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- Page 1 R&S ® Broadcast Tester Getting Started (E<[FÌ) 2112.4322.62 ─ 11 www.valuetronics.com...
- Page 2 The software contained in this product uses several valuable open source software packages. For information, see the "Open Source Acknowledgment" document, which is available for download from the R&S SFE product page at www.rohde-schwarz.com/ product/sfe.html > "Downloads" > "Firmware". Rohde & Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embedded computing. ©...
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Page 3: Basic Safety Instructions
Basic Safety Instructions Always read through and comply with the following safety instructions! All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep the safety standards of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment they require are designed, built and tested in accordance with the safety standards that apply in each case. - Page 4 Basic Safety Instructions Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Caution ! Hot surface Alternating current (AC) Protective conductor terminal Direct/alternating current (DC/AC) To identify any terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against electric shock in case of a fault, or the terminal of a protective earth Earth (Ground) Class II Equipment...
- Page 5 Basic Safety Instructions Operating states and operating positions The product may be operated only under the operating conditions and in the positions specified by the manufacturer, without the product's ventilation being obstructed. If the manufacturer's specifications are not observed, this can result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or death. Applicable local or national safety regulations and rules for the prevention of accidents must be observed in all work performed.
- Page 6 Basic Safety Instructions 6. The product may be operated only from TN/TT supply networks fuse-protected with max. 16 A (higher fuse only after consulting with the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies). 7. Do not insert the plug into sockets that are dusty or dirty. Insert the plug firmly and all the way into the socket provided for this purpose.
- Page 7 Basic Safety Instructions 2. Before you move or transport the product, read and observe the section titled "Transport". 3. As with all industrially manufactured goods, the use of substances that induce an allergic reaction (allergens) such as nickel cannot be generally excluded. If you develop an allergic reaction (such as a skin rash, frequent sneezing, red eyes or respiratory difficulties) when using a Rohde &...
- Page 8 Basic Safety Instructions 2. Adjustments, replacement of parts, maintenance and repair may be performed only by electrical experts authorized by Rohde & Schwarz. Only original parts may be used for replacing parts relevant to safety (e.g. power switches, power transformers, fuses). A safety test must always be performed after parts relevant to safety have been replaced (visual inspection, protective conductor test, insulation resistance measurement, leakage current measurement, functional test).
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Page 9: Instrucciones De Seguridad Elementales
Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 3. If you use the product in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the driver to drive the vehicle safely and properly. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for accidents or collisions. Never use the product in a moving vehicle if doing so could distract the driver of the vehicle. - Page 10 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Además queda en la responsabilidad del usuario utilizar el producto en la forma debida. Este producto está destinado exclusivamente al uso en la industria y el laboratorio o, si ha sido expresamente autorizado, para aplicaciones de campo y de ninguna manera deberá ser utilizado de modo que alguna persona/cosa pueda sufrir daño.
- Page 11 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Símbolo Significado Símbolo Significado Conexión a tierra El aparato está protegido en su totalidad por un aislamiento doble (reforzado) Conexión a masa Distintivo de la UE para baterías y acumuladores Más información en la sección "Eliminación/protección del medio ambiente", punto 1.
- Page 12 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Estados operativos y posiciones de funcionamiento El producto solamente debe ser utilizado según lo indicado por el fabricante respecto a los estados operativos y posiciones de funcionamiento sin que se obstruya la ventilación. Si no se siguen las indicaciones del fabricante, pueden producirse choques eléctricos, incendios y/o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia de muerte.
- Page 13 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales integran productos sin interruptor en bastidores o instalaciones, se deberá colocar el interruptor en el nivel de la instalación. 5. No utilice nunca el producto si está dañado el cable de conexión a red. Compruebe regularmente el correcto estado de los cables de conexión a red.
- Page 14 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 17. No utilice el producto en condiciones en las que pueda producirse o ya se hayan producido condensaciones sobre el producto o en el interior de éste, como p. ej. al desplazarlo de un lugar frío a otro caliente.
