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R&S
RTP
High-Performance
Oscilloscope
Getting Started
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1337994602
Version 05
Getting Started
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This manual describes the following R&S®RTP models with firmware version 4.60
and higher:
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R&S®RTP044 (1320.5007K04)
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R&S®RTP064 (1320.5007K06)
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R&S®RTP084 (1320.5007K08)
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R&S®RTP134 (1320.5007K13)
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R&S®RTP164 (1320.5007K16)
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Fax: +49 89 41 29 12 164
Email: info@rohde-schwarz.com
Internet: www.rohde-schwarz.com
Subject to change – Data without tolerance limits is not binding.
R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
1337.9946.02 | Version 05 | R&S®RTP
Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g.
R&S®RTP is indicated as R&S RTP.
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Contents
1 Safety Information................................................................. 5
2 Preface....................................................................................7
2.1 Key Features......................................................................................... 7
2.2 Documentation Overview.....................................................................7
3 Preparing for Use.................................................................11
3.1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument......................................... 11
3.2 Positioning the Instrument................................................................ 12
3.3 Starting the Instrument...................................................................... 14
Contents
3.4 Connecting External Devices............................................................ 16
4 Instrument Tour................................................................... 20
4.1 Front Panel.......................................................................................... 20
4.2 Rear Panel........................................................................................... 23
4.3 Keys and Controls.............................................................................. 26
5 Operating the Instrument....................................................38
5.1 Means of Manual Interaction..............................................................38
5.2 Touchscreen Display.......................................................................... 39
5.3 App Cockpit.........................................................................................45
5.4 Working with Waveforms................................................................... 46
5.5 Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid............................................................. 49
5.6 Toolbar................................................................................................. 50
5.7 Displaying Results..............................................................................59
5.8 Using Dialog Boxes............................................................................ 61
5.9 Entering Data.......................................................................................63
5.10 Messages.............................................................................................65
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5.11 Getting Information and Help............................................................ 66
Contents
6 Setting Up the Instrument...................................................69
6.1 Performing a Self-alignment.............................................................. 69
6.2 Setting the Display Language............................................................70
7 Contacting Customer Support........................................... 71
Index..................................................................................... 72
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Safety Information
1 Safety Information
The R&S RTP oscilloscope is designed for measurements on circuits that are
only indirectly connected to the mains or not connected at all. It is not rated for
any measurement category.
The instrument is rated for pollution degree 2 - for indoor, dry location use where
only non-conductive pollution occurs. Temporary conductivity caused by condensation is possible.
The instrument must be controlled by personnel familiar with the potential risks of
measuring electrical quantities. Observe applicable local or national safety regulations and rules for the prevention of accidents.
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you about the
potential dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injury or damage caused by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
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The "Basic Safety Instructions" in different languages are delivered as a printed brochure with the instrument.
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Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you
need to take care during setup or operation.
Risk of injury
Use the instrument in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, personal injury, or fire:
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Do not open the instrument casing.
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Do not use the instrument if you detect or suspect any damage of the
instrument or accessories.
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Do not operate the instrument in wet, damp or explosive atmospheres.
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Make sure that the instrument is properly grounded.
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Do not use the instrument to ascertain volt-free state.
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Do not exceed the voltage limits given in Chapter 4.1, "Front Panel",
on page 20.
The instrument is heavy. Be careful when you lift or carry the instrument.
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Risk of instrument damage due to inappropriate operating conditions
An unsuitable operating site or test setup can damage the instrument and
connected devices. Before switching on the instrument, observe the information on appropriate operating conditions provided in the data sheet. In
particular, ensure the following:
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All fan openings are unobstructed and the airflow perforations are unimpeded. A minimum distance of 10 cm to other objects is recommended.
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The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation.
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The instrument is positioned as described in the following sections.
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The ambient temperature does not exceed the range specified in the
data sheet.
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Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges.
Safety Information
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Signal outputs are connected correctly and are not overloaded.
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Documentation Overview
Preface
2 Preface
2.1 Key Features
The R&S RTP high-performance oscilloscopes combine superior signal integrity
with fastest acquisition rate. It combines multiple instrument capabilities for timecorrelated debugging in one box. Outstanding key features are:
Real-time signal integrity
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Superior frontend performance
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Real-time de-embedding and advanced triggering
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Hardware accelerated processing for faster results
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Comprehensive analysis tools, for example, powerful protocol analysis, jitter
analysis functions, automatic compliance tests, spectrograms, and precise
and wideband RF analysis
Multiple instrument capability
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Time-correlated analysis of different signal types
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Easy-to-use serial protocol analysis for various protocols used in embedded
design, mobile communications and more
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General purpose mixed signal option
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Multi-channel power consumption analysis with up to 8 additional voltage and
8 additional current measurement channels and very high dynamic range
Compact and configurable
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Most compact high-end instrument platform
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Highest configuration flexibility
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Advanced user interface
For a detailed specification, refer to the data sheet.
2.2 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S RTP user documentation.
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Documentation Overview
Preface
2.2.1 Manuals and Instrument Help
You find the manuals on the product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/rtp
Getting started manual
Introduces the R&S RTP and describes how to set up and start working with the
instrument, and describes basic operations. A printed English version is included
in the delivery. Editions in other languages are available on the product website.
Instrument help
The help offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the
firmware basic functionality and applications.
User manual (Instrument)
Describes all instrument functions in detail. It also provides an introduction to
remote control, a complete description of the remote control commands with programming examples, and information on maintenance and instrument interfaces.
Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
The online version of the user manual provides the complete contents for immediate display on the internet.
Manuals for compliance test options
For compliance test options, extra test procedure manual are available. Test fixtures are described in printed manuals, which are delivered with the fixture.
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The following test procedure manuals are available:
– USB 2.0 Compliance Test Procedures
– Ethernet Compliance Tests Procedures
– MIPI D-PHY Compliance Tests Procedures
– PCIe Compliance Tests Procedures
– DDR3 Compliance Tests Procedures
– DDR4 Compliance Tests Procedures
– ScopeSuite Automation
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The following test fixture manuals are available:
– R&S RT-ZF1 USB 2.0 Compliance Test Fixture Set
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Documentation Overview
– R&S RT-ZF2 Ethernet Compliance Test Fixture Set
– R&S RT-ZF3 Frequency Converter Board (100BASE-T1)
– R&S RT-ZF4 10BASE-Te Test Fixture
– R&S RT-ZF5 Ethernet Probing Fixture
– R&S RT-ZF6 Frequency Converter Board (1000BASE-T1)
– R&S RT-ZF7 Automotive Ethernet T&D Fixture
– R&S RT-ZF7A SMA Adaptor
– R&S RT-ZF8 Automotive Ethernet Compliance Test Fixture
Basic safety instructions
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information. The printed document is delivered with the instrument.
Instrument security procedures manual
Preface
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S RTP in secure areas.
Service Manual
Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module
replacement, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination, and contains
mechanical drawings and spare part lists. The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz information system (GLORIS,
https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com).
2.2.2 Data Sheet and Brochure
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S RTP. It also lists
the options with their order numbers and optional accessories. The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific characteristics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/rtp
2.2.3 Release Notes, Open Source Acknowledgment
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current firmware version, and describe the firmware installation. The open source
acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open
source software. It can also be read directly on the instrument.
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Documentation Overview
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/rtp.
Preface
2.2.4 Application notes, Application cards, Videos
These documents deal with special applications or background information on
particular topics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/rtp and Oscilloscopes Application Vid-
eos - Media Center
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Unpacking and Checking the Instrument
Preparing for Use
3 Preparing for Use
This section describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S RTP
for the first time.
Observe the information on appropriate operating conditions provided in the data
sheet and the general information given in "Risk of instrument damage due to
inappropriate operating conditions" on page 6.
3.1 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument
To remove the instrument from its packaging and check the equipment for completeness, proceed as follows:
1. Pull off the polyethylene protection pads from the instrument's rear feet.
2. Carefully remove the pads from the instrument handles at the front.
3. Pull off the corrugated cardboard cover that protects the rear of the instrument.
4. Carefully unthread the corrugated cardboard cover at the front that protects
the instrument handles and remove it.
5. Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and the accessory lists for the various items.
6. Check the instrument for any damage. If there is damage, immediately contact
the carrier who delivered the instrument. Make sure not to discard the box and
packing material.
Packing material
Retain the original packing material. If the instrument needs to be transported or shipped later, you can use the material to protect the control elements and connectors.
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Positioning the Instrument
Preparing for Use
3.2 Positioning the Instrument
The instrument is designed for use under laboratory conditions. It can be used in
standalone operation on a bench top or can be installed in a rack.
3.2.1 Bench Top Operation
For standalone operation, place the instrument on a horizontal bench with even,
flat surface. The instrument can be used in horizontal position, standing on its
feet, or with the support feet on the bottom extended.
Risk of injury if feet are folded out
The feet can fold in if they are not folded out completely or if the instrument
is shifted. Collapsing feet can cause injury or damage the instrument.
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Fold the feet completely in or out to ensure stability of the instrument.
Never shift the instrument when the feet are folded out.
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When the feet are folded out, do not work under the instrument or place
anything underneath.
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The feet can break if they are overloaded. The overall load on the folded-out feet must not exceed 500 N.
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Positioning the Instrument
Risk of injury when stacking instruments
A stack of instruments can tilt over and cause injury if not stacked correctly.
Furthermore, the instruments at the bottom of the stack can be damaged
due to the load imposed by the instruments on top.
Observe the following instructions when stacking instruments:
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Never stack more than three instruments. If you need to stack more
than three instruments, install them in a rack.
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The overall load imposed on the lowest instrument must not exceed
500 N.
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It is best if all instruments have the same dimensions (width and length).
If you need to stack smaller instruments on the top, the overall load
imposed on the lowest instrument must not exceed 250 N.
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If the instruments have foldable feet, fold them in completely.
3.2.2 Rackmounting
The instrument can be installed in a rack using a rack adapter kit. The order number is given in the data sheet. The installation instructions are part of the adapter
kit.
