Rohde and Schwarz SLV8000 Users Manual

Broadcasting Division

Instrument Manual

R&S®SLx8000
ADTV Transmitter Family

Band III / IV / V, Low Power

Only skilled personnel may perform the operations of the described instrument that
are necessary for installing and putting it into operation as well as maintaining, trou­bleshooting and servicing it.

Printed in Germany

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Instrument Manual
Transmitter Series SLx8000
Edition: April 2009
Version: E 03.00

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For operation in the European Economic Area (EEA)

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Operation of this product within the EEA is subject to restrictions since the frequency
bands used are not harmonised. National provisions / authorizations shall be com­plied with.
The product shall be notified to the competent national frequency management

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und der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG (R&TTE) Anhang V, zertifiziert durch die Benannte Stelle CETECOM ICT Services GmbH,
Reg. Nr. Q812137N

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY in accordance with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG) and Directive
1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Annex V, certified by the Notified Body CETECOM ICT Services GmbH Germany, Reg. No. Q812137N

Zertifikat-Nr.: / Certificate No.: 2007-53, Seite 1 von 2 / Page 1 of 2
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, dass die Funkanlage

This is to certify that the radio equipment

Gerätetyp

Equipment Type

Materialnummer

Stock No.

Benennung

Designation

SLX8000 2100.1000.20 Kleinleistungssender 2HE, Grundgerät digital

Low Power Transmitter 2U, Basic Unit digital

SLX8000 2100.1000.30 Kleinleistungssender 3HE, Grundgerät digital

Low Power Transmitter 3U, Basic Unit digital

Geräteklasse: / Equipment class: 2.10 (Broadcast transmitters)
bei bestimmungsgemäßer Verwendung den grundlegenden Anforderun gen des § 3 und den übrigen

einschlägigen Bestimmungen des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&TTE) entspricht.

complies with the essential requirements of §3 and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG (Article 3 of the R&TTE
Directive), when used for its intended purpose.

• Gesundheit und Sicherheit gemäß § 3 (1) 1 (Artikel 3 (1) a))

• Health and safety requirements pursuant to § 3 (1) 1 (Article 3(1) a))

• Schutzanforderungen in Bezug auf die elektromagn. Verträglichkeit § 3 (1) 2, Artikel 3 (1) b))

• Protection requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility § 3(1)(2), (Article 3(1)(b))

• Maßnahmen zur effizienten Nutzung des Funkfrequenzspektrums

• Measures for the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum

• Luftschnittstelle bei Fun kan lagen gemäß § 3(2) (Artikel 3(2))

• Air interface of the radio systems pursuant to § 3(2) (Article 3(2))

Angewendete harmonisierte Normen: / Harmonized standards applied: EN 60950-1 : 2001

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.5.1 (2004-11)
ETSI EN 301 489-14 V1.2.1 (2003-05)

Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen auf andere Art und
Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards/Spezifikationen):

Other means of proving conformity with the essential requirements
(standards/specifications used):

Anbringung des CE-Zeichens ab: 2007 / Affixing the EC conformity mark as from 2007

ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstr. 15, D-81671 München

München, den 22. August 2008 Zentrales Qualitätsmanagement MF-QZ / Radde

Munich, 2008-08-22 Central Quality Management

ETSI EN 302 296 V1.1.1 (2005-01)
ETSI EN 300 744 V1.5.1 (2004-11)

RegTP SSB RU 005
Rec. 1999/519/EG; 26. BImSchV

2100.1000.20/.30-s1- CE D/E-5

KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG gemäß dem Gesetz über Funkanlagen und Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen (FTEG)
und der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG (R&TTE) Anhang V, zertifiziert durch die Benannte Stelle CETECOM ICT Services GmbH,
Reg. Nr. Q812137N

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY in accordance with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG) and Directive
1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Annex V, certified by the Notified Body CETECOM ICT Services GmbH Germany, Reg. No. Q812137N

Zertifikat-Nr.: / Certificate No.: 2007-53, Seite 2 von 2 / Page 2 of 2

Gerätetyp

Equipment Type

Materialnummer

Stock No.

