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SMC100A

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Quick Start Guide 1411.4077.62 ─ 07

Table 4-1: List of the automatically assigned file extensions in the instrument

Function

List type

Contents

File suffix

Instrument State

Settings

Instrument settings

*.savrcltxt

"User Correction"

List

User-defined level correction values

*.uco

 

 

Export Data

*.txt

 or 

*.csv

 

 

 

 

NRP Settings

Settings

NRP Settings

*.nrp

4.8 Legend of Front-Panel Controls

The following table lists all key functions available on the front panel. Key combinations
used on the PC keyboard to trigger key functions on the instrument front panel are also
described. Keyboard labels are described in alphabetical order.

In addition, a front panel key emulation and an on-screen keyboard can be used for
manual operation by mouse only.

Table 4-2: Cross-reference between the front panel keys and keyboard shortcuts

Front-panel key

Key of PC keyboard

Function

Turning the rotary
knob

Tab key (towards the right)

Shift + Tab (towards the left)

Sets the cursor with the rotary knob.

Pressing the rotary
knob

Enter

Pressing the rotary knob confirms an entry; it has
the same function as the ENTER key.

Arrow keys

Arrow keys

Moves the cursor.

ENTER / dB(m)

Enter

ALT + F12

Terminates an entry.

Confirms entries in the base unit and values with-
out a unit.

Selects dBm for the RF level and dB for level offset
and level step width.

. / *...#

. / *...#

Enters a period/decimal point. Enters a special
character.

- / A<->a

- / (shift+) a—z

Enters the sign.

Switches between upper-case and lower-case let-
ters.

0-9 / a...z

CTRL+ 0-9 / a...z CTRL

Enters the number/letter.

BACKSPACE

Backspace

Clears the last entry (number, sign or decimal
point)

ESC / CLOSE

ESC / CTRL + G

Selects the next higher menu/selection level. When
the editing mode is exited with ESC, the previous
value is restored.

Closes an active menu.

DIAGR

CTRL+ D

Sets the cursor on the block diagram and hides all
menus.

 

Legend of Front-Panel Controls

Summary of Contents for 1411.4002K02

Page 1: ...R S SMC100A Signal Generator Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide 1411 4077 62 07 XÛÌ Test Measurement ...

Page 2: ... 89 41 29 0 Fax 49 89 41 29 12 164 Email info rohde schwarz com Internet www rohde schwarz com Subject to change Data without tolerance limits is not binding R S is a registered trademark of Rohde Schwarz GmbH Co KG Trade names are trademarks of the owners The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual R S SMC100A is abbreviated as R S SMC ...

Page 3: ...se of the product The product is used for its designated purpose if it is used in accordance with its product documentation and within its performance limits see data sheet documentation the following safety instructions Using the product requires technical skills and in some cases a basic knowledge of English It is therefore essential that only skilled and specialized staff or thoroughly trained ...

Page 4: ...ration item 7 Signal words and their meaning The following signal words are used in the product documentation in order to warn the reader about risks and dangers Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided ...

Page 5: ...safety is not observed either at all or to the extent necessary electric shock fire and or serious personal injury or death may occur 1 Prior to switching on the product always ensure that the nominal voltage setting on the product matches the nominal voltage of the mains supply network If a different voltage is to be set the power fuse of the product may have to be changed accordingly 2 In the ca...

Page 6: ...st be fuse protected in such a way that anyone who has access to the product as well as the product itself is adequately protected from injury or damage 14 Use suitable overvoltage protection to ensure that no overvoltage such as that caused by a bolt of lightning can reach the product Otherwise the person operating the product will be exposed to the danger of an electric shock 15 Any object that ...

Page 7: ...e masks and protective clothing must be worn 7 Laser products are given warning labels that are standardized according to their laser class Lasers can cause biological harm due to the properties of their radiation and due to their extremely concentrated electromagnetic power If a laser product e g a CD DVD drive is integrated into a Rohde Schwarz product absolutely no other settings or functions m...

