Publication No. 980974 Rev. B 530B User Manual
Astronics Test Systems
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1-1
System Description ........................................................................................................................ 1-2
General....................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Carrier Generator ....................................................................................................................... 1-3
Analyzer...................................................................................................................................... 1-3
System Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1-3
Reference Input .......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Data Input ................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Filtered Signal Output ................................................................................................................. 1-4
DC of Level (Linear) ................................................................................................................... 1-4
DC of Frequency (Linear) ........................................................................................................... 1-5
DC of Level (Log) Optional ......................................................................................................... 1-5
DC of Frequency (Log) ............................................................................................................... 1-5
Bandwidth ................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Time Constant ............................................................................................................................ 1-6
Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Indicators .................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Power ......................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Size ............................................................................................................................................ 1-7
Cabinets (required) .................................................................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2 ......................................................................................................................... 2-1
Operation ......................................................................................................................... 2-1
Meter Input Switch ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
Range FS Volts Switch ............................................................................................................... 2-1
DC Output TC Switch ................................................................................................................. 2-1
MANUAL-AUTO (LIMIT) Switch and BW Hz Thumb Switch...................................................... 2-2
OVER LOAD Light...................................................................................................................... 2-2
ERROR Light.............................................................................................................................. 2-2
DVM Front Panel Meter.............................................................................................................. 2-2
Wide Bandwidth Filter
(Optional)
............................................................................................... 2-2
Chapter 3 ......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Performance Test ............................................................................................................ 3-1
Test Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Switch Setttings .......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Performance Test Procedure ..................................................................................................... 3-1
Checking the Bandwidth............................................................................................................. 3-3