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Risk of instrument damage due to insufficient airflow in a rack
If you mount several instruments in a rack, you need an efficient ventilation
concept to ensure that the instruments do not overheat. Insufficient airflow
for a longer period can disturb the operation and even cause damage.
3.3 Starting the Instrument
Risk of injury
Preparing for Use
Starting the Instrument
Connect the oscilloscope to an outlet that has a ground contact.
If grounding is not ensured by the mains system, ground the oscilloscope
using the protective earth conductor on the front panel and an appropriate
cable.
Do not use an isolating transformer to connect the oscilloscope to the AC
power supply.
3.3.1 Powering On and Off
The R&S RTP can be used with different AC power voltages and adapts itself
automatically to it.
The instrument has a C20 connector. A list of appropriate power cables is given in
the user manual. Refer to the data sheet for the requirements of voltage and frequency.
To power on
1. Connect the power cable to the AC power connector on the rear panel of the
R&S RTP.
2. Connect the power cable to the socket outlet.
3. Switch the main power switch at the rear of the instrument to position I.
The power key on the front panel lights up.
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Before you start measurements, be sure to comply with the warm-up phase
specified in the data sheet.
If you leave the main power switch on, the instrument is in standby mode. To disconnect from power supply, power off the instrument. Powering off is only
required if the instrument must be disconnected from all power supplies.
To power off
1. If the instrument is running and the [Power] key is green, press the [Power]
key on the front panel to shut down the instrument.
2. Switch the main power switch at the rear of the instrument to position 0.
3. Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power supply.
Preparing for Use
Starting the Instrument
Risk of losing data
If you switch off the running instrument using the rear panel switch or by
disconnecting the power cord, the instrument loses its current settings. Furthermore, program data can be lost.
Press the Power key first to shut down the application properly.
3.3.2 Starting Up and Shutting Down
The [Power] key is located in the bottom left corner of the front panel.
To start up the instrument
1. Make sure that the R&S RTP is connected to the AC power supply and the
main power switch on the rear panel is in position I.
2. Press the [Power] key on the front panel.
The instrument performs a system check, boots the Windows operating system, and then starts the R&S RTP firmware.
The [Power] key turns green and the illuminated keys on the front panel light
up. If the previous session was terminated regularly, the oscilloscope uses the
last settings.
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Connecting External Devices
To shut down the instrument
► Press the [Power] key on the front panel.
All current settings are saved, and the software shuts down. The [Power] key
turns orange. The standby power supplies only the power switch circuits.
Now it is safe to power off the instrument.
The "Exit" function in the "File" menu shuts down only the firmware application. To
shut down the instrument completely, also shut down the operating system in the
"Start" menu, or use the [Power] key.
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3.3.3 EMI Suppression
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) may affect the measurement results.
To suppress generated Electromagnetic Interference:
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Use suitable shielded cables of high quality. For example use double-shielded
RF and LAN cables.
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Always terminate open cable ends.
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Note the EMC classification in the data sheet.
3.4 Connecting External Devices
The following interfaces for external devices are provided:
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USB connectors at the front and rear panel of the instrument
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Monitor connectors DVI-D and DisplayPort at the rear panel of the instrument
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● Connecting an External Monitor......................................................................18
3.4.1 Connecting USB Devices
The USB interfaces on the front and rear panels allow you to connect USB devices directly to the instrument. The number of USB connectors can be increased
by using USB hubs. Due to the large number of available USB devices, there is
almost no limit to the expansions that are possible with the R&S RTP.
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Connecting External Devices
The following USB devices can be useful, for example:
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USB flash drives to save screenshots and measurement results, and for easy
installation of firmware applications
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Keyboard and/or mouse to simplify the operation and the entry of data, comments, filenames, etc.
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Printer to print measurement results and screenshots
You can connect or disconnect all USB devices during operation of the instrument.
Installing USB devices on R&S RTP is easy under the Windows operating system, because all USB devices are plug&play. After a device is connected to the
USB interface, Windows automatically searches for a suitable device driver.
If the operating system does not find a suitable driver, it prompts you to specify a
directory that contains the driver software. If the driver software is on a storage
media, connect the appropriate drive to the instrument before proceeding. If the
instrument is integrated in a network, you can also install driver data stored in a
network directory.
Preparing for Use
When a USB device is disconnected from the R&S RTP, Windows immediately
detects the change in hardware configuration and deactivates the corresponding
driver.
The properties of external USB devices are configured in the operating system,
not in the R&S RTP software. It is recommended that you use mouse and keyboard to access and modify the settings of the Windows operating system. To
access Windows, press the Windows key on the external keyboard, or select
"File" > "Minimize Application" on the R&S RTP menu.
Connecting a USB flash drive
If the installation of a USB flash drive is successful, Windows informs you that the
device is ready to use. The device is made available as a new drive ("D:") and is
displayed in Windows Explorer. The name of the drive depends on the manufacturer.
Connecting a keyboard
The keyboard is detected automatically when it is connected. The default input
language is English – US.
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Connecting External Devices
To configure the keyboard properties:
1. Tap the "Find" icon (magnifier) on the Windows taskbar.
2. Type keybord.
3. Select "Edit language and keyboard options".
Connecting a mouse
The mouse is detected automatically when it is connected. To configure the
mouse properties:
1. Tap the "Find" icon (magnifier) on the Windows taskbar.
2. Type mouse.
3. Select "Mouse settings".
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Connecting a printer
When printing a file, the instrument checks whether a printer is connected and
turned on, and whether the appropriate printer driver is installed. If necessary,
printer driver installation is initiated by the Windows system. To install a printer
driver:
1. Tap the "Find" icon (magnifier) on the Windows taskbar.
2. Type printer.
3. Select "Printers & scanners".
4. Select "Add a printer or scanner".
3.4.2 Connecting an External Monitor
You can connect an external monitor or projector to the R&S RTP. The following
connectors are available:
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"DVI-D" on page 25
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"DisplayPort" on page 25
Before connecting an external monitor, ensure that the monitor and the R&S RTP
are connected to a ground contact. Otherwise the instrument can be damaged.
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Connecting External Devices
After connecting an additional monitor or projector to the instrument, configure it
for usage. The relevant settings are Windows settings but you can configure the
displays directly in the instrument setup.
1. Check the input type of the monitor or projector. Make sure to select the correct cable. To use a VGA monitor, you need an active DVI-D to VGA adapter.
2. Press the [Setup] key.
3. Select the "System" tab.
4. Tap "Display / Monitors".
5. To show the instrument's display content only on the external monitor, select
"Projector only".
To show the instrument's display content on both the oscilloscope and the
external monitor, select "Duplicate".
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The touchscreen of the R&S RTP has a screen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixel.
Most external monitors have a higher screen resolution. If the screen resolution of
the monitor is set higher than the instrument's resolution, the application window
uses a 1280 x 800 area of the monitor display. For full screen display, adjust the
monitor's screen resolution using "Additional display settings".
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Instrument Tour
Front Panel
4 Instrument Tour
This chapter describes the front and rear panels of the instrument including all
function keys and connectors, and also the touchscreen with its control elements.
4.1 Front Panel
Figure 4-1 shows the front panel of the R&S RTP. The function keys are grouped
in functional blocks to the left and the right of the touchscreen. Below the screen,
various connectors are located.
Figure 4-1: Front panel of R&S RTP
1 = Touchscreen
2 = Setup controls
3 = Horizontal controls
4 = Trigger controls
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Front Panel
5 = Analysis keys
6 = Navigation controls
7 = External trigger input
8 = Vertical controls
9 = Input channels
10 = Two option slots for R&S RTP-B1 (MSO) or R&S RTP-B1E (for R&S RT-ZVC) , R&S RTP-
B6 (waveform generator), R&S RTP-B7 (pulse source)
11 = USB connectors
12 = Connectors for probe compensation and grounding
13 = [Power] key
Three of the mentioned options can be installed in one R&S RTP - two at
the front panel, and one at the rear panel. Each option can be installed
once only. To ensure correct installation and calibration, installation is done
only at Rohde & Schwarz service centers. See also: "Option slot"
on page 26.
Channel inputs and external trigger input
The R&S RTP has four channel inputs to connect the input signals, and an external trigger input to control the measurement by an external signal.
The input connectors are provided with a special Rohde & Schwarz active probe
interface, and they are BNC compatible. Thus, the instrument can automatically
detect active probes that have the Rohde & Schwarz probe interface.
The input impedance of the inputs is 50 Ω.
Risk of instrument damage
The instrument is not rated for any measurement category.
Make sure that the input voltage on channel inputs and the external trigger
input does not exceed 5 V peak at 50 Ω input impedance.
The keys and controls are described in Chapter 4.3, "Keys and Controls",
on page 26. The following connectors are available at the front panel:
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Probe Compensation
Probe compensation terminal to support adjustment of passive probes to the
oscilloscope channel.
Protective earth conductor for grounding the instrument.
Square wave signal for probe compensation, 1 kHz and 1 Vpp.
Ground connector for probes.
USB
Two USB type A connectors that comply with standard USB 3.0. They are used to
connect devices like keyboard, mouse, printer and USB flash drive.
Note: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results. To
avoid any impact, do not use USB connecting cables exceeding 1 m.
Mixed signal option R&S RTP-B1 / digital extension port R&S RTP-B1E
The mixed signal option R&S RTP-B1 provides logic analizer functionality and 16
digital channels. It also can connect the R&S RT-ZVC multi-channel power probe.
The connectors can be used to connect two logical probes with 8 digital channels
each (D0 to D7 and D8 to D15), or two flat interface cables of R&S RT-ZVC.
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Front Panel
The digital extension port R&S RTP-B1E provides the connectors for the
R&S RT-ZVC multi-channel power probe without MSO. The connectors can be
used to connect two flat interface cables of R&S RT-ZVC.
One of the options can be installed in one of option slots at the front panel, or in
the option slot at the rear panel.
The maximum input voltage is 40 V peak at 100 kΩ input impedance. The maximum input frequency for a signal with the minimum input voltage swing of 500 mV
(Vpp) is 400 MHz. For detailed specifications, refer to the data sheet.