Page 8: ...an permitted 5 If a cell develops a leak the fluid must not be allowed to come into contact with the skin or eyes If contact occurs wash the affected area with plenty of water and seek medical aid 6 Improperly replacing or charging cells or batteries that contain alkaline electrolytes e g lithium cells can cause explosions Replace cells or batteries only with the matching Rohde Schwarz type see pa...

Page 9: ... substances or fuels can cause health problems and lead to environmental damage For additional information about environmental protection visit the Rohde Schwarz website Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Es imprescindible leer y cumplir las siguientes instrucciones e informaciones de seguridad El principio del grupo de empresas Rohde Schwarz consiste en tener nuestros productos siempre al día...

Page 10: ...e el uso del producto Deberán tenerse en cuenta todas las demás informaciones de seguridad como p ej las referentes a la protección de personas que encontrarán en el capítulo correspondiente de la documentación del producto y que también son de obligado cumplimiento En las presentes informaciones de seguridad se recogen todos los objetos que distribuye el grupo de empresas Rohde Schwarz bajo la de...

Page 11: ... producto se emplea de forma sinónima el término CUIDADO Las palabras de señal corresponden a la definición habitual para aplicaciones civiles en el área económica europea Pueden existir definiciones diferentes a esta definición en otras áreas económicas o en aplicaciones militares Por eso se deberá tener en cuenta que las palabras de señal aquí descritas sean utilizadas siempre solamente en combi...

Page 12: ... la tensión preseleccionada en el producto coincida con la de la red de alimentación eléctrica Si es necesario modificar el ajuste de tensión también se deberán cambiar en caso dado los fusibles correspondientes del producto 2 Los productos de la clase de protección I con alimentación móvil y enchufe individual solamente podrán enchufarse a tomas de corriente con contacto de seguridad y con conduc...

Page 13: ...r efectuadas por un electricista especializado 13 En el caso de dispositivos fijos que no estén provistos de fusibles interruptor automático ni otros mecanismos de seguridad similares el circuito de alimentación debe estar protegido de modo que todas las personas que puedan acceder al producto así como el producto mismo estén a salvo de posibles daños 14 Todo producto debe estar protegido contra s...

Page 14: ...presario operador tiene la obligación de evaluar y señalizar las áreas de trabajo en las que exista un riesgo elevado de exposición a radiaciones 6 Tenga en cuenta que en caso de incendio pueden desprenderse del producto sustancias tóxicas gases líquidos etc que pueden generar daños a la salud Por eso en caso de incendio deben usarse medidas adecuadas como p ej máscaras antigás e indumentaria de p...

Page 15: ...or ni fuego Debe evitarse el almacenamiento a la luz directa del sol Las celdas y baterías deben mantenerse limpias y secas Limpiar las conexiones sucias con un paño seco y limpio 3 Las celdas o baterías no deben cortocircuitarse Es peligroso almacenar las celdas o baterías en estuches o cajones en cuyo interior puedan cortocircuitarse por contacto recíproco o por contacto con otros materiales con...

Page 16: ...ivos eléctricos usados no se deben desechar con los residuos domésticos sin clasificar sino que deben ser recogidos por separado Rohde Schwarz GmbH Co KG ha elaborado un concepto de eliminación de residuos y asume plenamente los deberes de recogida y eliminación para los fabricantes dentro de la UE Para desechar el producto de manera respetuosa con el medio ambiente diríjase a su servicio de atenc...

Page 17: ...rument up to date and to be informed about new application notes related to your instrument please send an e mail to the Customer Support Center stating your instrument and your wish We will take care that you will get the right information Europe Africa Middle East Phone 49 89 4129 12345 customersupport rohde schwarz com North America Phone 1 888 TEST RSA 1 888 837 8772 customer support rsa rohde...

Page 18: ...ary Knob and Navigation Keys 14 2 1 7 Front Panel Connectors 14 2 2 Rear Panel Tour 15 2 2 1 Description of the Connectors 16 2 3 Putting into Operation 18 2 3 1 EMI Suppression 19 2 3 2 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument 19 2 3 3 Placing or Mounting the Instrument 20 2 3 4 Connecting the Instrument to the AC Supply 21 2 3 5 Starting the Instrument 22 2 3 5 1 Standby and Ready state 22 2 3 5 2 ...

