NARDA nbm-520, Operating Manual

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5 PC software
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NBM-520 Narda
5.1 Using the PC software
The NBM-TS PC software is included with the NBM-520.
The software provides the following functions:
• Changing the instrument settings
• Remote control of the NBM-520 (including live signals on
the PC)
The PC software is essential for performing a firmware
update.
Minimum system requirements
The following minimum system requirements must be met:
• Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP SP2
• Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 (installed automatically if
needed)
• USB driver (installed with the software)
5.2 Connecting the NBM-520
You can connect the NBM-520 to the PC using the optical
interface and the O/E converter. Use the 2 m long optical
data cable supplied with the NBM-520 for this purpose.
Longer cables are available as accessories.
5.3 Working with the PC software
The following conditions must be fulfilled before you can
work with the PC software:
✓
The PC is ready to use and the PC software has been
installed successfully.
✓
The NBM-520 is ready to use.
✓
NBM-520 and PC are connected together by an optical
cable.
Start the PC software and use it to operate the NBM-520.
Information on using the PC software is found in the on-line
help for the PC software.