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MG369XB OM

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Series MG369XB Synthesized Signal Generator

Содержание MG369 Series

Страница 1: ...490 JARVIS DRIVE MORGAN HILL CA 95037 2809 SERIES MG369XB SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATORS OPERATION MANUAL P N 10370 10365 REVISION D PRINTED MARCH 2007 COPYRIGHT 2007 ANRITSU CO ...

Страница 2: ...tal specifica tions of the product No other warranty is expressed or implied and the remedies provided herein are the Buyer s sole and exclusive remedies TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Adobe Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated NOTICE Anritsu Company has prepared this manual for use by Anritsu Company personnel and customers as a guide for the proper installation operation an...

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Страница 5: ...f life if not performed properly Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated condi tions are fully understood and met CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazard It calls attention to a procedure which if not performed properly could result in damage to or destruction of a component of the instrument Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and...

Страница 6: ...er is supplied without grounding the equip ment in this manner there is a risk of receiving a severe or fatal electric shock WARNING For Safety If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired WARNING Before changing the fuse always remove the power cord from the power outlet There is the risk of receiving a fatal elect...

Страница 7: ...t Equipment 1 7 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Introduction 2 3 2 2 Initial Inspection 2 3 2 3 Preparation For Use 2 3 2 4 Rack Mounting Kit Installation 2 5 Preliminary 2 5 Procedure 2 5 Power Requirements 2 8 Power Connection 2 8 Standby Operation 2 9 Warmup Time 2 9 Operating Environment 2 9 2 5 GPIB Setup and Interconnection 2 10 Interface Connector 2 10 Cable Length Restrictions 2 10 GPIB Interco...

Страница 8: ... Area 3 8 Menu Display Format 3 9 Menu Keys 3 10 3 4 Data Entry Area 3 12 3 5 Instrument Start Up 3 14 Powering Up the MG369XB 3 14 Start Up Display 3 14 Standby Operation 3 14 Self Testing the MG369XB 3 15 Resetting to Default Parameters 3 15 3 6 Entering Data 3 17 Opening the Parameter 3 17 Editing the Current Value 3 18 Entering a New Value 3 19 3 7 CW Frequency Operation 3 20 Selecting CW Mode...

Страница 9: ... Power Editing 3 46 Selecting a List Sweep Range 3 48 Selecting a List Sweep Trigger 3 49 3 9 Fixed Power Level Operation 3 51 Selecting Fixed Power Level Mode 3 51 Selecting a Power Level 3 51 Level Offset 3 54 3 10 Power Level Sweep Operation 3 56 Selecting CW Power Sweep Mode 3 56 Setting CW Power Sweep Step Size and Dwell Time 3 57 Selecting a CW Power Sweep Trigger 3 57 Selecting a Power Leve...

Страница 10: ...88 Reference Oscillator Calibration 3 88 Reference Loop Bandwidth 3 90 3 16 Signal Modulation 3 92 Accessing Modulation Modes 3 92 Amplitude Modulation Operating Modes 3 93 Providing Amplitude Modulation 3 93 Frequency Modulation Operating Modes 3 96 Providing Frequency Modulation 3 97 Phase Modulation Operating Modes 3 101 Providing Phase Modulation 3 102 Pulse Modulation Operating Modes 3 106 Pr...

Страница 11: ... and Flatness Tests 5 10 Test Setup 5 10 Power Level Accuracy Test Procedure 5 11 Power Level Flatness Test Procedure 5 12 Chapter 6 Operator Maintenance 6 1 Introduction 6 3 6 2 Error and Warning Status Messages 6 3 Self Test Error Messages 6 3 Normal Operation Error and Warning Status Messages 6 8 6 3 Troubleshooting 6 11 6 4 Routine Maintenance 6 14 Cleaning the Fan Filters 6 14 Cleaning the Da...

Страница 12: ...etwork Analyzer 7 11 Connecting the MG369XB to the 8003 7 11 Setting Up the MG369XB 7 12 Initiating 8003 SNA Operation 7 13 7 5 Use with a HP8757D Scalar Network Analyzer 7 15 Connecting the MG369XB to a HP8757D 7 15 Setting Up the MG369XB 7 16 Initiating HP8757D SNA Operation 7 18 7 6 IF Up Conversion Option 7 7 19 MG369XB Mixer Setup 7 20 7 7 mmWave Source Modules 7 21 Appendix A Rear Panel Conn...

