R&S EDS300, Getting Started

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5.1.3 Softkeys
Softkeys are variable, software-defined keys. The functions depend on the mea-
surement mode and current display.
The arrow toggles between different sets of functions in the same
menu, if more menu items are available than softkeys.
5.1.4 Front panel interfaces
Various interfaces are provided on the front panel of the R&S EDS300.
● Antenna connections RF1 IN/OUT and RF2 IN .............................................. 25
● USB interface .................................................................................................. 26
● Headphone output AF OUT ............................................................................ 26
● Voltage supply for external consumers: 12 VDC OUT .................................... 26
5.1.4.1 Antenna connections RF1 IN/OUT and RF2 IN
The standard R&S EDS300 base unit provides two receiving antenna connec-
tions ("RF1 IN/OUT", "RF2 IN".
See also Chapter 4.6, "Considerations for test setup" , on page 17 and Chap-
ter 4.8.1, "Connecting an antenna" , on page 18.
Table 5-2: Specification of RF input for the receiver units
Input level: Max. +13 dBm (depending on attenuation mode)
Frequency
range:
960 MHz ... 1215 MHz
VSWR: <1.5
Connector: N-socket, 50
Ω
RF output with interrogator options
If the R&S EDS300 is equipped with the interrogator option R&S EDS-B2, the
"RF1 IN/OUT" connector can provide HF output to a transmitter antenna. The
antenna has an equivalent frequency range and (peak) power range (1
W).
Front panel view