Page 19: ...3 3 Description of Individual Diagram Blocks 42 3 4 Example of Setup 43 4 Manual Operation 48 4 1 Key Features 48 4 2 Display 51 4 2 1 Settings Displayed in the Header Section 51 4 2 2 Status Information and Messages 52 4 2 2 1 Status Information 52 4 2 2 2 Messages 52 4 2 2 3 Volatile messages 52 4 2 2 4 Permanent Messages 53 4 2 3 Info Window 53 4 2 4 Block Diagram 54 4 2 4 1 Function Blocks in ...

Page 20: ...4 4 8 Restoring the Previous Value 62 4 5 Editors 63 4 5 1 Working with List Editor 63 4 6 How to Use the Help System 65 4 7 File Management 66 4 7 1 File Select Dialog 67 4 7 2 File Manager 68 4 7 2 1 Extensions for User Files 69 4 8 Legend of Front Panel Controls 70 4 8 1 Front Panel Key Emulation 71 Annex 72 A Hardware Interfaces 72 A 1 GPIB Bus Interface 72 Index 74 ...

Page 21: ...Contents R S SMC100A 6 Quick Start Guide 1411 4077 62 07 ...

Page 22: ... remote control commands with programming examples and information on maintenance instrument interfaces and error messages Includes the contents of the quick start guide manual The online version of the operating manual provides the complete contents for imme diate display on the Internet Service manual Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications module replace ment and re...

Page 23: ... ele ments All names of graphical user interface elements on the screen such as dialog boxes menus options buttons and softkeys are enclosed by quotation marks KEYS Key names are written in capital letters File names commands program code File names commands coding samples and screen output are distin guished by their font Input Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics Links Links t...

Page 24: ...rview of the generator functions and introduces the operating concept Detailed operating instructions and an overview of menus follow in Chapter 4 Manual Operation on page 48 For all reference information concerning manual and remote control of the instrument refer to the online help system or its printed printable version A more detailed descrip tion of the hardware connectors and interfaces is a...

Page 25: ...rmation on the instrument and assistance For more information refer to chapter Instrument Settings in the Operating Manual PRESET Sets the instrument to a defined state see Chapter 2 3 5 4 Default Settings on page 23 LOCAL Switches from remote control to local manual control SETUP Opens the Setup dialog for configuring presettings HELP Displays context sensitive help text 2 1 2 Standby LEDs and St...

Page 26: ...ing sections Frequency and level display with info line Frequency and level settings containing offset Status messages Brief error messages To access an window with detailed information for a message use the INFO key 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...

Page 27: ...ck diagram to the foreground Active menus are minimized ESC The function of this key depends on the current cursor position Calls the next higher selection level Closes the open window without accepting new entries the old value or parameter is retained In dialog boxes that contain a Cancel button it activates that button Closes all kinds of dialog boxes if the edit mode is not active Quits the ed...

Page 28: ...he UNIT key is used during parameter entry see Chapter 4 4 5 Working with Units on page 60 For unit free values the X1 key is equivalent to ENTER It confirms the previous entry and deactivates the input field _ Adds a blank in a character input field Enters special characters Toggles through the available characters if the key is pressed several times in a row A a Toggles between uppercase and low...

Page 29: ...e is activa ted Note Turning or pressing the rotary knob is equivalent to pressing the UP and DOWN keys or the ENTER key in the keypad NAVIGATION KEYS The navigation keys consist of 4 arrow keys which are used for navigation alternatively to the rotary knob UP DOWN KEYS The up and down arrow keys do the following In a numeric edit dialog box increase or decrease the instrument parameter In a list ...

Page 30: ...an damage the cables and connectors Too weak tightening leads to inaccurate results Always use an appropriate torque wrench suitable for this type of connector and apply the torque specified in the application note 1MA99 The application notes are available on the Internet and provide additional information on care and handling of RF connectors Rohde Schwarz offers appropriate torque wrenches for v...

