Rohde & Schwarz AM 300, Operating Manual

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R&S AM300 Making Entries from the Keypad
Operating manual, 02/2005 5-45 E-1007.9922.12
5 Manual Operating Concept
This chapter Chapter 5 contains an overview of the R&S AM300's basic manual operating
concept. This includes a description of the keypad, the screen layout, menu
operation and how to set parameters. There is an overview of the menus and
functions at the end of this chapter.
Further information Chapter 6 contains an in-depth description of the menu functions .
Chapter 4 contains a brief introduction that takes you step-by-step through
some simple settings.
In Chapter 7 you can find notes how the R&S AM300 is remote-controlled.
5.1 Making Entries from the Keypad
Introduction The R&S AM300 is operated using menus in conjunction with a keypad and a
rotary knob. The keypad comprises the following sections:
Numerical keys [12]
Unit keys [10]
Cursor keys [6, 7]
Function keys [13]
Action keys [4, 5]
SYS key [3]
5.1.1 Numerical Keys
Function The numerical keys are used to enter numerical parameters.
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Inserts one of the digits “0” to “9” at the cursor position.
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Inserts a decimal point “.” at the cursor position.
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Inserts a minus sign “-” at the cursor position.
5.1.2 Unit Keys
Function
The unit keys are used to assign the appropriate unit to the number that has
been entered, simultaneously terminating the entry.
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Assigns MHz when a frequency setting is being made
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Assigns s when a time setting is being made
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Assigns V when a voltage setting is being made
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Assigns kHz when a frequency setting is being made
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Assigns ms when a time setting is being made
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Assigns mV when a voltage setting is being made
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Assigns Hz when a frequency setting is being made
− Assigns µs when a time setting is being made
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Assigns mHz when a frequency setting is being made
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Assigns ns when a time setting is being made