Operation
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TS-PCA3
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Operation
5.1
General
The R&S TS-PCA3 does not have any controls - all operation is performed by the soft-
ware.
Please refer to the appropriate documentation for details of software operation.
5.2
Powering the Unit ON and OFF
The R&S TS-PCA3 is powered on and off with the power switch at the rear.
When the R&S TS-PCA3 is powered up and before the software is launched, the PCI
segments built into the TSVP are initialized with their links and plug-in modules. This
task is performed by the BIOS on the system controller.
5.3
Self-Test
As part of the TSVP self test, an extensive test of the module is performed and an
exhaustive protocol generated. This is done with the "Self-Test Support Library".
The R&S TS-PSAM module is used as a measurement unit in the TSVP self-test. The
functionality of the modules in the system is ensured by measurements via the analog
measurement bus.
For information on starting the self-test and the order of the work steps required as well
as for a detailed description of the tested parameters and procedures, refer to the
Ser-
vice Manual R&S CompactTSVP / R&S PowerTSVP
.
5.4
Instrument Soft Panels
The appliction Instrument Soft Panels permit interactive operation of all TSVP hard-
ware modules. The Soft Panels can be used to perform all the setting, switching and
measuring functions.
In addition this application offers a range of useful tools, such as "Pin Location" and
"Create Physical.ini".
For details refer to manual
Software Description R&S GTSL
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Instrument Soft Panels