R&S AREG800A, Getting Started

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Preparing for use
R&S
®
AREG800A
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– BNC
Double-shielded BNC cables.
How to:
"To connect to "Ref In"/"Ref Out"" on page 24
– SMA
Double-shielded SMA cables.
How to:
"To connect to SMA" on page 23
– USB
Double-shielded USB cables.
How to:
Chapter 4.8, "Connecting USB devices" , on page 21.
See also chapter "Measuring USB cable quality" in the user manual.
– LAN
At least CAT6 STP cables.
How to:
Chapter 4.7, "Connecting to LAN" , on page 20
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Always terminate open cable ends.
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Ensure that connected external devices comply with EMC regulations.
●
Use the cable G-SMA EF316 for the IF connection to the SMA connectors of
the instrument and the R&S
QAT100. The cable is included in the delivery of
the R&S QAT100 and available under material number 1142.5889.00.
How to: "To connect to SMA" on page 23
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Use the cables TRX CRTL Cable, IF TX CBL and IF RX CBL for connection of
the instrument and the TRX frontend. The cables are included in the delivery
of the TRX frontend and available under material number 1142.5889.00.
How to:
"To connect to SMA" on page 23
Signal input and output levels
Information on signal levels is provided in the data sheet. Keep the signal levels
within the specified ranges to avoid damage to the R&S
AREG800A and connec-
ted devices.
To block DC components
► NOTICE! Risk of instrument damage. DC voltage at the RF connectors can
damage the instrument.
● Never apply direct currents (DC) to the RF connectors.
Make sure that the values do not fall below the DC limits as given in the
data sheet.
● If your input signal has a DC component, insert a DC blocker.
Considerations for test setup