Operating the Instrument
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5
Operating the Instrument
The following sections describe the basics of manual operation, i.e. how to access
instrument functions and settings via the analyzer GUI. Manual operation is particularly
useful for getting to know the instrument and for trouble shooting.
Manual and remote control of the instrument
Manual control of the R&S
ZND is possible either via its touchscreen and frontpanel
keys, via locally connected keyboard and mouse (see
Chapter 3.9, "Connecting Exter-
on page 16), or via Remote Desktop (see also
on page 64). Alternatively it can be remote-controlled via the
GPIB interface or a LAN connection.
To their full extent, manual operation and remote control are described in the GUI Ref-
erence and Command Reference chapters of the user manual, respectively. GUI func-
tions and related remote commands are linked bidirectionally. Background information
is provided in the Concepts and Features chapter of the user manual.
5.1
Manual Operation
The analyzer functions are accessible via several tabbed softtools, each presenting
related functions and settings. The keys on the front panel or the on-screen "Hard Key
Panel" open the most frequently used softtools.
Manual operation via function keys and softtools provides touch-friendly access to the
instrument functions and settings, avoiding complicated menu structures and long
operating sequences. In general, this approach is recommended. However, sometimes
the toolbar or an object's context menu can offer a shortcut. As a full-fledged alterna-
tive for manual operation via mouse and keyboard, also the menu bar provides access
to all instrument functions and settings.
Manual Operation