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Hardware overview and installation
GSS6100 and SimCHAN user manual©
Spirent Communications Plc 2005 - 2007
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Installation and connection to host PC
Note
: Before connecting the GSS6100 to the PC, you must install the
SimCHAN software.
Note
: Before running SimCHAN the Power and Health LEDs on the front
panel of the GSS6100 must be continuously illuminated.
Using your chosen interface, connect the GSS6100 to the controlling host
PC. The interfaces available are either USB for SimCHAN Software
operation or RS232 / IEEE.488 cable for remote control.
Note
: Spirent recommends that users new to the GSS6100 use SimCHAN
before moving onto remote operation. Using SimCHAN for set-up, control
and adjustment of the signal generator is more instructive.
Apply ac power to the GSS6100 and switch it on.
Note
: The power input to the GSS6100 is auto sensing for 100-120V or 220-
240V operation.
After a brief power-up sequence, the POWER and HEALTH LEDs on the
GSS6100front panel illuminate continuously to show correct operation.
The GSS6100 is now ready for remote control operation.
Alternatively, you can start SimCHAN by double-clicking the SimCHAN
icon on the desktop or by using the shortcut in the Windows
Start
menu.