Страница 13: ... 3 Description 1 3 1 4 Identification Number 1 3 1 5 Electronic Manual 1 4 1 6 Related Manuals 1 4 GPIB Programming Manual 1 4 Maintenance Manual 1 4 1 7 Options 1 4 1 8 Performance Specifications 1 7 1 9 Recommended Test Equipment 1 7 Chapter 1 General Information ...

Страница 14: ...1 2 MG369XB OM Figure 1 1 Series MG369XB Synthesized Signal Generator ...

Страница 15: ...y generate both discrete CW frequencies and broad full range and narrow band step sweeps across the frequency range of 2 GHz to 67 GHz Options are available to extend the low end of the frequency range to 0 1 Hz All functions of the signal generator are fully controllable locally from the front panel or remotely except for power on standby via the IEEE 488 General Purpose Interface Bus GPIB Table ...

Страница 16: ... commands and several programming examples The Anritsu part number for the GPIB programming manual is 10370 10366 Maintenance Manual The Series MG369XB Synthesized Signal Generator Maintenance Manual supplies service information for all models in the MG369XB series The service information includes functional circuit descriptions block diagrams performance verification tests cali bration procedures...

Страница 17: ...p Attenuator Adds a 10 dB per step attenuator with a 120 dB range for models having a high end frequency of 20 GHz Output power is selected directly in dBm on the front panel or via GPIB Rated RF output power is reduced Option 3 Ultra Low Phase Noise Adds new modules that significantly reduces single sideband phase noise 2 GHz Option 4 Digital Down Converter Adds a digital down converter for ultra...

Страница 18: ...ble on models MG3693B MG3694B MG3695B MG3696B or with Options 2E 7 15X or 22 Option 22 0 1 Hz to 10 0 MHz Audio Frequency Adds frequency coverage below 10 MHz The frequency resolution below 10 MHz is 0 02 Hz Rated RF output power is reduced Option 23 Low Frequency Generator Provides modulation waveforms for internal AM FM or FM Not available without Option 12 or 14 Option 24 Internal Pulse Generat...

Страница 19: ...0W Resolution 1 Hz Other External Time Base Input Anritsu Model MF2414B or Frequency Counter with Cable Kit and External Mixer Range 0 01 to 65 GHz Input Z 50W Resolution 1 Hz Other External Time Base Input EIP Microwave Inc Models 538B 548B or 578B with Cable Kit Option 590 and External Mixer Option 91 26 5 to 40 GHz Option 92 40 to 60 GHz Option 93 60 to 90 GHz Power Meter with Power Sensor Rang...

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Страница 21: ...ration 2 9 Warmup Time 2 9 Operating Environment 2 9 2 5 GPIB Setup and Interconnection 2 10 Interface Connector 2 10 Cable Length Restrictions 2 10 GPIB Interconnection 2 10 Setting the GPIB Address 2 11 Selecting the Line Terminator 2 12 Interface Language 2 12 2 6 Preparation for Storage Shipment 2 13 Preparation for Storage 2 13 Preparation for Shipment 2 13 2 7 Anritsu Service Centers 2 14 Ch...

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Страница 23: ...peration If the shipment is incomplete or if the signal generator is damaged mechanically or electrically notify your local sales representative or Anritsu Customer Service If either the shipping container is damaged or the cushioning material shows signs of stress notify the carrier as well as Anritsu Keep the shipping materials for the carrier s inspec tion 2 3 Preparation For Use Preparation fo...

Страница 24: ...Preparation For Use Installation 2 4 MG369XB OM Figure 2 1 MG369XB Outline Dimensions in millimeters ...

Страница 25: ...ling the Option 1B rack mount assembly Refer to Fig ures 2 3 and 2 4 during this procedure Preliminary Disconnect the power cord and any other cables from the instrument Procedure Install the rack mounting hardware as follows Step 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the screws and the front handle assemblies from the instrument For instruments not having front handles remove the screws and the f...

Страница 26: ... metric tapped holes in the side of the instrument Step 7 Insert the two SAE threaded screws re moved from the feet through the 90 tabs on the rear of the slide assembly and into the rear panel of the instrument Step 8 Using the Phillips screwdriver tighten all screws holding the left side slide assem bly to the instrument chassis Rack Mounting Kit Installation Installation 2 6 MG369XB OM NOTE The...

Страница 27: ...nstrument Step 12 Insert the two SAE threaded screws re moved from the feet through the 90 tabs on the rear of the slide assembly and into the rear panel of the instrument Step 13 Using the Phillips screwdriver tighten all screws holding the right side slide assem bly to the instrument chassis Step 14 Using the appropriate hardware install the outer slide assemblies onto the equip ment rack Step 1...

