Instrument control
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SMA100B
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Shows the current remote access connections when the instrument is
remotely controlled.
Tip: An indicator in the "System Config" tile shows the current remote con-
trol status.
R&S NRP power sensors
Shows a connected external power sensor. The button displays the current
readings when the sensor is active.
Active dialogs
Indicates the dialog name of each active dialog in a separate button.
"Info" key
Provides access to status and error messages.
Note: The warning symbol signifies a permanent error message.
7.3.4 Additional display characteristics
The following section provides a short insight on the indication of the screen in
general, and significant elements that you see under specific operating modes, in
dialogs or settings.
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Appearance of active elements
– Active elements like On/Off switches, state buttons have a blue back-
ground.
– Selected elements are framed or highlighted orange.
– Inactive elements are gray.
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On-Screen keypads
As additional means of interacting with the instrument without having to con-
nect an external keyboard, either a numerical or alphanumerical on-screen
keypad appears when you activate an entry field (see Chapter 7.5, "Entering
data", on page 60).
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Info line
The "Info line" shows brief status information and error messages. It appears
when an event generates a message. If selected, the R&S SMA100B shows
information on static errors and the error history.
Understanding the display information