
Configuring the RF Signal
R&S
®
SMBV100B
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"Auto"
Adjusts the attenuator settings automatically.
"Fixed"
Fixes the attenuator and amplifier paths for the current RF level and
provides signal output with constant output VSWR. The resulting level
range is indicated under
Remote command:
Level Range
Shows the interruption-free range of the level that you can use in the selected mode.
Remote command:
:OUTPut<hw>:AFIXed:RANGe:LOWer?
:OUTPut<hw>:AFIXed:RANGe:UPPer?
RF OFF Mode
Determines the state of the attenuator, when the RF signal is switched off.
The setting is not affected by an instrument preset ([Preset] key or
*RST
) and the
"Save/Recall" function. It is reset only by factory preset.
"Unchanged"
Freezes the setting of the attenuator.
Use this mode if a constant VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) is
required.
"Full Attenuation"
Switches to the maximum attenuation.
Use this mode for applications that require a high level of noise sup-
pression.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:POWer:ATTenuation:RFOFf:MODE
6.12.1.2
Reverse Power Protection
The R&S
SMBV100B is equipped with a reverse power protection circuit.
The reverse power protection is tripped when the power of signals reflected from the
load or external signals applied to the RF output get too high. A relay opens and inter-
rupts the internal connection to the RF output. This condition is indicated in the status
bar by the "Overload" status message.
Overload
If an "Overload" status message is indicated in the status bar, perform the following:
●
Remove the cause for the overload
●
Press the [RF on/off] key to reset the overload protection
The RF input is activated when the overload protection is reset.
Remote command:
:OUTPut<hw>:PROTection:TRIPped?
Improving Level Performance