areas are precompliance measurements, precertification and certification in line with IEC, EN, CISPRand FCC.

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Battery operation, 12 V to 24 V DC input, a carrying bag
and other accessories enable very flexible deployment of
the R&S®EPL1000.

KEY FEATURES

BENEFITS► Preselection filters

Precise and standard-compliant EMI identification► Time domain scan
► Tracking generator► Battery operation► Pulse protected input► page 4

Fast measurements thanks to time domain scan
► page 5

Automation of measurements► page 6

Comprehensive EMI analysis functions► page 7

Simple integration into EMI test systems► page 9

Versatile remote ­control functions► page 9

For stationary, portable and ­outdoor use► page 10

Rohde
Rohde&&Schwarz
Schwarz R&S®EPL1000
R&S®EPL1000 EMI
EMI Test
Test Receiver
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PRECISE AND STANDARD-COMPLIANT
EMI IDENTIFICATIONThe R&S®EPL1000 meets the requirements of
CISPR 16-1-1 and additionally supports the decadic 6 dB
bandwidths required by MIL-STD-461 and DO-160. This
allows the R&S®EPL1000 to be used during development
and for certification of a wide range of electrical products.
The relevant features include:► EMI detectors: peak, quasi-peak, CISPR-average,
RMS-average (CISPR 16-1-1)► EMI bandwidth (6 dB)— 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz and 1 MHz (CISPR 16-1-1)— 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz and 1 MHz(MIL-STD-461 and DO-160)► Preselection to increase dynamic range (filters for
CISPR band A and B)— Identify short pulses— Identify small signals in the presence of strong
signals► Transducer factors to include used accessory
characteristics (for example cable attenuation or
LISN characteristics)— Simple definition/quick import— Library covering most of theRohde & Schwarz accessories— Record of new transducer factors with integrated
tracking generator function (part of R&S®EPL1-B91
internal generator option)— Selection of one or more
► Signal level adaptation to correctly measure strong or
weak signals— Pulse protected input— Attenuation up to 55 dB in 1 dB steps— Preamplifier with 20 dB gain
Selection of limit lines and assignment to individual traces.

4— Autoranging function for automated optimizationof the signal adaptation to make maximum use of
the dynamic range and to avoid overload within thesignal processing chain► Limit line display and checking to easily evaluate
measurement results— Easy definition of limit lines— Library with more than 170 EMI limit lines basedon the latest versions of common EMI standards(CISPR/EN, FCC, MIL-STD-461 and DO-160) for fast
and accurate configuration of measurements► Report generation to easily record, document andexchange results— User-defined layout and content definition throughtemplates— On-screen display and save of reports (pdf and Word
file format)
Layout definition and preview of test reports.

Selection of one or more transducers.

FAST MEASUREMENTS THANKSTO TIME DOMAIN SCAN
Superfast measurement

Fast and reliable detection of sporadic emissions

The R&S®EPL1000 can measure an entire CISPR band
(A or B) in a single measurement. This is done using FFT
in full compliance with the requirements of CISPR 16-1-1.
Larger frequency segments can be measured automatically in multiple steps using time domain scan (TDS). Up
to three traces can be activated with different detectors,
including CISPR detectors. This enables very fast standardcompliant EMI measurements directly with the detector
required by the standard. Dividing the measurement into
preview and final measurements is not necessary, but
this is supported by the R&S®EPL1000 as an alternative
method (automatic sequence of preview measurement,
peak search and final measurement).

Highly parallelized measurements enable long and gaplesschecking of relatively large frequency segments. Everyemission in the measured frequency segment (e.g. CISPR
band B) is detected, no matter how short. For measuring
intermittent disturbances, the measurement time can be
as long as 100 s. As all detected emissions of a measurement belong to the same time segment, any dependencies in the emissions can be easily recognized.

Parallelization of the measurements within the CISPR bands
by time domain scanSingle shot

Level

Single shotTimes for common detectors and measurement
times for CISPR bands A and B with associatedRBW

CISPR band A
RBW 200 Hz

CISPR band B
RBW 9 kHz

Detectors

Measurement
time

Total time 1)

Peak

0.1 s

0.5 s

1s

1.4 s

15 s

15.4 s

1s

3s

15 s

17 s

Quasi-peak and
CISPR-average

9 kHz

150 kHz

30 MHz Frequency

1)

Necessary settling times for a valid measurement are included
and automatically considered by the R&S®EPL1000.