Страница 28: ... Then plug the male end of the power cord into a three wire power line outlet Turn on the rear panel power switch This automatically places the signal generator in operation front panel OPERATE LED on Rack Mounting Kit Installation Installation 2 8 MG369XB OM When supplying power to this equipment always use a three wire power cable connected to a three wire power line outlet If power is supplied ...

Страница 29: ...cy stability with aging NOTE Instruments disconnected from ac power for more than 72 hours require 30 days to return to specified aging Operating Environment The MG369XB can be operated within the following environmental limits q Temperature 0 C to 50 C q Humidity 5 to 95 relative at 40 C q Altitude up to 4600 meters q Cooling Internal cooling is provided by forced airflow from the fans mounted on...

Страница 30: ...ltage level relationships must be maintained If either the cable length be tween separate instruments or the cumulative cable length between all instruments is too long the data and control lines cannot be driven properly and the system may fail to perform Cable length restric tions are as follows q No more than 15 instruments may be installed on the bus q Total cumulative cable length in meters m...

Страница 31: ...wn below is displayed To access the Configure GPIB menu from this menu press the menu soft key GPIB The Configure GPIB menu shown below is displayed Press the menu soft key GPIB Address ADD to change the current GPIB address of the signal gen erator Enter a new address using the cursor control keys or the data entry keypad and the terminator soft key ADR The new GPIB address will now ap pear on th...

Страница 32: ...play you can se lect which GPIB terminator to use by pressing the menu soft key GPIB Terminator This menu soft key toggles the GPIB terminator between CR and CR LF The current selection appears on the display Interface Language The series MG369XB synthesized signal generators can be remotely operated via the GPIB using an ex ternal interface language Native The Native in terface language uses a se...

Страница 33: ...ible instructions for packaging and shipment are given below Use a Suitable Container Obtain a corrugated cardboard carton with a 125 kg test strength This carton should have inside dimen sions of no less than 15 cm larger than the unit di mensions to allow for cushioning refer to Figure 2 1 page 2 4 Protect the Instrument Surround the unit with polyethylene sheeting to protect the finish Cushion ...

Страница 34: ...venue Ferndale Randburg 2194 South Africa Telephone 27 11 787 7200 FAX 27 11 787 0446 AUSTRALIA ANRITSU PTY LTD Unit 21 270 Ferntree Gully Road Notting Hill Victoria 3168 Australia Telephone 03 9558 8177 FAX 03 9558 8255 ISRAEL TECH CENT LTD 4 Raul Valenberg St Tel Aviv 69719 Telephone 03 64 78 563 FAX 03 64 78 334 SWEDEN ANRITSU AB Borgafjordsgatan 13 164 40 KISTA Sweden Telephone 46 8 53470700 F...

Страница 35: ...3 Data Display Area 3 8 Menu Display Format 3 9 Menu Keys 3 10 3 4 Data Entry Area 3 12 3 5 Instrument Start Up 3 14 Powering Up the MG369XB 3 14 Start Up Display 3 14 Standby Operation 3 14 Self Testing the MG369XB 3 15 Resetting to Default Parameters 3 15 3 6 Entering Data 3 17 Opening the Parameter 3 17 Editing the Current Value 3 18 Entering a New Value 3 19 Chapter 3 Local Front Panel Operati...

Страница 36: ...lecting a Power Level 3 36 Frequency Markers 3 36 Selecting Alternate Sweep Mode 3 38 List Sweep Mode 3 42 Selecting List Sweep Mode 3 43 List Frequency Editing 3 45 List Power Editing 3 46 Selecting a List Sweep Range 3 48 Selecting a List Sweep Trigger 3 49 3 9 Fixed Power Level Operation 3 51 Selecting Fixed Power Level Mode 3 51 Selecting a Power Level 3 51 Level Offset 3 54 3 10 Power Level S...

Страница 37: ... Stored Setups 3 86 3 14 Secure Operation 3 87 Memory Profile and Security Issues 3 87 3 15 Reference Loop Adjustments 3 88 Reference Oscillator Calibration 3 88 Reference Loop Bandwidth 3 90 3 16 Signal Modulation 3 92 Accessing Modulation Modes 3 92 Amplitude Modulation Operating Modes 3 93 Providing Amplitude Modulation 3 93 Frequency Modulation Operating Modes 3 96 Providing Frequency Modulati...

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Страница 39: ...sweep fixed power level and power level sweep leveling system configuration and saving and recalling instrument setups Typographic Conventions The typographic conventions used throughout this chapter are as follows q The main function keys Frequency Level Modulation and System are identified by using reverse text for example Frequency q Menu soft keys are identified by using a grey background for ...