Waveform generator option R&S RTP-B6
The waveform generator can generate various function and arbitrary waveforms,
sweeps, and parallel patterns. For detailed specifications, refer to the data sheet.
The option can be installed in one of option slots at the front panel.
The module provides the following connectors:
[Gen1, Gen2] BNC connectors
[PattGen] Connector for the pattern generator
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Pulse source option R&S RTP-B7
The pulse source outputs a symmetrical differential pulse signal. For detailed
specifications, refer to the data sheet.
The option can be installed in one of option slots at the front panel.
The module has four connectors.
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Out, : 2.92 mm connectors (K type) for pulse signal output
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Ref,
: 2.92 mm connectors (K type) for reference signal output
Instrument Tour
Rear Panel
4.2 Rear Panel
Figure 4-2 shows the rear panel of the R&S RTP.
Figure 4-2: Rear panel of R&S RTP
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Rear Panel
1 = AC power supply connector and main power switch
2 = USB device connector, type B
3 = USB connectors, type A
4 = LAN connector
5 = DVI-D connector for external monitor
6 = DisplayPort connector
7 = GPIB connector
8 = Exchangeable solid state disk (SSD, option R&S RTP-B18)
9 = Aux Out connector
10 = External trigger output
11 = Ref In, Ref Out: reference input, and output of the OCXO reference signal
12 = Digital data interface (DDI, optional)
13 = Option slot
14 = Kensington lock slot to secure the instrument against theft
AC power supply connector and main power switch
Connection to the AC power line. The R&S RTP can be used with different AC
power voltages and adapts itself automatically to it. The nominal voltage and frequency ranges are displayed on the rear panel and quoted in the data sheet.
If grounding is not ensured by the mains system, ground the oscilloscope using
the protective earth conductor on the front panel and an appropriate cable.
The AC main power switch also interrupts the power supply of the OCXO.
When you power up the instrument, be sure to comply with the warm-up phase
specified in the data sheet before you start measurements.
USB Device
USB 3.0 interface of type B (device USB), to be used for remote control of the
instrument.
USB
Four USB type A connectors. Two connectors comply with standard USB 3.0, and
the other two with standard USB 2.0. They are used to connect devices like keyboard, mouse, printer, and flash drive to store and reload instrument settings and
measurement data.
Note: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results. To
avoid any impact, do not use USB connecting cables exceeding 1 m.
LAN
8-pin RJ-45 connector used to connect the instrument to a Local Area Network
(LAN). It supports up to 1000 Mbit/s (10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet).
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DisplayPort
DisplayPort connector for an external monitor or projector. It supports DisplayPort
version 1.1a.
DVI-D
Digital connector for an external monitor or projector. The monitor shows the complete content of the instrument's screen.
GBIP
Connector with GBIP interface. For detailed specifications, refer to the data sheet.
Aux Out
Output of the internal calibration signal, if the signal is configured to external destination.
Trigger Out
The BNC connector for external trigger output is used to provide the internal trigger signal of the oscilloscope to trigger other instruments for synchronized measurements.
Instrument Tour
Rear Panel
When a trigger occurs, the R&S RTP creates a pulse of 5 V with a source impedance of 50 Ω and delivers it to the external trigger output. The instrument can
also send the pulse on mask test violation or violation of measurement limits and
margins.
If the connector is terminated with 50 Ω, the signal level is 2.5 V (50 mA). With
1 MΩ termination, the level is 5 V. A short-circuit of the connector to ground creates current of 100 mA.
To enable the trigger out signal, select "Trigger" menu > "Ctrl/Action". Here you
also adjust polarity, delay, and length of the pulse. The default is a positive pulse
of 100 ns. The minimum delay is 800 ns.
Ref In, Ref Out
BNC connectors for input of a reference signal, and for output of the OCXO reference signal.
The input frequency ranges from 1 MHz to 20 MHz in 1 MHz steps. The input
impedance is 50 Ω.
The output frequency of the OCXO is 10 MHz, the impedance is 50 Ω. For
detailed specifications, refer to the data sheet.
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DDI 40G
Optional digital data interface for input and output of digital data.
Option slot
Slot to install one of the options R&S RTP-B1 (MSO) or R&S RTP-B1E (for
R&S RT-ZVC) if both slots at the front panel are used for other options. To install
the option, the R&S RTP-B21 slot adapter is required. The options and their connectors are briefly described in Chapter 4.1, "Front Panel", on page 20.
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4.3 Keys and Controls
4.3.1 Power Key
The [Power] key is located on the lower left corner of the front panel. It starts up
and shuts down the instrument's software.
The light of the key shows the instrument state:
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Orange: standby, the main power switch is on, the software is shut down.
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Green: The instrument is ready for operation.
4.3.2 Setup Controls
Setup keys set the instrument to a defined state, change basic settings, and provide print and help functions. The intensity rotary knob adjusts the display contrast for several display elements.
[Autoset]
The instrument analyzes the enabled channel signals, and adjusts appropriate
horizontal, vertical, and trigger settings to display stable waveforms.
[Preset]
Resets the instrument to a default state. All measurements, mask tests, zoom,
and most individual settings are deleted, and all channels except for channel 1
are disabled. You can define preset configurations and save them to a file. The
[Preset] key can be configured to set either factory defaults or a user-defined preset configuration.
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[Save Recall]
Opens and closes the "File" dialog box, where you can:
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Save instrument settings (user settings)
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Load instrument settings which were saved before
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Save waveform data and measurement results
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Define a naming pattern for autonaming of files
[Setup]
Opens and closes the "Setup" dialog box, where you can:
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Access Windows configuration and install firmware updates
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Configure the touchscreen
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Check and install option keys for software options
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Check availability of hardware options
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Configure remote settings, LAN settings, and GPIB
Camera
Performs the action that is assigned to the key in "File" menu > "Frontpanel
Setup" > "Hardkeys". By default, the key saves a screenshot of the waveform display.
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Quick Action
Starts an external application, opens the graphical recall, or deletes the all measurement results, waveforms, and the history. The function is assigned to the key
in "File" menu > "Frontpanel Setup" > "Hardkeys". By default, the key opens the
setup dialog box.
[Help]
Opens the appropriate help topic for the active tab. If no dialog box is open, the
contents page of the help appears.
[Display]
Opens and closes the "Display" dialog box to configure the appearance of the
waveforms, the diagram layout, color tables, and the XY-diagram. You can also
assign name labels to the waveforms.
[Touch Lock]
Locks the touchscreen to prevent unintended use. When the touchscreen is off,
the key is illuminated. Press again to unlock the touchscreen.
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[Intensity]
Adjusts the intensity of the waveforms on the screen, or the background transparency of dialog boxes, or the transparency of result boxes. If a dialog box is open,
turning the knob changes the transparency of dialog boxes. If a result box is
open, the transparency of result boxes is changed. Otherwise the waveform
intensity is adjusted. Press the knob to toggle between the three settings. The
controlled parameter and its value are shown in the input box in the lower right
corner of the screen.
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4.3.3 Horizontal Controls
The keys and rotary knobs in the Horizontal functional block adjust the acquisition
settings and horizontal parameters. These settings are effective for all channel
waveforms.
[Res Rec Len], [Horizontal]
Open and close the "Setup" tab in the "Horizontal" dialog box, where you can:
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Adjust the time scale, and acquisition time
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Adjust the horizontal position, and reference point
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Adjust the resolution and the record length
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Enable the roll mode
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[Acquisition]
Opens and closes the "Acquisition" tab in the "Horizontal" dialog box, where you
can define the acquisition processing (acquisition mode and waveform arithmetic).
[Resolution / Record Length]
The rotary knob changes the resolution or the record length. Press the knob to
toggle the setting. The controlled parameter and its value are shown in the input
box in the lower right corner of the screen.
For resolution, turn clockwise to increase the resolution: the time between two
acquisition points gets shorter. Record length and sample rate increase while the
acquisition time remains constant.
For record length, turn clockwise to increase the record length, and the resolution
increases too - the time between to acquisition points gets shorter.
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[Position]
The rotary knob changes the horizontal position of the waveform or the position of
the reference point on the screen.
You can select if the knob changes the position or the reference point in "File"
menu > "Frontpanel Setup" > "Knobs". To set the value to zero, press the knob.
The current value is shown in the input box in the lower right corner of the screen.
"Horizontal position" defines the time distance of the reference point from the zero
point of the diagram. Turn clockwise to move the waveform to the right.
"Reference point" defines the position of the reference point on the screen. Turn
clockwise to move it to the right. The reference point marks the rescaling center
of the time scale. It is indicated by a gray triangle outline at the top of the diagram. If you modify the time scale, the reference point remains fixed on the
screen, and the scale is stretched or compressed to both sides of the reference
point.
[Scale]
The rotary knob adjusts the time scale for all signals. The time scale is also
known as timebase.
Turn clockwise to stretch the waveforms. Doing so, the scale value time/div
decreases.
Press the knob to toggle between coarse and fine scale adjustment.
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4.3.4 Vertical Controls
The keys and knobs in the Vertical functional block select a signal and adjust the
vertical scale and position of the selected signal.
[Ch <n>]
Turns on, selects, and configures a channel. If the channel is active, the key lights
up in the corresponding channel color .
The effect of the keypress depends on state of the channel:
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If channel is off: Pressing the key turns on the channel and selects it.
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If the channel is on, but not selected: Pressing the key selects the channel
waveform.
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If the waveform is selected: Pressing the key opens the "Vertical" dialog box
for the appropriate channel.
The vertical rotary knobs are focused on the selected waveform. They are illuminated in the color of the selected waveform.
[Logic]
Opens the dialog box for configuration of parallel buses and digital channels. The
key lights up if you enable at least one parallel bus. You can switch off the
selected bus using the [Signal Off] key.
[Ref]
Opens the "Reference" dialog box, where you can configure and display reference waveforms. Press the key repeatedly to switch the reference waveform.
If a reference waveform is selected, the vertical rotary knobs are illuminated in
white or light gray (default colors), depending on the selected waveform.
