Rohde & Schwarz EX-IQ-BOX, User Manual

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System Overview
R&S
®
EX-IQ-BOX
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the connected R&S instrument. Besides basic functions of the User Defined protocols,
this software utility supports the settings of the standardized protocol CPRI ; provided
that the appropriate options are available, see
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chapter 3.2.2, "Options" , on page 22.
R&S DigIConf provides:
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the control of the R&S EX-IQ-BOX from a PC, or also from the R&S CMW
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parameter settings of the R&S EX-IQ-BOX 1409.5502.02 for User Defined protocols
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parameter settings of the R&S EX-IQ-BOX 1409.5502K04, for
– User Defined protoocols
– Standardized protocols
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data verification and transfer of Waveform Memory, Multi Waveform Playback and
Recording Memory
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activation of Digital Standards with R&S WinIQSIM2
The program is designed to be installed on a PC running a Microsoft ® Windows 2000
(SP4) / XP (SP1) / Windows 7 (32/64 bit) operating system. A setup file, included in
delivery, covers an installation wizard, the executable program and all necessary program
and data files.
For information on installation of R&S DigIConf refer to
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chapter 4.4, "Installing R&S Dig-
IConf" , on page 34.
Operating R&S DigIConf is described in the operating manual,
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chapter 6, "R&S EX-IQ-
BOX Configuration" , on page 53.
How to proceed for setting up an option refer to
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chapter 4.6, "Installing R&S EX-IQ-BOX
Options" , on page 44.
Simulation mode
If no R&S EX-IQ-BOX is connected, R&S DigIConf runs in simulation mode. All options
are active, but real operation cannot be performed.
The latest software versions can be downloaded free of charge from the R&S website:
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/EX-IQ-Box.html
3.2.4 Accessories
Various accessories support specific test configurations or modifications.
For example, if you want to connect the R&S EX-IQ-BOX to a second R&S instrument,
you need a second LVDS cable.
Or, if your application requires a specific cable, card or an individual pin assignment, the
user interface connector, the Tyco Z-Dok adapter, is separately available as R&S
EXBOX-Z1.
The breakout board R&S EXBOX-Z2 especially supports direct connection of two
R&S
EX-IQ-BOXes, used for example for demo purposes.
Components