R&S SGT100A, User Manual

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Understanding the R&S SGMA-GUI Software
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SGT100A
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The saved settings are loaded to the R&S SGMA-GUI and the main panel of the
software displays the saved instrument's configuration.
6.5.2 Handling Instruments in the R&S SGMA-GUI
This section provides information on how to configure and manage instruments in the
R&S
SGMA-GUI.
For reference information about all provided settings in the user interface, refer to the
corresponding sections:
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Chapter 6.1.2.1, "Configure Instruments" , on page 50 and Chapter 6.1.2.2, "Add/
Edit Instruments" , on page 52
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Chapter 6.1.2.3, "Versions/Options Dialog" , on page 54
Chapter 6.1.2.5, "Reset SGMA-GUI" , on page 55
6.5.2.1 How to Automatically Add New Instruments to the SGMA-GUI
1. For each new instrument perform the following steps:
a) Connect the instrument to the network.
b) Switch on the instrument.
c) Press the ID key on the front panel of the instrument.
2. Start the SGMA-GUI on a computer connected to the same network.
All instruments are added automatically to the main panel of the SGMA-GUI.
6.5.2.2 How to Manually Add New Instruments to the SGMA-GUI
1. In the R&S SGMA-GUI main panel, select "Setup > Instruments".
The Configure Instruments dialog opens.
2. Select the "New" button.
The Add Instrument dialog opens to register a new instrument.
3. In the "Symbolic Name" field, enter an alias name of your choice, e.g.
SGT-100021.
4. In the "Instrument Type" field, select the device family to connect to.
5. Select "Remote Control > Hardware Channel" and select the hardware interface.
6. For LAN or Socket interfaces, select "Remote Control > Instrument Name / IP
Address" and enter the IP Address or the hostname of the connected instrument,
e.g. rssgt100a100021.
Tip: See also Chapter 6.5.3, "Finding Out the Default Hostname of the Instrument" ,
on page 65 .
Working with R&S SGMA-GUI