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Getting started R&S ® LCX Series 38 User Manual 1 179.2260.02 ─ 08 Using various finger gestures you can select any user interface element, set parameters in dialogs, enter data using online keypads, or scroll within…

Getting started

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LCX Series

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3. Insert the sample resistor in the test fixture as follows:

a) To open the contact pins, relax and hold the lever to the left.

b) Carefully position the sample between the contacts in the center.

c) Release the lever to fix the sample.

The measurement starts and you can see the readings on the screen.

4.4 Instrument control

This section provides an overview on how to work with the R&S LCX. It introduces the

possibilities for operating the instrument and describes the basic functionality of the

control elements. If a measurement configuration requires specific operating steps, the

corresponding settings description in the user manual points it out separately.

● Ways to operate the instrument.............................................................................. 37

● Means of manual interaction...................................................................................37

● Remote control........................................................................................................48

4.4.1 Ways to operate the instrument

You can operate an R&S LCX in two ways:

●

Manual operation

Use the touchscreen and the front panel controls to configure general and mea-

surement settings.

See Section 4.4.2, "Means of manual interaction", on page 37 for basic informa-

tion on the manual operation of the instrument.

●

Remote control

Create programs to automatize repeating settings, tests and measurements. A

controller PC with remote access to the instrument runs the programs.

See Section 4.4.3, "Remote control", on page 48 for an overview of the interfaces

provided for remote control.

4.4.2 Means of manual interaction

For manual interaction of the R&S LCX, use the touchscreen and front panel controls,

see front panel. The display shows the current settings, menus and dialogs, when you

perform your settings.

For the manual interaction with the R&S LCX, you have several methods that you can

use as an alternative to perform a task:

●

Touchscreen

Touchscreen operation is the most direct way to interact with the instrument.

Almost all control elements and actions on the screen are based on the standard

operating system concept. You can tap any user interface element to set parame-

ters in dialogs, enter data, or scroll within a dialog.

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Using various finger gestures you can select any user interface element, set

parameters in dialogs, enter data using online keypads, or scroll within a dialog.

– Tapping

Touch quickly: selects a parameter or provokes an action.

– Swiping

Touch and swipe: Scrolls through the contents of a display element larger than

the screen, e.g. a menu list.

– Dragging

Touch and drag: Shifts the contents from one position to another on the display.

By dragging your finger over a diagram, you can pan the displayed area of the

diagram to show results that were previously out of view.

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System, measurement and function keys

The front panel hardkeys provide nearly all functions and controls to operate the

instrument in the classic way, without using the touchscreen.

You can access the main functions and parameters, measurement and display

modes and configure general instrument settings. When selected, i.e. a function is

active, the corresponding function key lights up white.

●

Navigation controls

The navigation controls include a [rotary knob] and right [▶], left [◀] keys.

The rotary knob allows you to navigate on the home screen or in dialogs, and to

set parameters. The [◀] [▶] move the cursor in the entry fields.

This manual describes the manual interaction with the instrument using the touch-

screen. It mentions the alternative methods using the keys on the instrument or the on-

screen keypads if it deviates from the standard operating procedures.

Throughout the manual, the term "select" refers to any of the described methods, i.e.

using a finger on the touchscreen or a key on the instrument or on a keyboard.

For basic instructions on how to control the R&S LCX, see Section 4.4.2.2, "Accessing

the functionality", on page 45.

4.4.2.1 Understanding the display information

The initial display screen shows the measurement result window, status information

and general settings at the top. The main area displays the measurement results,

depending on the selected measurement and display mode.

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For detailed information, see Section 8.2, "Display mode", on page 72.

Figure 4-7: Example of screen display

1 = Configuration preset indicator, see "Configuration preset indicator" on page 39

2 = Status bars, see "Status bar" on page 39

3 = Settings softkey and configuration preset softkeys, see "Settings softkey" on page 42, "Configuration

preset softkeys" on page 42

4 = Signal parameters, see "Signal parameters" on page 42

5 = Test signal monitor, see "Test signal monitor" on page 42

6 = Measurement parameters and results, see "Measurement parameters and results" on page 43

The following sections explain the information areas as labeled.

Configuration preset indicator

The R&S LCX enables you to set up to three different measurement configurations and

assign them as favorites with the "Configuration preset softkeys" on page 42. The

indicator displays the currently active preset configuration.

(Preset 1/2/3) displays the currently active preset configuration.

Status bar

You can see two status bar lines. The status bar in the upper line on the right, referred

to as the instrument status bar, indicates icons, which represent the states of connec-

tions, remote control communication and modes. The status bar to the right of "Preset"

is referred to as the measurement status bar. Its icons indicate measurement modes

and states.

Instrument status bar

The instrument status bar refers to the general instrument configuration and modes,

see Table 4-7 for information on the icons.

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