Preparing the Analyzer for Use
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1 Preparing the Analyzer for Use
This chapter gives an overview of the front panel controls and connectors of the net-
work analyzer and gives all information that is necessary to put the instrument into
operation and connect external devices. Notes on reinstallation of the analyzer soft-
ware appear at the end of the chapter.
Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire,
personal injury, or damage.
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Do not open the instrument casing.
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Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" at the beginning of this manual or
on the documentation CD-ROM, in addition to the safety instructions in the follow-
ing sections. Notice that the data sheet may specify additional operating condi-
tions.
Chapter 2 of this manual provides an introduction to the operation of the analyzer by
means of typical configuration and measurement examples; for a description of the
operating concept and an overview of the instrument’s capabilities refer to
on page 45. For all reference information concerning manual
and remote control of the instrument refer to your analyzer's help system or its printed/
printable version. A more detailed description of the hardware connectors and interfa-
ces is also part of the help system.
1.1 Front Panel Tour
The front panel of the network analyzer consists of the VGA display with the softkey
area (left side), the hardkey area (right side) and the test port area below. Brief explan-
ations on the controls and connectors, the hardkey area and the rear panel can be
found on the next pages.
Front Panel Tour
