Getting Started
R&S
®
SMA100B
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Prerequisites
The instrument is set up, connected to the power supply, and started up as described
in
Chapter 2.1, "Preparing for Use"
The first signal generation tasks explain how to generate an unmodulated signal, to
configure the RF signal output, and how you can vary the RF frequency and level in
sweep mode.
The instrument is manually operated via the touchscreen. Try out the following:
Generating an Unmodulated Carrier
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Generating an RF Frequency Sweep Signal
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2.3.1 Generating an Unmodulated Carrier
We start to generate a simple unmodulated signal. In this example, the R&S
SMA100B
can be in its minimal configuration.
1. On the R&S
SMA100B front panel, press the PRESET key to set a defined initial
instrument state.
2. Set the frequency:
a) In the "Status Bar", tap the "Frequency" field.
b) On the on-screen keypad, enter "6" and press the "GHz" key.
The on-screen key pad closes and the frequency value is displayed.
3. To set the signal level, tap the "Level" field and enter the level in the same way.
4. To activate RF signal output, select "Level" > "RF On" in the tile diagram.
Trying Out the Instrument
