R&S OSP
Instrument Functions
R&S OSP Switch Cycle Counter
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Names of path configurations
As seen in this chapter, the paths which can be chosen for saving path configurations
are the fixed ones (Panel_path_01 etc.) provided on the GUI.
Using the OSP Panel, see
chapter 3.4
, free names can be given to configurations.
Within the GUI it is possible to save new configurations onto these names as well, and
also the other functions like Info, Delete and Set are available.
5.4 R&S OSP Switch Cycle Counter
The R&S OSP is designed with a switch cycle counter.
Although the mechanical relays used in the R&S OSP modules are selected with
respect to high life time, it is recommended to count the switching cycles to have an
overview on the instrument use and to replace the relays in time. Please note that the
Switch Cycle Counter function is disabled for all solid state relays.
R&S OSP Switch Cycle Counter
The cycle counter is active for all R&S OSP modules with mechanical relays. For R&S
OSP modules with solid state relays the switch cycle counter is not activated.
The information on the switching cycles is stored on each of the R&S OSP modules. This
way the modules always keep the actual information even when exchanging a module.
R&S OSP Switch Cycle Counter
The cycle counter state is not continuously saved on the flash memory of the
R&S OSP modules but only in regular intervals. The switch cycle counter only is
foreseen to be read for maintenance and service purpose.
The Switch Cycle Counter State can be read using the OSP Panel application.
Operating the OSP Panel will show a button “Fetch Counters” for all R&S OSP
modules where this function is applicable. See the following example for R&S OSP-
B101 module:
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