Preparing for Use
R&S
®
IQW
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Use appropriate shielded cables to ensure successful control of electromagnetic
radiation during operation, especially for the following connector types:
●
Output connectors for reference signals (rear panel, REF IN / OUT): Use dou-
ble-shielded RF cables and terminate open cable ends with 50
Ω
.
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USB: Use double-shielded USB cables and ensure that external USB devices
comply with EMC regulations.
●
LAN: Use CAT6 or CAT7 cables.
Observe the additional connector, cable, and cable length requirements in
Chap-
ter 5.1, "Front Panel Description"
,
on page 15 and
Chapter 5.2, "Rear Panel
Description"
,
on page 17.
4.3
Connecting a Power Supply
The I/Q Wideband Recorder is automatically adapted to the AC supply voltage.
The supply voltage must be in the range 100 V to 240 V; 50 Hz to 60 Hz. The
mains connector and power switch are located at the rear panel.
Connect the I/Q Wideband Recorder to the AC power source using the AC power
cable delivered with the unit. The maximum and typical power consumption of the
I/Q Wideband Recorder is listed in the specifications.
4.4
Connecting External Devices
The equivalent USB ports on the front and rear panel of the R&S IQW can be
used to connect various accessories:
●
A mouse simplifies operation of the instrument using the controls and dialogs
of the Graphical User Interface (GUI).
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A keyboard simplifies the entry of data.
A LAN connection can be established to access the hard disk or control the tester
from an external PC.
Connecting External Devices
