Chapter 3 — Vector Network Analyzer 3-7 VNA Key Functions - System Menu
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To access the System Menu, press the Shift key, then the System (8) key. The System menu is
used to interact with the system attributes of the VNA Master. Self Test, GPS, Application
Options, and System Options can be found in this menu.
Status
Pressing this soft key displays the current system status, including the operating
system and firmware versions, temperatures, and other details, such as current battery
information. Press
Esc or Enter to return to normal operation.
Self Test
This soft key initiates a series of diagnostic tests that test the components of the
instrument. A display lists the individual tests with a pass or fail indication. Press
Esc
or
Enter to return to normal operation.
Application Self Test
This soft key initiates a series of diagnostic tests that are related to the performance of
the VNA Master. A display lists the individual tests with a pass or fail indication. Press
Esc or Enter to return to normal operation.
GPS
This soft key will only appear if the GPS option is installed in the unit. For information
about using this feature, refer to Chapter 12, “GPS Receiver, Option 31”.
Application Options
The
Application Options menu contains the Meas Menu soft key. Press the soft key to select
Field or VNA measurement menus within the Vector Network Analyzer mode. Press the
Back soft key to return to the System menu.
System Options
The
System Options menu contains the following soft keys:
Date and Time
This soft key brings up a dialog box for setting the current date and time. Use the
keypad, the arrows, or the rotary knob to select the date and time.
Ethernet Configuration
This soft key bring up a dialog box to set the IP address of the instrument. Use
the Manual/DHCP soft key to select whether the address will be entered
manually or supplied automatically by a network DHCP server. If manual is
selected, then use the soft keys or the arrow keys to select the field to be
modified. For more information on LAN connections and DHCP, refer to “LAN
Connection” on page 2-12 in Chapter 2, “Quick Start Guide”.
Language
This soft key allows selection from a list of built-in languages. Use the rotary
knob or Up/Down arrow keys to highlight a selection and press
Enter to select.
The languages currently available are English, French, German, Spanish,
Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Italian. In addition, two custom languages may
be selected if they have been defined in the Master Software Tools Software
Language Editor and loaded into the unit. For more information how to create
custom defined languages, refer to Chapter 13, “Master Software Tools”.
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