R&S RTA4000, Getting Started

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Preparing for use
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To place the product on a bench top
1. Place the product on a stable, flat and level surface. Ensure that the surface
can support the weight of the product. For information on the weight, see the
data sheet.
2. CAUTION! Foldable feet can collapse. See "Setting up the product"
on page 7.
Always fold the feet completely in or out. With folded-out feet, do not place
anything on top or underneath.
3. CAUTION! The product can fall over and cause injury. The top surface is too
small for stacking. Never stack another product on top of the product.
As an alternative, you can mount several products in a rack.
4. NOTICE! Overheating can damage the product.
Prevent overheating as follows:
● Keep a minimum distance of 10
cm between the fan openings of the prod-
uct and any object in the vicinity.
● Do not place the product next to heat-generating equipment such as radia-
tors or other products.
3.4.2 Mounting the product in a rack
The instrument can be installed in a rack using a rack adapter kit. The order num-
ber is given in the data sheet. The installation instructions are part of the adapter
kit.
To prepare the rack
1. Observe the requirements and instructions in "Setting up the product"
on page 7.
2. NOTICE! Insufficient airflow can cause overheating and damage the product.
Setting up the product