Basic Instrument Functions
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sub-instrument which means that the same name (e.g. "RF TX 1") in different sub-
instruments addresses physically different modules.
One module can be used by only one firmware application at a time.
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Connectors
The connectors displayed to the right are located at the front panel or rear panel of
the instrument. The RF connectors belong to a basic or advanced frontend, the DIG
IQ connectors to an I/Q board (optional).
The blockview dialog provides two modes, switchable via the softkeys "Show Active
Routing" and "Show Selectable Routing". These modes are described in the following
sections.
5.7.1 Show Active Routing
In this mode the blockview displays all allocated signal paths. Signal path resources are
e.g. allocated to a generator while it provides a signal at an output connector or to a
measurement while it is active. Resources are e.g. not allocated to queued firmware
applications or applications in state "OFF".
The "Show Active Routing" mode is active by default when the blockview is opened. For
a screenshot see
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The following actions are possible in this mode.
Highlighting the signal path of one running application
► Select the block with the running application to the left.
The currently selected block is marked by a border and the related signal path is
highlighted. This is especially useful if several applications are running in parallel, so
that the segments of several paths are shown.
Switching to "Selectable Routing" mode
► Use the softkey "Show Selectable Routing" to switch to this mode.
5.7.2 Show Selectable Routing
In this mode the blockview displays the signal paths configured for the firmware applica-
tions selected to the left. It allows also to reconfigure signal paths.
Blockview Dialog
