Preparing for Use
R&S
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CMW500
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User Manual 1173.9463.02 ─ 02
2 Preparing for Use
The following topics will help you to get familiar with the instrument and perform the first
steps:
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Putting the Instrument into Operation
General Safety Instructions
Please make sure to observe the instructions for instrument setup and connection so that
you cannot cause damage to the instrument or endanger people. This is of particular
importance when you use the instrument for the first time. Also observe the general safety
instructions at the beginning of your printed quick start guide.
This chapter gives an overview of the front panel controls and connectors of the R&S
CMW500 and gives all information that is necessary to put the instrument into operation
and connect external devices. Notes on reinstallation of the instrument software appear
at the end of the chapter.
Chapter "Getting Started" provides an introduction to the operation of the instrument 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 the chapter
"System Overview". For all reference information concerning manual and remote control
of the instrument refer to the online help system or its printed/printable version. A more
detailed description of the hardware connectors and interfaces is also part of the help
system.
2.1 Front Panel Tour
The front panel of the R&S CMW500 with display consists of the VGA display with the
softkey area and some utility keys (left side) and the hardkey area with the RF/AF con-
nectors and control interfaces (right side). Brief explanations on the controls and con-
nectors, the hardkey area and the rear panel can be found in the following sections.
Front Panel Tour
