Instrument Control
R&S
®
SMB100A
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Figure 8-2: Block diagram of the R&S
SMB
Function Blocks in the Block Diagram
Each block represents a function of signal generation. The function is indicated in the
headline of the block. In the check box, the respective function can be quickly activa-
ted/ deactivated with the [TOGGLE ON/OFF] (CTRL+T) key. After activation, the block
is displayed in blue. Status information is displayed below the check box. It is different
for the different blocks.
Pressing the rotary knob (front panel) or the "Config..." button (mouse) opens the asso-
ciated setting menu.
Example: Modulation block
In this block, the modulation signals are set. The status information of the "Modulation"
block indicates the selected modulation.
Signal Flow and Input/Output Symbols in the Block Diagram
The input/output symbols in the block diagram show the currently used inputs and out-
puts of the signal generator. Unused inputs and outputs are not shown. The lines indi-
cate the signal flow.
Symbols and labels refer to the corresponding inputs and outputs on the front and rear
panel of the signal generator. The direction - input or output - is indicated by an arrow.
Example:
The symbols indicate the input for the external pulse signal on the
instrument rear panel.
Manual Operation
