Status Information And Messages; Status Information; Messages; Volatile Messages - R&S SMB100A Operating Manual

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SMB100A
The values displayed in the "Freq" and "Level" fields include a set offset or multiplier
factor.
For more See alos
"Overview of RF
The frequency and level indication can be enlarged so that it covers the complete dis-
play of the R&S SMB by using the DIAGR key. This key toggles between block dia-
gram, magnified frequency and level indication and the display of the active dialog.
This requires the "Summary Screen Toggle" to be enabled.
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4.2.2 Status Information and Messages

The instrument indicates status information and messages in the header section of the
screen. The messages differ with respect to their importance (errors, warnings, info)
and the time of their appearance (brief and permanent messages), and require differ-
ent treatment
For additional information refer to the info window (see
on page 69).
Refer to
on page 481 for an overview of all status information and messages and corrective
actions.
4.2.2.1

Status Information

The status information gives the user an overview of the main operating states and set-
tings of the instrument. The states are indicated for information only and do not neces-
sitate any action by the user.
Status information is displayed between the frequency and level fields, at the left of the
info line or in the info line itself.
4.2.2.2

Messages

Messages indicate errors in the instrument. They are displayed in the info line in differ-
ent colors depending on their importance and display duration. Errors (e.g. no calibra-
tion data) are displayed in red, information (e.g. file not found) and warnings in black.
Warnings indicate less significant errors (e.g. the instrument operates outside specified
data).
4.2.2.3

Volatile messages

Brief messages report automatic settings in the instrument (e.g. switching off of incom-
patible types of modulation) or on illegal entries that are not accepted by the instrument
Operating Manual 1407.0806.32 ─ 21
Chapter 5.3.2, "RF
Level",
on page 145.
"Toggle Summary Screen"
Chapter 9, "Status Information, Error Messages and
Frequency",
on page 137 and
on page 108.
Chapter 4.2.3, "Info
Manual Operation
Display
Chapter 5.3.5.1,
Window",
Troubleshooting",
68

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