- Page 15 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales pueden causar perturbaciones radioeléctricas en entornos residenciales debido a posibles perturbaciones guiadas o radiadas. En este caso, se le podrá solicitar al operador que tome las medidas adecuadas para eliminar estas perturbaciones. Aparato de clase B: Aparato adecuado para su uso en entornos residenciales, así...
- Page 16 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 8. En caso de devolver baterías de litio a las filiales de Rohde & Schwarz, debe cumplirse las normativas sobre los modos de transporte (IATA-DGR, código IMDG, ADR, RID). Transporte 1. El producto puede tener un peso elevado. Por eso es necesario desplazarlo o transportarlo con precaución y, si es necesario, usando un sistema de elevación adecuado (p.
- Page 17 Safety Instructions - Informaciones de seguridad Safety Instructions for Instruments with Fold-Out Feet Danger of injury The feet may fold in if they are not folded out completely or if the in- strument is shifted. The feet may break if they are overloaded. Fold the feet completely in or completely out to ensure stability of the instrument and personal safety.
- Page 18 Safety Instructions - Informaciones de seguridad Informaciones de seguridad para aparatos con telepiés Peligro de heridas Los telepiés pueden doblarse hacia adentro si no han sido desdobla- dos por completo o si el aparato es movido. Los telepiés pueden rom- perse si son sobrecargados.
- Page 19 Safety Instructions - Informaciones de seguridad Safety Instructions for Stacking Instruments Danger of injury Instruments may slip if they are stacked on top of each other. Place the instrument on a stable, even surface. Stack the instruments according to their size, with the largest instrument on the bottom. Do not stack more than three in-struments directly on top of each other.
- Page 20 Safety Instructions - Informaciones de seguridad Informaciones de seguridad para el amontonamiento de aparatos Peligro de heridas Los aparatos pueden desplazarse al ser amontonados. Posicionar los aparatos sobre una superficie estable y lisa. Amontonar los aparatos por orden de su tamaño. No amontonar nunca más de tres aparatos uno sobre el otro.
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Page 21: Customer Support
Customer Support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our Customer Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone support and will work with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming or applications of Rohde &... -
Page 22: Table Of Contents
® Contents R&S Contents 1 Preface....................7 For Your Safety......................7 Conventions Used in the Documentation..............7 2 Documentation Overview..............9 Getting Started Manual....................9 User Manuals and Help....................9 Tutorials......................... 9 Basic Safety Instructions..................... 9 Data Sheets and Brochures..................10 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)........10 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc........ - Page 23 ® Contents R&S 5.1.5 Rotary Knob........................19 5.1.6 Cursor Keys........................20 5.1.7 Display.......................... 20 5.1.8 RF OUT.........................20 5.1.9 USB Interfaces......................20 Rear Panel........................21 5.2.1 AC Power Supply Connector and Switch..............22 5.2.2 BER Interfaces......................23 5.2.3 TS1 IN / TS2 IN......................23 5.2.4 VIDEO IN........................
- Page 24 ® Contents R&S 8 Sample Application................37 9 Operating the R&S SFE in a LAN............43 Connecting the R&S SFE to the Network..............43 Establishing a Point-to-Point Connection..............44 Zero Configuration Networking................. 44 Configuring the Network Card................... 45 Firewall Settings......................46 10 Installed Software................47 10.1 Operating System.......................
- Page 25 ® Contents R&S Getting Started 2112.4322.62 ─ 11 www.valuetronics.com...
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Page 26: Preface
® Preface R&S Conventions Used in the Documentation 1 Preface This chapter provides safety related information, an overview of the user documenta- tion and the conventions used in the documentation. 1.1 For Your Safety The R&S SFE is designed for use solely in industrial and laboratory environments. Use the R&S SFE only in its designated purpose as described in the product documenta- tion, for example in Chapter 3, "System... - Page 27 ® Preface R&S Conventions Used in the Documentation Convention Description Links Links are displayed in blue font. "References" References to other parts of the documentation are enclosed by parentheses. Conventions for procedure descriptions When describing how to operate the R&S SFE, several alternative methods may be available to perform the same task.