Checking a laptop power supply in
CISPR band B. The measurement takes
just 3 s for one line with a measurement time of 1 s. All signal components
are captured seamlessly in the sametime frame.
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AUTOMATION OF MEASUREMENTS
Automatic measurement of multiple frequency segments withindividual settings
The scan table enables the definition of multiple f­ requency
ranges with individual measurement settings. This way,for example, the RBW can be defined individually for
CISPR band A and B. Using the configured settings,
the R&S®EPL1000 automatically measures all defined­frequency ranges sequentially.

Automatic measurement of multiple lines connected to a LISN
Line impedance stabilization networks (LISNs) from
Rohde & Schwarz connected to the R&S®EPL1000 with an
R&S®EZ-21 control cable can be remotely controlled by the
R&S®EPL1000, including selection of the line to be measured by the R&S®EPL1000. This function allows all lines
connected to a LISN to be measured automatically. On the
R&S®EPL1000 GUI, the user simply selects the lines to bemeasured automatically.

Preview and final measurement
The R&S®EPL1000 also supports conventional level determination with only one frequency measured at a time
(stepped scan). To reduce the total time, the measurement
can be divided into preview and final measurement withpeak search. With this method, final measurement is usually performed only for critical frequency points (peaks)
using a detector required by the standard with a longer
measurement time, allowing the total time to be considerably reduced. Preview measurement, peak search andfinal measurement with evaluation can be completely­automated in the R&S®EPL1000.

Scan table with two segments for
CISPR bands A and B.

The result of automatic measurementof a LED lamp in line with EN 55015.
CISPR bands A and B are fully measured
with quasi-peak and CISPR-average
detectors on the neutral and live lines.
The results are evaluated using theassociated limit lines. The result is indicated as PASS/FAIL. The entire measurement is made at the push of a ­button injust about 13 s (1 s measurement timeplus required settling time per segment
and line).
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COMPREHENSIVE EMI ANALYSISFUNCTIONS
Level at a frequency: bargraph display

Level versus frequency and time: spectrogram function

The bargraph display visualizes the level at a selected frequency. Instantaneous and maximum values are also displayed. Up to four graphs, each with its own detector, canbe displayed at the same time. This function enables quick
and easy analysis of the level at a frequency.

The spectrogram function is ideal for capturing and­analyzing signal properties over both time and frequency.
The user can select either 2D or 3D presentation andquickly measure results with markers. This function isespecially helpful when the signal or sporadic signal components need to be analyzed over time.

Bargraph display with four detectors.

Analysis of the emissions of a LED lamp
while changing the brightness levels.
The measurement was made with aquasi-peak detector.
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Level at a frequency versus time: zero span

AM/FM audio output

The level over time at a selected frequency is displayed asa trace. Level and time values can be determined quickly
and exactly using markers. This can for example be helpful
to determine the period of periodic interferers to specify
an appropriate measurement time.

AM and FM audio output can help understand the characteristic of an interferer or to easily identify ambientinterferers, for example during open area testing. Audio
output is possible via the integrated loudspeaker or theheadphone output. Comprehensive analysis functions forthe modulation parameters of AM, FM and PM signals canbe activated with the R&S®FPL1-K7 keycode option.

IF analysis (R&S®EPL1-K56 option)
The R&S®EPL1000 offers IF analysis as an option. This canbe combined with the bargraph display and a spectrogram
function. Marker functions enable precise measurement.

Spectrum analysis
In addition to the various EMI-specific measurement­functions, the R&S®EPL1000 includes ­spectrum analysis functions, equivalent to those offered by a ­modern­spectrum analyzer.

Analysis of the emissions of a LED lamp
at 576 kHz versus time. The trigger function ensures a stable display. A period of
20 ms was measured using the marker
functions.

Analysis of the emissions of a LED lamp
at 576 kHz using bargraph display in
combination with IF spectrum and spectrogram function. The dynamic behaviorof the signal, especially in the range of
560 kHz to 585 kHz, is clearly visible.
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SIMPLE INTEGRATION INTO EMI TESTSYSTEMS
Integration into networks

Integration into ELEKTRA EMC test software

The R&S®EPL1000 can be integrated into TCP/IP networks
via its Ethernet interface. A GPIB interface (R&S®FPL1-B10)
can additionally be integrated as an option.

R&S®ELEKTRA EMC test software is a complete solutionthat controls EMC test systems. The R&S®ELEMI-E essential EMI test software as base option for EMI measurements helps users define, perform, evaluate and archive
EMI measurements in line with current EMI standards.
Users can quickly generate correct and reproducible
results. R&S®ELEKTRA also supports the R&S®EPL1000.

Integration into any desired software applications via
SCPI command set
Using SCPI commands, the functions of the R&S®EPL1000
can be controlled and measurement results can be
retrieved. This enables integration into EMC measurement system software as well as any other software
applications.