Page 31: ... The instrument is disconnected from the mains I The instrument is power supplied It is either ready for operation STANDBY or in operating mode depending on the position of the ON STANDBY switch on the instrument front See also data sheet and Chapter 2 3 4 Connecting the Instrument to the AC Supply on page 21 FUSES The R S SMC is fully fused by two fuses IEC60127 T3 15H 250 V The fuses are accommo...

Page 32: ...gate signal for internal pulse generator See also chapter Pulse Modulation in the Operating Manual INST TRIG Input for external trigger for sweeps See also chapter Sweep mode in the Operating Manual REF OUT Output of internal reference signal REF IN Input for external reference signal LAN CONNECTOR Ethernet interface For integrating signal generators in a network Remote control of signal generator...

Page 33: ...hen setting up the R S SMC for the first time Risk of injury and instrument damage The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock fire personal injury or damage Do not open the instrument casing Read and observe the Basic Safety Instructions delivered as a printed brochure with the instrument In addition read and observe the safety instructions in the following sect...

Page 34: ...e from the wall is 10 cm The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation The instrument is positioned as described in the following sections The ambient temperature does not exceed the range specified in the data sheet Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges Signal outputs are correctly connected and are not overloaded 2 3 1 EMI Suppression Electromagnetic...

Page 35: ...l to protect the control elements and con nectors 2 3 3 Placing or Mounting the Instrument The R S SMC is designed for use under laboratory conditions either on a bench top or in a rack using a rack adapter kit order number see data sheet Bench Top Operation If the R S SMC is operated on a bench top the surface should be flat The instrument can be used in horizontal position standing on its feet o...

Page 36: ... smaller instruments on the top the overall load imposed on the lowest instrument must not exceed 250 N If the instruments have foldable feet fold them in completely Rackmounting The R S SMC can be installed in a rack using a rack adapter kit Order No see data sheet The installation instructions are part of the adapter kit Risk of instrument damage in a rack An insufficient airflow can cause the i...

Page 37: ...strument is in standby mode i e the yellow LED is on press the ON STANDBY key to switch the instrument to ready state 2 3 5 1 Standby and Ready state The ON STANDBY key is located in the bottom left corner of the front panel Switching between standby and ready state Press the ON STANDBY key briefly to switch the instrument from the standby to ready state or vice versa In ready state the left green...

Page 38: ...S SMC offers the following capabilities to ensure correct functioning Internal Adjustments Press the SETUP key and select System Internal Adjustments to access the dialog for preforming and configuring of the adjustments settings A maximum level accuracy can be obtained for instance Selftest A selftest is provided for service purposes 2 3 5 4 Default Settings When the instrument is switched on it ...

Page 39: ...ation accompanying the remote commands RF frequency 1 GHz RF level RF output switched off Offsets 0 Modulations State Off Uninterrupted level settings are switched off Level Attenuator Mode AUTO Internal level control Level ALC AUTO User correction Level Ucor OFF LF output State Off Sweep State Off Settings that are not affected by the PRESET key Reference frequency settings Ref Oscillator menu Po...

Page 40: ...ed by two fuses IEC60127 T3 15H 250 V The fuses are accommodated in the fuse holders next to the power connector Use only fuses of the mentioned type Shock hazard Before replacing a fuse make sure that the instrument is switched off and disconnec ted from all power supplies Always use fuses supplied by Rohde Schwarz as spare parts or fuses of the same type and rating 2 4 Connecting External Access...

Page 41: ...evice is subsequently disconnected from the R S SMC the operating system immediately detects the change in hardware configuration and deactivates the corresponding driver All USB devices can be connected to or disconnected from the instrument during oper ation Connecting a memory stick or CD ROM drive If installation of a memory stick or CD ROM drive is successful the operating system informs you ...

Page 42: ... instrument firmware is started automatically Accessing Operating System No access to the operating system is required for normal operation All necessary system settings can be made in the Setup dialog The R S SMC provides an internal flash memory it does not contain a disk drive The flash memory holds the operating system the firmware and the stored data Data transfer is possible via a memory sti...

