Preparing for use
R&S
®
SGT100A
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Note:
This step is performed automatically on the first start and can also be
omitted for instruments with a direct LAN connection to the computer.
All instruments are added automatically to the main panel of the SIGMA-GUI.
4.13.3
Connecting a controller via PCI Express
Using the "PCIe" interface for remote control of the R&S
SGT requires extended
knowledge. See section "Advanced Remote Control Using PCIe" in the user man-
ual.
4.13.4
Connecting a controller via USB
The USB interface on the rear panel of the R&S
SGT allows you to connect either
a USB device or use the R&S
SGT as a device and connect it to a controller.
Connecting a controller (host PC or compatible signal generator)
If you connect a controller (host PC or compatible signal generator) to the
R&S
SGT, the R&S
SGT acts as a USB device.
To connect the controller to the USB interface of the R&S
SGT, always connect
the
USB
type
Micro-B
connector to the R&S
SGT. Refer to the documentation of
the controller to find out which USB connector type you can connect to the con-
troller.
The
illustrates schematically the required connector type to emphasize
on the different connector shape.
Figure 4-1: USB type Micro-B connectors
An external PC with installed R&S SGMA-GUI is required for manual operation of
the R&S
SGT.
Setting up a USB connection from a PC to the R&S
SGT
If your network does not support DHCP, you can set a USB connection between a
PC and a R&S
SGT.
Connecting an external PC and devices