Страница 40: ...ta Display The data display provides information about the current status of the MG369XB in a menu display format This information includes the operating mode of the instrument and the value of the active frequency and power level parameters Menu Keys Menu keys provide for selecting the operating mode parameters and configuration of the signal genera tor 3 6 MG369XB OM Front Panel Layout Local Fro...

Страница 41: ...l key provides for turning the RF output power on and off OUTPUT OFF is indi cated by a red LED OUTPUT ON by a yellow LED RF Output Connector The RF output connector provides RF output from a 50W source NOTE To prevent power losses due to an impedance mismatch the mating connector and cable should also be rated at 50W MG369XB OM 3 7 Local Front Panel Operation Front Panel Layout ...

Страница 42: ...elation to the display The paragraphs that follow provide descriptions of the menu display elements and the menu keys 3 8 MG369XB OM Data Display Area Local Front Panel Operation F r e q u e n c y L e v e l M o d u l a t i o n S y s t e m M e n u S o f t K e y s M a i n M e n u K e y s F r e q u e n c y M o d e T i t l e B a r F r e q u e n c y P a r a m e t e r s A r e a L e v e l M o d e T i t l...

Страница 43: ...the bar In a level sweep mode the type of sweep trigger appears on the right side of the bar q Modulation Title Bars Each type of signal modulation AM FM FM and Pulse has a separate title bar on the display Parameter Areas The parameter areas show the frequency and power level information for the current MG369XB setup q Frequency Parameters Area The current CW frequency in GHz the start and stop f...

Страница 44: ... a portion of the cur rent menu display is used to q Show the parameter being edited q Display selection lists of preset frequencies power levels markers etc q Show the system configuration choices and current selections q Show self test error messages A typical window display is shown to the left Menu Keys As shown in Figure 3 2 on page 3 8 there are two types of menu keys that affect the data di...

Страница 45: ...selected default values q Configure the front panel rear panel RF and GPIB q Set incremental sizes for editing frequency power level and time parameters q Save or recall instrument setups q Disable front panel data display q Perform instrument self test q Perform reference oscillator calibration Menu Soft Keys As shown to the left six menu soft keys are located below the data display and six menu ...

Страница 46: ...t size of the increase or decrease that occurs each time the Ù or Ú pad is pressed is determined by the cursor posi tion In addition when editing frequency power level and time parameters the incremental size can be set to a specific value using the system configuration increment menu page 3 84 Once set and activated each time the Ù or Ú pad is pressed the parameter s value increases or decreases ...

Страница 47: ...provides for entering frequency power level time and number of steps parameters and GPIB address values The key functions as a change sign key during any keypad entry Clear Entry Key When a parameter is open for editing the clear en try key is used to clear the parameter entry Back Space Key The back space key is used to correct keypad data entry errors by deleting the last number or deci mal poin...

Страница 48: ...irmware The MG369XB then returns to the exact configura tion it was in when last set to Standby Standby Operation Whenever the signal generator is not being used it should be left connected to the power source and placed in standby Standby operation provides power to keep the internal time base at operating tempera ture This assures specified frequency accuracy and stability when the MG369XB is pl...

Страница 49: ...g to Default Parameters You can reset the MG369XB to the factory selected default parameter values at any time during normal operation Table 3 1 page 3 16 lists the default pa rameters for all MG369XB models NOTE Resetting the instrument clears the current setup parameters If these parameter values are needed for future testing save them as a stored setup before resetting the signal genera tor For...

Страница 50: ...G3696B 3 5 2 0 67 0 2 0 5 0 8 0 11 0 14 0 17 0 20 0 3 5 2 0 67 0 2 0 5 0 8 0 11 0 14 0 17 0 20 0 1 0 2 2 GHz for units with Option 4 Table 3 1 Reset Default Parameters MODEL NUMBER POWER LEVEL PARAMETERS dBm L0 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 MG3691B 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 MG3692B 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 MG3693B 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 MG3694B 1 0 0 0 1 ...

Страница 51: ...y and the output power level parameters If you wish to follow along on your MG369XB you can obtain this same menu display by resetting your instrument press System then press Reset Opening the Parameter In order for the value of a parameter to be changed the parameter must first be opened To open the frequency parameter from the above menu press Edit F1 The menu display changes below to show that ...

Страница 52: ...ting slowly turn the knob clockwise or counter clockwise to increase or de crease the value of the parameter by the unit size Turning the knob rapidly changes the value of the parameter in larger steps Using a Set Increment When editing frequency power level and time pa rameters you can increase or decrease the parame ter s value by a set amount each time the Ù or Ú pad is pressed or the rotary da...

