Preface
R&S
®
SMB100A
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1 Preface
1.1 Documentation Overview
The user documentation for the R&S SMB consists of the following parts:
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Online Help system on the instrument,
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"Quick Start Guide" printed manual,
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Documentation CD-ROM with:
– Online help system (*.chm) as a standalone help,
– Operating Manual,
– Service Manual,
– Data sheet and specifications,
– Links to useful sites on the R&S internet.
Online Help
The Online Help is embedded in the instrument's firmware. It offers quick, context-sen-
sitive access to the complete information needed for operation and programming. The
online help contains help on operating the R&S SMB and all available options.
Quick Start Guide
This manual is delivered with the instrument in printed form and in PDF format on the
Documentation CD-ROM. It provides the information needed to set up and start working
with the instrument. Basic operations and an example of setup are described. The manual
includes also general information, e.g., Safety Instructions.
Operating Manual
The Operating Manual is a supplement to the Quick Start Guide. The manual is available
in PDF format - in printable form - on the Documentation CD-ROM delivered with the
instrument. In the Operating Manual, all instrument functions are described in detail. Fur-
thermore, it provides an introduction to remote control and a complete description of the
remote control commands with programming examples. Information on maintenance,
instrument interfaces and error messages is also given. The manual can also be orderd
in printed form (see ordering information in the data sheet).
Service Manual
This Service Manual is available in PDF format - in printable form - on the Documentation
CD-ROM delivered with the instrument. It describes how to check compliance with rated
specifications, on instrument function, repair, troubleshooting and fault elimination. It
contains all information required for repairing the instrument by the replacement of mod-
ules.
This manual can also be orderd in printed form (see ordering information in the data
sheet).
Documentation Overview