BNC 7000 Series User Manual - Manual (Page 10)

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2 Getting Started
2.1 System Requirements
To ensure that your SERIES 7000 signal analyzer operates correctly with the remote control interface
software, you must have a computer with at least the minimum system requirements to run one of the
supported operating systems.
Operating system Windows™ (2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista, 7, 8)
Minimum 1024 MB RAM
Ethernet Port 10/100/1000M LAN or USB 2.0 Port
2.2 Unpacking the SERIES 7000
Remove the SERIES 7000 materials from the shipping containers. Save the containers for future use.
2.3 Initial Inspection
Inspect the shipping container(s) for damage. If container is damaged, retain it until contents of the
shipment have been verified against the packing list and instruments have been inspected for
mechanical and electrical operation.
2.4 Starting the SERIES 7000
The following sections describe installation instructions and SERIES 7000 verification tests.
2.4.1 Applying Power
1. Place the SERIES 7000 on the intended workbench and connect the appropriate DC power
supply to the receptacle on the rear of the unit. Make sure you use the included DC power
supply. The SERIES 7000 requires 6 V DC at 6 A maximum. Using other supplies may lead
to malfunction and damage of the SERIES 7000. Max DC is 6.5 V.
2. Press the Line on/off switch on the front panel. The green front panel LED will illuminate. The
instrument will initialize and boot within about 45 seconds and be ready for operation.
2.4.2 Connecting to LAN via DHCP Router
Connect the SERIES 7000 to your local area network (LAN) using the provided Ethernet cable. The
instrument is configured to accept its dynamic IP number from the DHCP server of your network. If
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