Measurement Basics
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4.11 Using Markers
Markers are used to mark points on traces, to read out measurement results and to
select a display section quickly. The application provides 4 markers.
By default, the application positions the marker on the lowest level of the trace.You can
change a marker position in several ways.
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Enter a particular offset frequency in the input field that opens when you activate a
marker.
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Move the marker around with the rotary knob or the cursor keys.
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Drag the marker around using the touchscreen.
4.11.1 Marker Types
All markers can be used either as normal markers or delta markers. A normal marker
indicates the absolute signal value at the defined position in the diagram. A delta
marker indicates the value of the marker relative to the specified reference marker (by
default marker 1).
In addition, special functions can be assigned to the individual markers. The availability
of special marker functions depends on whether the measurement is performed in the
frequency or time domain.
4.11.2 Activating Markers
Only active markers are displayed in the diagram and in the marker table. Active mark-
ers are indicated by a highlighted softkey.
By default, marker 1 is active and positioned on the maximum value (peak) of trace 1
as a normal marker. If several traces are displayed, the marker is set to the maximum
value of the trace which has the lowest number and is not frozen (View mode). The
next marker to be activated is set to the frequency of the next lower level (next peak)
as a delta marker; its value is indicated as an offset to marker 1.
A marker can only be activated when at least one trace in the corresponding window is
visible. If a trace is switched off, the corresponding markers and marker functions are
also deactivated. If the trace is switched on again, the markers along with coupled
functions are restored to their original positions, provided the markers have not been
used on another trace.
Using Markers