Keysight Technologies X-Series, N9038A Getting Started Manual
Keysight X-Series
EMI Receiver
This manual provides documentation for the following X-Series
Analyzers running the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system:
MXE EMI Receiver N9038A
Getting Started
Guide
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Manual Part Number
N9038-90043
Publication Date
March 2018
Edition 1
Published in USA
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Contents
1 Quick-Start
Initial Inspection 10
Verify the Contents 10
Shipping Problems? 10
Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements 11
Locating the instrument 11
Cooling and rack mounting 11
Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time 12
Initializing the instrument using a USB mouse 12
Initializing the instrument using front-panel navigation 16
Contents
Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls 19
Shortening the Instrument Power-On Time 20
Instrument Information 21
Power requirements 21
Protecting Against Overpowering 22
Instrument Maintenance 22
Protecting against electrostatic discharge 24
2 Front and Rear Panel Features
Front-Panel Features 26
Overview of key types 29
Display Annotations 33
Rear-Panel Features 35
Front and Rear Panel Symbols 37
3 Using the EMC32 Software
How to Set Up and Run the EMC32 Software 40
Configuring the MXE 40
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Contents
4 Instrument Operating System
Microsoft Windows 42
Keysight Software Installed 43
Keysight signal analyzer software 43
Customer Installation of Software 44
3rd party software verified by Keysight 44
Installation of other 3rd party software 44
User Accounts 45
Administrator account 45
Instrument accounts 45
Keysight Only user account 45
Keysight Service user accounts 45
Customer creation of accounts 46
Keysight X-Series EMI Receiver Licensing 47
Fixed Licenses 47
Transportable Licenses 47
Network Licenses 47
USB Portable Licenses 48
Licensing New Measurement Application Software -
After Initial Purchase 50
Installation procedure over USB For Fixed Licenses 50
Windows Configuration 52
Settings that can be changed 52
Settings that must not be changed 53
Autoplay/Autorun 54
Configuring Printers 55
Configuring LAN 56
Hostname 56
IP Address & Gateway 56
Connecting to a Network Shared Folder 56
Windows Security 58
Windows Firewall 58
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Automatic Updates 58
Virus Protection 59
Spyware Protection 59
System Maintenance 60
Backup 60
System restore 60
Disk defragmenting 60
USB Connections 61
Disk Drive Partitioning and Use 62
Backing-up the factory calibration data 63
Disk Drive Recovery Process 64
Updating the software (required after a recovery) 67
Contents
5 Using Windows Tools
Navigating Windows Without a Mouse 70
Remote Desktop: Using the EMI Receiver Remotely 74
Overview of Remote Desktop operation 74
Setting up Remote Desktop operation 74
How to locate the computer name of the instrument 76
Running a Remote Desktop session 77
The Virtual Front Panel 86
Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Instruments Remotely 87
Accessing the instrument through the Internet 87
Controlling the Instrument 89
Enabling SCPI Control of the instrument 90
Selecting the Get Image tab 90
Selecting the Transfer Data tab 91
Selecting the Save/Recall tab 91
Selecting the Docs/Links tab 92
Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks 93
Windows shortcuts (key combinations) 93
Windows taskbar auto-hide feature 95
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Contents
6 Troubleshooting
Check the Basics 98
Problems with Microsoft Windows 10 100
Returning an EMI Receiver for Service 101
Calling Keysight Technologies 101
Locations for Keysight Technologies 102
Read the Warranty 102
Service Options 103
Packaging the Instrument 104
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Keysight X-Series EMI Receiver
MXE EMI Receiver N9038A
Getting Started Guide
1 Quick-Start
This section explains how to initialize the EMI Receiver.
The following topics can be found in this section:
“Initial Inspection” on page 10
“Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements” on page 11
“Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time” on page 12
“Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls” on page 19
“Shortening the Instrument Power-On Time” on page 20
“Instrument Information” on page 21
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Quick-Start
Initial Inspection
Initial Inspection
Inspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of stress.
