R&S SMC100A Operating Concept
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Operation via the graphics interface
Menus are assigned to the specific function blocks in the block diagram. The function blocks represent
elements of signal generation, e.g. the Modulation block which contains all menus required for
modulation signal configuration. In this block all modulations can be selected. Function blocks displayed
with a blue frame can be directly switched on and off by means of the
MOD ON/OFF key. In the example,
amplitude modulation can be activated in this way. The menus of the highlighted function blocks can be
called by clicking the rotary knob or by pressing the
ENTER key.
The signal flow between the function blocks and the employed inputs and outputs are also shown.
The menu tree can be opened and closed with the SETUP key. The menu tree is organized in the same
way as the directories under Windows. The function blocks correspond to the first directory level, the
menus to subdirectories.
Operation corresponds to the Windows concept
To offer the user a familiar environment, operation is very similar to operation of Windows user
interfaces. All menus and tables are made up of known elements, e.g. selection lists,
check boxes,
or entry fields.
A blue frame indicates that the selected item is active. In the highlighted element, entries can be made.