Benennung

Designation

SLX8000B9 2100.4000.02 AC Netzteil 2HE / AC Power Supply 2U
SLX8000B10 2100.4022.02 DC Netzteil 2HE / DC Power Supply 2U
SLX8000B11 2100.4045.02 AC Netzteil 3HE /

AC Power Supply 3U

SLX8000B12 2100.4068.02 DC Netzteil 3HE / DC Power Supply 3U
SLX8000B13 2100.3232.02 GPS-Empfängerkarte / GPS Receiver Board
SLX8000B14 2100.3355.10 Einbausatz für DVB-T/-H Sender-/Empfänger-Betrieb

Kit for DVB-T/-H Re-Transmitter Operation

SLX8000B15 2100.3355.20 Einbausatz für DVB-T/-H Monitoring-Option

Kit for DVB-T/-H Monitoring Option

SLX8000B35 2100.1252.02 VHF-Verstärker 25 W / VHF Power Amplifier 25 W
SLX8000B36 2100.1269.02 VHF-Verstärker 50 W

/ VHF Power Amplifier 50 W

SLX8000B42 2100.1169.02 UHF-Verstärker 2 W /

UHF Power Amplifier 2 W

SLX8000B43 2100.1175.02 UHF-Verstärker 5 W / UHF Power Amplifier 5 W
SLX8000B44 2100.1181.02 UHF-Verstärker 10 W / UHF Power Amplifier 10 W
SLX8000B45 2100.1198.02 UHF-Verstärker 25 W / UHF Power Amplifier 25 W
SLX8000B46 2100.1200.02 UHF-Verstärker 50 W / UHF Power Amplifier 50 W
SLX8000B47 2100.1217.02 UHF-Verstärker 100 W / UHF Power Amplifier 100 W

ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG

München, den 22. August 2008 Zentrales Qualitätsmanagement MF-QZ / Radde

Munich, 2008-08-22 Central Quality Management

Mühldorfstr. 15, D-81671 München

2100.1000.20/.30-s2- CE D/E-5

KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG gemäß dem Gesetz über Funkanlagen und Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen (FTEG)
und der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG (R&TTE) Anhang V, zertifiziert durch die Benannte Stelle CETECOM ICT Services GmbH,
Reg. Nr. Q812137N

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY in accordance with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG) and Directive
1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Annex V, certified by the Notified Body CETECOM ICT Services GmbH Germany, Reg. No. Q812137N

Zertifikat-Nr.: / Certificate No.: 2008-15, Seite 1 von 2 / Page 1 of 2
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, dass die Funkanlage

This is to certify that the radio equipment

Gerätetyp

Equipment Type

Materialnummer

Stock No.

Benennung

Designation

SLX8000A 2100.1000.21 Kleinleistungssender 2HE, Grundgerät analog/digital

Low Power Transmitter 2U, Basic Unit analogue/digital

SLX8000A 2100.1000.31 Kleinleistungssender 3HE, Grundgerät analog/digital

Low Power Transmitter 3U, Basic Unit analogue/digital

Geräteklasse: / Equipment class: 2.10 (Broadcast transmitters)
bei bestimmungsgemäßer Verwendung den grundlegenden Anforderun gen des § 3 und den übrigen

einschlägigen Bestimmungen des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&TTE) entspricht.

complies with the essential requirements of §3 and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG (Article 3 of the R&TTE
Directive), when used for its intended purpose.

