Instrument Control
R&S
®
HMP Series
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7
Instrument Control
This chapter provides an overview on how to work with the R&S
HMP. It covers
the following topics:
Ways to Operate the Instrument
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7.1
Ways to Operate the Instrument
You can operate an R&S
HMP in two ways:
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Manual operation
Use the front panel controls to configure your test setup. The principles of
manual operation are explained in
Chapter 7.2, "Means of Manual Interac-
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Remote control
Create programs to automatize repeating settings, tests and measurements.
The instrument is connected to a computer running the program.
on page 33 provides a brief overview of the interfaces
provided for remote control.
See
Chapter 4.2, "Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection"
the user manual, chapter "Network and Remote Control".
7.2
Means of Manual Interaction
To configure the R&S
HMP manually, use the front panel controls, see
on page 22. The display shows the current settings, menus
and dialogs, when you perform your settings.
This section briefly explains the controls and some additional features, e.g.:
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The use of the arrow keys or alternatively the rotary knob to adjust settings.
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The meaning of the color of the channel keys (Ch1, ...).
Means of Manual Interaction