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Page 28: Documentation Overview
® Documentation Overview R&S Basic Safety Instructions 2 Documentation Overview This chapter provides an overview of the R&S SFE user documentation. Unless speci- fied otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S SFE product page at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/sfe 2.1 Getting Started Manual Introduces the R&S SFE and describes how to set up and start working with the prod- uct. -
Page 29: Data Sheets And Brochures
® Documentation Overview R&S Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc. 2.5 Data Sheets and Brochures The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S SFE. It also lists the options and their order numbers, and optional accessories. The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific char- acteristics. -
Page 30: System Overview
® System Overview R&S Basic Instrument Concept 3 System Overview The R&S SFE has been designed as a platform for different applications and for future options. It provides a number of instruments and applications and offers unrivaled RF and baseband characteristics. Due to its modular design, the R&S SFE can be optimally adapted to the requirements of different applications. -
Page 31: Baseband Section
® System Overview R&S Basic Instrument Concept 3.1.1 Baseband Section The baseband section of the R&S SFE contains the hardware for generating and pro- cessing I/Q signals. It is entirely digital in design. Provides all of the transport stream (TS) interfaces and handles the processing of the transport streams. -
Page 32: Rf Section
® System Overview R&S Basic Instrument Concept The coder part of the FPGA receives the processed transport stream signals and per- forms the FEC for the selected digital TV standard. The subassembly generates digital I/Q signals which are forwarded to the RF section. Using the AWGN software option (R&S SFE-K40 noise generator), additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) can be generated. -
Page 33: Setting Up The R&S Sfe
® Setting Up the R&S SFE R&S Unpacking the R&S SFE 4 Setting Up the R&S SFE Risk of injuries To avoid injuries to yourself or others, always follow the instructions provided in the fol- lowing chapters. Furthermore, observe the general safety instructions at the beginning of this manual. -
Page 34: Checking The Accessories
® Setting Up the R&S SFE R&S Putting Up the R&S SFE 4.1.3 Checking the Accessories The R&S SFE comes with the following accessories: ● Power cable ● Getting started manual 4.1.4 Warranty Conditions For information on warranty conditions for the R&S SFE refer to the terms of the deliv- ery documents. -
Page 35: Mounting The R&S Sfe In A Rack
® Setting Up the R&S SFE R&S Putting Up the R&S SFE 4.2.2 Mounting the R&S SFE in a Rack The R&S SFE may be installed in a 19" rack mount by using a rack adapter kit (for order no. see data sheet). Follow the installation instructions that are part of the adapter kit. -
Page 36: Interfaces And Connectors
® Interfaces and Connectors R&S Front Panel 5 Interfaces and Connectors This chapter describes the front panel and the rear panel of the R&S SFE, including all status displays and connectors. See the data sheet for information about permissible levels on the inputs and output levels on the outputs. If you use the interfaces and connectors, take care to avoid electromagnetic interfer- ence. -
Page 37: On/Standby Key
® Interfaces and Connectors R&S Front Panel 5.1.1 On/Standby Key See (1) in Figure 5-1. The on/standby key works only if the AC power switch on the back of the R&S SFE is switched on. The on/standby key switches the instrument from stand-by to on and back. -
Page 38: Keypad
® Interfaces and Connectors R&S Front Panel To execute the commands displayed by the softkey labels. For details see user manual or the help system. 5.1.4 Keypad See (4) in Figure 5-1. The keys on this keypad have a multiple purpose. The required characters are selected by pressing the keys an appropriate number of times. -
Page 39: Cursor Keys
