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CMW 500 Preparing for Use
Putting the Instrument into Operation
Operating Manual 1202.3986.32 – 03 10
1.3 Putting the Instrument into Operation
This section describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S CMW 500
for the first time.
ATTENTION
Instrument setup
Before turning on the instrument, please make sure that the following conditions are
fulfilled:
Instrument covers are in place and all fasteners are tightened.
Fan openings are unobstructed.
Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges.
Signal outputs are correctly connected and not overloaded.
The instrument is dry and shows no condensation.
Non-observance may cause damage to the instrument or other devices in the test
setup.
1.3.1 Unpacking the Instrument and Checking the Shipment
1. Unpack the instrument and the other contents of the shipping container.
2. Check the shipment against the list of accessories to ensure that all items are
included.
3. Remove the two protective caps from the front and rear and carefully inspect the
instrument to make sure that it was not damaged during shipment.
Should the instrument be damaged, immediately notify the forwarder who shipped the
instrument to you and keep the container and packing material.
Equipment returned or sent in for repair must be packed in the original container or
packing with electrostatic protection. It is recommended to keep at least the two
protective caps for front and rear side in order to prevent damage to the controls and
connectors.
1.3.2 Instrument Setup
The R&S CMW 500 is designed for use under laboratory conditions, either on a bench
top or in a rack. The general ambient conditions required at the operating site are as
follows:
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