Getting Started
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Spectrum Rider FPH
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Using auto accessory detection
If you are using any accessories while working with the R&S Spectrum Rider, the
instrument is able to identify the connected hardware. To enable this setting:
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "Auto Accessory Detection" item.
A drop-down menu to select the accessory detection opens.
2. Set the "Auto Accessory Detection" to "On".
When this feature is on, the name of the connected accessory is displayed in the
"Detected Accessory" field.
Configuring the BNC connector
You can use the BNC connectors for various applications. For more information on the
supported applications, see
Chapter 3.2.2.2, "BNC Connector"
,
on page 33.
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "BNC" item.
A drop-down menu to select the BNC connector application opens.
2. Select the required application.
3.2.7.2
Configuring Antennas
You can use the log-periodic antenna (R&S HL300, order number 4097.3005.02) ,
active directional antenna (R&S HE300, order number 4067.5900.02) or the directional
antenna (R&S HE400, order number 4104.6000.02) with the R&S Spectrum Rider to
locate potential interfering sources.
For a comprehensive description of the antennas and their functionality, refer to the
user manuals delivered with the product.
Both antennas are embedded with a GPS receiver and an electronic compass. You
can control the GPS receiver of the antennas as described in
To work with both antennas, you need a USB adapter (R&S HE300USB, order number
4080.9440.02) to connect the antennas control cable to the USB interface of the R&S
Spectrum Rider.
The "Instrument Setup" dialog box provides all settings necessary to control the
antenna.
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