Example of Setup R&S SMC100A
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Info and Help System
The R&S SMC comprises a comprehensive info and help system. Context-sensitive help can be
called any time with the
HELP key. The help system indicates the currently selected parameter and
offers additional services such as cross references, index and contents. The content of the help system
corresponds to the operating manual of the R&S SMC.
Warning and conflict messages caused by incorrect operation as well as further information are
displayed in the Info line. A complete list of existing conflicts is displayed when the
INFO key is
pressed. Additional information on entries can be requested from the help system. The history function
permits display of all messages.
Detailed operating instructions and an overview of menus follow in chapter 3, "Manual Operation".
Menus and instrument functions are described in detail in chapter 4, "Instrument Functions".
Example of Setup
A central element of the R&S SMC display is the block diagram that illustrates the signal flow. Each
block represents a section of signal generation. The main settings of a block are indicated in the block.
The interconnection of active inputs and outputs is also shown. The user is thus always informed about
the connection of inputs and outputs in the signal flow and where they can be configured.
A window is opened for each menu where parameters can be set. All open menus are of equal priority
(not modal) and can be accessed any time.
The R&S SMC can be entirely operated from the front panel. Peripherals such as mouse or keyboard
can be connected but are not essential.
With the aid of the rotary knob, the user can navigate in the block diagram and the dialogs. The cursor
is moved line by line through the block diagram or dialog. Turning the button clockwise advances the
cursor.
The selected block can be activated or deactivated with the On checkboxes or with the
MOD ON/OFF or
RF ON/OFF key, respectively. Active blocks are highlighted by a colored background.
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