Retain the shipping materials for future use, as you may wish to ship the
instrument to another location or to Keysight Technologies for service.
Verify the Contents
Verify the shipping container contents using the inclosed box contents list.
Shipping Problems?
If the shipping materials are damaged or the contents of the container are
incomplete:
— Contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office.
— Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.
— If you must return an EMI Receiver to Keysight Technologies, use the
original (or comparable) shipping materials. See “Returning an EMI
Receiver for Service” on page 101.
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Quick-Start
Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements
Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements
Locating the instrument
Make sure that the fan inlet and exhaust vent areas on the sides of the
instrument are not obstructed. The minimal required clearance is 2 inches.
Airflow restrictions cause additional airflow noise and cause the fans to speed
up so they can draw in enough air for the required cooling. This results in
excessive audible noise.
Cooling and rack mounting
Do not locate the receiver side-by-side with any other instrument with
side-by-side ventilation. Make sure the exhaust air from the first instrument is
directed away from the inlet of the second unit. If the pre-heated air from the
first instrument is directed into the second instrument, it can cause excessive
operating temperatures in the second unit and can cause instrument failures.
The instrument draws air in from the left side and exhausts air from the right
side.
When installing the product in a cabinet, the convection into and out of
the product must not be restricted. The ambient temperature (outside the
cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the
product by 4
power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts, then forced
convection must be used.
° C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the total
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Quick-Start
Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time
Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time
Initial power-on of the instrument can be accomplished using either of the
following methods:
— “Initializing the instrument using a USB mouse” on page 12
— “Initializing the instrument using front-panel navigation” on page 16
Initializing the instrument using a USB mouse
Tab le 1 -1
Steps Actions Notes
1. Connect the mouse — Connect the mouse to
one of the instrument’s
USB ports.
2. Power on the
instrument
a. Position the instrument
so you have easy access
to the power cord and
plug it in.
b. Press the power switch
(located in the lower left
corner of the
instrument’s front panel)
to turn the instrument
on.
See
“Instrument Location and Rack
Mounting Requirements
requirements” on page 21
The instrument can require more than 5 minutes to
power-on.
The Keysight Technologies screen appears followed by a
screen that allows you to select the operating system.
and “Power
for more details.
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Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time
Tab le 1 -1
Steps Actions Notes
2. Viewing the
End-User License
Agreement
After a brief startup, the following window appears giving you information about the
End-User License Agreement.
At this time, it is safe to turn off the instrument before initializing the software.
After launching the setup, do not turn off the instrument or remove power before the
Setup Wizard completes and the system restarts. Turning off the instrument may
corrupt the system and the application may not operate.
3. Reboot and logon
X-Series EMI Receiver Getting Started Guide 13
— Click
If you do not check the “Do not show this message again” check box, this message
will be displayed each time the analyzer is turned on. No application will start while
this message is displayed. Before continuing, make sure that you carefully read the
Anti-Virus message and determine what action is appropriate.
Agree
When the instrument restarts, the following message
window appears:
This window appears
and covers the
LaunchXSA window.
Quick-Start
Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time
Tab le 1 -1
Steps Actions Notes
4. Disable the
Anti-Virus message
5. Verify the installation a. On the instrument, press
— Select the check box and
click
Continue.
System, Show,
System.
b. Verify that the
purchased
application(s) appear in
the list.
3. View a signal
a. Press
Analyzer
b. Press
Mode, Spectrum
.
Input/Output,
RF Calibrator, 50
MHz.
c. Press
FREQ Channel,
Center Freq, 50, MHz.
Messages similar to the following continue to appear:
Several required processes continue.
The XSA application initializes
If you require further assistance, contact the Keysight
support team.
Online assistance:
http://www.keysight.com/find/assist
If you do not see the application you expected, look for an
entitlement certificate for the application that may have
shipped in a separate box.
This routes the internal 50 MHz signal to the instrument
input.
d. Press
50, MHz.
