Rohde & Schwarz SMB100A - 5 Instrument Function; Overview of Instrument Functions

Instrument Function
R&S
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SMB100A
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5 Instrument Function
5.1 Overview of Instrument Functions
This chapter explains the functions of the R&S SMB and the options available in the
setting menus. The associated SCPI command is specified for each parameter (where
applicable).
The description starts with the general instrument settings which do not directly affect
signal generation. The majority of these settings can be accessed by means of front-
panel softkey menus and not by means of function block menus.
The signal generation functions are then described, beginning with the functions which
affect the RF signal ("RF" block) and the analog modulations ("Mod" block). The config-
uration of the modulation generators (LF generators and pulse generator) and of the LF
sweep is offered in the "Mod Gen" block. The clock synthesis signal is set in the "Clock
Synthesis" block.
The general instrument settings include various functions, such as:
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Setting a defined basic setup using the PRESET key
see chapter 5.2.2, "Default Instrument Settings - Preset Key", on page 80
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Switching from remote control to manual control using the LOCAL key
see chapter 5.2.4, "Switching to Manual Control - Local Key", on page 102
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Configuring the generator and its interfaces in the "Setup" dialog - e.g. setting the
GPIB address, starting an adjustment, querying instrument data
see chapter 5.2.3, "General Configuration of Instrument - Setup Key", on page 81
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Calling up the online help using the HELP key
see chapter 5.2.7, "Help System - Help Key", on page 106
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Querying messages using the INFO key
see chapter 5.2.6, "Messages - Info Key", on page 106
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Loading and storing complete instrument settings in the "File" menu
see chapter 5.2.8, "Storing and Loading Instrument Data - File Key", on page 107
The RF signal and the reference oscillator are configured in the "RF" function block:
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CW mode
see chapter 5.3.1, "Overview of RF Signal", on page 114
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List mode
see chapter 5.3.7.4, "List Mode", on page 159
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Frequency and Level Sweep mode
see chapter 5.3.7.1, "Overview", on page 147
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Reference Oscillator
see chapter 5.3.4, "Reference Oscillator", on page 119
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RF Level
see chapter 5.3.5.1, "Overview of RF Level", on page 121
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RF Level Sweep
Overview of Instrument Functions