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[Math]
Opens the "Math" dialog box, where you can configure the calculation of mathematical waveforms using various mathematic operations on other waveforms.
Press the key repeatedly to switch the math waveform.
If a math waveform is selected, the vertical rotary knobs are illuminated in brown
(default color), the brightness of the color depends on the selected waveform.
[Position] (upper knob)
The upper rotary knob changes the vertical position or the offset of the selected
waveform. The horizontal axis and the selected waveform are moved vertically.
The knob lights up in the color of the selected waveform.
You can select if the knob changes the position or the offset in "File" menu >
"Frontpanel Setup" > "Knobs". To set the value to zero, press the knob. Turn
clockwise to move up the waveform. The current value is shown in the input box
in the lower right corner of the screen.
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Position indicates the vertical location in divisions.
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Offset moves the vertical center of the selected channel to the offset value.
[Scale]
This rotary knob adjusts the vertical scale for the selected waveform. The knob
lights up in the color of the selected waveform.
Turn clockwise to stretch the waveform. Doing so, the scale value V/div decreases.
Press the knob to toggle between coarse and fine scale adjustment.
[Signal Off]
Turns off the selected signal and selects the next channel, math, or reference
waveform.
The key is illuminated in the color of the selected signal and changes the color
according to the new selection.
4.3.5 Trigger Controls
The keys and knob in the Trigger functional block adjust the trigger and start or
stop acquisition.
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[Trigger]
Opens and closes the "Trigger" dialog box, where you can:
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Select a trigger type and configure it.
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Set general trigger parameters and control the acquisition run.
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Qualify the trigger event with logic patterns.
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Configure a sequence of subsequent trigger events.
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Set up the zone trigger if option R&S RTP-K19 is installed.
[Levels]
The rotary knob sets the trigger level for all trigger types. Turn clockwise to move
up the trigger level. If the selected trigger type requires two trigger levels - upper
and lower level - press the knob to toggle between the two levels.
[Source]
Opens a dialog box where you can select the trigger source. Press the key again
to switch the source. The key lights up in the color of the selected trigger source.
[Slope]
Toggles the trigger slope or trigger polarity, dependent on the trigger type. The
current setting is shown on the trigger label, which is in the upper part of the sidebar.
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[Mode]
Toggles the trigger mode between Auto and Normal. The current setting is shown
on the trigger label.
[Run Stop]
Starts and stops the continuous acquisition. A green light indicates a running
acquisition. A red light shows that acquisition is stopped.
[Single]
Starts a defined number of acquisitions. A green light indicates a running acquisition. A red light shows that acquisition is stopped. Press the key again to stop
running acquisitions.
To set the number of acquisitions, press the [Trigger] key, select the "Ctrl/Action"
tab, and set "Average count (N-single count)".
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4.3.6 Analysis Keys
The keys in the Analysis functional block provide direct access to measurement
and analyzing functions. If you press [Cursor], [Zoom] or [Meas], the action starts
on first keypress, and a second keypress opens the corresponding dialog box. If
you press another function key, the dialog box opens.
[Cursor]
Displays vertical and horizontal cursors in the active diagram and opens the "Cursor Results" box.
Cursors are markers which are placed at points of interest on a waveform. The
instrument measures the cursor positions and delta values between parallel cursors.
If you press the key while a cursor measurement is enabled, the "Cursors" dialog
box opens.
In the "Cursors" dialog box, you can:
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Configure up to 4 cursor sets
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Define style and labels of the cursors
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Connect the cursor to the waveform and couple the cursors
[Meas]
Starts the default automatic measurement for the active waveform and opens the
"Measurement" result box.
If you press the [Meas] key while a measurement is enabled, the "Measurements"
dialog box is displayed, where you can:
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Configure amplitude and time measurements, eye, spectrum, and histogram
measurements
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Configure gated measurement
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Configure long term and statistic measurements
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Configure actions to be executed if specified limits are exceeded
App Cockpit
Opens the "App Cockpit" dialog box, where you can start an application or analysis function directly, without knowing its position in the menu or toolbar.
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The "App Cockpit" button on the left end of the menu has the same effect.
[Zoom]
Displays a zoom diagram for the active diagram. The key is illuminated if at least
one zoom is active. If you press the key while the zoom function is on, the "Zoom"
dialog box opens, where you can configure several zoom areas for detailed signal
observation.
[Protocol]
Opens the "Protocol" dialog box which contains the configuration of serial buses
and the settings for decoding the signals.
The key lights up if the decoding of a serial bus is active. You can switch off the
decoded bus using the [Signal Off] key.
[Search]
Opens and closes the "Search" dialog box, where you can:
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Configure trigger events to be searched for
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Limit the search by gating
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Configure the presentation of search results
[Mask]
Opens and closes the "Masks" dialog box. Masks are used for error detection and
compliance tests of digital signals.
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You can:
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Configure masks and masks segments
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Define mask test parameters
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Configure actions triggered by mask violation
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Configure the mask display
[History]
The sample memory contains several stored acquisitions before the current one,
which is shown in the display. Press the key to open the quick access "History"
dialog box, where you can view the stored acquisitions and use them for further
analysis. Press the key again to open the main "History" dialog box with more settings and information.
The key is illuminated as long as a history acquisition or replay is displayed.
[FFT]
Opens and closes the FFT setup.
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The key lights up if an FFT is active. You can switch off the FFT math waveform
using the [Signal Off] key.
4.3.7 Navigation Controls
The rotary knob and the navigation keys provide an alternative way to navigate in
dialog boxes and to enter numeric data.
See also: Chapter 5.8, "Using Dialog Boxes", on page 61
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Navigation rotary knob
The navigation knob has various functions:
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In numeric entry fields: turn to increase or decrease the value.
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In tables: press to activate the edit mode, turn clockwise to increase the value
or turn counterclockwise to decrease it, and press to enter the value and
move to the next cell.
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To set cursor positions, histogram areas, and mask points in input boxes:
press to toggle the parameter, turn clockwise to increase the value or turn
counterclockwise to decrease it.
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To move zoom area, cursor line, or gate in diagrams: Turn to move the element that has the focus, and press to toggle the focus.
[Esc]
Closes a dialog box or input box.
[Undo]
Reverses the last setting actions step by step. Undo is not possible after load and
recall actions, and after creating a reference waveform.
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[Redo]
Recovers the undo steps in reverse order.
[OK]
The [OK] key has various functions:
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In dialog boxes and opened selection lists: the key applies the selected value.
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In tables: the key activates the edit mode. If the table cell is in edit mode, the
key confirms the value, quits the edit mode and moves to the next cell.
Field left, Field right
In dialog boxes and tables, the keys move the focus.
In diagrams, they switch the focus between zoom areas, cursor lines, and gates.
Checkmark [☑]
The checkmark key [☑] has different functions depending on the focus:
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In usual dialog box: if the focus is on a selection list, the key opens the list and
applies the selected value.
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In tables: activates the edit mode.
Tab
The tab key has various functions:
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In dialog boxes with only horizontal tabs, the key switches the horizontal tabs.
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In dialog boxes with horizontal and vertical tabs, the key switches the tabthat
has the focus.
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In a table or diagram, the key moves the focus in the same way as the [▶] key.
Up arrow [▲], Down arrow [▼]
The up and down arrow keys have the following effects:
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In numeric edit fields: increase or decrease the parameter value.
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In tables: scroll vertically through the rows.
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In dialog boxes, for option buttons in a column: select an option. In an open
selection list, the keys scroll the list.
Left arrow [◀], Right arrow [▶]
The left and right arrow keys have the following effects:
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In edit fields: move the cursor.
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In tables: scroll horizontally through the columns.
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In dialog boxes, for option buttons in a row: select an option.
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Means of Manual Interaction
5 Operating the Instrument
There are three ways to operate the R&S RTP.
Manual operation
Use the touchscreen, keys and rotary knobs, or an optional mouse and/or keyboard. The principles of manual operation are explained in this section.
Remote control
Create programs to automatize repeating settings, tests, and measurements. The
instrument is connected to a computer that runs the program.
This way of operation is described in the user manual, chapter "Remote Control
Commands".
Remote operation
The remote desktop connection of Windows can be used for instrument control
and file transfer. Even on computers with non-Windows operating systems, a
remote desktop connection is possible using RDP applications.
For details, refer to the user manual, chapter "Remote Desktop Connection".
Remote monitoring and control of the instrument from a connected computer is
also possible with a standard web browser and a LAN connection.
For details, refer to the user manual, chapter "Web Control".
Alternatively, you can use Virtual Network Computing (VNC), which requires
installation of the VNC server on the R&S RTP. Installation and configuration are
described in the application note "Remote Monitoring and Control of the
R&S RTP with a Web Browser", available on the Rohde & Schwarz internet site.
5.1 Means of Manual Interaction
The R&S RTP provides the following means of manual interaction, which you can
use alternatively or complementary:
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Touchscreen:
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Using the touchscreen is the direct interaction way. Use your finger to place
waveforms on the screen, mark areas for zoom and histograms, set parameters in dialog boxes, enter data, and much more. The control elements and
actions on the screen are based on common concepts, and you will easily
become familiar with the user interface.
Tapping the screen works like clicking mouse buttons:
– Tap = click: Selects a parameter or provokes an action.
– Double-tap = double-click has the same effect as touch and hold = right-
click: Opens the on-screen keyboard or keypad, or a specific editor if available
Use gestures to scale the waveform:
– Spread or pinch two fingers horizontally to change the horizontal scale
(timebase).
– Spread or pinch two fingers vertically to change the vertical scale of the
active waveform.
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Touchscreen Display
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Function keys and rotary knobs:
The front panel provides nearly all functions and controls to operate the instrument in the classic ways, without touchscreen. As an exception, the sidebar
cannot be used with front panel controls.
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Optional mouse and/or keyboard:
These devices work conform to Windows standards. The navigation keys on
the front panel correspond to the keys on the keyboard.
The usage of the touchscreen and navigation keys is described in detail in the following sections.