SPAN X Scale,
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Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time
Tab le 1 -1
Steps Actions Notes
The 50 MHz reference signal appears on the display.
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Quick-Start
Arrow keys
Enter key
Tab keys
Select key
Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time
Initializing the instrument using front-panel navigation
The following keys are used in the initialization process:
Table 1-2
Steps Actions Notes
1. Power on the
instrument
a. Position the instrument
so you have easy access
to the power cord and
plug it in.
b. Press the power switch
(located in the lower left
corner of the
instrument’s front panel)
to turn the instrument
on.
See
Mounting Requirements
requirements” on page 21
The instrument can require more than 5 minutes to
power-on.
The Keysight Technologies screen appears followed by a
screen that allows you to select the operating system.
“Instrument Location and Rack
and “Power
for more details.
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Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time
Table 1-2
Steps Actions Notes
2. Viewing the End-User
License Agreement
After launching the setup, do not turn off the instrument or remove power before the
Setup Wizard completes and the system restarts. Turning off the instrument may
corrupt the system and the application may not operate.
After a brief startup, the following window appears giving you information about the
End-User License Agreement.
At this time, it is safe to turn off the instrument before initializing the software.
3. Reboot and logon
If you do not check the “Do not show this message again” check box, this message
will be displayed each time the analyzer is turned on. No application will start while
this message is displayed. Before continuing, make sure that you carefully read the
Anti-Virus message and determine what action is appropriate.
X-Series EMI Receiver Getting Started Guide 17
— Press
Enter
When the instrument restarts, the following message
window appears:
This window
appears and covers
the LaunchXSA
window.
Quick-Start
Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time
Table 1-2
Steps Actions Notes
4. Disable the Anti-Virus
message
5. Verify the installation
3. View a signal
— Press
a. Press
Select to select
the check box and
to continue.
System, Show,
System.
b. Verify that the
purchased
application(s) appear in
the list.
a. Press
b. Press
Mode, Spectrum
Analyzer
.
Input/Output,
RF Calibrator, 50
MHz.
c. Press
FREQ Channel,
Center Freq, 50, MHz.
Messages similar to the following continue to appear:
Enter
Several required processes continue.
The XSA application initializes
If you require further assistance, contact the Keysight
support team.
Online assistance:
http://www.keysight.com/find/assist
If you do not see the application you expected, look for
an entitlement certificate for the application that may
have shipped in a separate box.
This routes the internal 50 MHz signal to the instrument
input.
d. Press
SPAN X Scale,
50, MHz.
The 50 MHz reference signal appears on the display.
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Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls
Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls
No anti-virus software is shipped with the EMI Receiver. It is recommended
that you install anti-virus software if your instrument is connected to the LAN.
Check with your IT department to see what they recommend.
Do not modify the default network settings as this may cause problems with
the operating system of the analyzer.
The EMI Receiver is shipped with the Windows 10 firewall enabled and
Windows Defender.
To adjust Windows Defender settings you must be logged in as an "administrator" (default password:"Keysight4u!"). Minimize the X-Series Application, click
the Start button and type: defender. Then click on Windows Defender from the
Best match column.
X-Series EMI Receiver Getting Started Guide 19
Quick-Start
Shortening the Instrument Power-On Time
Shortening the Instrument Power-On Time
The instrument desktop includes a shortcut to the ConfigureApplications.exe
application that lets you control your instrument power-on configuration. You
can set the configuration to pre-load only the applications that you typically
run. This can significantly shorten the time it takes for your instrument to
power-on. You can also access this functionality by pressing: System, Power
On, Configure Applications.
If (after power-on) you want to access an application that you did not pre-load,
it will take a little longer to bring it up once you press the application softkey.
This longer time-frame is only for the first access after power-on. After the
initial access, mode (application) switching will operate as quickly as if the
application was pre-loaded.
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Instrument Information
Instrument Information
Power requirements
The only physical installation of your EMI Receiver is a connection to a power
source. Line voltage does not need to be selected.