• Gesundheit und Sicherheit gemäß § 3 (1) 1 (Artikel 3 (1) a))

• Health and safety requirements pursuant to § 3 (1) 1 (Article 3(1) a))

• Schutzanforderungen in Bezug auf die elektromagn. Verträglichkeit § 3 (1) 2, Artikel 3 (1) b))

• Protection requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility § 3(1)(2), (Article 3(1)(b))

• Maßnahmen zur effizienten Nutzung des Funkfrequenzspektrums

• Measures for the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum

• Luftschnittstelle bei Fun kan lagen gemäß § 3(2) (Artikel 3(2))

• Air interface of the radio systems pursuant to § 3(2) (Article 3(2))

Angewendete harmonisierte Normen: / Harmonized standards applied: EN 60950-1 : 2001

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.5.1 (2004-11)
ETSI EN 301 489-14 V1.2.1 (2003-05)
ETSI EN 202 296 V1.1.1 (2005-01)

Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen auf andere Art und
Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards/Spezifikationen):

Other means of proving conformity with the essential requirements
(standards/specifications used):

Anbringung des CE-Zeichens ab: 2008 / Affixing the EC conformity mark as from 2008

ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstr. 15, D-81671 München

München, den 22. August 2008 Zentrales Qualitätsmanagement MF-QZ / Radde

Munich, 2008-08-22 Central Quality Management

ETSI EN 302 297 V1.1.1 (2005-01)
ETSI EN 300 744 V1.5.1 (2004-11)

RegTP SSB RU 003
RegTP SSB RU 005
Rec. 1999/519/EG; 26. BImSchV

2100.1000.21/.31-s1- CE D/E-4

KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG gemäß dem Gesetz über Funkanlagen und Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen (FTEG)
und der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG (R&TTE) Anhang V, zertifiziert durch die Benannte Stelle CETECOM ICT Services GmbH,
Reg. Nr. Q812137N

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY in accordance with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG) and Directive
1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Annex V, certified by the Notified Body CETECOM ICT Services GmbH Germany, Reg. No. Q812137N

Zertifikat-Nr.:/ Certificate No.: 2008-15, Seite 2 von 2 / Page 2 of 2

Gerätetyp

Equipment Type

Materialnummer

Stock No.

Benennung

Designation

SLX8000B9 2100.4000.02 AC Netzteil 2HE / AC Power Supply 2U
SLX8000B10 2100.4022.02 DC Netzteil 2HE /
SLX8000B11 2100.4045.02 AC Netzteil 3HE /
SLX8000B12 2100.4068.02 DC Netzteil 3HE /

DC Power Supply 2U
AC Power Supply 3U
DC Power Supply 3U

SLX8000B13 2100.3232.02 GPS-Empfängerkarte / GPS Receiver Board
SLX8000B14 2100.3355.10 Einbausatz für DVB-T/-H Sender-/Empfänger-Betrieb

Kit for DVB-T/-H Re-Transmitter Operation

SLX8000B15 2100.3355.20 Einbausatz für DVB-T/-H Monitoring-Option

Kit for DVB-T/-H Monitoring Option

SLX8000B35 2100.1252.02 VHF-Verstärker 25 W / VHF Power Amplifier 25 W
SLX8000B36 2100.1269.02 VHF-Verstärker 50 W /

VHF Power Amplifier 50 W

SLX8000B43 2100.1175.02 UHF-Verstärker 5 W / UHF Power Amplifier 5 W
SLX8000B44 2100.1181.02 UHF-Verstärker 10 W /
SLX8000B45 2100.1198.02 UHF-Verstärker 25 W /
SLX8000B46 2100.1200.02 UHF-Verstärker 50 W /
SLX8000B47 2100.1217.02 UHF-Verstärker 100 W /

ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstr. 15, D-81671 München

München, den 22. August 2008 Zentrales Qualitätsmanagement MF-QZ / Radde

Munich, 2008-08-22 Central Quality Management

UHF Power Amplifier 10 W
UHF Power Amplifier 25 W
UHF Power Amplifier 50 W

UHF Power Amplifier 100 W

2100.1000.21/.31-s2- CE D/E-4

KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG gemäß dem Gesetz über Funkanlagen und Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen (FTEG)
und der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG (R&TTE) Anhang V, zertifiziert durch die Benannte Stelle CETECOM ICT Services GmbH,
Reg. Nr. Q812137N

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY in accordance with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG) and Directive
1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Annex V, certified by the Notified Body CETECOM ICT Services GmbH Germany, Reg. No. Q812137N

Zertifikat-Nr.: / Certificate No.: 2008-50
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, dass die Funkanlage

This is to certify that the radio equipment

Gerätetyp

Equipment Type

Materialnummer

Stock No.

