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About this manual
This manual explains how to use the 2050T series of Digital & Vector Signal Generators.
Intended audience
Persons engaged on work relating to equipment who have a need for accurately generated
signals in the VHF and UHF spectrum.
It is assumed that the reader will be familiar with telecommunication terms used in
modern communication systems.
Structure
Chapter 1
Main features and performance data
Chapter 2
Installation details
Chapter 3
Operation, comprising digital, vector and analog operation
Chapter 4
GPIB operation with keywords and sample programs
Chapter 5
Brief technical description
Chapter 6
Instructions for doing acceptance testing
Appendix A
Acceptance testing - second modulation oscillator option
Appendix B
Acceptance testing - pulse modulation option
Appendix C
Acceptance testing - electronic attenuator option
Annex A
Option 006 - Avionics
Annex B
Option 008 - RF profiles and complex sweep
Index
Document conventions
The following conventions apply throughout this manual:-
RF OUTPUT
Titles marked on the instrument panel are shown in capital letters
[TRIGGER]
Key titles are as shown on the key - caps in square brackets.
Disable
Messages on the display are shown in italic letters.
[Pulse]
Italics in square brackets indicate soft key titles, e.g.
[Pulse]
means the soft
key adjacent to the
Pulse
title box at the side of the menu.
Associated publications
There is one other publication covering specific aspects of this equipment:-
Service Manual
(46880/078)
Covers maintenance and repair of the equipment.