Trying Out the Instrument
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SMCV100B
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Trying Out the Instrument
This chapter introduces the most important functions and settings of the
R&S
SMCV100B step by step.
The complete description of the functionality and its usage is given in the
R&S
SMCV100B user manual. Basic instrument operation is described in
Prerequisites
●
R&S
SMCV100B equipped with its minimum configuration:
– Base unit
– Frequency option R&S
SMCVB-B103
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The R&S
SMCV100B is connected to the power supply, and started up as
described in
Chapter 4, "Preparing for Use"
For the first signal generation tasks, you use the internal baseband and reference
signal, so you do not need any additional signal source. More complex signal
generation tasks, however, require an instrument equipped with additional options
and/or external signals. Each task description lists its prerequisites.
The screenshots in this description show a fully equipped instrument. Con-
sider that, the block diagram displayed on your particular instrument can dif-
fer from the one used in the example.
Touchscreen operation
For detailed information on touchscreen operation, see
The following sections provide introductory operation examples using the touch-
screen.
Generating an Unmodulated Carrier
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Generating a Digitally Modulated Signal
......................................................... 39
Triggering the Instrument with an External Signal
...........................................41
Enabling and Configuring a Marker Signal
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Verifying the Generated Signal with the Graphics Display
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