R&S SMJ100A, Operating Manual

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Preparing for Use
R&S
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SMJ100A
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Risk of causing instrument unusability
The instrument is equipped with the Windows Embedded Standard operating system.
Additional software can therefore be installed on the instrument. The use and installa-
tion of additional software may impair instrument function. Thus, run only programs
that Rohde & Schwarz has tested for compatibility with the instrument software.
The drivers and programs used on the instrument under Windows Embedded Standard
have been adapted to the instrument. Existing instrument software must always be
modified using only update software released by Rohde & Schwarz.
The following program packages have been tested:
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R&S Power Viewer Plus - virtual power meter for displaying results of the Power
Sensor R&S NRP-Zxx (install only this component!)
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Symantec Endpoint Security – Virus-protection software
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FileShredder - for reliable deletion of files on the hard disk
In certain cases, the use of these programs can impair the performance of the instru-
ment.
2.5.1 Virus Protection
Users must take appropriate steps to protect their instruments from infection. Beside
the use of strong firewall settings and regularly scanning any removable storage device
used with a Rohde & Schwarz instrument, it is also recommended that anti-virus soft-
ware be installed on the instrument. While Rohde & Schwarz does NOT recommend
running anti-virus software in the background ("on- access" mode) on Windows-based
instruments, due to potentially degrading instrument performance, it does recommend
running it during non-critical hours.
For details and recommendations, see the Rohde & Schwarz White Paper 1DC01:
Malware Protection .
2.5.2 Service Packs and Updates
Microsoft regularly creates security updates and other patches to protect Windows-
based operating systems. These are released through the Microsoft Update website
and associated update server. Instruments using Windows, especially those that con-
nect to a network, should be updated regularly.
For details and recommendations, see the Rohde & Schwarz White Paper 1DC01:
Malware Protection .
Windows Operating System