Page 43: ...m a remote computer using the R S VISA or Ultr VNC programs or similar tools like another VNC client or any Web browser supporting Java To transfer data from a remote computer and back e g using network folders This section describes how to configure the LAN interface It includes the following top ics Chapter 2 6 1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network on page 28 Chapter 2 6 2 Assigning the IP ...

Page 44: ...he instrument fails check the network infrastructure and contact your network administrator For details see section Status Information Error Messages and Troubleshooting in the R S SMC operating manual 2 6 2 Assigning the IP Address Depending on the network capacities the TCP IP address information for the instru ment can be obtained in different ways If the network supports dynamic TCP IP configu...

Page 45: ...ded that you address the instrument by its unambiguous computer name see Chapter 2 6 3 Using Computer Names on page 30 A computer name hostname is an unique dedicated identification of the instrument that remains permanent as long as it is not explicitly changed Hence you can address an instrument by the same identification computer name irrespectively if a network or a point to point connection i...

Page 46: ...is allows convenient operation of the instrument from the desktop although the instrument is integrated in a rack somewhere else For an overview of the instrument s operating concept and the different ways to control and operate the instrument see Chapter 3 1 Brief Introduction to the Instrument s Concept on page 39 There are different ways to establish a remote access connection to the signal gen...

Page 47: ... cut ting the connection it is still enabled and can be established again any time The con nection is disabled only after deactivation of the program This section gives an information on how to use the Web browser for remote access how to install the applications for remote access and how to establish the connection between the instrument and an external computer with Windows operating system Remo...

Page 48: ...gram is displayed and the instrument can be remote accessed from the remote computer 2 7 2 Remote Access via a VNC Client Software A VNC client software is an application which can be used to access and control the instrument from a remote computer via LAN The following description explains how to establish the remote access represented by means of the client software Ultr VNC The software is incl...

Page 49: ...Windows PC on page 36 5 Set up the VNC connection between the instrument and a the remote computer with Linux Unix operating system see Setting up the VNC connection on the Linux Unix remote computer on page 36 b the remote computer with Windows operating system see Setting up the VNC connection on the Windows remote computer on page 37 Enabled Direct Control The direct control of the instrument i...

Page 50: ...all components b In the Additional Task Panel enable all entries A successful installation is indicated by a message At the same time a warning is displayed stating that a password must be set 4 Select OK The Default Local System Properties panel opens Remote Access via an External Controller ...

Page 51: ...iewer on a Windows PC 1 Download the Ultr VNC program form internet and follow the installation instruc tions Only the program component VNC Viewer is required Note The VNC Viewer program is included in the download for the installation of the Ultr VNC program on the signal generator if Full installation was selected in the Select Component panel In this case the program ultr vncviewer exe can be ...

Page 52: ...and via the remote computer alternately Setting up the VNC connection on the Windows remote computer 1 Start VNC Viewer program component on the PC select VNC Server and enter IP address of the instrument 2 To initialize the connection select Connect A message requesting the password appears 3 Enter the password as defined in the Default Local System Properties panel of the Ultr VNC program and se...

Page 53: ...nal Windows PC close the VNC Viewer program The connection is terminated The color of the VNC icon in the status bar of the instrument changes A message on the external PC indicates the disconnection Disabling Remote Access via Ultr VNC The VNC connection can be disabled by removing the program on the instrument or by deactivating the VNC Server service 1 Remove the VNC program a Press the Windows...

Page 54: ...ront panel Peripherals such as mouse or keyboard can be connected but are not essential The R S SMC is equipped with an intuitive user interface The central element of the display is the block diagram that shows the signal flow and processing from the left on the display to most right i e the generated signal can be seen at a glance Each block represents a functional unit of the instrument Thus yo...

Page 55: ...mplete list of existing conflicts is displayed when the INFO CTRL I key is pressed Additional information on entries can be requested from the help system The history function permits display of all messages Assistants simplify the completion of tables After data entry in the assistant the table is modified only after the Accept button has been pressed Pressing the Accept but ton also stores the a...

