R&S SMA100B - Trying out the Instrument; Generating an Unmodulated Carrier

Getting started
R&S
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SMA100B
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LF
Output for internal LF generator signal.
See the data sheet and in the user manual, section Chapter 5, "Analog modulations",
on page 81.
Ext 1/2
Inputs for external analog modulation signal.
See Chapter 5, "Analog modulations", on page 81.
AC power supply connector and switch
Mains power switch for performing the following tasks:
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Connecting the internal power supply to the power source
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Disconnecting the internal power supply from the power source
How to: Chapter 3.1.6, "Connecting to power", on page 30.
RF
Rear panel connector for the RF signal. This connector is for use of the instrument in a
19" rack.
How to:
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Chapter 3.1.4.2, "Mounting the R&S SMA100B in a rack", on page 28
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Chapter 3.1.9, "Connecting to RF", on page 32
3.3 Trying out the instrument
This chapter introduces the first steps with the R&S SMA100B. It shows how to oper-
ate and configure the instrument using simple examples. The complete description of
the functionality and its usage is given in the R&S SMA100B user manual. Basic instru-
ment operation is described in Chapter 3.4, "Instrument control", on page 53.
Prerequisites
The instrument is set up, connected to the power supply, and started up as described
in Chapter 3.1, "Preparing for use", on page 26.
The first signal generation tasks explain how to generate an unmodulated signal, to
configure the RF signal output, and how you can vary the RF frequency and level in
sweep mode.
The instrument is manually operated via the touchscreen. Try out the following:
● Generating an unmodulated carrier........................................................................ 46
● Generating an RF frequency sweep signal.............................................................49
● Saving and recalling settings.................................................................................. 51
3.3.1 Generating an unmodulated carrier
We start to generate a simple unmodulated signal. In this example, the R&S SMA100B
can be in its minimal configuration.
Trying out the instrument