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2.1.3 Display
The display clearly shows all main settings and signal generator states.
The display is divided into the following sections:
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Frequency and level display with info line
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Frequency and level settings containing offset.
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Status messages
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Brief error messages.
To access an window with detailed information for a message, use the INFO
key.
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Block diagram
The block diagram shows the current configuration and the signal flow in the gen-
erator with the aid of function blocks containing an on/off switch. Selecting a func-
tion block opens a list of associated setting menus. Active menus, info windows
and graphs are displayed on top of the block diagram. The block diagram can be
displayed in the foreground anytime with the
key.
2.1.4 Setup Keys
The keys to the right of the display set parameters, select views and control the win-
dows.
2.1.4.1
Keys for Setting Parameters
These keys provide direct access to the settings in the header of the instrument for fast
setting the RF signal.
For more information refer to chapter "Instrument Functions".
FREQ
Activates frequency entry.
LEVEL
Activates level entry.
ON/OFF TOGGLE
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Switches highlighted elements or a function block on and off.
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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.
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