5.2 Touchscreen Display
5.2.1 Information on the Display
The touchscreen of the instrument shows the waveforms and measurement
results, and also information and everything that you need to control the instrument. All waveform-related display elements are shown in Figure 5-1. An overview of control elements - like dialog box, toolbar - is given in Figure 5-4 .
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Touchscreen Display
Figure 5-1: Display information
1 = Diagram
2 = Grid
3 = Sidebar with horizontal and trigger label (3a), signal icon with waveform settings (3b) and
signal icon with minimized live waveform (3c)
4 = Trigger level
5 = Trigger position
6 = Reference point (distance from trigger position to reference point = horizontal position)
7 = Zoom area
8 = Zoom diagram
9 = Histogram area
10 = Histogram
11 = Messages
Diagram (1)
A diagram shows one or more waveforms: channel, reference, and math waveforms together with histograms, masks etc. Zoom details, XY-waveforms, spectra
and other special waveforms are shown in separate diagrams.
By default, the diagram name contains the diagram number and the short names
of the waveforms shown inside. To change the diagram name, touch and hold the
tab name. The on-screen keyboard opens to enter the new name. Names must
be unique.
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To arrange the diagrams on the screen, the Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid function
helps you to find the target place simply and quickly. For details, see Chapter 5.5,
"Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid", on page 49. You can also adjust the diagram
size by dragging the diagram border.
Grid (2)
The grid shows the vertical and horizontal divisions. The division lines are labeled
with the correspondent values. The grid labels have the color of the waveform to
which they belong. If several waveforms are shown in one diagram, the grid has
the color of the selected waveform.
Sidebar (3)
The sidebar is the control center for all enabled waveforms. On the top, the horizontal and trigger labels show the main timebase and trigger settings. If you tap a
label, the relevant dialog box opens with the tab used at last.
Figure 5-2: Horizontal and trigger label on top of the sidebar
1 = Resolution
2 = Record length
3 = Timebase (horizontal scale)
4 = Horizontal position
5 = Sample rate
6 = RT - real time, IT - interpolated time
7 = Trigger mode
8 = Trigger type, slope or polarity, source for A-event and B-event
9 = Trigger level
Below, each waveform is represented by a signal icon. If the waveform is shown
in a diagram, the signal icon displays its main vertical and acquisition settings. If
you tap the "Minimize" icon on the signal icon, the waveform switches from the
diagram area to the signal icon: the icon shows the real-time preview of the waveform. If you tap a signal icon, the dialog box with vertical settings for this waveform opens. See Chapter 5.4, "Working with Waveforms", on page 46 for a
detailed description.
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In Figure 5-1, the signal icons Ch1Wfm1 and Ch2Wfm1 show the main settings,
and the waveforms are displayed in diagrams. All other waveforms are minimized
and shown in the signal icon.
Figure 5-3: Signal label on the sidebar
1 = Vertical scale
2 = Vertical position
3 = Coupling and Termination
4 = Acquisition mode
5 = Offset
6 = Actual bandwidth, can be less than the instrument bandwidth depending on the number of
active channels and other settings
If the sidebar contains many icons and not all icons are visible, touch one of the
icons and move it up or down until the required icon appears.
You can also switch off the sidebar: "Display" menu > "Diagram Layout" > "Show
signal bar" .
Trigger position and trigger level (4, 5)
The blue markers show the horizontal position of the trigger and the vertical trigger level. You can touch and move the trigger markers in the diagram to set the
positions. The trigger point is the zero point of the diagram.
The trigger position can be moved outside the diagram. A red trigger position
marker indicates that the trigger position is not visible.
Reference point (6)
The reference point marks the rescaling center. If you modify the time scale, the
reference point remains fixed on the screen, and the scale is stretched or compressed to both sides of the reference point.
You can define the position of the reference point (Horizontal), and its time distance from the trigger point of the diagram (Position).
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Zoom diagram and zoom area (7, 8)
Zoomed waveforms are shown in separate zoom diagrams, in addition to the
waveform diagrams. On the original waveform diagram, a rectangle indicates the
zoomed section of the waveform - this is the zoom area. You can modify the
zoom area by dragging the rectangle as a whole, and by dragging its edges. To
toggle between these modes, tap the zoom area. You can also set exact positions.
The frames of the zoom area and of the associated zoom diagram have the same
color, different zooms are marked with different colors. So it is easy to assign
zoom area and zoom diagram.
As for waveform diagrams, you can change the name of the zoom diagram. A
zoom in a zoom and coupled zooms are also possible.
All zooming possibilities are described in detail in the User Manual, chapter
"Zoom".
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Histogram and histogram area (9, 10)
A histogram shows the frequency of occurrence of voltage or time values in a bar
chart directly in the diagram. The rectangular histogram area indicates the part of
the waveform that is considered in the histogram. The vertical histogram counts
the voltage values, and the horizontal histogram counts time values. You can
switch between vertical and horizontal mode, and modify the histogram area by
dragging the rectangle as a whole, by dragging its edges, or by setting exact positions.
Messages (11)
A yellow or red button on the toolbar points to the status messages of the instrument. To open the message box, tap the button. See also: Chapter 5.10, "Mes-
sages", on page 65.
5.2.2 Control Elements on the Touchscreen
The touchscreen provides everything you need to control the instrument, to analyze waveforms, and to get measurement results. Figure 5-4 shows the control
elements on a glance.
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Figure 5-4: Control elements on the touchscreen
1 = Toolbar
2 = Sidebar, see "Sidebar (3)" on page 41
3 = Menu bar
4 = Dialog box
5 = Tab in a dialog box
6 = Result box
7 = Input box
Toolbar (1)
The icons on the toolbar provide quick and easy access to the most important
functionality. For a detailed description, refer to Chapter 5.6, "Toolbar",
on page 50.
Menu bar (3)
The menus provide access to the complete functionality of R&S RTP.
Dialog box (4, 5)
The tabs of the dialog boxes contain all task-oriented settings and operations,
and black buttons for calling related tabs. The usage of dialog boxes is described
in Chapter 5.8, "Using Dialog Boxes", on page 61.
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Result box (6)
If you perform manual or automatic measurements, mask testing, or a search, the
result box shows the results of the action. Similar to waveform diagrams, you can
minimize the result box to a result icon on the sidebar, and display results in a
separate diagram on the screen. The icon opens the corresponding dialog
box to adjust the settings.
For details, see Chapter 5.7, "Displaying Results", on page 59.
Input box (7)
The input box appears if you adjust a value using one of the rotary knobs, or if
you drag an element on the screen, for example, a cursor line. The input box
shows the current value of the modified parameter. You can enter the exact
numerical value, change the step size, and - if available - autoset the value
directly in the input box. The box title shows the name of the currently adjusted
parameter. The input box is helpful when using the multi-function rotary knobs, for
example, [Intensity], and [Resolution / Record Length].
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App Cockpit
See also: Chapter 5.9, "Entering Data", on page 63.
5.3 App Cockpit
The app cockpit provides fast access to all available applications.
► To open the app cockpit:
● Tap in the menu.
● Press the key in the [Analysis] section of the frontpanel.
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Working with Waveforms
5.4 Working with Waveforms
The R&S RTP can create and display several types of waveforms:
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Channel waveforms:
Up to three waveforms per input channel can be shown. For a four-channel
instrument, 12 channel waveforms are available.
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Reference waveforms:
Four waveforms can be used as reference for comparison and analysis.
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Math waveforms:
Four mathematic waveforms can be created with mathematic operations performed on channel, reference, and other math waveforms.
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Zoom waveforms:
Show the details of waveforms.
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XY-waveforms:
Four XY-waveforms can be created. Each XY-waveform is built from the voltage values of two source waveforms.
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Digital waveforms:
The Mixed Signal Option R&S RTP-B1 provides 16 digital channels grouped
in two logic probes (pods) with 8 channels each.
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Waveform handling
The R&S RTP can show and analyze many waveforms. To handle this multitude
while keeping track of it, the R&S RTP provides intelligent support:
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The color system helps to distinguish the waveforms. The color of the vertical
rotary knobs indicates the signal that is focused (selected). The color of each
waveform can be changed, the color of its signal icon and of the illuminated
keys is adjusted to the new color. Alternatively, a color table can be assigned
to a waveform. Settings: [Display] > "Signal Colors / Persistence" tab.
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Waveforms can be minimized to signal icons showing a small real-time signal
view. Thus, more space in the diagram area is available without switching off
waveforms.
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Diagrams are displayed on tabs – you can arrange them side by side or one
above the other. To change the diagram name, double-tap the tab name.
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The Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid function helps to arrange the diagrams.
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Working with Waveforms
Waveform states
Depending on its place on the screen and the effect of settings, a waveform has
one of the following states:
●
Off
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Active:
The waveform is shown in a diagram
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Selected:
One of the active waveforms that has the focus. In each diagram, one of the
assigned waveforms is selected – it appears "on top" in the diagram, and the
grid labels have the color of the selected waveform. Some of the toolbar functions, like cursor and histogram measurements are performed on the selected
waveform. All waveform-specific settings are applied to the selected waveform
of the selected diagram. The vertical [Position] and [Scale] knobs, and the
[Signal Off] key are illuminated with the color of the selected waveform.
In Figure 5-1, "Ch1Wfm1" is the selected waveform: The frame of the diagram
and the signal icon are highlighted.
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Minimized:
The waveform is shown as real-time signal view in its signal icon.
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To switch a waveform on
A channel waveform is activated as soon as you connect the probe. You can
switch it on and off according to your needs.
► Choose one of the following ways:
● Press the channel key.
● In the "Vertical" dialog box, select the channel and tap the "Show channel"
button.
The waveform is now active, selected, and is shown in the diagram.
To select a waveform
► Choose one of the following ways:
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Working with Waveforms
● Tap the waveform in the waveform diagram.
● To select a channel, reference, or math waveform, press the corresponding key.
● Tap the signal icon.
Note: Zoom waveforms in zoom diagrams cannot be selected.
To minimize a waveform
► Choose on of the following ways:
● Tap the "Minimize" icon in the upper right corner of the waveform's signal
label in the sidebar.
● Drag the waveform from the diagram to the sidebar.
