Preparing for use
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SGS100A
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control capabilities is provided in Chapter 12, "Network operation and remote control",
on page 175.
This section gives an introduction on how to configure the external PC for manual
operation. See Chapter 3.13.1, "Installing the R&S SGMA-GUI software", on page 28.
In addition to connecting an external controller, you can connect other external devi-
ces, e.g. a memory stick. The following interfaces are on the rear panel of the
R&S SGS:
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"LAN": Chapter 3.13.2, "Connecting a remote PC via LAN", on page 30
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"PCIe": Chapter 3.13.3, "Connecting a controller via PCI Express", on page 33
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"USB In": Chapter 3.13.4, "Connecting a controller via USB", on page 33
3.13.1 Installing the R&S SGMA-GUI software
The R&S SGMA-GUI software is a graphical user interface program for one or more
instruments. It runs on a remote PC.
The R&S SGMA-GUI software is provided as separate installation package for the dif-
ferent operating systems. The latest version of the software together with the release
notes is available for download at:
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/SGS100A.html > "Downloads" > "Software"
This page always offers the latest information on your R&S SGMA-GUI.
The R&S SGMA-GUI installation package for Windows 64-bit operating system con-
sists of the file SGMA-GUI_<version_number>.exe. The version number within the
file name (<version_number>=v.vv.vvv.vv) varies with each update.
To install the R&S SGMA-GUI, check that you PC and drivers fulfill the following hard-
ware and software requirements.
Table 3-3: Hardware and software requirements
Requirement Remark
Operating system:
Windows 10, 1607 "Anniver-
sary Edition" and later
Install R&S SGMA-GUI on one of the supported operating systems. Also,
make sure that Microsoft offers support for the version of the operating sys-
tem.
Note: Any other Windows version or other operating systems are not sup-
ported. During installation, the operation system is checked. The installation
is terminated if this requirement is not fulfilled.
System type:
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64-bit operating system
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x64-based or x86-based
processor
You can only run the latest software on a 64-bit operating system.
R&S VISA VISA drivers can be obtained on the Rohde & Schwarz website:
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/rsvisa
CPU At least Pentium or compatible, as from 1 GHz (recommended).
VGA color display resolution At least 800*600 pixels
Connecting an external PC and devices
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