Preparing For Use; Unpacking The Instrument - R&S TSMA6 Series User Manual

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R&S TSMA6

5 Preparing for Use

Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire,
personal injury, or damage.
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Do not open the instrument casing.
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Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as a printed brochure
with the instrument.
In addition, read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.
Notice that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.
Risk of instrument damage during operation
An unsuitable operating site or test setup can cause damage to the instrument and to
connected devices. Ensure the following operating conditions before you switch on the
instrument:
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The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation.
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The instrument is positioned as described in the following sections.
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Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges.
EMI Suppression
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may affect the measurement results.
To suppress generated electromagnetic interference (EMI):
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Use only double shielded cables for RF and GPS connection when not using the
standard accessory.
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Use only shielded LAN cable CAT6 / assembling accessory ferrit if using a LAN
cable supplied by the customer.
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The length of the connected USB cables must not exceed 3 m.
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Always terminate open cable ends.
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DC-based lab networks are not allowed to be used for power supply.
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LAN cable length to the next PC or switch must be < 30m
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Note the EMC classification in the data sheet.

5.1 Unpacking the Instrument

The following section describes how to setup the instrument.
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