Rohde & Schwarz SMC100A - 5 Instrument Function; Overview of Instrument Functions

Instrument Function
R&S
®
SMC100A
78Operating Manual 1411.4060.32 ─ 09
5 Instrument Function
5.1 Overview of Instrument Functions
This chapter explains the functions of the R&S SMC 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 79
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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 106
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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 80
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Calling up the online help using the HELP key
see Chapter 5.2.7, "Help System - Help Key", on page 110
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Querying messages using the INFO key
see Chapter 5.2.6, "Messages - Info Key", on page 110
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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 111
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 120
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Frequency and Level Sweep mode
see Chapter 5.3.7.1, "Overview", on page 156
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Reference Oscillator
see Chapter 5.3.4, "Reference Oscillator", on page 126
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RF Level
see Chapter 5.3.5.1, "Overview of RF Level", on page 128
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RF Level Sweep
see Chapter 5.3.7.3, "RF Level Sweep", on page 164
Overview of Instrument Functions