Page 56: ...keyboard or a front panel key emulation that can be operated with the mouse This way of operation and the instructions how to set up a connection for remote access are described in Chapter 2 7 Remote Access via an External Controller on page 31 3 2 Application Field of the Instrument The Signal Generator R S SMC is suitable for applications which require sine wave signals with high spectral purity...

Page 57: ...ovided at the LF output at the front of the instru ment The LF output signal and the modulations sources for the analog modulations AM FM and PhiM can be selected independently from each other A pulse generator provides single and double pulse modulation with selectable pulse widths and periods The internal pulse generator signal is provided at the PULSE VIDEO output at the rear of the instrument ...

Page 58: ...and frequency level sweep settings are set The active sweep is displayed in the block The RF ON OFF key switches the RF sig nal on and off When the signal is switched off the switch before the RF output symbol is open RF settings include Frequency and reference frequency Level settings if required NRP Z Power Viewer using power sensors Frequency and level sweep The RF 50 OHM output connector at th...

Page 59: ...nd is highlighted per default c Turn the rotary knob and highlight Amplitude Mod Press the rotary knob to open the Amplitude Modulation dialog d Turn the rotary knob to select parameter AM Depth press the rotary knob to allow editing and enter the preferred AM depth with the aid of the numeric key pad and the unit keys e Finally select State and press the rotary knob to switch on the AM modula tio...

Page 60: ...ncy using the numeric keypad and terminate the entry by pressing a unit key b Press the LEVEL key and enter the level settings in the same way c Press the DIAGRAM key to display the complete block diagram d Turn the rotary knob to select the RF block Press the RF ON OFF key to activate the RF block The AM modulation signal is now present at the RF output Generation of an RF Frequency Sweep Signal ...

Page 61: ... default except for the sweep mode The default set tings are not changed d Turn the rotary knob to select parameter Mode press the rotary knob to open the selection list and select Single e Press the rotary knob to apply the selection For triggering the Execute Single Sweep and Reset Sweep buttons are dis played f Finally select State and press the rotary knob to switch on the RF frequency sweep g...

Page 62: ...e it must be triggered in the sweep dialog 4 Trigger RF frequency sweep a Press the WINBAR key to switch to the RF Frequency Sweep dialog Turn the rotary knob to select the Execute Single Sweep button Press the rotary knob to trigger start the frequency sweep A linear single sweep signal is now present at the RF output starting at 100 MHz The sweep is processed in 1 MHz steps with dwell time of 10...

Page 63: ...ves a permanent overview of characteris tics of the generated signal and of the current instrument state Numerous online help functions support user settings Block diagram The block diagram is the core of the operating concept A graphics display shows the current configuration and the signal flow in the form of a block diagram All graphical elements can be accessed for operation An element is sele...

Page 64: ...he menu tree is organized in the same way as the directories under Windows The function blocks correspond to the first directory level the menus to subdirectories Operation corresponds to the Windows concept To offer the user a familiar environment operation is very similar to operation of Win dows user interfaces All menus and tables are made up of known elements such as selection lists check box...

Page 65: ...u such as the MENU CTRL M key which opens the complete menu tree of the instrument the SETUP CTRL E key which opens the menus for general instrument settings or the FILE CTRL S key which opens the menu for file management Help functions for user support Numerous help functions support the user in signal configuration Value ranges The valid setting range is displayed for each numeric parameter This...

Page 66: ...ements Active menus and graphs are displayed on top of the block diagram Winbar with labeled softkeys for menu display The block diagram in the figure below shows a fully equipped instrument Figure 4 1 Block diagram of a fully equipped R S SMC The R S SMC supports a multi language user interface that can be set in the Setup Display Settings dialog See chapter Display Keyboard Settings in the Opera...

Page 67: ...ective actions 4 2 2 1 Status Information The status information gives the user an overview of the main operating states and set tings of the instrument The states are indicated for information only and do not neces sitate any action by the user Status information is displayed between the frequency and level fields at the left of the info line or in the info line itself 4 2 2 2 Messages Messages i...

