Rohde & Schwarz FSQ series, Quick Start Manual

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R&S FSQ Preparing for Use
Connecting External Devices
2.18 Quick Start Guide 1313.9652.62 - 02
2.3.6.1 Connecting the R&S FSQ to the Generator
To couple the frequency setting and level setting of the generator to the R&S FSQ, set up the
following connections:
1. Connect the GPIB interface of the generator to the IEC2 connector on the rear panel of the
R&S FSQ.
2. (Optional:) Connect the TTL interface of the generator and the R&S FSQ.
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Alternative 1 (R&S SMR, R&S SMU):
Connect the AUX CONTROL connector of the R&S FSQ to the corresponding AUX
connector on the rear panel of the generator (the connection cable is supplied together
with the option R&S FSP-B10).
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Alternative 2 (R&S SME, R&S SMP, R&S SMIQ):
Connect the AUX CONTROL connector of the R&S FSQ to the TRIGGER, MARKER
and BLANK connectors on the rear panel of the generator (the connection cable is also
supplied together with the option R&S FSP-B10). Note the labelling on the TRIGGER,
MARKER and BLANK lines.
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Alternative 3 (R&S SML, R&S SMG/SMGU, R&S SMH/SMHU, R&S SMX/SMY,
generators from other manufacturers):
No TTL connection possible.
The generator type determines which one of the possible connections is suitable for the
generator. For more information, refer to the Operating Manual for the generator.
3. Connect the reference frequency output of the generator to the reference frequency input
( REF IN ) of the R&S FSQ.
or
Connect the reference frequency inputs of the two instruments to an external frequency
standard.
2.3.6.2 Configuring the Generator on the R&S FSQ
To configure the generator, press the NETWORK hotkey located in the hotkey bar at the lower
edge of the screen.
Perform the following steps:
1. Press the
EXT SOURCE softkey. The submenu for configuring generators will open
2. Select and configure the generator:
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Press the SELECT GENERATOR softkey.
The table containing the generator settings will open. The selection bar will be located in
the row
SRC 1 under the column TYPE .