For more information, see the R&S®ELEMI-E essential EMI
test software product brochure (PD 3607.6021.12) and
the R&S®ELEKTRA EMC test software product brochure(PD 5216.3695.12).

Use of R&S®EPL1000 with R&S®ELEKTRA¸ELEKTRA

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VERSATILE REMOTE ­CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Remote control of R&S®LISNs

Access via web server

R&S®LISNs, such as the R&S®ENV216, can be remotely
controlled via a proprietary interface integrated in the
R&S®EPL1000. This way, the line to be measured can beselected on the R&S®EPL1000. This is especially helpfulwhen the LISN and the R&S®EPL1000 are not in the same
location. Suitable cables are available with lengths of 3 m
or 10 m (R&S®EZ-21).

A connection with the web server integrated in the
R&S®EPL1000 can be established by simply entering theIP address in the browser. This allows the instrument to
be used remotely, just like with remote desktop. Multiple
users can access the instrument at the same time fromdifferent computers and see the same user interface. The
web server also supports simple data exchange with the
R&S®EPL1000.

Remote control via remote desktop (Microsoft)
The R&S®EPL1000 can easily be operated remotely witha remote desktop connection. The R&S®EPL1000 screen
display, along with an interactive visual simulation of
the R&S®EPL1000 controls, is displayed on the client­computer. This allows remote operation in the usual way
as if the user was sitting directly at the device.

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FOR STATIONARY, PORTABLE AND­OUTDOOR USE
Operation in a rack, in the lab or on the go

Use in direct sunlight

Fold-out feet on the bottom and a carrying handle on
the top of the R&S®EPL1000 enable flexible deployment
in the lab. Professional installation in a 19" rack is easyusing the R&S®EPL1-Z6 rackmount kit. The R&S®EPL1-Z1
protective hard cover for the front of the instrument
and the R&S®EPL1-Z2 carrying bag – a perfect fit for the
R&S®EPL1000 – make transportation easy and safe. A
Kensington lock can be used to secure the instrument.

The R&S®FPL1-Z5 antiglare display film noticeably reducesreflections from the screen. This is especially helpful foruse in direct sunlight.

Flexible power supply, including an integrated
rechargeable battery
With an input voltage range of 110 V to 240 V, the
R&S®EPL1000 can be connected to all customary AC
power sources. If an AC power source is not available, theintegrable 12 V to 24 V DC input (R&S®FPL1-B30) can beused as an alternative. And if no external power sourceis available, the R&S®EPL1000 is still usable thanks to
the integrated rechargeable battery (R&S®FPL1-B31). Foran especially long operating time, the batteries can beexchanged (R&S®FPL1-Z4/R&S®FSV-B34). This makes outdoor ­measurements far away from power sources easy(such as in-situ measurements).

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Data protection when the instrument is used at different
locations or by different users
The memory pack (SSD) of the R&S®EPL1000, together
with the associated controller unit, can easily beexchanged (R&S®EPL1-B19). This allows easy and very
reliable removal of sensitive measurement data from the
instrument. If the R&S®EPL1000 is transferred without
a memory pack, no data can be handed over with the
instrument. After the recipient inserts a replacement SSD
including controller unit, the R&S®EPL1000 is again fully
ready to use.

SPECIFICATIONS IN BRIEF
Specifications in brief
RF input

50 Ω, N connector (female); integrated pulse
limiterFrequency range

5 kHz to 30 MHz

Attenuator setting range
Preselection bandwidths (–6 dB), nominal

Preamplifier

0 dB to 55 dB, in 1 dB steps
10 Hz to 150 kHz

fixed lowpass filter

150 kHz to 30 MHz

38 MHz, fixed bandpass filter

switchable

20 dB (nom.); located between preselection andfirst mixer

EMI filters (–6 dB)
Noise indication (receiver mode)

Detectors

10/100/200 Hz, 1/9/10/100/120 kHz, 1 MHz
termination = 50 Ω, average detector (AV), RF attenuation = 0 dB, preamplifier on/off
9 kHz ≤ f < 100 kHz, bandwidth = 200 Hz< –25 dBµV/–15 dBµV

