Instrument Control
R&S
®
SMB100A
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Front-panel key Key of PC keyboard Function
[PRESET] CTRL + P Restores a defined basic instrument setup.
[RF ON/OFF] CTRL + R Switches the RF output signal on/off. "RF OFF" is
indicated in the status line.
[SETUP] CTRL + E Opens the setup menu for general instrument set-
tings.
[WINBAR] CTRL + W Toggles between the active menus.
8.1.9.1 Front Panel Key Emulation
The R&S SMB provides a front panel key emulation to enable execution of the front
panel key functions by mouse e.g. for remote access. The emulation is called by a right
mouse click. The front panel key functions are executed by a mouse click on the asso-
ciated button.
8.2 Remote Control
Remote control is an operation of the instrument by means of remote control com-
mands or programs that automatize repeating settings. The instrument is connected to
a computer running the program.
The R&S SMB supports various remote control connections:
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Connecting the instrument to a (LAN) network
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Using the LXI browser interface in a LAN network
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Connecting a PC via the IEC-bus (IEEE 488) interface
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Remote control via the USB interface
Remote Control