Making a Basic Measurement
Using the Front PanelUsing the Front Panel
Entering Data
When setting measurement parameters, there are several ways to enter or modify the value of the active function:
Knob
Arrow Keys
Numeric Keypad
Unit Softkeys
Enter Key
Increments or decrements the current value.
Increments or decrements the current value.
Enters a specific value. Then press the desired terminator (either a unit softkey, or the Enter key).
Terminate a value that requires a
Terminates an entry when either no unit of measure is needed, or you want to use the default unit.
Using Menu Keys
Menu Keys (which appear along the right side of the display) provide access to many analyzer functions. Here are examples of menu key types:
Toggle Allows you to activate/deactivate states.
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Submenu Displays a new menu of softkeys.
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Choice Allows you to make a selection from a list of values.
Example:
Y Axis Units
dBm
A choice key displays the currently selected submenu choice, in this example, dBm. When the choice is made, the submenu automatically returns.
Adjust Highlights the softkey and sets the active function.
Examples:
CF Step
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Attenuation
10.00 dB
Auto Man
Press this type of key and enter a value.
The default for softkeys with an automatic (Auto) or manual (Man) choice is automatic. After you enter a value, the selection changes to manual. You can also press the softkey twice to change to manual.
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