100 kHz ≤ f < 150 kHz, bandwidth = 200 Hz< –25 dBµV/–15 dBµV

150 kHz ≤ f < 1 MHz, bandwidth = 9 kHz< –9 dBµV/+1 dBµV

1 MHz ≤ f < 10 MHz, bandwidth = 9 kHz< –16 dBµV/–4 dBµV

10 MHz ≤ f < 30 MHz, bandwidth = 9 kHz< –12 dBµV/–4 dBµV

standard

min. peak, RMS and average

CISPR in line with CISPR 16-1-1:2019

max. peak, quasi-peak, CISPR-average andRMS-average

Maximum number of traces

6

Time domain scan examples for total time

see table on page 5

IF analysis

R&S®EPL1-K56

Span

max. 10 MHz

Resolution bandwidths

10 Hz to 100 kHz in 1/2/3/5 sequence

Detector
Internal generator

sampleR&S®FPL1-B91

Operating modes

50 Ω, N connector (female)
tracking generator, CW generator, power sweep

AF demodulation types

AM and FM (loudspeaker and phone jack)Display

21 cm LC TFT color display (10.1"),
1280 × 800 pixel (WXGA resolution)

Remote control interfaces
LAN interface
GPIB interface (IEC/IEEE bus control)

10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ-45
R&S®FPL1-B10

User port (LISN remote control)
USB interfaces

interface in line with IEC 625-2 (IEEE 488.2);
24 pin Amphenol connector (female)
25 pin D-Sub (female)front

2 ports, type A plug, version 2.0

rear

2 ports, type A plug, version 3.1

Power supply
AC supply

100 V to 240 V ± 10 %, 50 Hz to 60 Hz ± 5 %DC power input voltage range

R&S®FPL1-B30

12 V to 24 V (nom.), 10.4 V to 28 V

Battery operating time

R&S®FPL1-B31

2 h (nom.)

Dimensions

W×H×D

408 mm × 186 mm × 235 mm(16.06 in × 7.32 in × 9.25 in)

Net weight (nom.)without options

6.9 kg (15.2 lb)

with internal battery

8.6 kg (18.95 lb)

Recommended calibration interval

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ORDERING INFORMATION
Designation

Type

Order No.

Retrofitted by

R&S®EPL1000

1350.4444.10

Internal generator, 5 kHz to 30 MHz

R&S®EPL1-B91

1350.4073.02

factory only

Replacement SSD, including controller unit

R&S®EPL1-B19

1350.4450.02

user

OCXO, precision frequency reference

R&S®FPL1-B4

1323.1902.02

service only

GPIB interface

R&S®FPL1-B10

1323.1890.02

user

DC power supply for 12 V/24 V supply voltage

R&S®FPL1-B30

1323.1877.02

user

Lithium-ion battery pack, with controller unit for internal battery slot

R&S®FPL1-B31

1323.1725.02

service only

IF analysis

R&S®EPL1-K56

1350.4067.02

user (keycode)

Modulation analysis application (AM, FM, PM)

R&S®FPL1-K7

1323.1731.02

user (keycode)

Designation

Type

Order No.

Essential EMI test software

R&S®ELEMI-E

5601.0030.02

License dongle

R&S®EMCPC

5601.0018.02

Soft carrying bag for transport and outdoor operation

R&S®EPL1-Z2

1350.4309.02

H-style shoulder harness (requires R&S®FPL1-Z2 option)

R&S®EPL1-Z3

1350.4315.02

Spare lithium-ion battery pack

R&S®FPL1-Z4

1323.1677.02

Antiglare display film for outdoor operation

R&S®FPL1-Z5

1323.1690.02

19" rackmount kit

R&S®EPL1-Z6

1350.4321.02

Lithium-ion battery charger for charging spare batteries

R&S®FSV-B34

1321.3950.02

Length: 3 m

R&S®EZ-21

1107.2087.03

Length: 10 m

R&S®EZ-21

1107.2087.10

Accredited calibration

R&S®ACAEPL1000

3599.0699.03

Documentation of calibration values

R&S®DCV-2

0240.2193.09

Base unit
EMI test receiver, 5 kHz to 30 MHz

Hardware options

Keycode options

EMC test software

Recommended extras

Control cable for R&S®ENV216/R&S®ENV432/R&S®ENV420

Calibration

Service options
Extended warranty, one year

R&S®WE1

Extended warranty, two years

R&S®WE2

Extended warranty, three years

R&S®WE3

Extended warranty, four years

R&S®WE4

Extended warranty with calibration coverage, one year

R&S®CW1

Extended warranty with calibration coverage, two years

R&S®CW2

Extended warranty with calibration coverage, three years

R&S®CW3

Extended warranty with calibration coverage, four years

R&S®CW4

Extended warranty with accredited calibration coverage, one year

R&S®AW1

Extended warranty with accredited calibration coverage, two years

R&S®AW2

Extended warranty with accredited calibration coverage, three years

R&S®AW3

Extended warranty with accredited calibration coverage, four years

R&S®AW4

Contact your ­local Rohde & Schwarz
sales office for more information.

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