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AN-49-003 Rev.: E (September 6, 2019) M175867 (R95153) File: AN49003.doc
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2.3
SSG Series Physical Setup
2.3.1
Before
connecting the SSG unit, ensure the power switch is in the OFF position and the control
software (either the supplied GUI software or a customer-written application) is shut down.
Ensure the 110-220V mains power supply socket you use to power the Signal Generator is intact
and connected to a proper ground.
Ensure the power adapter matches the generator. Connecting an SSG unit to an incorrect power
supply may cause damage or incorrect operation.
2.3.2
For USB control, connect
the Signal Generator as follows:
–
Connect RF out port to load.
–
Connect the supplied power adapter to 110-220V mains power supply with the supplied power cord.
–
Connect the DC connector of the power adaptor to the SSG
unit’s DC power socket.
–
Connect USB cable between SSG unit USB port and computer USB port
–
Turn on the SSG unit, note that the LED lights up (For SSG-15G-RC you will also hear the fan start
up with a sharp whistle, then settle down after a few seconds).
2.3.3
For Ethernet control, connect
the Signal Generator as follows:
–
Connect RF out port to load.
–
Connect the supplied power adapter to 110-220V mains power supply with the supplied power cord.
–
Connect the DC connector to SSG power socket.
–
Turn on the SSG unit, note that the LED lights up (For SSG-15G-RC you will also hear the fan start
up with a sharp whistle, then settle down after a few seconds).
–
Connect the Ethernet cable to SSG LAN port and to available network port - note the SSG port
lights up with one light steady and the other blinking (may take a few seconds, depending on your
network)
2.3.4
Connecting Reference and Trigger signals
–
To use External reference connect
the SSG unit REF IN port to an external signal of power
matching the levels specified in the datasheets.
–
In order to use SSG internal reference to synchronize with other devices, simply connect the REF
OUT port of the SSG to the devices in question
– the SSG constantly produces a 10 MHz,
reference signal (see datasheets for power levels).
–
The trigger in and trigger out of the SSG generator can be used simultaneously. Connect
whichever you wish to use and set the operation mode in the software (See section 3.5 and 3.6 for
using Mini-Circuits GUI, or the programming handbook for setting the trigger option in your own
software).
See section 3.12 for further details.
1.
Check Maximum safe input power for Reference In and Trigger In ports in the individual
model datasheets. Exceeding these levels
may cause permanent damage to the SSG unit’s
reference or Trigger port circuitry.
2.
Keep SSG air vents unobstructed. Prolonged operation of the SSG with obstructed air vents
may result in the unit over-heating and eventual damage to the SSG unit.
Note:
connecting a signal which does not match the specified reference frequency may result in incorrect
operation of the SSG.
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
