Preparing for Use
R&S
®
SGS100A
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2. Start the SGMA-GUI on a computer connected to the same network.
3. Open the "Instruments" dialog and click "Scan".
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.
2.3.3
Connecting a Controller via PCI Express
A PCI Express connector is provided on the rear panel of the instrument, see
Chapter 3.2, "Rear Panel Tour"
Risk of device failure
The R&S
SGS is equipped with a single lane PCIe interface that supports
hot plugging.
Do not connect an external PC to the PCIe connector of the instrument dur-
ing operation if this external PC does not support hot-plugging!
Using the PCIe interface for remote control of the instrument requires extended
knowledge and is described in section "Advanced Remote Control via PCIe" in
the user manual.
2.3.4
Connecting a Controller or a USB Device via USB
The USB interface on the rear panel of the R&S
SGS allows you to connect either
a USB device or use the R&S
SGS 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
SGS, the R&S
SGS acts as a USB device.
To connect the controller to the USB interface of the R&S
SGS, always connect
the
USB
type
Micro-B
connector to the R&S
SGS. Refer to the documentation of
the controller to find out which USB connector type you can connect to the con-
troller.
Connecting an External PC and Devices