® Interfaces and Connectors R&S Front Panel 5.1.6 Cursor Keys See (5) in Figure 5-1. LEFTARROW/RIGHTARROW keys: ● In editing mode, moves the cursor in the input fields forward and back. ● In a list, table, window or dialog box, scrolls horizontally to select a parameter. For further details see user manual or the help system. -
Page 40: Rear Panel
® Interfaces and Connectors R&S Rear Panel Upper connector = port 1 Lower connector = port 3 Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results. To avoid any impact, make sure that the following conditions are met: ● Use suitable double-shielded cables. ●... -
Page 41: Ac Power Supply Connector And Switch
® Interfaces and Connectors R&S Rear Panel 5.2.1 AC Power Supply Connector and Switch The IEC 320 / EN 60320 AC power supply connector and the AC power switch are combined (type C14). A fuse holder is integrated. The AC power switch is located on the right of the AC power connector. Switch positions: ●... -
Page 42: Ber Interfaces
® Interfaces and Connectors R&S Rear Panel ● Chapter 7, "Switching On or Off the R&S SFE", on page 33 5.2.2 BER Interfaces These four BNC female connectors are used by the bit error rate tester application (BER R&S SFE-K60) for the serial bit error rate (BER) measurement. For further details see user manual or the help system. -
Page 43: Video In
® Interfaces and Connectors R&S Rear Panel 5.2.4 VIDEO IN BNC connector. Video input for the ATV transmission standards. 5.2.5 AUDIO AUX 9 pin SUB-D connector for multi purpose input. ● Audio IN ● BTSC IN ● NICAM IN Table 5-2: Pin assignment Description Ground Ground... -
Page 44: 100 Base-T
® Interfaces and Connectors R&S Rear Panel 5.2.6 100 BASE-T 1 Gigabit LAN interface (100 Base-T). Used to connect the R&S SFE to a local network for remote control, remote operation, printouts and data transfer. The assignment of the RJ.45 CAT5 connector supports twisted pair category 7 UTP/STP cables in a star configuration (UTP stands for "unshielded twisted pair", and STP for "shielded twisted pair"). - Page 45 ® Interfaces and Connectors R&S Rear Panel For further details see the user manual or the help system. 5.2.7.1 DIG I/Q IN Digital I/Q input of the R&S SFE. Table 5-4: Input pin assignment Name Signal DIG_IQ_CLK2+ Data clock 2 (control signal) Ground (control signal) DIG_IQ_IN_D0+ Data bit (LSB), OUT/IN 0 line (I/Q signal)
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Page 46: Usb Interface
® Interfaces and Connectors R&S Rear Panel Name Signal DIG_IQ_IN_D3- Data bit, OUT/IN 3 line (I/Q signal) DIG_IQ_IN_D4- Data bit, OUT/IN 4 line (I/Q signal) DIG_IQ_IN_D5- Data bit, OUT/IN 5 line (I/Q signal) DIG_IQ_IN_D6- Data bit, OUT/IN 6 line (I/Q signal) DIG_IQ_IN_D7- Data bit (MSB), OUT/IN 7 line (I/Q signal) Ground (control signal) -
Page 47: 1Pps
® Interfaces and Connectors R&S Rear Panel signal applied to the reference frequency input is also available here. It is buffered and filtered. 5.2.11 1PPS BNC connector. Input for the 1 pulse per second signal used in SFN modes. 5.2.12 TRIG IN BNC connector. -
Page 48: Connecting The R&S Sfe
® Connecting the R&S SFE R&S Connecting to the AC Power Supply 6 Connecting the R&S SFE This chapter describes how to connect the R&S SFE to the power supply and external devices. 6.1 Preventing Electromagnetic Interference To prevent electromagnetic interference, the R&S SFE must be operated with all shielding covers fitted. -
Page 49: Connecting External Devices
® Connecting the R&S SFE R&S Connecting External Devices Since the R&S SFE complies with safety class EN61010-1, it should only be con- nected to a socket with a ground contact. For further information see Chapter 5.2.1, "AC Power Supply Connector and Switch", on page 22. - Page 50 ® Connecting the R&S SFE R&S Connecting External Devices Changing Regional and Language Settings 1. Open the "Start" menu by pressing the WINDOWS key on an external keyboard. 2. Select "Control Panel" and then "Keyboard" or "Regional and Language Options". Table 6-1: Corresponding keys: front panel - external keyboard Key on front panel Corresponding key on keyboard...
