R&S XU 4200 - Introduction; Control Interfaces

R&S XU 4200 Introduction
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3.2 Introduction
3.2.1 Control Interfaces
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Operation
Operation can be performed locally on the built-in front panel control unit or
remotely via the USB or Ethernet − LAN interface. Operational parameters
such as setting the frequency, changing the channel spacing or activating
presets can be controlled. In addition, the current status Information and
indicators such as GO, ACTIVE, SQ, CARRIER or VSWR can be received
from the transceiver and displayed.
Maintenance
Maintenance status parameters can be read out via the USB or
Ethernet − LAN interfaces, and the built-in front panel control unit. The
transceiver delivers the result of the continuous built-in test (CBIT) and the
event list, which saves all events with the time information of occurrence.
Maintenance activities can be performed and controlled via the built-in front
panel control unit and remotely via the USB or Ethernet − LAN interface.
The transceiver provides commands for switching over from main to
standby (and vice versa) and for performing a test transmission. In addition,
the device can be reset or the real time clock (RTC) can be initialized locally
or remotely.
Performance values
Performance values can be read out over the built in front panel control unit
or over the Ethernet − LAN interface. Parameters such as
modulation depth, temperatures, voltages, power levels, receive signal,
audio level and VSWR can be measured.
Configuration
Configuration of the transceiver can be performed with the Service and
Maintenance Tool R&S ZS 4200, which runs on a standard PC or laptop.
Connected via service PC, the radio provides easy and fast configuration of
the radio basic parameters such as IP address, PTT timeout, power audio-
levels and preset pages.
The configuration files can be saved and loaded to the transceiver. The
configuration process is very convenient and allows you to quickly configure
an entire rack. In case of service, the defective radio can be “cloned” and
the parameters loaded to a replacement radio.
Preset loading
Up to 200 preset pages can be loaded via the USB or Ethernet − LAN
interfaces.
Inventory
All hardware and software components can be read out on all the USB or
Ethernet − LAN interfaces and are visible on the built-in display.
Software update
The R&S DS 4200 software is delivered as a CD ROM and contains all
software components, which are automatically loaded to the radio modules
via the USB interface. The Service and Maintenance Tool R&S ZS 4200
provides a software download manager, crosschecks the hardware and
software and ensures a proper software download.