Preparing for use
R&S
®
SGS100A
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Note: This step is performed automatically on the first start and can also be omit-
ted for instruments with a direct LAN connection to the computer.
All instruments are added automatically to the main panel of the SIGMA-GUI.
3.13.3 Connecting a controller via PCI Express
Using the "PCIe" interface for remote control of the R&S SGS requires extended
knowledge. See Chapter 12.3, "Advanced remote control using PCIe", on page 186.
3.13.4 Connecting a controller 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 con-
troller to find out which USB connector type you can connect to the controller.
The Figure 3-1 illustrates schematically the required connector type to emphasize on
the different connector shape.
Figure 3-1: USB type Micro-B connectors
An external PC with installed R&S SGMA-GUI is required for manual operation of the
R&S SGS.
Setting up a USB connection from a PC to the R&S SGS
If your network does not support DHCP, you can set a USB connection between a PC
and a R&S SGS.
Prerequisite: the computer and the R&S SGS are turned on and running.
1. Start the R&S SGMA-GUI.
2. Connect the computer and the R&S SGS with a USB cable.
In the "Setup > Instruments > Configure Instruments" table, the new instrument
appears automatically.
If it does not appear, open the "Setup > Instruments > Configure Instruments" dia-
log and select "Scan".
Connecting an external PC and devices
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