Rohde & Schwarz ESW Series, User Manual

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Common Measurement Settings
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10 Common Measurement Settings
Basic measurement settings that are common to many measurement tasks, regardless
of the application or operating mode, are described here. If you are performing a spe-
cific measurement task, or an application other than the receiver application, be sure to
check the specific application or mode description for settings that may deviate from
these common settings.
● Using the Fast Access Knobs ............................................................................... 140
● Using the Fast Access Panel ................................................................................ 142
● Using the User Port Panel .....................................................................................144
● The Notes Display .................................................................................................145
● Configuration Overview .........................................................................................146
● Data Input and Output ...........................................................................................148
● Amplitude and Vertical Axis Configuration ............................................................ 169
● Frequency and Span Configuration ...................................................................... 175
● Bandwidth and Filter Configuration .......................................................................182
● Trigger Configuration ............................................................................................ 183
10.1 Using the Fast Access Knobs
The R&S ESW features two small knobs on its front panel labeled "Knob 1" and
"Knob 2".
These knobs are designed to provide fast access to a (predefined) set of settings that
you are using regularly, and change these settings without using the user interface.
Each knob can carry several different functions.
Basically, the knobs work like the rotary knob. When you have selected the "Attenua-
tion" parameter, for example, turning the rotary knob changes the attenuation by a cer-
tain amount. The same is possible with the fast access knobs: when you assign the
attenuation to one of the knobs, you can change the attenuation by turning the knobs.
The difference is, that you do not have to select the attenuation parameter in the user
interface first to change the attenuation, but simply turn the knob. In addition, you are
able to see the result diagrams the whole time, without dialog boxes blocking the view.
(When one knob carries more than one function, you have to first select the required
function by pressing the fast access knobs a couple of times, but you still do not have
to use the user interface to change settings.)
Example: Steps necessary to change the attenuation without the fast access
knobs
1. Press the [AMPT] key.
2. Press the "Ampt Config" softkey.
3. Select the "Attenuation" parameter.
4. Turn the rotary knob or enter the attenuation manually to change the attenuation.
Using the Fast Access Knobs