Getting started
R&S
®
RTO6
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User Manual 1801.6687.02 ─ 05
● Do not place the product next to heat-generating equipment such as radiators
or other products.
3.1.4.2
Mounting the product in a rack
The instrument can be installed in a rack using a rack adapter kit. The order number is
given in the data sheet. The installation instructions are part of the adapter kit.
To prepare the rack
1. Observe the requirements and instructions in
2.
NOTICE!
Insufficient airflow can cause overheating and damage the product.
Design and implement an efficient ventilation concept for the rack.
To mount the R&S
RTO6 in a rack
1. Use an adapter kit that fits the dimensions of the R&S
RTO6 to prepare the instru-
ment for rack mounting. For information on the dimensions, see data sheet.
a) Order the rack adapter kit designed for the R&S
RTO6. For the order number,
see data sheet.
b) Mount the adapter kit. Follow the assembly instructions provided with the
adapter kit.
2. Push the product onto the shelf until the rack brackets fit closely to the rack.
3. Tighten all screws at the rack brackets with a tightening torque of 1.2
Nm to secure
the product at the rack.
To unmount the product from a rack
1. Loosen the screws at the rack brackets.
2. Remove the product from the rack.
3. If placing the product on a bench top again, unmount the adapter kit from the prod-
uct. Follow the instructions provided with the adapter kit.
3.1.5
Considerations for test setup
Observe safety instructions, see
Cable selection and electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results.
To suppress electromagnetic radiation during operation:
●
Use high-quality shielded cables, for example, double-shielded RF and LAN
cables.
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Always terminate open cable ends.
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Ensure that connected external devices comply with EMC regulations.
Preparing for use