The waveform disappears from the diagram and the minimized signal view is
shown in the signal icon.
Tip: To set the waveform back to its previous diagram immediately, use
"Undo".
To arrange a waveform using the SmartGrid
See Chapter 5.5, "Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid", on page 49.
To switch off a waveform
► Do one of the following:
● Select the waveform, and then press the [Signal Off] key.
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Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid
● To switch off a minimized waveform, tap the "Close" icon in the upper right
corner of the minimized signal view.
● Disable "Show channel" in the "Vertical" > "Channels" tab.
● Tap the "Delete" icon (Recycle bin) in the toolbar, and then the waveform.
If several waveforms overlap or lie close together, the upper (selected)
waveform is switched off.
5.5 Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid
The Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid helps to create and arrange the diagrams on
the screen with drag&drop. The diagram layout depends on the position where
you drop the signal icon, in relation to an existing diagram.
Figure 5-5: SmartGrid positions
1 = In the existing diagram, overlay of signal
2 = New diagram on the left or right
3 = New diagram above or below
4 = New diagram on top of the existing diagram
5 = XY-diagram
6 = YX-diagram
The diagram configuration is deleted when you use [Preset] and *RST.
To arrange a waveform using the SmartGrid
You can arrange waveforms in one of the existing diagrams, or in a new diagram.
1. Drag the signal icon to the diagram area, and move it around.
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The Rohde & Schwarz SmartGrid appears and a blue area shows where the
waveform will be placed.
2. Drop the waveform in the target area.
The waveform appears in an existing or in a new diagram, and it is selected
for further actions.
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3. To change the size of the new diagram, drag its edge to the required position.
5.6 Toolbar
The toolbar provides direct access to important control and measurement functions. It shows current date and time, and a message button. The selected function is highlighted.
By default, the toolbar shows the most frequently used functions. You can configure the content of the toolbar and hide the date/time display, see Chapter 5.6.2,
"Configuring the Toolbar", on page 52.
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Operating the Instrument
Toolbar
5.6.1 Using the Toolbar
Using the toolbar is easy and straightforward.
Some of the toolbar functions are one-click actions. These actions are performed
immediately when you tap the icon.
Other toolbar functions are analyzing functions. These actions are interactive
actions.
To use analyzing functions (interactive actions)
1. If several waveforms are shown in the diagram, select the waveform that you
want to analyze.
See: "To select a waveform" on page 48
2. Tap the icon of the function in the toolbar.
3. Check and adjust the settings in the sidebar on the right.
4. To define the analyzed area, do one of the following:
● Tap the required diagram.
● Drag a rectangle on the diagram.
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Toolbar
5.6.2 Configuring the Toolbar
You can configure the contents of the toolbar so that only the required functions
are displayed. Furthermore, date and time can be hidden. The toolbar configuration is part of the user preferences. It is retained when you switch off and on the
instrument, and you can save it in the user preferences and user-defined preset.
1. To open the toolbar configuration, choose one of the following ways:
● Tap the icon in the toolbar:
● On the "Display" menu, select "Toolbar".
2. Select the required toolbar functions:
● Disable the functions that you do not need.
Enable the functions that you want to add to the toolbar.
● To display all available toolbar icons, tap "Show All".
● To hide all toolbar icons, tap "Hide All".
3. To hide the current date and time on the toolbar, disable "Show date and
time".
A detailed description of the toolbar functions is given in Chapter 5.6.3, "Toolbar
Functions", on page 52.
5.6.3 Toolbar Functions
This chapter describes all toolbar functions in detail.
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Toolbar
One-click actions Interactive actions
Undo Zoom
Redo Search
Show Help Cursor
Graphical Recall (load saveset) Masktest
Save Settings Histogram
Save Screenshot Measurement
Create Report Quick meas
Clear all FFT
Autoset and Preset Delete
Run / Stop and Run Single Label
Find Trigger Level Update Ref Waveform
Force Trigger Save Waveform
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One-click actions Interactive actions
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Toolbar
Spectrogram (option R&S RTP-K37)
Zone trigger (option R&S RTP-K19)
You can configure the content of the toolbar and hide the date/time display,
see Chapter 5.6.2, "Configuring the Toolbar", on page 52.
The following list describes at first the default toolbar functions and then the additional functions.
Undo
Undoes the last setting actions step by step. Some actions cannot be
revoked: locking the touchscreen with [Touch Lock], and saving data. The undo
stack is deleted during the following actions: Reloading settings from file, and reference waveform actions (save, load and preset with active reference waveform).
Redo
Recovers the undo steps in reverse order.
Show Help
Enables the tooltip display. A short description appears when you tap a
parameter in a dialog or result box. To open the corresponding help topic, tap the
"Show Help" button in the lower right corner of the tooltip. See also: Chapter 5.11,
"Getting Information and Help", on page 66.
Graphical Recall (load saveset)
Opens a window to select and load instrument settings that were previously stored in a saveset. A graphical preview helps you to find the required settings.
Zoom
The zoom icon on the toolbar shows the last selected zoom type. A short tap on
the icon activates the selected zoom.
To use another zoom type, select it in the sidebar.
Standard zoom ← Zoom
Displays a magnified section of the diagram in an additional zoom diagram. It is a display zoom, instrument settings are not changed.
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Tap the icon and drag a rectangle on the diagram to mark the zoom area. An
additional zoom diagram appears. You can use the tool also repeatedly on the
zoom diagram to get a more detailed view.
Touch and hold the zoom area to open the "Zoom" dialog box.
Hardware zoom ← Zoom
Changes the instrument settings - horizontal and vertical scales as well as
trigger level and offset - to display a part of the diagram in greater detail.
Tap the icon and drag a rectangle on the diagram to mark the area to be zoomed.
The diagram changes and shows the magnified area. To return to the previous
display, use the "Undo" function.
Coupled zoom ← Zoom
Creates a coupled zoom area and its related zoom diagram. If you change
the size of one zoom area, the size of all coupled zoom areas is changed as well.
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First, create a zoom using the "Standard" zoom. Then tap "Coupled zoom" and
tap the existing zoom area. The zoom area is duplicated. Drag the duplicate to
the required position.
Fingertip zoom ← Zoom
Magnifies the waveforms around your fingertip.
Tap the icon and put your finger on the waveform. The touched part of the waveform is displayed in a magnifier. Drag your finger on the screen to move the magnifier. You can change the zoom factor using the Navigation knob.
Search
Performs a search. Tap the icon and adjust the settings in the sidebar. Tap
the diagram with the waveform to be searched, or drag a rectangle to define a
search gate. The search is performed on the selected waveform.
Cursor
The cursor icon shows the last selected cursor type. A short
tap on the icon activates the selected cursor.
To use another cursor type, select it in the sidebar, and adjust the settings.
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Tap the diagram where you want to set the cursors, or draw a rectangle in the diagram to position the cursor lines. The resulting cursor lines measure the selected
waveform. The results appear in the "Cursor Results" box. You can adjust the cursor source, type and position in the result box. Move the cursor lines by dragging
them in the diagram, or by turning the navigation knob. Pressing the knob
switches the parameter to be changed.
Masktest
Starts the on-screen mask definition and the testing against the defined
mask.
Tap the icon and then tap the points that build the mask. Double-tap the last point
to finish mask definition. To create a rectangular mask, draw a rectangle on the
screen. You can move the mask on the screen.
To configure the mask test settings, tap the icon in the "Mask" result box.
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Toolbar
Histogram
The histogram icon on the toolbar shows the last selected histo-
gram type. A short tap on the icon activates the selected histogram.
To use another histogram type, select it in the sidebar, and adjust the settings.
Tap the icon and then drag a rectangle on the diagram to mark the histogram
area. The histogram for the selected waveform appears.
Touch and hold the histogram area to open the "Histogram" dialog box.
Measurement
Starts an automatic measurement.
You can run up to 8 automatic measurement groups in parallel. The "Automatic
measurment" icon starts the measurement groups one after the other.
A measurement group consists of minimum one measurement, and can consist of
many measurements of the same category. Tap the icon and select the measurements in the sidebar. Tap the diagram with the waveform to be measured. To
define a measurement gate, draw a rectangle on the screen.
To modify the measurement, tap the icon in the "Measurement" result box.
Quick meas
Performs a set of measurements on the selected waveform. You can configure up to 8 measurement to be included in quick measurement.
Tap the icon and then tap the diagram with the waveform to be measured.
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FFT
Transforms a waveform to the frequency spectrum by fast Fourier transform (FFT). The FFT trace is shown in a new diagram.
Tap the icon and adjust the settings in the sidebar. Tap diagram with the waveform to be transformed. The FFT diagram is created from the selected waveform.
To adjust FFT settings, double-tap the FFT diagram.
Delete
Removes zoom and histogram areas and their diagrams; measurement
areas and their associated results; and mask segments. The icon also switches
off a waveform.
Tap the icon and then tap the area or diagram to be deleted, or the waveform to
be switched off.
Save Settings
Saves the current instrument settings in a saveset. The filename is created
according to the autonaming pattern. You can reload the saveset using the "Load
saveset (Graphical recall)" toolbar icon, or using [Save Recall] > "Save/Recall" >
"Settings".
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Save Screenshot
Saves a screenshot of the current display using the settings defined in
"File" menu > "Print Setup".
Create Report
Creates a report of the current measurement settings and results using the
settings defined in "File" menu > "Report Setup".
Clear all
Deletes all measurement results including long term measurement and
statistics, all waveforms, and the history.
Autoset and Preset
Performs an autoset, or a preset to a default state. The icons have
the same functionality as the corresponding keys on the front panel. They are
useful when you control the instrument remotely.
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Toolbar
Run / Stop and Run Single
Starts and stops the continuous acquisition, or starts a defined
number of acquisition cycles. The icons have the same functionality as the corresponding keys on the front panel. They are useful when you control the instrument remotely.
Find Trigger Level
Analyses the signal and sets the trigger level to the middle of the signal
peaks.
Force Trigger
Starts an immediate single acquisition. If the acquisition is running in normal mode and no valid trigger occurs, use "Force Trigger" to confirm that a signal
is available. Then you can use the displayed waveform to determine how to trigger on it.
