System Overview; Setups For Instrument Control; Manual Operation From The R&S Sgma-Gui; Remote Control From A Controller - R&S SGT100A User Manual

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R&S SGT100A

5 System Overview

The R&S SGT RF Source is a vector signal generator intended for the generation of
IQ-modulated signals as well as the playback and output of externally calculated mod-
ulation signals in the form of waveforms.
Optimized for use in automated test equipment (ATE), the instrument offers very fast
settling times in an exceptionally small formfactor and low power consumption. The
R&S SGT is equipped with an active electronic step attenuator and can be equipped
optionally with a high stability reference oscillator.

5.1 Setups for Instrument Control

The R&S SGT is an instrument designed for the automated test equipment (ATE)
needs. To maintain the small size, the instrument is not equipped with a display and
hence additional equipment is required to control the instrument.
This section provides an overview of the possible configuration setups for controlling
the R&S SGT.
5.1.1 Manual Operation from the R&S SGMA-GUI
The following example represents a basic configuration of the R&S SGT, operated
manually by the configuration software R&S SGMA-GUI. The configuration software is
installed on a remote PC and controls several instruments. The instruments are con-
nected to the remote PC over different remote control interfaces. Any combination of
the used interfaces is possible.
Figure 5-1: Configuration example: manual control from R&S SGMA-GUI
For information about the manual control, refer to:
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Chapter 6, "Understanding the R&S SGMA-GUI
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Chapter 7, "Signal Generator
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Chapter 8, "General Instrument Settings and Instrument

5.1.2 Remote Control from a Controller

The remote control provides access to the instrument's settings from a remote com-
puter (external controller) by means of remote commands. To automate often repeat-
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Software",
Settings", on page 75
System Overview
Setups for Instrument Control
on page 48
Setup", on page 243
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