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Page 51: Mouse
® Connecting the R&S SFE R&S Connecting External Devices 6.3.2 Mouse You can change settings such as the speed of the mouse cursor in Windows XP. Changing Mouse Settings 1. Open the "Start" menu by pressing the WINDOWS key on an external keyboard. 2. -
Page 52: Switching On Or Off The R&S Sfe
® Switching On or Off the R&S SFE R&S Instrument States 7 Switching On or Off the R&S SFE Shock hazard Observe the basic safety instructions at the beginning of this manual, especially the instructions on electrical safety. 7.1 Instrument States The following states are possible: ●... -
Page 53: Switching On The R&S Sfe
® Switching On or Off the R&S SFE R&S Switching On the R&S SFE 7.2 Switching On the R&S SFE Risk of instrument damage Before switching on the R&S SFE, make sure that the following conditions are met: ● The R&S SFE is set up as described in Chapter 4, "Setting Up the R&S SFE", on page 14. -
Page 54: Switching Off The R&S Sfe
® Switching On or Off the R&S SFE R&S Checking the Provided Options 7.3 Switching Off the R&S SFE Risk of losing data If you switch off the running R&S SFE using the rear panel switch or by disconnecting the power cord before shutting it down, the R&S SFE loses its current settings. Fur- thermore, program data may be lost. -
Page 55: Turn-On Tests
® Switching On or Off the R&S SFE R&S Turn-On Tests For further details see the user manual or the help system. For an overview of the all options available for the R&S SFE refer to the Rohde & Schwarz Homepage. 7.5 Turn-On Tests If an error is detected, an error indication is displayed in the error/warnings line along with a brief description of the error. -
Page 56: Sample Application
® Sample Application R&S 8 Sample Application The following example involves the following main steps: ● Feed an MPEG2 transport stream to the R&S SFE using the serial interface 1 (TS1 IN, see Chapter 5.2.3, "TS1 IN / TS2 IN", on page 23) on the rear panel. - Page 57 ® Sample Application R&S 3. In the tree, select the "FREQUENCY" submenu. 4. Press the x1 ENTER key. The focus is set on the work view. 5. Set a frequency of 330 MHz. a) Select the "FREQUENCY" field. b) Enter 330. c) Press the M dBµV unit key.
- Page 58 ® Sample Application R&S 3. In the tree, select the "LEVEL" submenu. 4. Press the x1 ENTER key. The focus is set on the work view. 5. Set a level of -20 dBm. a) Select the "LEVEL" field. b) Enter -20. c) Press the M dBµV unit key.
- Page 59 ® Sample Application R&S 3. In the tree, select the "MODULATION" submenu. 4. Press the x1 ENTER key. The focus is set on the work view. 5. Activate the modulation. a) Select the "MODULATION" field. b) Press the x1 ENTER key to display the list. c) Select "ON".
- Page 60 ® Sample Application R&S Selecting the transport stream input and setting the DVB-C transmission param- eters 1. In the tree, select the "DIGITAL TV" menu. 2. Press the x1 ENTER key. The tree is expanded and the "DIGITAL TV" submenu is displayed. (See Figure 8-1.)
- Page 61 ® Sample Application R&S 7. Make sure that the "STUFFING" field in the work view is set to "ON". This ensures that the incoming transport stream will be adapted to the proper data rate of the coder. The data rate of the coder will depend on the transmission parameters.