Страница 53: ...lete the entry one character at a time starting from the last character entered or 2 delete the entire entry by pressing Clear Entry Then re enter the correct value Now try entering a new value for the CW frequency displayed on your MG369XB using the data entry keypad and termination soft keys To close the open parameter when you are finished entering data press Edit F1 or make another menu select...

Страница 54: ...lets you perform the following q Select a CW frequency for output q Copy the current frequency and power level in formation to the current list index Refer to page 3 42 for the list sweep frequency mode op erating instructions q Access the master slave menu Refer to page 7 4 for Master Slave mode operating in structions q Select an output power level for the CW fre quency q Select the Phase Offset...

Страница 55: ...lecting a Preset Frequency To select one of the preset frequencies for output press the soft key Frequency Control The CW Frequency Control menu shown below is displayed This menu lets you perform the following q Select preset frequencies F0 CF0 F1 CF1 F2 CF2 M1 CM1 or M2 CM2 for output q Edit each preset frequency q Access the Frequency List menu to tag edit or output a frequency from the list q ...

Страница 56: ...ed frequencies lets you quickly switch between them using the scan soft keys of the CW Frequency Control menu Press Edit Selected to edit the selected frequency or enter a new frequency Press Output Frequency to output the selected fre quency On the frequency list the output frequency selection is marked by a black square or if tagged an F highlighted in reverse video This frequency is output unti...

Страница 57: ... of the preset power lev els or a power level sweep for a CW frequency For instructions refer to Section 3 9 Fixed Power Level Operation and Section 3 10 Power Level Sweep Operation CW Ramp When active the MG369XB s CW ramp provides a repetitive 0V to 10V ramp output to the rear panel HORIZ OUT BNC connector and AUX I O connector pin 1 The CW ramp is used to drive a scalar ana lyzer display To tur...

Страница 58: ...fset from the CW menu press Phase Offset to access the Phase Offset menu below and press Phase Offset PS1 To turn off the phase offset press Phase Offset PS0 from the phase offset menu To edit the phase offset value press Edit Offset PSO button from the phase offset menu below then use the cursor keys or rotary knob to edit the phase offset or use the keypad to enter a new value Press Edit Offset ...

Страница 59: ...shift of the RF output Electronic Frequency Control Additional frequency control is provided by the Elec tronic Frequency Control circuit via the EFC IN BNC connector on the rear panel This circuit pro vides an external dc feedback point and the capabil ity to frequency modulate the internal reference crystal oscillator This allows phase locking of the signal generator s RF output by means of an e...

Страница 60: ...through 4 6 to follow the menu sequences Analog Sweep Mode In analog sweep frequency mode the MG369XB s output frequency is swept between selected start and stop frequencies Sweep width can be set from 1 MHz to the full frequency range of the signal gen erator Sweep time can be set for any time in the range of 30 ms to 99 sec The lower frequency limit for analog sweeps is 10 MHz 500 MHz with Op ti...

Страница 61: ...pad and appropriate termination key To close the open sweep time parameter once you have set the desired sweep time press Sweep Time or make another menu selection To access the Analog Sweep Trigger menu from this menu press Trigger From the Trigger menu you can select one of three trigger modes q Auto q External q Single The trigger modes are described on page 3 31 To access the Alternate Sweep m...

Страница 62: ... step sweep linear or log arithmic and sweep trigger are controllable from step sweep menus Selecting Step Sweep Mode To place the MG369XB in step sweep frequency mode press Frequency At the resulting menu dis play press Step Sweep SSP The Step Sweep menu below is then displayed This menu lets you perform the following q Select a sweep range edit the sweep start and stop frequency parameters q Set...

Страница 63: ...e of 1 ms to 99 sec When dwell time per step step size or number of steps is set the sweep time equals dwell time per step times the number of steps plus the total phase locking time for all the step frequencies If sweep time is set then dwell time per step is the result of the sweep time divided by the number of steps In this case the resultant minimum dwell time must be 10 ms to allow for phase ...

Страница 64: ...ermination soft key When you have finished setting the open parameter close it by pressing its menu soft key or make another menu selection Press Trigger to access the Step Sweep Trigger menu The trigger menu lets you select the following sweep trigger modes q Auto q External q Single The trigger modes are described on page 3 31 3 30 MG369XB OM Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation...

Страница 65: ...og and step frequency sweep automatic external and single The sweep trigger is selectable from the trigger menu The following is a description of each mode q Auto Automatic The sweep continually sweeps from its start frequency to its stop fre quency with optimal retrace time q External The sweep recurs when triggered by an external TTL compatible clock pulse to the rear panel AUX I O connector q S...

