SX1 User Manual
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M-SX1-001-01
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OPERATION
Powering Up the Switch
To power up the switch:
1.
Verify that the power switch is set to the “off” position (O). Connect the
switch to an AC power
supply using the power cord provided.
2.
Toggle the power switch to the “on” position (I).
Using with an RL1
When using the SX1 with an RL1, connect a USB cable from the SX1 USB B port to one of the RL1’s USB A
ports. All switch operations are then controlled via the RL1.
Establishing Communication
If not using with an RL1, the SX1’s control is done via USB or Ethernet.
USB
Connect a USB cable from the SX1 USB B port to a PC or tablet.
VISA
drivers are required.
•
Recommended:
Rohde and Schwarz
o
https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/gr/applications/r-s-visa-application-note_56280-
148812.html
•
Alternatives:
National Instruments
,
Keysight
, etc.
Ethernet
Each SX1 is factory pre-set to use DHCP. To retrieve the IP address of the SX1, it must initially be connected
to a PC or tablet via USB and the SX1 queried via remote access (see Figure 4):
•
Connect the SX1 to the network via an Ethernet cable
•
Connect the SX1 to a PC or tablet with
VISA
drivers (see above)
•
Download, install and run XN1 Terminal:
o
https://jgroptics.com/downloads/software
•
Click on
Detect Devices
to establish communications
•
To confirm communications, send the following command:
o
*idn?