Benennung

Designation

SLX8000B16 2100.3455.02 Parallel-Fernschnittstelle

Parallel Interface

Geräteklasse: / Equipment class: 1.4 (Wired data equipment)
bei bestimmungsgemäßer Verwendung den grundlegenden Anforderun gen des § 3 und den übrigen

einschlägigen Bestimmungen des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&TTE) entspricht.

complies with the essential requirements of §3 and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG (Article 3 of the R&TTE
Directive), when used for its intended purpose.

• Gesundheit und Sicherheit gemäß § 3 (1) 1 (Artikel 3 (1) a))

• Health and safety requirements pursuant to § 3 (1) 1 (Article 3(1) a))

• Schutzanforderungen in Bezug auf die elektromagn. Verträglichkeit § 3 (1) 2, Artikel 3 (1) b))

• Protection requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility § 3(1)(2), (Article 3(1)(b))

Angewendete harmonisierte Normen:

Harmonized standards applied:

Einhaltung der grundlegenden Anforderungen auf andere Art
und Weise (hierzu verwendete Standards/Spezifikationen):

Other means of proving conformity with the essential requirements
(standards/specifications used):

Anbringung des CE-Zeichens ab: 2008 / Affixing the EC conformity mark as from 2008

München, den 25. Juli 2008 Zentrales Qualitätsmanagement MF-QZ / Radde

Munich, 2008-07-25 Central Quality Management

EN 60950-1 : 2003
ETSI EN 301489-1 V1.6.1 (2005-09)
ETSI EN 301489-11 V1.3.1 (2006-02)
ETSI EN 301489-14 V1.2.1 (2003-05)

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ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
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2100.3455.02 CE D/E-1

SLX8000 CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1

DESIGN AND CHARACTERISTICS 2

INSTALLATION 3

COMMISSIONING 4

OPERATING 5

MAINTENANCE 6

TROUBLESHOOTING 7

SERVICE 8

ANNEX 9

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Broadcasting Division

CHAPTER 1

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Sicherheitshinweise

disposed of at a

Después de la vida útil, la batería sólo se podrá eliminar en

Kundeninformation zur Batterieverordnung (BattV)

Dieses Gerät enthält eine schadstoffhaltige Batterie. Diese
darf nicht mit dem Hausmüll entsorgt werden.

Nach Ende der Lebensdauer darf die Entsorgung nur über
eine Rohde&Schwarz-Kundendienststelle oder eine geeig­nete Sammelstelle erfolgen.

Safety Regulations for Batteries
(according to BattV)

This equipment houses a battery containing harmful sub­stances that must not be disposed of as normal household
waste.

After its useful life, the battery may only be
Rohde & Schwarz service center or at a suitable depot.

Normas de Seguridad para Baterías
(Según BattV)

Este equipo lleva una batería que contiene sustancias per­judiciales, que no se debe desechar en los contenedores
de basura domésticos.

un centro de servicio de Rohde & Schwarz o en un
depósito apropiado.

Consignes de sécurité pour batteries
(selon BattV)

Cet appareil est équipé d'une pile comprenant des sub­stances nocives. Ne jamais la jeter dans une poubelle pour
ordures ménagéres.

Une pile usagée doit uniquement être éliminée par un cen­tre de service client de Rohde & Schwarz ou peut être col­lectée pour être traitée spécialement comme déchets dan­gereux.

