Preparing for Use
R&S
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SGS100A
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PCI Express (refer to Chapter 2.3.3, "Connecting a Controller via PCI Express",
on page 28
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USB interface (refer to Chapter 2.3.4, "Connecting a Controller or a USB Device
via USB", on page 28)
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LAN interface (refer to Chapter 2.3.2, "Connecting a Remote PC via LAN",
on page 24)
2.3.1 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.
This description focuses on the handling of the Windows-32 version. The file naming
conventions and the installation instructions for the other operating systems are analo-
gous.
The R&S SGMA-GUI installation package for Windows-32 operating system consists
of the file SGMA-GUI_<V.VV.VVV.VVV>.exe. The version numbers in the file names
vary with each update. To install the R&S SGMA-GUI, the following hardware and soft-
ware requirements have to be met.
Table 2-1: Hardware and software requirements
Requirement Remark
One of the following operating sys-
tems:
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Windows Vista
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Windows 7
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Windows 8/ 8.1
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Windows 10
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Linux
R&S SGMA-GUI has to be installed on one of the supported operat-
ing systems. Also, the version of the operating system must be still
supported by Microsoft.
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.
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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