Getting Started
R&S
®
AREG100A
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3.1.1.9
Checking the Supplied Options and Licenses
The instrument can be equipped with both, hardware and firmware options. To check
whether the installed options correspond to the options indicated on the delivery note,
proceed as follows:
1. Press the [Setup] key.
2. Select "Instrument Assembly > Hardware Config" and "Software / Options".
A list with hardware and firmware information is displayed.
3. Check the availability of the hardware options as indicated in the delivery note.
For an overview of the available options, refer to the data sheet.
3.1.2
Connecting USB Devices
The USB interfaces of the R&S
AREG100A allow you to connect USB devices, includ-
ing USB hubs directly to the instrument. Due to the large number of available USB
devices, there is almost no limit to the expansions that are possible with the
R&S
AREG100A.
The following list shows various USB devices that can be useful:
●
Memory stick for easy transfer of data to/from a computer (for example firmware
updates)
●
Keyboard or mouse to simplify the entry of data, comments, filenames, etc.
●
Power sensors of the R&S NRP families
All USB devices can be connected to or disconnected from the instrument during oper-
ation.
Connecting a USB storage device
When a USB storage device like a memory stick, a CD-ROM drive, or a hard disk is
connected, it is detected automatically. The device is made available as a new drive (
/
usb
). The name of the drive is manufacturer-dependent.
Connecting a keyboard
A keyboard is detected automatically when it is connected. The default keyboard layout
is English – US.
Use the "Setup > User Interface > USB Keyboard Settings" dialog to configure the key-
board properties (see
Chapter 7.1.3.1, "Setting the Keyboard Language"
Connecting a mouse
A mouse is detected automatically when it is connected.
Preparing for Use