Страница 66: ...er RSS causes the sweep to abort and reset Press Previous to return to the Additional Step Sweep menu Manual Sweep Mode In manual sweep frequency mode the output fre quency can be manually tuned in phase locked steps between the selected start and stop frequencies us ing the cursor control keys or rotary data knob As the knob is turned or the Ù or Ú cursor control pads pressed the current output f...

Страница 67: ...on page 3 29 Selecting a Sweep Range Selecting a sweep range involves choosing a start and a stop frequency for the frequency sweep The sweep range selection process is identical for the step analog and manual sweep frequency modes There are several ways you can select a sweep range including q Editing the current start and stop frequency parameter values q Entering new start and stop frequency pa...

Страница 68: ... soft key or by making another menu selection Selecting a Preset Sweep Range There are four preset sweep range parameters se lectable in the analog sweep step sweep and man ual sweep frequency modes The following is a description of each preset sweep range q F1 F2 SF1 provides a frequency sweep be tween the start frequency F1 and the stop fre quency F2 q F3 F4 SF3 provides a frequency sweep be twe...

Страница 69: ...l for the sweep Setting a Preset Sweep Range At the Sweep Frequency Control menu select the sweep range F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 dF or F6 dF that you wish to set The menu then displays the current fre quency parameters for the selected sweep range Now use the menu edit soft keys to open the fre quency parameters for editing Edit the current frequency parameters or enter new frequency parameter values for th...

Страница 70: ...o page 3 51 Fixed Power Level Operation and page 3 56 Power Level Sweep Operation Frequency Markers The signal generator provides up to 20 independent pre settable markers F0 F9 and M0 M9 that can be used in the step sweep frequency mode for precise frequency identification Marker frequency accuracy is the same as sweep frequency accuracy The mark ers are visible on a CRT display The MG369XB gener...

Страница 71: ...his menu lets you tag or edit marker list frequen cies and turn the markers on off Use the cursor control keys to select a frequency pa rameter from the marker list The selected fre quency parameter is highlighted in reverse video and displayed in full below the marker list Editing a Marker List Frequency If you want to change a selected marker list fre quency parameter s value press Edit Selected...

Страница 72: ... the CRT for all tagged marker frequencies that are within the sweep frequency range To turn the markers off press Video Markers MK0 again Press Previous to return to the Sweep Frequency Control menu display Selecting Alternate Sweep Mode In alternate sweep frequency mode the signal gen erator s output frequency sweeps alternately be tween any two sweep ranges in step sweep NOTE The following proc...

Страница 73: ...p range for the alternate sweep q Access the alternate level menu to select a power level for the alternate sweep Activating the Alternate Sweep The soft key Alternate Sweep toggles the alternate sweep mode on and off Press Alternate Sweep to turn on the alternate sweep mode Notice that the Alternate Sweep menu below changes to show that the alternate sweep is now active MG369XB OM 3 39 Local Fron...

Страница 74: ... dF AD6 The menu then displays the current frequency parame ters for the selected sweep range If you wish to change a frequency parameter use the menu edit soft key to open the parameter then edit it When you are done selecting the alternate sweep range press Previous to return to the Alternate Sweep menu display 3 40 MG369XB OM Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation ...

Страница 75: ...ameter then edit it The Edit L1 soft key is provided to let you change the power level of the main sweep When you are done selecting the power level for the alternate sweep range and editing the power level of the main sweep press Previous to return to the Alternate Sweep menu display MG369XB OM 3 41 Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation Performing alternate sweeps using power leve...

Страница 76: ...ol keys In man ual trigger mode the list index can also be incre mented by using an external trigger input Each TTL trigger increments the list index by one After a reset the list sweep defaults to manual trig ger mode The data display shows the trigger mode list index current frequency and current power level The list index specifies the current location within the list The current frequency is p...

Страница 77: ...x parameter q Calculate all list index frequency and power level settings q Access the Sweep menu set sweep start index stop index and dwell time and select a sweep trigger q Edit the current list index frequency Fr Editing the List Index Press Edit List Index ELI xxxx to open the list in dex parameter for editing Edit the current list in dex value using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or...

Страница 78: ... every time the list changes The instrument will perform the calculations to set the frequency and power levels as it performs the initial list sweep This causes the initial list sweep to take lon ger than each subsequent sweep Using the Pre Calc List soft key lets the initial list sweep be as fast as each subsequent sweep The calculations are stored in volatile RAM and are lost at instru ment pow...