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Page 62: Operating The R&S Sfe In A Lan
® Operating the R&S SFE in a LAN R&S Connecting the R&S SFE to the Network 9 Operating the R&S SFE in a LAN The R&S SFE is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an Ether- net LAN (local area network). -
Page 63: Establishing A Point-To-Point Connection
® Operating the R&S SFE in a LAN R&S Zero Configuration Networking To connect the R&S SFE to the network 1. Fulfill all prerequisites mentioned above. 2. Make sure that the R&S SFE is switched off. This is the only way to ensure that the network connection is reliably detected and any disruptions during the operation of the R&S SFE are avoided. -
Page 64: Configuring The Network Card
® Operating the R&S SFE in a LAN R&S Configuring the Network Card 9.4 Configuring the Network Card Under Windows XP, network card drivers do not need to be installed separately. If the R&S SFE is connected to the LAN, Windows XP automatically detects the network connection and activates the required drivers. -
Page 65: Firewall Settings
® Operating the R&S SFE in a LAN R&S Firewall Settings 2. In the tree, select "COMMUNICATION". 3. Enter the IP address in the "TCP/IP ADDRESS" field. 9.5 Firewall Settings By default, the Windows Firewall is activated to protect the R&S SFE from an attack of hostile users and programs. -
Page 66: Installed Software
® Installed Software R&S Operating System 10 Installed Software The firmware and the operating system are already installed on the R&S SFE. For further information: ● Performing a firmware update: see the release notes. ● Installing software options: see the user manual or the help system. 10.1 Operating System The R&S SFE is equipped with the Windows XP Embedded operating system. -
Page 67: Windows Xp Start Menu
® Installed Software R&S Windows XP Recovery and Backup Partition 10.1.2 Windows XP Start Menu The Windows XP Start menu provides access to the Windows XP functionality and installed programs. Under "Control Panel", the system settings are grouped. For details refer to the Windows XP help system. - Page 68 ® Installed Software R&S Windows XP Recovery and Backup Partition 2. Switch the R&S SFE off and on again. The boot screen is displayed with the default selection "Firmware". If you do not perform step step 3 within 4 seconds, the dialog vanishes and the booting process continues.
- Page 69 ® Installed Software R&S Windows XP Recovery and Backup Partition Figure 10-1: Windows XP Recovery and Backup Embedded Partition dialog To continue see one of the following chapters: ● Chapter 10.3.1.1, "Backing Up Current System Partition", on page 50 ● Chapter 10.3.1.2, "Recovering the Selected Version of System Partition", on page 51...
- Page 70 ® Installed Software R&S Windows XP Recovery and Backup Partition 2. Click "Make Backup". After the backup, the "Windows XP Embedded Recovery and Backup Partition" dialog is displayed again. 3. Click "Exit and Shutdown". 4. Turn off/on the R&S SFE manually. 10.3.1.2 Recovering the Selected Version of System Partition 1.
- Page 71 ® Installed Software R&S Windows XP Recovery and Backup Partition 2. Under "Select Backup", select the backup to be restored. 3. Click "Restore" and follow the instructions. 4. After the recovery, turn off/on the R&S SFE manually. 10.3.1.3 Recovering the Factory Default 1.
- Page 72 ® Installed Software R&S Windows XP Recovery and Backup Partition 2. Under "Select Backup", select the backup to be deleted. 3. Click "Remove". After the deletion, the R&S SFE returns to the "Remove Backup" dialog as long as backups are still available. If the last backup is deleted, the "Windows XP Embed- ded Recovery and Backup Partition"...
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Page 73: Maintenance
® Maintenance R&S Cleaning the Instrument 11 Maintenance The R&S SFE does not need a periodic maintenance unless it is operated in dusty areas. Risk of instrument damage If the R&S SFE is operated in dusty areas, the fans may become obstructed by dust or other particles in the process of time. -
Page 74: Replacing The Fuses
® Maintenance R&S Storing the Instrument 11.2 Replacing the Fuses The R&S SFE is protected by two fuses (F1/F2: IEC127-T2.0H/250 V) located on the rear panel next to the AC power switch. Shock hazard Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the R&S SFE is switched off and disconnected from all power supplies. -
Page 75: Index
® Index R&S Index Symbols 1PPS connector ..............28 Electromagnetic interference ..........29 100 BASE-T connector ............. 25 preventing ..............29 EMC precautions ............... 29 External devices ..............30 External keyboard ............. 30 AC power supply connecting to .............. 29 AC power supply connector .......... - Page 76 ® Index R&S Start menu ................. 48 States ................33 Maintenance ..............54 Storing the instrument ............55 Manual Switching off the instrument ..........35 Getting started .............. 9 Switching on the instrument ..........34 User manual ..............9 Memory stick ..............32 Mouse ................
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