1171.0300.41 D/E/ESP/F-2

Chapter 1 Safety Instructions

CONTENTS

1 About this Manual ............................................................................ 1

2 Safety Instructions for Transmitter Systems and Instruments ... 2

3 General Safety Instructions ............................................................3

4 Special Danger Warnings ...............................................................4

4.1 Hazards due to AC Supply Voltage ...............................................................4

4.1.1 AC Power Supply .........................................................................................4

4.1.2 Replacing Fuses ...........................................................................................4

4.2 Hazards due to High-Energy Circuits ...........................................................4

4.3 RF Hazards ......................................................................................................5

4.3.1 Mandatory Training ......................................................................................5

4.3.2 RF Shielding .................................................................................................5

4.3.3 Rules for Operating an Amplifier ..................................................................5

4.3.4 Rules for Working with an Open Amplifier ....................................................6

4.4 Hazards due to Beryllium Oxide (BeO) Ceramics .......................................6

4.4.1 Rules for Handling BeO Ceramics ...............................................................6

4.4.2 Marking Parts or Components Containing BeO Ceramics ...........................6

4.4.3 Measures in Case of Breakage and Waste Disposal ...................................7

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Chapter 1 Safety Instructions

1 About this Manual

This manual is part of the documentation for th e NX8000 family of transmitters from Rohde
& Schwarz. Each transmitter and each transmitter component is described in a separate
manual. The individual manuals of the family of transmitters are modular in structure and
complement each other.

Structure

Each transmitter component is described in a sep arate manual and can thus be used as an
individual component (where practical). The transmitter manual is the main document for
the entire set of documentation. It describes all steps that are necessary to install a trans­mitter, put it in to operation, operate and maint ain it. Where a pplicable, the tr ansmitter man­ual refers to the individual manuals for the various components. The component manuals,
in turn, also refer to the transmitter manual whenever the component is to be used as a
transmitter module.

Contents

The manuals for the family of transmitters describe all steps requ ired to install the tr ansmit­ter or one of its components, put them into operation, operate and maintain them, trouble­shoot and service them. The Annex includes interface descriptions plus technical
documents.

For convenience, all manuals are structured identically . Sections that are not relevant to the
manual at hand are also included but are left blank.

Safety

All skilled personnel working with a transmitter or its components must read all relevant
manuals and comply with the safety measures that are d eta iled in the chap ter about safety
and in the applicable sections in the manual. The transmitter and the individual transmitter
components must be used only for their intended purpose. All operations involving the
transmitter or individual transmitter components must be performed by skilled personnel.
The manual will point out specifically if additional qualifications are required.

Symbols and Layout

The triangular warning symbol indicates danger. In addition to the triangular warning sym­bol, different key words indicate the level of pote ntial danger.

Instructions are given in numbered steps or indicated by an "index finger" symbol to the lef t
of the instruction text. The results of the performed instructions are indented.

The key word "Note" precedes notes. Notes contain additional information and tips to help
facilitate the work at hand.

All other formatting options add structure to the text and are self-explanatory.

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Chapter 1 Safety Instructions

2 Safety Instructions for Transmitter Systems

and Instruments

ATTENTION!

The safety instructions provided in this manual must be complied with!

Pay special attention to the following points:

 Only skilled personnel may perform electrical installation and electrical connection

tasks.

 Always follow the relevant national and international safety rules and regulations when

equipping operating areas and when setting up and operating electrical equipment.
These rules and regulations include for example:
– Protective measures to prevent accidents
– Protective measures to prevent overvoltage
– Insulation status of electrical equipment
– Grounding of electrical equipment
– Physical properties and laying of electric lines and cables
– Regulations applying to industrial premises and areas as well as to special facilities.

 When setting up the rack, obser ve the country-specific rule s for acciden t prevention, for

example with regard to:
– Risk of getting crushed when working with loads suspended in the air
– Risk of falling off ladders
– Risk of injury when lifting heavy objects.

