Rohde & Schwarz SMC100A - Status Information and Messages; Messages; Status Information; Volatile Messages

Manual Operation
R&S
®
SMC100A
58Operating Manual 1411.4060.32 ─ 09
The values displayed in the "Freq" and "Level" fields include a set offset or multiplier
factor.
For more See alos Chapter 5.3.2, "RF Frequency", on page 121 and Chapter 5.3.5.1,
"Overview of RF Level", on page 128.
The frequency and level indication can be enlarged so that it covers the complete dis-
play of the R&S SMC by using the DIAGR key. This key toggles between block dia-
gram, magnified frequency and level indication and the display of the active dialog.
This requires the "Summary Screen Toggle" to be enabled.
See also "Toggle Summary Screen" on page 94.
4.2.2 Status Information and Messages
The instrument indicates status information and messages in the header section of the
screen. The messages differ with respect to their importance like errors, warnings or
information and require different treatment.
For additional information refer to the info window (see Chapter 4.2.3, "Info Window",
on page 59).
Refer to Chapter 9, "Status Information, Error Messages and Troubleshooting",
on page 372 for an overview of all status information and messages and corrective
actions.
4.2.2.1 Status Information
The status information gives the user an overview of the main operating states and set-
tings of the instrument. The states are indicated for information only and do not neces-
sitate any action by the user.
Status information is displayed between the frequency and level fields, at the left of the
info line or in the info line itself.
4.2.2.2 Messages
Messages indicate errors in the instrument. They are displayed in the info line in differ-
ent colors depending on their importance and display duration. Errors (e.g. no calibra-
tion data) are displayed in red, information (e.g. file not found) and warnings in black.
Warnings indicate less significant errors (e.g. the instrument operates outside specified
data).
4.2.2.3 Volatile messages
Brief messages report automatic settings in the instrument (e.g. switching off of incom-
patible types of modulation) or on illegal entries that are not accepted by the instrument
(e.g. range violations). They are displayed in the info line on a yellow background.
They are displayed on top of status information or permanent messages.
Display