Label
Defines a waveform label that names or explains the waveform. Tap the
icon and then tap the waveform to be labeled. If you tap the display background,
the label is assigned to the selected waveform. Enter the label text using the
onscreen keyboard. The text is shown in the same color as the waveform. You
can drag the label to another position.
Update Ref Waveform
Copies the selected source waveform with all its settings to the reference
waveform. If the acquisition is running, the reference waveform is a snap-
shot. You can configure up to four reference waveforms.
Select the required reference waveform (R1 to R4) in the sidebar.
Save Waveform
Exports the waveform data to file using the settings defined in [Save
Recall] > "Waveforms / Results" > "Waveforms". The filename is created according to the autonaming pattern.
Tap the icon and then tap the waveform to be exported. If you tap the display
background, the selected waveform is exported, or a multichannel export is performed if configured.
Spectrogram (option R&S RTP-K37)
Starts an FFT and the spectrogram. The FFT trace and the spectrogram
are shown in separate diagrams.
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Tap the icon. Select the source in the sidebar, or tap diagram with the waveform
to be transformed. The diagrams are created from the selected waveform.
Zone trigger (option R&S RTP-K19)
Defines a zone trigger, which combines the trigger condition with the intersection or non-intersection of one or more zones or masks.
Tap the icon and then tap the corner points of the zone on the screen.
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Displaying Results
5.7 Displaying Results
The results of automatic and cursor measurements, mask tests, and searches are
displayed immediately in a result box.
There are several places to display the results:
●
In a floating result box in front of the diagrams, which you can move on the
display
●
In a minimized view (result icon) on the sidebar
●
In a separate tab
●
For results of automatic measurements: in a docked tab below the diagram
The default position and the font size can be adjusted.
To arrange a result box on the display
► Touch the title of the result box and drag the box on the screen. The Smart-
Grid indicates where the result box will be placed.
● If you drop the box on one of the buttons, the results are shown in a separate tab besides, above, or below the diagram.
● If you drop the box on the sidebar, a result icon is created.
● If you drop the box somewhere else, a floating result box is created.
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Displaying Results
1 = Floating result box
2 = Table in a tab on the left or right
3 = Table in a tab above or below
4 = New tab
To open the corresponding setup dialog box
1. In the result box, tap the icon. Alternatively, double-tap the results.
2. If the sidebar opens, tap "Advanced Settings" in the sidebar.
The dialog box with corresponding settings opens.
To define the default position of results
1. Press the [Display] key on the front panel.
2. In the "Display" dialog box, select the "Diagram Layout" tab.
3. Under "Result box", select the "Default position":
● "Preview": result icon on the sidebar
● "Floating": floating result box in front of the diagrams
4. For result boxes of automatic measurements, the docked position is the
default. In docked position, the result table is placed below the diagram. To
change the default position of measurement results, select "Meas" menu >
"Gate/Display" > "Default" position.
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Using Dialog Boxes
To adjust the font size in result boxes
1. Press the [Setup] key.
2. Select the "Screen" tab.
3. Set the "Result dialog font size".
5.8 Using Dialog Boxes
All functionality is provided in dialog boxes as known from computer programs.
You can control the instrument intuitively with the touchscreen. This section provides an overview of the accessing methods and describes how to use the dialog
boxes.
Each dialog box has four icons in the upper right corner:
Go back: opens the previously opened dialog box.
Go forward: opens the next dialog box.
Minimizes the dialog box to a small box that only contains the last selected function.
Closes the dialog box.
For direct access to important control and measurement functions use the
toolbar, see Chapter 5.6, "Toolbar", on page 50.
To open a dialog box
► Perform one of the following actions:
● Tap the required menu, and then the menu entry.
● Press the function key on the front panel.
● If a results box is open, tap the icon to open the corresponding dialog
box.
● To open the "Vertical" dialog box of a waveform, tap its signal icon. For XY-
waveforms, the "XY Diagram" tab opens.
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● Tap the horizontal or trigger label to open the "Horizontal" or "Trigger" dia-
log box, respectively.
To minimize a dialog box
If you want to change only one setting during analysis, and you need to change it
often, you can display a small box that only contains the required setting.
1. Tap the function that you need to modify.
2. Tap the "Minimize" icon in the upper right corner of the dialog box.
The dialog box turns into a small box that contains only the "Wfm Arithmetic"
setting.
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Using Dialog Boxes
3. To restore the complete dialog box, tap the "Maximize" icon in the small
box.
To close a dialog box
► Tap the "Close" icon in the upper right corner.
Or:
Press the [Esc] key on the front panel.
To select an option in a dialog box
► Tap the required option.
Or:
Press the [⇤] and [⇥] keys to navigate to the required option. Then press the
[☑] key.
To select an option in a list
If many options are available - for example, for the trigger type - the options are
provided in a list. The current selection is shown on the list button.
► Tap the list button. Then tap the required option.
Or:
Use the front panel keys:
a) Press the [⇤] and [⇥] keys to navigate to the list button.
b) Press the [☑] key to open the list.
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c) Press the [▲] and [▼] keys to navigate to the required option in the list.
d) Press the [☑] key to select the marked option.
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Entering Data
5.9 Entering Data
Most important parameters have their own rotary knobs on the front panel. When
you turn a knob, the input box appears the lower right corner of the screen, showing the parameter name and current value.
Using rotary knobs
1. Turn the knob to change the value.
2. To toggle the increment, tap the "Steps" icon in the input box.
3. To set the parameter to the autoset value (if available), tap the "RESET" icon.
For data input in dialog boxes, the touchscreen provides an on-screen keypad to
enter numeric values and units. For text input, the on-screen keyboard with English key layout is used.
To enter values with the on-screen keypad
1. Double-tap the entry field.
The on-screen keypad opens.
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Entering Data
2. Enter the numeric value using the following methods:
● To use the default value, tap "Reset" (if available).
● To use the minimum or maximum value, tap "Min" or "Max", respectively.
● To increase the displayed value in fixed steps, tap "Inc".
To decrease the value in fixed steps, tap "Dec".
To toggle between small steps and large steps, tap the "Steps" icon.
● To get the value that was used before the keypad was displayed, tap
"Cur".
● To enter a user-defined value, tap the numbers and complete the entry by
tapping the unit button.
– The arrow buttons move the cursor left or right.
– "Bksp" deletes the last character before the cursor.
– "±" changes the sign of the value.
To enter data with the on-screen keyboard
1. Double-tap the entry field to open the on-screen keyboard.
If available, you can also tap the keyboard icon on the right of the entry field.
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2. Enter the text as you would on a normal keyboard.
● To enter a series of capital characters, tap "Caps".
To enter one capital character, tap "Shift".
● To use the currently defined value, tap "Cur". This is the value that was
used before the keyboard was displayed.
● The arrow buttons move the cursor left or right.
● "Bksp" deletes the last character before the cursor.
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Messages
3. Tap "Enter" to complete the entry.
To enter numeric data in a dialog box with navigation controls
1. To navigate to the entry field, press the [⇤] and [⇥] keys.
2. To change the value with a small step size, turn the rotary knob.
Alternatively, press the [▲] and [▼] keys for a larger step size.
If you edit numeric data in tables, the entry field must be in edit mode. To activate
the edit mode, press ENTER, or the [☑] key, or the navigation rotary knob.
5.10 Messages
Status messages of the instrument are displayed for a few seconds. Then they
are saved in a message box in the upper right corner of the screen. By default,
the message box is closed. You can open it to read the messages and to delete
them.
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► To open and close the message box, tap the "Info" button.
If no messages are available, the "Info" button is hidden.
Important messages are indicated by a red "Info" button. These messages cannot
be deleted, they remain until the problem is solved.
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Getting Information and Help
5.11 Getting Information and Help
In many dialog boxes, graphics are included to explain the way a setting works.
For further information, you can use the following sources:
●
Tooltips give a short description of the parameter.
●
The context help provides functional description on a setting, and the corresponding remote command.
●
The general help explains a dialog box, provides instructions, and general
information.
5.11.1 Displaying Help
To display tooltips and context help
1. Enable the "Tooltip" icon on the toolbar.
2. Tap the parameter for which you need information.
The tooltip opens.
3. To open the corresponding help topic, tap the "Show Help" button in the lower
right corner of the tooltip.
The "Help" window opens and displays the comprehensive description and
the corresponding remote command. You can browse the help for further
information.
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Note: The tooltip icon disables automatically when you tap a parameter. To
show another tooltip, tap the tooltip icon again.
To open general help
► Press the yellow [Help] button on the left side of the screen.
If a dialog box is open, the help topic for the current tab is shown. Otherwise
the "Contents" page appears.
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Getting Information and Help
5.11.2 Using the Help Window
The Help window contains several tabs:
●
"View" - shows the selected help topic
●
"Contents" - contains a table of help contents
●
"Index" - contains index entries to search for help topics
●
"Search" - provides text search
The Help toolbar provides some buttons:
●
To browse the topics in the order of the table of contents: Up arrow = previous
topic, Down arrow = next topic
●
To browse the topics visited before: Left arrow = back, Right arrow = forward
●
To increase or decrease the font
To navigate the Help, use the touchscreen. Alternatively, you can also use the
navigation keys on the front panel.
To search for a topic in the index
The index is sorted alphabetically. You can browse the list, or search for entries in
the list.
1. Switch to the "Index" tab.
2. Select the "Keyboard" icon besides the entry field.
3. Enter the first characters of the keyword you are interested in.
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The entries containing these characters are displayed.
4. Double-tap the suitable index entry.
The "View" tab with the corresponding help topic is displayed.
To search topics for a text string
1. Switch to the "Search" tab.
2. Select the "Keyboard" icon besides the entry field.
3. Enter the string you want to find.
If you enter several strings with blanks between, topics containing all words
are found (same as AND operator).
For advanced search, consider the following:
● To find a defined string of several words, enclose it in quotation marks. For
example, a search for "trigger qualification" finds all topics with exactly
"trigger qualification". A search for trigger qualification finds all topics that
contain the words trigger and qualification.
