Rohde & Schwarz SMF-B1, Operating Manual

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Instrument Function
R&S
®
SMF100A
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5 Instrument Function
5.1 Overview of Instrument Functions
This chapter explains the functions of the R&S SMF and the options available in the
setting menus. The associated SCPI command is specified for each parameter (where
applicable).
The description starts with the general instrument settings which do not directly affect
signal generation. The majority of these settings can be accessed by means of front-
panel softkey menus and not by means of function block menus.
The signal generation functions are then described, beginning with the functions which
affect the RF signal ("RF Frequency" block), the level control ("Level Control" block),
and the analog and digital modulations ("Modulation" block). The next section
describes the LF signal generation ("LF Gen./Noise" block) and the LF output ("LF Out-
put" block). This is followed by an description about the configuration of the internal
pulse generator ("Pulse Gen." block) and the modulation of the internal or external
pulse signal ("Pulse Mod." block). The remaining part of this chapter describes the
attenuator settings ("Attenuator" block).
The general instrument settings include various functions, such as:
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Setting a defined basic setup using the PRESET key
see
Chapter 5.2.2, "Default Instrument Settings - Preset Key" , on page 100
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Switching from remote control to manual control using the LOCAL key
see
Chapter 5.2.4, "Switching to Manual Control - Local Key" , on page 133
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Configuring the generator and its interfaces in the "Setup" dialog - e.g. setting the
GPIB address, starting an adjustment, querying instrument data
see
Chapter 5.2.3, "General Configuration of Instrument - Setup Key" ,
on page 101
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Generating a hardcopy of the display using the HCOPY key
see
Chapter 5.2.5, "Generating a Hard Copy of the Display" , on page 134
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Calling up the online help using the HELP key
see
Chapter 5.2.7, "Help System - Help Key" , on page 137
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Querying messages using the INFO key
see
Chapter 5.2.6, "Messages - Info Key" , on page 137
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Loading and storing complete instrument settings in the "File" menu
see
Chapter 5.2.8, "Storing and Loading Instrument Data - File Key" , on page 139
The RF signal and the reference oscillator are configured in the "RF Frequency" func-
tion block:
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CW mode
see
Chapter 5.3.1, "Overview of RF Signal" , on page 147
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List mode
see
Chapter 5.3.6, "List Mode" , on page 170
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Frequency and Level Sweep mode
Overview of Instrument Functions