Page 68: ...messages and a detailed description of each message can be opened with the INFO CTRL I key The upper section of the info window contains a list of all current permanent messages in the order of their occurrence i e the most recent message is displayed first In the lower section of the window additional information on the highlighted message is dis played A history of all messages that have occurre...

Page 69: ...ation can be completely operated from the block diagram The highlighted function block can be directly switched on and off with the TOGGLE ON OFF CTRL T key Pressing the Enter opens the associated setting menu Figure 4 2 Block diagram of the R S SMC 4 2 4 1 Function Blocks in the Block Diagram Each block represents a function of signal generation The function is indicated in the headline of the bl...

Page 70: ...y toggles between the active menus The REARR key toggles between the enlarged and normal sized menus Working with menus and dialog boxes is described in Chapter 4 3 Accessing Dia logs on page 56 the setting of parameters in Chapter 4 4 Setting Parameters on page 57 The menus are in Windows format The menus differ in details depending on their function but they consist of the same main elements Eac...

Page 71: ... minimized Enlarging the indication of the header section Press the DIAGRAM key twice to enlarge the indication of the header section Tip Use the REARR key to toggle between the enlarged and normal sized dialogs Accessing the menu tree Press the MENU CTRL M key to open the complete menu tree Calling the File or Setup dialog Use the SETUP CTRL E key to open the Menu Tree or Setup dialog and CTRL S ...

Page 72: ...only be called with the SETUP CTRL E and CTRL S 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 func tion block by means of the TOGGLE ON OFF CTRL T key or switching the RF out put on and off with the aid of the RF ON OFF CTRL R key Changes affecting the signa...

Page 73: ...dit mode is active Switches between different entry fields of a menu Shifts the entry cursor from the header display to the previously active menu or to the previously highlighted block in the block diagram if no menu is active Moving the coursor to the heading area Press the FREQ CTRL F or LEVEL CTRL L key to move the cursor to the header area 4 4 2 Selecting a Control Element Control elements ar...

Page 74: ...previous value is cleared and the new value can be entered Editing a value in the insert mode default setting 1 Press the rotary knob Enter to activate the editing mode If the cursor is placed at the right of the total value the insert mode is always active 2 Set the cursor to the left of the number to be changed using the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys The cursor is displayed in green 3 Click on a numeric...

Page 75: ...re automatically changed to hexadecimal values 3 Click on an alphanumeric key to insert a new alphanumerical value Terminating the entry of a numeric value To terminate the entry of a numeric value 1 Press the rotary knob Enter 2 Press a UNIT key on the front panel 3 Select a Unit in the selection field next to the parameter value 4 4 5 Working with Units The unit of a parameter is displayed next ...

Page 76: ...is recalculated to suit the new unit The new unit is indicated in the value field of the menu 4 4 6 Selecting a Value from a List Selection lists provide a list of predefined values for the selected parameter To select a item from a list proceed as follow 1 Press ENTER key to open the list 2 Use one of the following alternatives to navigate through the list a Turn the rotary knob or use the UP DOW...

Page 77: ...ctive only after this functions have been enabled However there are functions like the frequency variation of the reference oscillator for instance that are immediately set after confirmation To confirm a parameter with On Off state enable the parameter 4 4 8 Restoring the Previous Value Parameter variations with the rotary knob are immediately set and therefore not rever sible Normally values can...

Page 78: ...COR The data is edited in a list editor as described in Working with List Editor The lists are saved to files and may thus have any length The file name of the lists and the directory to which the files are saved are user selectable The file prefix is different for each list type and is permanently assigned by the system For information about file handling and overview of the automatically assigne...

Page 79: ...A row is inserted above the currently marked row If no row has been selected a row is inserted at the beginning of the list 6 Use the Save function to save the edited list under its current name Enter the file name in the File Select dialog and select the directory see Chap ter 4 7 1 File Select Dialog on page 67 Only complete value pairs are taken into consideration rows containing an entry in on...

