R&S SMM100A, Getting Started

Page: 75 / 89

Instrument Control
R&S
®
SMM100A
75 Getting Started 1179.1335.02 ─ 02
Legend Item Description
1 Status indicator Indicates whether the signal is running or waiting for a
trigger.
2 Functional block Represents a basic task in signal generation.
The push button provides access to any number of asso-
ciated actions to accomplish the task.
The On/Off (checkbox) and the block label quickly acti-
vates the basic task.
3 Control signal block Indicates information on the control signals like signal
content, input or output and provides quick access to the
corresponding configuration dialog.
A dedicated control block is displayed for the baseband
block (3a) and RF block (3b).
4, 6 Signal lines (digital, ana-
log)
Show the currently configured signal flow.
●
Thick lines represent the digital I/Q streams, see (4)
in the figure above
●
Thin lines represent the analog signals (6)
5 Graphics indicator Denotes that the signal is displayed graphically (5a/5b).
7 Connector icons Represent the interfaces for signal input and output.
●
RF signal connector output (7a)
Icons vary depending on the frequency.
●
Analog I/Q signal connector output (7b)
●
Digital I/Q signal connector input (7c)
8 Stream indicators Show the input streams at the I/Q stream mapper.
7.3.3 Taskbar
The "Taskbar" contains labeled softkeys and minimized views (thumbnails) of
active graphics and dialogs.
Initially, it shows the permanently assigned softkeys. The softkey with the sine
wave denotes that no signal is activated for graphical representation.
Figure 7-2: Taskbar in default state
Whenever you open a settings or graphics dialog, it is automatically assigned to
the "Taskbar". The softkeys shown in the following figure represent the variants.
Understanding the Display Information