 Use your personal protective equipment for installation and repair work, i.e. wear pro-

tective clothing such as helmets, safety gloves and eye protection, depending on the
task at hand.

 Operate the equipment and systems only when the cabinet is closed. If you have to open

the cabinet for maintenance an d re pair wor k, c om p ly w it h th e a p plic ab le saf et y in str uc ­tions.

 If the equipment and systems are removed from the AC p ower supply, all poles must be

disconnected. Check for and remove any external power supply, i.e. all measuring ca­bles, extension cables, multiple socket outlets (except for special service sockets). W ait
for five minutes to ensure that any and all capacitors are sufficiently discha r ged.

 Additionally with liquid-cooled transmitters:When filling and installing the cooling system

(pump unit and heat-exchanger unit), observe the rules for handling hazardous sub­stances (cooling agents); see section "safet y dat a sheets abo ut hazardous subst ances"
under "EU safety data sheet in accordance with 2001/58/EC Antifrogen".

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Chapter 1 Safety Instructions

3 General Safety Instructions

This section contains general safe ty instructio ns that apply to a ll products manufactured or
distributed by Rohde & Schwarz.

In accordance with IEC 215 and EN 60215, transmitters and their auxiliary equipment must
be operated only under the responsibility of skilled personnel. The EN 60215 standard
("Safety requirements for radio transmitting equipment") defines the minimum requirements
for skilled electrical personnel.

Complying with all statutory provisions is a precondition for operating radiocommunications
systems and equipment. The operator or the operator's authorized representative is re­sponsible for ensuring compliance with these guidelines. They must also ensure that the
operating personnel meets the applicable countr y-specific training req uirements. T hese re­quirements also include any periodic training that is necessary.

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Basic Safety Instructions

Always read through and comply with the following safety instructions!

All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep the safety
standards of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our
products and the auxiliary equipment they require are designed, built and tested in accordance with the
safety standards that apply in each case. Compliance with these standards is continuously monitored by
our quality assurance system. The product described here has been designed, built and tested in
accordance with the attached EC Certificate of Conformity and has left the manufacturer’s plant in a
condition fully complying with safety standards. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation,
you must observe all instructions and warnings provided in this manual. If you have any questions
regarding these safety instructions, the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies will be happy to answer
them.

Furthermore, it is your responsibility to use the product in an appropriate manner. This product is designed
for use solely in industrial and laboratory environments or, if expressly permitted, also in the field and must
not be used in any way that may cause personal injury or property damage. You are responsible if the
product is used for any intention other than its designated purpose or in disregard of the manufacturer's
instructions. The manufacturer shall assume no responsibility for such use of the product.

The product is used for its designated purpose if it is used in accordance with its product documentation
and within its performance limits (see data sheet, documentation, the following safety instructions). Using
the product requires technical skills and a basic knowledge of English. It is therefore essential that only
skilled and specialized staff or thoroughly trained personnel with the required skills be allowed to use the
product. If personal safety gear is required for using Rohde & Schwarz products, this will be indicated at
the appropriate place in the product documentation. Keep the basic safety instructions and the product
documentation in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users.

Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind caused by
dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and adhere to the following safety instructions
before and when using the product. It is also absolutely essential to observe the additional safety
instructions on personal safety, for example, that appear in relevant parts of the product documentation. In
these safety instructions, the word "product" refers to all merchandise sold and distributed by the Rohde &
Schwarz group of companies, including instruments, systems and all accessories.

Symbols and safety labels

Notice, general
danger location

Observe product
documentation

ON/OFF supply
voltage

Caution
when
handling
heavy
equipment

Standby
indication

Danger of
electric
shock

Direct current
(DC)

Warning!
Hot surface

Alternating current
(AC)

PE terminal Ground Ground

terminal

Direct/alternating
current (DC/AC)

Device fully protected by
double (reinforced) insulation

Be careful when
handling
electrostatic
sensitive
devices

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