Getting Started
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it is safe to switch off the AC power and disconnect the instrument from the power
supply.
Function Keys
Function keys provide access to most common generator settings and functions.
A detailed description of the corresponding functions is provided in the user manual.
Table 2-2: Function keys
Function key Assigned functions
FREQ
Activates frequency entry.
1)
LEVEL
Activates level entry.
1)
DIAGRAM Brings the block diagram to the foreground. Active dialogs are minimized.
RF ON/OFF
Switches the RF output on and off.
2)
MOD ON/OFF
Switches the modulations on and off.
2)
USER Key with a customizable function. You can define the action to be execu-
ted.
Function execution (in navigation controls area)
ON/OFF TOGGLE
●
Switches highlighted elements or a function block on and off.
●
Switches between two or more settings, e.g. items of selection lists.
At the end of a list, the cursor is set on the first entry again.
1)
The entry field that was active last is activated. Press the key again to activate the
entry field of the other path.
2)
Status is displayed in the "Status bar". The key switches off all RF signals/modula-
tions; press the key again to restore the last active status.
Keypad
The keypad is used to enter alphanumeric parameters, including the corresponding
units. It contains the following keys:
Table 2-3: Keys on the keypad
Type of key Description
Alphanumeric keys Enter numbers and (special) characters in edit dialog boxes.
Decimal point Inserts a decimal point "." at the cursor position.
Sign key Changes the sign of a numeric parameter. In the case of an alphanu-
meric parameter, inserts a "-" at the cursor position.
Unit keys
(G/n dBμV, M/μ μV, k/m mV
and x1 dB(m))
These keys add the selected unit to the entered numeric value and com-
plete the entry.
In the case of level entries (e.g. in dB) or dimensionless values, all units
have the value "1" as multiplying factor. Thus, they have the same func-
tion as an ENTER key.
INSERT key Toggles between insert and overwrite mode
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