Preparing for Use
R&S
®
CMW500
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User Manual 1173.9463.02 ─ 02
5. Check the instrument for any damage. If there is damage, immediately contact the
carrier who delivered the instrument. In this case, make sure not to discard the box
and packing material.
It is advisable to keep the original packing material in order to prevent control elements
and connectors from being damaged in case the instrument is to be transported or ship-
ped at a later date. Protective plastic caps for the front panel and the rear panel can be
ordered additionally (order number 1096.7095.00).
2.3.2 Instrument Setup
The R&S CMW500 is designed for use under laboratory conditions, either horizontally
on a bench top or in a rack. The general ambient conditions required at the operating site
are as follows:
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The temperature must be in the ranges specified for operation and for compliance
with specifications (see data sheet).
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All fan openings including the rear panel perforations must be unobstructed. The
distance between the walls and the left and right side and the rear panel of the instru-
ment should be at least 10 cm. When placing several instruments side by side, keep
a minimum distance of 20 cm and ensure that the instrument(s) on the left do not
draw in the preheated air from their neighbors on the right.
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Operation in a standard 19'' instrument rack according to the instructions of the man-
ufacturer avoids overheating; see
chapter 2.3.4, "Mounting in a 19" Rack"
2.3.3 Bench Top Operation
If the R&S CMW500 is operated on a bench top, the surface should be flat. The instrument
can be used in horizontal position, standing on its feet, or with the support feet on the
bottom extended.
Putting the Instrument into Operation