Страница 79: ...ys to se lect a frequency from the list The selected fre quency is highlighted in reverse video and displayed in full below the frequency list Press Edit Selected to edit the highlighted fre quency or enter a new frequency Press Page Up to scroll the displayed frequencies to the previous 20 in the list Press Page Down to scroll the displayed frequencies to the next 20 in the list Press Insert at I...

Страница 80: ...s displayed This menu lets you scroll through the list power lev els edit selected power levels insert and delete en tries from the list The menu displays a total of 10 power levels Use the cursor control keys to select a power level from the list The selected power level is highlighted in reverse video and displayed in full below the power level list Press Edit Selected to edit the highlighted po...

Страница 81: ...nu display Copying Data from the CW Menu An easy method of entering frequency and power level information into the current list index is to copy the data from the CW menu First access the main List Sweep menu and press the Edit List Index soft key to open the list index pa rameter Then select the list index that you want the data to be added to Next press the CW soft key at the bottom of the displ...

Страница 82: ...IE xxxx to open the list sweep stop index parameter Press Dwell Time LDT to open the dwell time per step parameter Open the parameter you wish to change then edit the current value using the cursor control keys ro tary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad and appropriate termination soft key When you have finished setting the open parameter close it by pressing its menu soft key or by ...

Страница 83: ...ed If a sweep is in progress when the key is pressed it aborts and resets q Manual list sweep default trigger mode The list index is incremented or decremented by using the front panel cursor control keys The list index can also be incremented using an ex ternal trigger input Each trigger increments the list index by one To access the List Sweep Trigger menu below from the Sweep menu press Trigger...

Страница 84: ... to the Sweep menu dis play NOTE With Auto trigger selected and the dwell time per step set to a small value display updating slows down This ensures that the sweep speed is not adversely affected Because of this poten tial display update slow down when leaving List Sweep mode with Auto trigger selected for another mode Auto trigger is automatically turned off and Manual trigger is selected Thus w...

Страница 85: ...evel mode from a CW or sweep frequency menu press Level At the resulting menu display press Level The Level menu below is displayed This menu lets you perform the following q Edit the power level parameter q Set the power level to 1 dB below specified maximum leveled output power CW only q Edit the level offset parameter q Turn level offset on off Selecting a Power Level There are several ways to ...

Страница 86: ...r levels L0 L0 L1 L1 L2 L2 L3 L3 or L4 L4 for output q Edit each preset power level q Access the Level List menu to tag edit or out put a power level from the list q Select a tagged power level from the Level List for output using the Scan Up or Scan Down keys q Select Logarithmic or Linear units Press Units LOG LIN to display the Units menu left and to select the power level units When Log is sel...

Страница 87: ... the se lected power level remove the L Tagging selected power levels lets you quickly switch between them using the scan soft keys of the Level Control menu Press Edit Selected to edit the selected power level or enter a new power level Press Output Level to output the selected level On the level list the output power level selection is marked by a black square or if tagged an L high lighted in r...

Страница 88: ...t to the displayed power level that compensates for this loss or gain The displayed power level will then reflect the ac tual power level at the test device To enter an offset value and apply it to the displayed power level access the Level menu Then press Edit Offset LOS This opens the offset parameter for editing below Edit the current offset value using the cursor con trol keys rotary data knob...

Страница 89: ...a power level of 2 00 dBm When Offset is selected ON the message OFFSET is displayed on all menu displays to remind you that a constant offset has been applied to the displayed power level Press Offset LO0 again to remove the offset from the displayed power level MG369XB OM 3 55 Local Front Panel Operation Fixed Power Level Operation ...

Страница 90: ...els at a single CW fre quency Available menus let you set or select the sweep range the step size the dwell time per step and the type of power sweep linear or logarithmic and sweep trigger To place the MG369XB in a CW power sweep mode from a CW frequency menu press Level At the re sulting menu display press Level Sweep The CW Level Sweep menu below is displayed This menu lets you perform the foll...

Страница 91: ...en parameter close it by pressing its menu soft key or by making another menu selection To access the CW Level Sweep Trigger menu from this menu press Trigger Selecting a CW Power Sweep Trigger There are three modes of triggering provided for the CW power sweep automatic external and single The sweep trigger is selectable from the CW Level Sweep Trigger menu The following is a description of each ...

Страница 92: ...ring A message showing the CW power sweep trigger mode selected appears on the right side of the level mode title bar If you select the single sweep trigger mode the menu display adds the menu soft key Trigger Pressing Trigger TRG or TRS starts a single CW power sweep If a single CW power sweep is in prog ress pressing Trigger RSS causes the sweep to abort and reset Press Previous to return to the...