This instrument does not contain customer serviceable fuses.
The instruments can operate with mains supply voltage fluctuations up to
±10% of the nominal voltage.
This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing
ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be
inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any
interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is
likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is
prohibited.
Failure to ground the analyzer properly can result in personal injury.
Before turning on the analyzer, you must connect its protective earth
terminals to the protective conductor of the main power cable. Insert the
main power cable plug into a socket outlet that has a protective earth
contact only. DO NOT defeat the earth-grounding protection by using an
extension cable, power cable, or autotransformer without a protective
ground conductor.
This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution
Degree 2 per IEC 61010 Second Edition and IEC 664 respectively.
This instrument has autoranging line voltage input. Be sure the supply
voltage is within the specified range.
The Mains wiring and connectors shall be compatible with the connector
used in the premise electrical system. Failure, to ensure adequate earth
grounding by not using the correct components may cause product
damage, and serious injury.
AC power cord
The EMI Receiver is equipped with a three-wire power cord, in accordance with
international safety standards. This cable grounds the instrument cabinet when
connected to an appropriate power line outlet. The cable appropriate to the
original shipping location is included with the instrument. See:
X-Series EMI Receiver Getting Started Guide 21
Quick-Start
Instrument Information
http://www.keysight.com/find/powercords
Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this product.
Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord can
cause product damage.
If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the
equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal
condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only.
Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is readily
identifiable and easily reached by the operator. The detachable power
cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains
circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument. The
front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch.
Alternatively, an externally installed switch or circuit breaker (which is
readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator) may be used as
a disconnecting device.
Protecting Against Overpowering
The input circuitry of the EMI Receiver can be damaged by applying signals
that exceed the maximum safe input level of +30 dBm average total power or
+/- 0.2 Vdc (when DC coupled) or +/- 70 Vdc (when AC coupled). Refer to the
instrument's specification guide for more details regarding the Maximum Safe
Input Level. Repairing damage to the input circuitry can be expensive.
If the EMI Receiver will be used to analyze signals that might be near the
maximum safe input level, use external attenuators and/or limiters to help
protect the instrument input. The External Gain, amplitude Corrections, and/or
Ref Lvl Offset features may be used to compensate for the gains and losses of
external devices. External Gain and Corrections are under the Input/Output
menu and Ref Lvl Offset is under the AMPTD Y-Scale menu.
Note that the RF Input 2 connector can withstand high pulse signal (2 kV
pulses of 10 μs duration) without damaging the circuitry.
Instrument Maintenance
Cleaning the instrument
To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the instrument from mains before
cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean
the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.
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Instrument Information
Cleaning Connectors
Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the instrument power
cord removed, and in a well-ventilated area. Allow all residual alcohol moisture
to evaporate, and the fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument.
Keep isopropyl alcohol away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store in a
tightly closed container. It is extremely flammable. In case of fire, use
alcohol foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; water may be ineffective.
Use isopropyl alcohol with adequate ventilation and avoid contact with
eyes, skin, and clothing. It causes skin irritation, may cause eye damage,
and is harmful if swallowed or inhaled. It may be harmful if absorbed
through the skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.
In case of spill, soak up with sand or earth. Flush spill area with water.
Dispose of isopropyl alcohol in accordance with all applicable federal,
state, and local environmental regulations.
Battery Information
The EMI Receiver uses a lithium battery located on the CPU board. This is not
an operator replaceable part. See “Returning an EMI Receiver for Service” on
page 101. Replaceable parts must be approved or supplied by Keysight
Technologies.
You can order the service documentation for the instrument through your
Keysight Sales and Service office.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended. Discard used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not throw batteries away but collect as small chemical waste.
X-Series EMI Receiver Getting Started Guide 23
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Instrument Information
Protecting against electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components
(the possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever
components are transported, stored, or used).
