Preface
R&S
®
SMA100B
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User Manual 1178.3834.02 ─ 03
1.3 About this Manual
This user manual describes general instrument functions, the manual operation of the
instrument and remote control.
The main focus of this manual is on the signal generation capabilities of the instrument
and the tasks required to achieve them. The following topics are included:
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Welcome to the R&S
SMA100B
Introduction to and getting familiar with the instrument, including introduction to the
signal generation principles.
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Getting Started
Information that you have received as a printed book together with your instrument
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Configuration of the RF Signal
Descriptions of the individual operation modes, including configuration settings and
task descriptions
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File and Data Management
Description of general functions to handle data files and work with the file system
of the instrument
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System and General Instrument Configuration
Description of the general instrument settings and functions
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Network and Remote Control Operation
Information on setting up the instrument in a network and operating it remotely.
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Remote Commands
Remote commands required to configure and perform measurements in a remote
environment, sorted by tasks.
Remote commands required to set up the environment and to perform common
tasks on the instrument, sorted by tasks.
Programming examples demonstrate the use of many commands and can usually
be executed directly for test purposes.
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Maintenance
Information on tasks required to maintain the operability of the instrument
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Troubleshooting and Error Messages
Hints and tips on how to handle errors
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Appendix
Extensive reference information on remote control, hardware interfaces, etc.
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Glossary
List of often used terms and abbreviations
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List of Commands
Alphabetical list of all remote commands described in the manual
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Index
Contents and scope
This help system describes the full functionality of an R&S
SMA100B. Depending on
your model and the installed options, some of the functions may not be available on
your instrument.
About this Manual
