Rohde & Schwarz CMW500 - Operating the Instrument; Accessing Applications and Dialogs

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2.4 Operating the Instrument
You can operate the instrument manually or via remote control:
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Remote control:
You create scripts to automate repeating settings, tests and measurements. The
instrument is connected to a computer that is running the program.
For an introduction see chapter 5, "Remote Control", on page 117.
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Manual operation:
You control the instrument via a Graphical User Interface (GUI), using a mouse and
a keyboard. If your instrument is equipped with a display, you can also control it via
the front panel control elements.
You display the GUI on a built-in display or on an external monitor or access it via a
"Remote Desktop" connection.
The principles of manual operation are explained in this chapter.
To connect a mouse, keyboard or monitor, see chapter 2.2.3, "Connecting External
Devices", on page 25.
To establish a "Remote Desktop" connection see chapter 2.5.3.3, "Remote Desktop
Connection", on page 48.
Contents and scope
This chapter describes the operation of an instrument with display and front panel control
keys. Control of an instrument without display using emulated front panel controls is
analogous; see chapter 2.4.4, "Using the Soft-Front Panel and Keyboard Shortcuts",
on page 37.
2.4.1 Accessing Applications and Dialogs
Measurement applications, generator applications and signaling applications are
accessed via the task bar. As the task bar is empty by default, you must add applications
to the task bar, before you can use them.
Configuring the task bar: adding or removing applications
There is one dialog for adding/removing measurement applications and a second dialog
for adding/removing generator and signaling applications. Both dialogs are used in the
same way.
1. Press MEASURE to open the "Measurement Controller" dialog or SIGNAL GEN to
open the "Generator/Signaling Controller" dialog.
The dialog lists the individual measurement applications or generator and signaling
applications available on your instrument.
Operating the Instrument