Page 80: ...e of help contents Index switches to an index table Back Previous Next for navigation to further help topics Navigating in the table of contents 1 To navigate within the table of contents entries use the UP DOWN keys Entries that contain further entries are marked with a plus sign 2 To display a help topic press the ENTER key The corresponding help topic is displayed Navigating in the help topics ...

Page 81: ... system partition will lead to data loss To prevent inadvertent deletion or overwriting of system files this drive is not specified in the file menus Files can be exchanged either via a memory stick or a connected network A memory stick is connected to the USB interface and is assigned the var usb drive In the case of a connected network all network drives that can be accessed are available The fi...

Page 82: ...select the Select New or File Manager function in the individual dialog 3 To access the File Manager function press the SETUP CTRL E key and select Save Recall File Manager A File Select window for loading saving or creating a file or the File Manager dialog for managing all files is displayed Saving and loading of all instrument settings All instrument settings are saved and loaded in the File me...

Page 83: ...his reason this directory cannot be chosen from the File Select menu Working with the File Select dialog 1 Access the File Select dialog see Accessing files with user data on page 67 2 Navigate in the File Select dialog 3 Load an existing file In the Recall Settings dialog mark a file and press the Select button 4 Save a file In the Save Settings dialog enter file name in the File Name field Selec...

Page 84: ...gating in the File Manager dialog Operation is very similar to the operation of a standard Windows explorer 3 Moving duplicating deleting or renaming files To move a file select the file and press the Cut button Mark the directory to which the file is to be moved and select the Paste button If the target directory already contains a file with the same name a confirmation query is displayed to conf...

Page 85: ...hortcuts Front panel key Key of PC keyboard Function Turning the rotary knob Tab key towards the right Shift Tab towards the left Sets the cursor with the rotary knob Pressing the rotary knob Enter Pressing the rotary knob confirms an entry it has the same function as the ENTER key Arrow keys Arrow keys Moves the cursor ENTER dB m Enter ALT F12 Terminates an entry Confirms entries in the base unit...

Page 86: ...RF levels MOD ON OFF CTRL O Switches modulation on off MOD OFF is indica ted in the status line CTRL T Switches a block or parameter on off Toggles between the different possibilities of set ting a selection parameter PRESET CTRL P Restores a defined basic instrument setup RF ON OFF CTRL R Switches the RF output signal on off RF OFF is indicated in the status line SETUP CTRL E Opens the setup menu...

Page 87: ...e Control Basics All other interfaces are described in sections Legend of Front Planel and Legend of Rear Panel in the Quick Start Guide For specifications refer to the data sheet A 1 GPIB Bus Interface Pin assignment Figure A 1 Pin assignment of GPIB bus interface Bus lines Data bus with 8 lines D0 to D7 The transmission is bit parallel and byte serial in the ASCII ISO code D0 is the least signif...

Page 88: ...e of the connected devi ces is not ready for data transfer NDAC Not Data Accepted active LOW signals that the instrument connected is accepting the data on the data bus Interface Functions Instruments which can be controlled via GPIB bus can be equipped with different inter face functions The interface function for the R S SMC are listed in the following table Table A 1 GPIB bus interface function...

Page 89: ...external 31 Cursor keys 14 D Data sheet 7 Data Valid 72 DAV 72 Default instrument settings 23 DHCP 29 Display 51 Documentation overview 7 E Electrostatic discharge 19 EMI suppression 19 EOI 72 Error messages 53 ESD 19 F Failure Network connection 29 Features of R S SMC 41 Frequency display 51 Front panel key emulation 71 Fuses 21 G Getting started 39 H Host name see Computer name 30 Hostname see C...

Page 90: ...pt 39 Operating manual 7 Operating system 26 OSA 8 Output connector 15 17 P Point to point connection 28 Preset 23 Preset instrument settings 23 Q Quick start guide 7 R Rackmounting 21 Release notes 8 Remote access 31 Remote connection Not working 29 REN 72 Reset instrument settings 23 RF block 43 Rotary knob 14 S Safety instructions 7 Service manual 7 Setting not possible 55 Setting parameters 57...

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