Chapter 2 Design and Characteristics
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2 Devices and Options
2.1 R&S SX801 exciter
Fig. 3 R&S SX801 – front panel
Fig. 4 R&S SX801 – rear panel
The R&S SX801 (1 HU) exciter contains the modulation and frequency processing, the
transmitter control unit and the remote control interfaces.
As the user interface in the compact transmitter, the R&S SX801 also features all the ele-
ments and interfaces for operating the transmitter.
User interface
The instrument is operated locally by means of a keypad and display. Important operating
states are also signaled by LEDs in the front panel. The integrated Ethernet interfaces also
allow the transmitter to be operated using a PC and web browser both locally and remotely
by means of access over the Internet.
Note Additional information about the exciter is located in the R&S SX801 device manual which
is part of the transmitter documentation.
2.2 R&S VH8001Cx base and extended amplifier
The amplifiers of the series R&S VH8001Cx are available as base and extended amplifiers
with 2 power classes each.