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CMW 500 Basic Instrument Functions
Utility Dialogs
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Progress Info / Detailed Info
Toggles between alternative information types in the "Option/progress information"
panel across the bottom of the screen.
The "Progress Info" is a log of the startup procedure including the loaded firmware
components.
The "Detailed Info" describes the selected hardware or software option. It may
contain the name, version, product code and essential technical data of the option.
It is preferable to press "Continue / Wait" in order to view the "Detailed Info". After the
startup procedure is finished and the startup menu is closed, the detailed option
information is displayed in the "Setup" menu.
Abort
Aborts the startup procedure. The R&S CMW 500 returns to standby state. Press the
standby key on the front panel to re-initialize the startup.
4.2 Utility Dialogs
Utility dialogs are used to perform administrative tasks and to reset the instrument to a
definite state. They also provide information on the instrument and assistance.
Most of the utility dialogs are opened using the Utility Keys to the left of the display.
4.2.1 Reset Dialog
The "Reset" dialog forces the instrument to return to a definite reset/preset state.
Reset dialog
The R&S CMW 500 provides three different reset states.
Preset
Sets the instrument parameters to values for good local/manual interaction. In
particular, the Preset state comprises the following settings:
All measurements are repeated continuously ("Repetition: Continuous").
The R&S CMW 500 uses long statistics cycles (for reliable statistical evaluations).
The preferred modes and features of the current firmware version are active.