Rohde & Schwarz CMW500 1201.0002K50 - Getting Started; Basic Tasks

Getting Started
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CMW500
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3 Getting Started
This chapter helps you to get familiar with the R&S CMW500 and explains how to solve
basic tasks that you will frequently encounter when working with the instrument.
Risk of shock hazard and instrument damage
Before starting any measurement on your R&S CMW500, please note the instructions
given in chapter Preparing for Use.
In the System Overview chapter you will find detailed information on customizing the
instrument and the display according to your personal preferences. The system overview
also provides information on the utility dialogs of the R&S CMW500 platform. For infor-
mation about General Purpose RF (GPRF) and other applications refer to the relevant
chapters.
In the following we assume that you are familiar with standard Windows dialogs and
mouse operation.
To learn how to control an instrument via the front panel, refer to Accessing Dialogs,
Using Front Panel Keys, and Data Entry
For an introduction to remote control via SCPI commands, see Remote Control.
Contents and scope
This chapter describes an instrument with display and front panel control keys. Control
of an instrument without display is analogous; see Using the Soft-Front Panel and Key-
board Shortcuts
3.1 Basic Tasks
The following sections can help you to make efficient use of the Graphical User Interface
(GUI) and its control elements.
● Accessing Dialogs...................................................................................................43
● Data Entry...............................................................................................................45
● Using Front Panel Keys..........................................................................................46
● Using an External Keyboard...................................................................................47
● Configuring the Task Bar........................................................................................47
● Using the Soft-Front Panel and Keyboard Shortcuts..............................................48
3.1.1 Accessing Dialogs
The R&S CMW500 provides different methods for a quick access to its dialogs.
Basic Tasks