Preparing for Use
R&S
®
SGS100A
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Getting Started 1416.0570.02 ─ 11
Table 2-1: Hardware and software requirements
Requirement
Remark
One of the following operating
systems:
●
Windows Vista
●
Windows 7
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Windows 8/ 8.1
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Windows 10
●
Linux
R&S
SGMA-GUI has to be installed on one of the supported
operating systems. Also, the version of the operating system
must be still supported by Microsoft.
Note:
Any other Windows version or other operating systems are
not supported.
During installation, the operation system is checked.
The installation is terminated if this requirement is not fulfilled.
R&S VISA
VISA drivers can be obtained on the Rohde
&
Schwarz web-
site:
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/rsvisa
CPU
At least Pentium or compatible, as from 1 GHz (recommen-
ded).
VGA color display resolution
At least 800*600 pixels
Installing a new software version
Administrator rights are necessary for installation and starting.
1. Download the R&S
SGMA-GUI software.
2. In Windows Explorer, double-click
SGMA-GUI_V.VV.VVV.VVV.exe
. Follow
the instructions.
After the installation of the R&S SGMA-GUI software, two icons will be shown in
your Windows menu: one is the standard version and one for which the remote
command of the software through SCPIs is disabled. The SCPI disabled version
allows you to install and use the R&S SGMA-GUI on other instruments, without
interfering with the remote control of the host instrument.
Connecting an External PC and Devices
