Operating the Instrument
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4 Operating the Instrument
The following sections describe the basics of manual operation, i.e. how to access
instrument functions and settings via the analyzer GUI. Manual operation is particularly
useful for getting to know the instrument and for trouble shooting.
Manual and remote control of the instrument
In contrast to the R&S ZNB, the R&S ZNBT is primarily intended to be remote-control-
led via the GPIB or LAN interface (see chapter 'Remote Control' in the user manual).
However, all instruments can be controlled manually, either using touchscreen and
frontpanel keys (R&S ZNB only), an external monitor in combination with a mouse (see
also Chapter 2.9, "Connecting External Accessories", on page 16) or via Remote
Desktop (see also Chapter 2.12, "Remote Operation in a LAN", on page 20).
To their full extent, manual operation and remote control are described in the GUI Ref-
erence and Command Reference chapters of the user manual, respectively. GUI func-
tions and related remote commands are linked bidirectionally. Background information
is provided in the Concepts and Features chapter of the user manual.
4.1 Manual Operation
The analyzer functions are accessible via several tabbed softtools, each presenting
related functions and settings. The function keys on the front panel (R&S ZNB only) or
the on-screen "Hard Key Panel" open the most frequently used softtools.
Manual operation via function keys and softtools provides touch-friendly access to the
instrument functions and settings, avoiding complicated menu structures and long
operating sequences. In general, this approach is recommended. However, sometimes
the toolbar or an object's context menu can offer a shortcut. As a full-fledged alterna-
tive for manual operation via mouse and keyboard, also the menu bar provides access
to all instrument functions and settings.
Manual Operation
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