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Terms Used in This Documentation

Terms Used in This Documentation
Many special terms are used throughout this documentation. Please refer to the "Getting Started Guide"
for detailed explanations of all these terms.
The Section below provides a brief description of special terms used in the Key parameter tables.

Terms used in Key Parameter Tables

The following terms are used in the parameter tables for each front-panel key or softkey. However, a
particular key description may not use all the terms listed.
Term
Default Unit
Default
Terminator
Dependencies/
Couplings
Example
Factory Preset
Key Path
Knob Increment/Decrement
Max
Min
Meas Global
Meas Local
Mode Global
Preset
Range
Remote
Command
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Meaning
The default measurement unit of the setting.
Indicates the units that will be attached to the numeric value that you have
entered. This default will be used from the front panel, when you terminate
your entry by pressing the
default will be used remotely when you send the command without
specifying any units after your value(s).
Some commands may be unavailable when other parameters are set in certain
ways. If applicable, any such limitations are described here.
Provides command examples using the indicated remote command syntax.
Describes the function settings after a
The sequence of Front-panel keys that accesses the function or setting.
The numeric value of the minimum increment or decrement that is applied
when turning the thumb wheel knob.
The Maximum numerical value that the setting can take.
The Minimum numerical value that the setting can take.
The functionality described is the same in all measurements.
The functionality described is only true for the measurement selected.
The functionality described is the same for all modes.
In some cases, a Preset operation changes the status of a parameter. If the
operation of the key specified is modified by a Preset operation, the effect is
described here.
Describes the range of the smallest to largest values to which the function can
be set. If you try to set a value below the minimum value, the analyzer
defaults to the minimum value. If you try to set a value above the maximum
value, the analyzer defaults to the maximum value.
Shows the syntax requirements for each SCPI command.
key, rather then selecting a units key. This
Enter
Factory Preset .
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