Manual Operation
R&S
®
SMU200A
98Operating Manual 1007.9845.32 ─ 15
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts (e.g. "Ctrl + D" for the displaying the block diagram in the foreground)
provide direct access to all utility dialogs of the instrument (see chapter 4.8, "Legend of
Front-Panel Controls", on page 119).
4.4 Setting Parameters
The R&S SMU offers several and sometimes alternative possibilities for setting param-
eters. Operation is possible from the front panel, with the aid of a mouse and/or from a
PC keyboard.
The examples whitin this description focus on the operation from the front panel.
For more information, refer to:
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chapter 4.8, "Legend of Front-Panel Controls", on page 119 for an overview of key
functions and a cross-reference between the front panel keys and the keyboard
shortcuts
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to section "Instrument Functions" for a detailed description of key functions.
Most of the parameters are set in the different menus. The R&S SMU provides alternative
ways for accessing the dialogs. Turn the rotary knob and navigate to the corresponding
block in the block diagram and press the knob to open the dialog or perform a mouse
click on the "Config..." button.
An exception are the "Setup", "File" and "Hcopy" dialogs. In the "Setup" dialog, general
settings are made which are not directly concerned with signal generation, e.g. setting of
the IEC/IEEE-bus address. In the "File" dialog, files and lists are managed; in the
"Hcopy" dialog, printout is configured and hardcopies can be made. These menus can
only be called with the SETUP (CTRL+E), FILE (CTRL+S) and HCOPY (CTRL+Y) keys.
Frequency and level are directly set in the header area of the display using the FREQ
and LEVEL keys.
Specific settings can also be made directly in the block diagram, e.g. activating a function
block by means of the TOGGLE ON/OFF (CTRL+T) key or switching the RF output on
and off with the aid of the RF ON/OFF (CTRL+R) key. Changes affecting the signal flow
are immediately visible in the graphics display.
The R&S SMU uses the Windows XP® operating system. Settings at system level are
only rarely required, e.g. installation of a new printer driver. For convenient operation of
Windows XP®, a keyboard and a mouse are required.
This section provides an information about the parameter handling that comprises of the
following main steps:
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chapter 4.4.1, "Working with the Cursor", on page 99
Setting Parameters
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