Rohde & Schwarz R&S SGS100A - Connecting an R&S SGS and an R&S SGU; Using a Direct LAN Connection

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7.2 Connecting an R&S SGS and an R&S SGU
If an R&S SGU is connected to an R&S SGS, the R&S SGU acts as an extension to
the R&S SGS extending its frequency range. In this setup, a controller does not need
to access the R&S SGU directly. Instead, the R&S SGS acts as a controller to the R&S
SGU. The generator performs all required settings automatically depending on the
required output signal parameters.
This chapter gives an overview of how to connect the instruments. It covers the follow-
ing topics.
● Using a direct LAN connection................................................................................48
● Connecting to a company network..........................................................................49
● Connecting via a PCIe switch................................................................................. 52
● Extending R&S SGS with the R&S SGU.................................................................53
7.2.1 Using a direct LAN connection
The R&S SGS and the R&S SGU can be connected through a direct connection as
shown in Figure 7-4.
Direct connection of an R&S SGS and an R&S SGU
Figure 7-4: Direct connection of an R&S SGS and an R&S SGU
1. Connect the R&S SGS and the R&S SGU directly using one of the following
options:
a) USB cable. Use a type Micro-A connector for R&S SGS and a type Micro-B
connector for R&S SGU. See also Chapter 3.13.4, "Connecting a controller via
USB", on page 33.
b) LAN cable.
c) PCIe cable. Refer to Chapter 12.3.4, "Connecting the controller and the instru-
ment", on page 190 for cable requirements and setup information.
2. Switch on the R&S SGS and the R&S SGU.
The R&S SGS automatically identifies the connected R&S SGU as its extension
and starts the extension mode.
Connecting an R&S SGS and an R&S SGU