● Use "Match whole word" and "Match case" to refine the search.
● Use operators AND, OR, and NOT.
Operating the Instrument
Getting Information and Help
To close the Help window
► Select the "Close" icon in the upper right corner of the help window.
Or: Press the [Esc] key.
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Setting Up the Instrument
Performing a Self-alignment
6 Setting Up the Instrument
Basic setup procedures for the instrument are the following:
● Performing a Self-alignment............................................................................69
● Setting the Display Language......................................................................... 70
6.1 Performing a Self-alignment
The self-alignment aligns the data from several input channels vertically and horizontally to synchronize the timebases, amplitudes and positions. The self-alignment process includes a basic hardware check.
Recommendation on performing the self-alignment:
●
When putting the instrument into operation for the first time
●
After a firmware update
●
Once a week
●
When major temperature changes occur (> 5°)
Warm-up and prepare the instrument
Make sure that the instrument has been running and warming up before
you start the self-alignment. The minimum warm-up time is indicated in the
data sheet.
Remove the probes from the input connectors.
1. On the "File" menu, select "Selfalignment".
2. On the "Control" tab, tap "Start Alignment".
The alignment is performed, the process might take several minutes. A message box informs you about the running process, wait until this message box
closes.
The overall pass/fail result is shown in the "Overall alignment state" field. The
results of the individual alignment steps for each input channel are indicated in
the "Results" tab. This information is required if problems arise.
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Setting Up the Instrument
Setting the Display Language
6.2 Setting the Display Language
You can change the language in which the dialog boxes, result boxes and other
screen information is displayed. A reboot of the instrument is not necessary.
1. Press the [Setup] key.
2. Select the "System" tab.
3. Tap the "Language" button. The button shows the current language.
4. Select the required language.
The instrument changes the language after a few seconds.
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Contacting Customer Support
7 Contacting Customer Support
Technical support – where and when you need it
For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our
Customer Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect
of the operation, programming or applications of Rohde & Schwarz equipment.
Up-to-date information and upgrades
To keep your instrument up-to-date and to be informed about new application
notes related to your instrument, please send an e-mail to the Customer Support
Center stating your instrument and your wish. We will make sure that you get the
right information.
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Index
A
Acquisition
Key ......................................................29
Single, multiple ................................... 33
Start .................................................... 33
Stop .................................................... 33
Active waveform ...................................... 47
Aligning
Input channels .................................... 69
App Cockpit key ...................................... 34
Arranging waveforms .............................. 49
Auto trigger mode ....................................33
Autoset
Key ......................................................26
B
Bench top operation ................................ 12
Brochure ....................................................9
C
Cable, USB ..............................................22
Camera key ............................................. 27
Ch <n> keys ............................................ 30
Channel
Ch <n> keys ........................................30
Offset .................................................. 31
Waveforms ..........................................46
Coupled zoom
quick access ....................................... 55
Cursor key ............................................... 33
Cursors
Quick access ...................................... 55
D
Data entry ................................................63
Data sheet ................................................. 9
Delete ...................................................... 57
Diagrams ................................................. 40
Dialog boxes ............................................43
Background transparency ...................28
Usage ................................................. 61
Digital waveforms .................................... 46
Display
Key ......................................................27
Overview .............................................39
Display elements
Diagram .............................................. 39
Input box ............................................. 43
Menu bar .............................................43
Result box ...........................................43
Sidebar ............................................... 39
Toolbar ................................................ 43
DisplayPort ........................................ 18, 25
DVI-D .................................................18, 25
DVI-D connector ......................................25
E
EMI suppression ......................................16
Esc key ....................................................36
External monitor ................................ 18, 25
External trigger output ............................. 25
F
FFT ..........................................................56
Key ......................................................35
Find
Level ................................................... 58
Remote control command ...................66
Function generator option ....................... 22
G
GBIP connector ....................................... 25
Getting started ...........................................8
Grid ..........................................................41
Grounding ................................................14
H
Hardware zoom ....................................... 55
Help ........................................................... 8
Key ......................................................27
Open ................................................... 66
Search for topic ...................................67
Using ...................................................67
Histograms
Area .................................................... 43
Diagram .............................................. 43
Quick access ...................................... 56
History key ...............................................35
Horizontal
Controls .............................................. 28
Key ......................................................28
Label ................................................... 41
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Position ............................................... 29
Reference point .................................. 29
I
Input box ..................................................43
Intensity key ............................................ 28
Intensity of display elements ................... 28
K
Keyboard ................................................. 17
Connecting ..........................................16
On-screen ........................................... 63
Usage ................................................. 38
Keypad .................................................... 63
L
LAN
Connector ........................................... 24
Language
Changing ............................................ 70
Levels knob ............................................. 32
Lock touchscreen .................................... 27
Logic key ................................................. 30
Logic probe connector .............................22
M
Mask key ................................................. 34
Mask test
Quick access ...................................... 56
Math key ..................................................31
Math waveforms ................................ 31, 46
Meas key ................................................. 34
Measurements
Quick measurement ............................56
Minimized waveform ................................47
Mixed Signal Option ................................ 22
Mode
Key (trigger) ........................................ 33
Monitor .............................................. 18, 25
Mouse ......................................................18
Connecting ..........................................16
Usage ................................................. 38
MSO ........................................................ 22
N
Navigation controls
Data input ........................................... 65
Keys ....................................................36
Overview .............................................35
Normal trigger mode ................................33
Numeric data entry .................................. 63
O
OCXO ......................................................25
Offset
Channel .............................................. 31
OK key .....................................................36
On/Off key ............................................... 26
Open source acknowledgment .................9
Operation
Concepts .............................................38
Manual ................................................ 38
Options
R&S RTP-B1 (MSO) ........................... 22
R&S RTP-B1E (for R&S RT-ZVC) ...... 22
R&S RTP-B6 (waveform and function
generator) ........................................... 22
P
Position
Horizontal ............................................29
Vertical ................................................ 31
Power
Connector ........................................... 24
Key ......................................................26
Off ....................................................... 14
On ....................................................... 14
Preset key ............................................... 26
Printer ......................................................18
Probes
Compensation .....................................22
Projector .................................................. 18
Protocol key .............................................34
Q
Quick Action key ......................................27
Quick measurements
Toolbar ................................................ 56
R
Rackmounting ......................................... 13
Record length
Rotary knob ........................................ 29
Redo
Key ......................................................36
Toolbar ................................................ 54
Ref In .......................................................25
Ref key .................................................... 30
Ref Out .................................................... 25
Reference point ................................. 29, 42
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Reference waveforms ....................... 30, 46
Release notes ........................................... 9
Remote control ........................................ 38
Find command using help ...................66
Remote Desktop ......................................38
Remote operation ....................................38
Res Rec Len key ..................................... 28
Resolution
Rotary knob ........................................ 29
Result boxes ............................................43
Background transparency ...................28
Displaying ........................................... 59
Results
Configuring display ............................. 59
Run ..........................................................33
Run Stop key ...........................................33
S
Safety instructions ..................................... 9
Save Recall key .......................................27
Scale
Horizontal, rotary knob ........................29
Vertical, rotary knob ............................ 31
Screen resolution .................................... 18
Search
Key ......................................................34
Quick access ...................................... 55
Searching
In help ................................................. 67
Select
Waveform ............................................48
Selected waveform ..................................47
Self-alignment ......................................... 69
Service manual ..........................................9
Setup
Controls .............................................. 26
Key ......................................................27
Shut down ............................................... 15
Sidebar .................................................... 41
Signal icons ............................................. 41
Signal label ..............................................41
Signal Off key .......................................... 31
Signal view .............................................. 41
Single key ................................................33
Slope
Key ......................................................32
SmartGrid ................................................ 49
Source key .............................................. 32
Spectrogram ............................................58
Start up ....................................................15
Switch off
Waveform ............................................48
Switch on
Waveform ............................................48
T
Temperature
Changes ............................................. 69
Text entry ................................................. 63
Time base ................................................29
Time scale ............................................... 29
Toolbar .....................................................50
Coupled zoom .....................................55
Cursor ................................................. 55
Delete ................................................. 57
FFT ..................................................... 56
Find level ............................................ 58
Hardware zoom .................................. 55
Hide/show icons ..................................52
Histogram ........................................... 56
Load saveset ...................................... 54
Masks ................................................. 56
Measurement ......................................56
Overview .............................................52
Quick measurement ............................56
Redo ................................................... 54
Search ................................................ 55
Show tooltips ...................................... 54
Undo ................................................... 54
Zoom ...................................................54
Tooltips .................................................... 54
Show ...................................................66
Touch Lock key ........................................27
Touchscreen
Compared with mouse ........................38
Control elements .................................43
Lock, unlock ........................................27
Usage ................................................. 38
Transparency ...........................................28
Trigger
Controls .............................................. 31
External output ....................................25
Key ......................................................32
Label ................................................... 41
Level ............................................. 32, 42
Mode ...................................................33
Position ............................................... 42
Slope ...................................................32
Source ................................................ 32
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U
Undo
Key ......................................................36
Toolbar ................................................ 54
Unlock touchscreen .................................27
USB
Cable .................................................. 22
Connecting ..........................................16
Connector ........................................... 22
Device .................................................24
USB flash drive ........................................17
User manual .............................................. 8
V
Vertical
Controls .............................................. 30
Position / Offset .................................. 31
VNC .........................................................38
Index
W
Waveform generator option .....................22
Waveforms
Arrange ............................................... 49
Channel .............................................. 46
Display intensity ..................................28
Math ....................................................46
Minimize ..............................................48
Overview and usage ........................... 46
Reference ........................................... 46
Select ..................................................48
States ..................................................47
Switch off ............................................ 48
Switch on ............................................ 48
XY ....................................................... 46
Zoom ...................................................46
Web interface .......................................... 38
Windows
Access ................................................ 17
X
XY-waveforms ......................................... 46
Z
Zoom
Area .................................................... 43
Diagram .............................................. 43
Key ......................................................34
Quick access ...................................... 54
Waveforms ..........................................46
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