Instrument Function
R&S
®
SMBV100A
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State
Activates the block error rate measurement.
Depending on the selected mode, you can execute the measurement continuously
("Auto") or once ("Single"). To start a single measurement, select "Execute Single".
Remote command:
:BLER:STATe on page 542
Block Error Rate
Displays the measured block error rate.
The block error rate is the ratio of faulty blocks to total blocks.
You can select the unit on the right of the value.
"ENG"
The block error rate is indicated in exponential notation with the expo-
nent
-3
or
-6
.
"SCI"
The block error rate is output in scientific notation, i.e. standardized to
one place to the left of the decimal.
"%"
The block error rate is output in percent.
"ppm"
The block error rate is output in parts per million.
Remote command:
:BLER:UNIT on page 543
Received Blocks
Displays the current number of checked data blocks.
Remote command:
:BLER:RESult? on page 534
Errors
Displays the current number of occurred errors.
Remote command:
:BLER:RESult? on page 534
Terminated By
Displays the termination criterion for the measurement.
These criteria can be set to keep the duration of the measurement short for low or high
block error rates. The last measurement result is displayed after the measurement has
been terminated.
"User"
The measurement was manually stopped with "State > Off"
Remote command:
:BLER:STATe on page 542
:BLER:STOP on page 543
Bit and Block Error Rate Measurements