R&S ZNB Series User Manual page 51

®
R&S ZNB/ZNBT
Index
10
11
12
13
14
Table 3-5: Optional rear panel connectors
Index
15
16
17
Match signals with 50 Ω to comply with EMC directives. See also
siderations for test
3.3 Operating the instrument
The following sections describe the basics of manual operation, i.e. how to access
instrument functions and settings via the analyzer GUI. Manual operation is particularly
useful for getting to know the instrument and for trouble shooting.
Manual and remote control of the instrument
In contrast to the R&S ZNB, the R&S ZNBT is primarily intended to be remote-control-
led via the GPIB or LAN interface (see chapter 'Remote Control' in the user manual).
However, all instruments can be controlled manually, either using touchscreen and
frontpanel keys (R&S ZNB only), an external monitor in combination with a mouse (see
User Manual 1173.9163.02 ─ 62
Label Description
REF OUT BNC output for the internal reference frequency of the R&S ZNBT. Use this connec-
tor to synchronize other instruments to the analyzer.
REF IN BNC input for an external reference frequency. Use this connector to synchronize
the R&S ZNBT to another device.
See Chapter 5.18.2, "Freq. Ref.
SYSTEM Contains the removable system drive of the R&S ZNBT, containing all software
DRIVE (including the operating system and the VNA application) and data. Do not remove
the system drive during operation.
Option R&S ZNBT-B19 provides an additional removable system drive (including
operating system and firmware). See
drive", on page 258.
(Ground The ground connector provides the ground of the analyzer's supply voltage. Use this
connector) connector for ESD protection; see
on page 27.
Digital I/O Used to connect an external Handler I/O (option R&S ZNBT-Z14), providing a Cen-
tronics 36 input/output connector.
See Chapter 4.7.18, "Handler I/O (universal
Label Description
DC INPUT Option R&S ZNBT-B81"DC Inputs" provides four BNC inputs for DC measurements
(adjustable to different voltage ranges).
See Chapter 5.2.11, "DC
Device This slot can be equipped with option R&S ZNBT-B12, providing a PCIe and a Direct
Control Control connector.
See Chapter 4.7.17, "Device
GPIB Option R&S ZNBT-B10 provides a GPIB bus connector according to standard IEEE
488 / IEC 625.
See Chapter 12.3.3, "GPIB
setup", on page 26.
Operating the instrument
tab", on page 776.
Chapter 4.7.20, "Additional removable system
"Preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD)"
interface)",
tab", on page 314.
control", on page 256.
interface", on page 1541.
Getting started
on page 256.
Chapter 3.1.5, "Con-
51