R&S®OSP User Manual

Open switch and control platform, 2nd generation models R&S®OSP220, R&S®OSP230, R&S®OSP320 with all available standard modules

This manual provides a detailed description of the R&S^®OSP functions.

It describes all available hardware options, including:

• Modules with electro-mechanical relays
• Modules with solid-state relays
• Relays like SPDT, SP6T, SP8T, DPDT, DP3T
• Mixed modules, digital I/O modules, multiplexers
• RC module for satellite unit

The manual covers the following topics:

• Safety
• Key features
• Getting started
  
  • Preparing for use
  • Instrument tour
  • Trying out
  • Mounting modules
• Modules (hardware options)
  
  • Overview
  • Details for each module
• Operation
  
  • How to work with a switch unit
  • Instrument control
  • LAN connection and IP fallback procedure
  • Interconnected operation
  • Virtual mode, trigger mode
• Functions
  
  • Main functions
  • Module operation (switching, selecting, defining paths)
  • Path switching
  • Configuration (general, trigger, network, interconnection)
• Remote operation by RC commands (SCPI)
• Application and programming examples
• Troubleshooting and maintenance (including firmware update)