File and data management
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File extensions
The R&S
SMM100A distinguishes the files according to their extensions; each type of
file is assigned a specific file content and also a specific file extension. The extension
is usually of no consequence to you since access to the files occurs in the individual
dialogs where only the relevant type of file is available. For example, files with user
correction data can only be saved and loaded in the "UCOR" dialog.
See
Chapter A.2, "Extensions for user files"
on page 1035 for an overview of the sup-
ported file extensions.
File contents
To maintain the file size and to accelerate the loading and processing times, not all
instrument settings but rather the settings in state different than the preset one are
saved. Considered is also configuration data for the operating elements and lists with
user data, e.g. dialog positions and a list of user correction data. However, if a list data
is part of the instrument settings, a reference to this list is saved, not the list itself.
This approach ensures that the created files contain only relevant information and
allows you to transfer instrument settings even between different equipped signal gen-
erators. During the recall process, the instrument interprets only the relevant settings;
all non-referenced parameters are set to their preset values. Error messages indicate
the settings which cannot be implemented, like referencing non-existing lists or the
attempt to activate settings which are not supported by the instrument.
Network settings and remote settings cannot be saved and restored.
10.2
Restoring the (default) instrument configuration
The R&S
SMM100A has various options to set default settings. You can preset the
R&S
SMM100A to an initial state at any time as a known starting point for configura-
tions. It is often useful as a first step in troubleshooting when unusual results arise.
The graph on
shows the impact of the particular reset functions.
Restoring the (default) instrument configuration
