Manual Operation
R&S
®
SMB100A
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4.4 Setting Parameters
The R&S SMB offers several and sometimes alternative possibilities for setting param-
eters. Operation is possible from the front panel, with the aid of a mouse and/or from a
PC keyboard.
The examples whitin this description focus on the operation from the front panel.
For more information, refer to:
● chapter 4.8, "Legend of Front-Panel Controls", on page 75 for an overview of key
functions and a cross-reference between the front panel keys and the keyboard
shortcuts
●
section "Instrument Functions" for a detailed description of key functions.
Most of the parameters are set in the different menus. The R&S SMB provides alternative
ways for accessing the dialogs. Turn the rotary knob and navigate to the corresponding
block in the block diagram and press the knob to open the dialog or perform a mouse
click on the "Config..." button.
An exception are the "Setup" and "File" dialogs. In the "Setup" dialog, general settings
are made which are not directly concerned with signal generation, e.g. setting of the
GPIB-bus address. In the "File" dialog, files and lists are managed.
These menus can only be called with the SETUP (CTRL+E) and FILE (CTRL+S) keys.
Frequency and level are directly set in the header area of the display using the FREQ
and LEVEL keys.
Specific settings can also be made directly in the block diagram, e.g. activating a function
block by means of the TOGGLE ON/OFF (CTRL+T) key or switching the RF output on
and off with the aid of the RF ON/OFF (CTRL+R) key. Changes affecting the signal flow
are immediately visible in the graphics display.
This section provides an information about the parameter handling that comprises of the
following main steps:
● chapter 4.4.1, "Working with the Cursor", on page 63
● chapter 4.4.2, "Selecting a Control Element", on page 63
● chapter 4.4.3, "Switching Parameters On/Off", on page 63
● chapter 4.4.4, "Entering a Value", on page 64
● chapter 4.4.5, "Working with Units ", on page 65
● chapter 4.4.6, "Selecting a Value from a List", on page 66
● chapter 4.4.7, "Terminating Entries with Confirmation", on page 67
● chapter 4.4.8, "Restoring the Previous Value", on page 67
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