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Instrument control

R&S

LCX Series

37Getting Started 1179.2254.02 ─ 03

6 Instrument control

This chapter provides an overview on how to work with the R&S LCX. It introdu-

ces the possibilities for operating the instrument and describes the basic function-

ality 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................................................................................................51

6.1 Ways to operate the instrument

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

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Manual operation

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

measurement settings.

See Chapter 6.2, "Means of manual interaction", on page 37 for basic infor-

mation on manual operation of the instrument.

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Remote control

Create programs to automatize repeating settings, tests and measurements.

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

See Chapter 6.3, "Remote control", on page 51 for an overview of the inter-

faces provided for remote control.

6.2 Means of manual interaction

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

trols, 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:

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Touchscreen

Means of manual interaction

R&S LCX Series Getting Started

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