Test equipment and ESD
To help reduce ESD damage that can occur while using test equipment:
Do not use these first three techniques when working on circuitry with a
voltage potential greater than 500 volts.
• Before connecting any coaxial cable to an EMI Receiver connector for the
first time each day, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of
the cable together.
• Personnel should be grounded with a 1 MΩ resistor-isolated wrist-strap
before touching the center pin of any connector and before removing any
assembly from the instrument.
• Be sure that all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent
build-up of static charge.
• Perform work on all components or assemblies at a static-safe workstation.
• Keep static-generating materials at least one meter away from all
components.
• Store or transport components in static-shielding containers.
• Always handle printed circuit board assemblies by the edges. This reduces
the possibility of ESD damage to components and prevent contamination of
exposed plating.
Additional information about ESD
For more information about ESD and how to prevent ESD damage, contact the
Electrostatic Discharge Association (http://www.esda.org). The ESD standards
developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
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Keysight X-Series EMI Receiver
MXE EMI Receiver N9038A
Getting Started Guide
2 Front and Rear Panel Features
This section describes the following features:
“Front-Panel Features” on page 26
“Display Annotations” on page 33
“Rear-Panel Features” on page 35
“Front and Rear Panel Symbols” on page 37
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Front and Rear Panel Features
Front-Panel Features
Front-Panel Features
Item
Description
# Name
1 Menu Keys Key labels appear to the left of the menu keys to identify the current function
of each key. The displayed functions are dependent on the currently
selected Mode and Measurement, and are directly related to the most
recent key press.
2 Instrument Setup Keys These keys set the parameters used for making measurements in the
current Mode and Measurement.
3 Measurement Keys These keys select the Mode and the Measurement within the mode. They
also control the initiation and rate of recurrence of measurements.
4 Marker Keys Markers are often available for a measurement in order to measure a very
specific point/segment of data within the range of the current measurement
data.
5 Utility Keys These keys control system-wide functionality such as:
— instrument configuration information and I/O setup,
— printer setup and printing,
— file management, save and recall,
— instrument presets.
6 Probe Power Supplies power for external high frequency probes and accessories.
7 Headphones Output Headphones can be used to hear any available audio output.
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Front-Panel Features
Item
Description
# Name
8 Back Space Key Press this key to delete the previous character when entering alphanumeric
information. It also works as the Back key in Help and Explorer windows.
9 Delete Key Press this key to delete files or to perform other deletion tasks.
10 USB Connectors Standard USB 2.0 ports, Type A. Connect to external peripherals such as a
mouse, keyboard, DVD drive, or hard drive.
11 Local/Cancel/(Esc) Key If you are in remote operation, Local:
— returns instrument control from remote back to local (the front
panel).
— turns the display on (if it was turned off for remote operation).
— can be used to clear errors. (Press the key once to return to
local control, and a second time to clear error message line.)
If you have not already pressed the units or Enter key, Cancel exits the
currently selected function without changing its value.
Esc works the same as it does on a PC keyboard. It:
— exits Windows dialogs
—clears errors
— aborts printing
— cancels operations.
12 LED Indicator A green light indicates RF Input is the active input port.
13 RF Input Connector for inputting an external signal. Make sure that the total power of
all signals at the instrument input does not exceed +30 dBm (1 watt).
14 Numeric Keypad Enters a specific numeric value for the current function. Entries appear on
the upper left of the display, in the measurement information area.
15 Enter and Arrow Keys The Enter key terminates data entry when either no unit of measure is
needed, or you want to use the default unit.
The arrow keys:
— Increment and decrement the value of the current
measurement selection.
— Navigate help topics.
— Navigate or make selections within Windows dialogs.
— Navigate within forms used for setting up measurements.
— Navigate within tables.
The arrow keys cannot be used to move
a mouse pointer around on the display.
16 Menu/ (Alt) Key Alt works the same as a PC keyboard. Use it to change control focus in
Windows pull-down menus.
