Preparing for Use
R&S
®
CMW500
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User Manual 1173.9463.02 ─ 02
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IEEE 488 CH 1 and IEEE 488 CH 2 are two equivalent GPIB bus connectors accord-
ing to standard IEEE 488 /IEC 625, see "GPIB Bus Interface" in the annex of the
operating manual. The connectors are available as options R&S CMW-B612A and
R&S CMW-B612B, respectively. Use these connectors for remote control of the
instrument in a GPIB bus system.
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DVI is an external monitor connector which is available as option R&S CMW-B620A.
Maximum Input Levels
The maximum input levels and voltages of the input connectors at the front and rear panel
must not be exceeded.
2.3 Putting the Instrument into Operation
This section describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S CMW500 for
the first time.
Instrument setup
Before turning on the instrument, please make sure that the following conditions are ful-
filled:
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Instrument covers are in place and all fasteners are tightened.
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Fan openings are unobstructed.
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Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges.
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Signal outputs are correctly connected and not overloaded.
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The instrument is dry and shows no condensation.
Non-observance may cause damage to the instrument or other devices in the test setup.
2.3.1 Unpacking the Instrument and Checking the Shipment
1. Remove the instrument from its packaging and check the equipment for complete-
ness using the delivery note and the accessory lists for the various items.
2. First, pull off the polyethylene protection pads from the instrument's rear feet and then
carefully remove the pads from the instrument handles at the front.
3. Pull off the corrugated cardboard cover that protects the rear of the instrument.
4. Carefully unthread the corrugated cardboard cover at the front that protects the
instrument handles and remove it.
Putting the Instrument into Operation