17 Ctrl Key Ctrl works the same as a PC keyboard. Use it to navigate in Windows
applications or to select multiple items in lists.
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Front and Rear Panel Features
Front-Panel Features
Item
Description
# Name
18 Select / Space Key Select is also the Space key and it has typical PC functionality. For example,
in Windows dialogs, it selects files, checks and unchecks check boxes, and
picks radio button choices. It opens a highlighted Help topic.
19 Tab Keys Use these keys to move between fields in Windows dialogs.
20 Knob Increments and decrements the value of the current active function.
21 Return Key Exits the current menu and returns to the previous menu. Has typical PC
functionality.
22 Full Screen Key Pressing this key turns off the softkeys to maximize the graticule display
area.
Press the key again to restore the normal display.
23 Help Key Initiates a context-sensitive Help display for the current Mode. Once Help is
accessed, pressing a front panel key brings up the help topic for that key
function.
24 Speaker Control Keys Enables you to increase or decrease the speaker volume, or mute it.
25 Window Control Keys These keys select between single or multiple window displays. They zoom
the current window to fill the data display, or change the currently selected
window. They can be used to switch between the Help window navigation
pane and the topic pane.
26 Power Standby/ On Turns the EMI Receiver on. A green light indicates power on. A yellow light
indicates standby mode.
The front-panel switch is a standby switch,
not a LINE switch (disconnecting device).
The instrument continues to draw power
even when the line switch is in standby.
The main power cord can be used as the
system disconnecting device. It
disconnects the mains circuits from the
mains supply.
27 RF Input 2 Connector for inputting an external signal. Make sure that the total power of
all signals at the instrument input does not exceed +30 dBm (1 watt). This
input can withstand 2 kV pulses of 10 μs duration.
28 LED Indicator A green light indicates RF Input 2 is the active input port.
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Front and Rear Panel Features
Front-Panel Features
Overview of key types
The keys labeled FREQ Channel, System, and Marker Functions are all
examples of front-panel keys.
Most of the dark or light gray keys access menus of functions that are
displayed along the right side of the display. These displayed key labels are
next to a column of keys called menu keys.
Menu keys list functions based on which front-panel key was pressed last.
These functions are also dependant on the current selection of measurement
application (Mode) and measurement (Meas).
If the numeric value of a menu key function can be changed, it is called an
active function. The function label of the active function is highlighted after
that key has been selected. For example, press AMPTD Y Scale. This calls up
the menu of related amplitude functions. The function labeled Ref Level (the
default selected key in the Amplitude menu) is highlighted. Ref Level also
appears in the upper left of the display in the measurement information area.
The displayed value indicates that the function is selected and its value can
now be changed using any of the data entry controls.
Some menu keys have multiple choices on their label, such as On/Off,
Auto/Man, or Log/Lin (as shown above). The different choices are selected by
pressing the key multiple times. For example, the Auto/Man type of key. To
select the function, press the menu key and notice that Auto is underlined and
the key becomes highlighted. To change the function to manual, press the key
again so that Man is underlined. If there are more than two settings on the key,
keep pressing it until the desired selection is underlined.
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Front and Rear Panel Features
Front-Panel Features
When a menu first appears, one key label is highlighted to show which key is
the default selection. If you press Marker Function, the Marker Function Off
key is the menu default key, and is highlighted.
Some of the menu keys are grouped together by a yellow bar running behind
the keys near the left side or by a yellow border around the group of keys.
When you press a key within the yellow region, such as Marker Noise, the
highlight moves to that key to show it has been selected. The keys that are
linked are related functions, and only one of them can be selected at any one
time. For example, a marker can only have one marker function active on it. So
if you select a different function it turns off the previous selection. If the current
menu is two pages long, the yellow bar or border could include keys on the
second page of keys.
In some key menus, a key label is highlighted to show which key has been
selected from multiple available choices, and the menu is immediately exited
when you press one of the other keys. For example, when you press the Select
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