Страница 93: ...nge open ei ther the start or stop power level parameter In the display above Edit L1 XL1 opens the start power level parameter and Edit L2 XL2 opens the stop power level parameter Edit the open power level parameter using the cur sor control keys or the rotary data knob When you are finished close the open parameter by pressing its menu edit soft key or by making another menu selection Entering N...

Страница 94: ...el Sweep Control menu select the power level sweep range L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 or L9 L0 that you wish to set The menu then displays the current frequency parameters for the selected power level sweep range Now use the menu edit soft keys to open the power level parameters for ed iting Edit the current power level parameter values or enter new power level parameter values for the power level swee...

Страница 95: ...e start with an analog sweep menu display to select a step sweep frequency step power mode start with a step sweep menu display Then press Level At the resulting menu display press Level Sweep The Level Sweep menu below is displayed This menu lets you perform the following q Select a power level sweep range edit the sweep start and stop power level parameters q Set the step size q Set the number o...

Страница 96: ...umber of steps parameter Open the parameter you wish to change then edit the current value using the cursor control keys ro tary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad and appropriate termination soft key When you have finished setting the open parameter close it by pressing its menu soft key or by making another menu selection 3 62 MG369XB OM Power Level Sweep Operation Local Front Pane...

Страница 97: ...with frequency in a test setup The following paragraphs provide descriptions and operating instruc tions for the leveling modes and functions Use the Leveling Modes menu map Chapter 4 Figure 4 10 to follow the menu sequences Selecting a Leveling Mode The ALC system is a feedback control system in which the output power is measured at a detector and compared with the expected power level If the out...

Страница 98: ...ernal Leveling This is the normal default leveling mode Output power is sensed by the MG369XB s internal detector The detector output signal is fed back to the ALC circuitry to adjust the output power level Internal ALC is selected from the leveling menu To select internal ALC press Internal IL1 Pressing one of the other leveling menu soft keys External Detector DL1 Power Meter PL1 or Fixed Gain L...

Страница 99: ...eveling menu To select the external ALC input from an external detector press External Detector DL1 To select the external ALC input from a power me ter press Power Meter PL1 After the sensor type is selected the attenuator if installed is decoupled and the RF Level DAC value is displayed as shown below The level indicator will also show the unleveled con dition The RF Level DAC adjustable range i...

Страница 100: ...ess Previous to return to the ALC Mode menu display or press Internal to return to normal ALC operation Auto Fixed Gain In auto fixed gain mode the ALC is enabled for the initial power sweep frequency sweep or CW frequency setting to obtain a sample of the RF Level DAC voltages After the DAC voltages are sampled the ALC is disabled and the sampled RF Level DAC voltages are applied for all subseque...

Страница 101: ...ple the step attenuator from the ALC set the power level and set the atten uation in 10 dB steps Press Decouple AT1 to decouple the step attenua tor from the ALC Press Edit L1 XL1 to open the power level parame ter for editing Edit the current level using the cur sor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad and appropriate termina tion soft key When you have finished se...

Страница 102: ... the power slope function provides you with the ability to set both the power slope and the pivot point The ALC loop menu lets you activate the ALC power slope function To access the ALC Loop menu from the Level ALC Control menu display press ALC Loop The ALC Loop menu below is displayed 3 68 MG369XB OM Leveling Operations Local Front Panel Operation Power Slope Power at DUT With Compensation Powe...

Страница 103: ...g Edit the current slope value using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad When you have finished setting the open parameter close it by pressing Edit Slope or by making another menu selection While monitoring the power level at the device un der test DUT adjust the power slope and pivot point to level the power at the DUT Press Slope On Off SL0 again to d...

Страница 104: ...at each frequency point Up to five user level flatness calibration power off set tables from 2 to 801 frequency points per table can be created and stored in the MG369XB memory for recall The GPIB power meters supported are the Anritsu Models ML2437A ML2438A and ML4803A and the Hewlett Packard Models 437B 438A and 70100A The MG369XB s internal power meter pro vided with Option 8 may also be used R...

Страница 105: ...t in the test setup where the corrected power level is desired Power Meter Model and GPIB Address In order for the MG369XB to control the power me ter the GPIB address and power meter model must be selected from the Configure GPIB menu Press System to access the System menu display At the System menu display press Config The Sys tem Configuration menu below is displayed Next press GPIB The Configu...

Страница 106: ...ous to return to the main Configure GPIB menu display At the Configure GPIB menu press Previous to return to the System Configuration menu display Creating a Power Offset Table The MG369XB must be in CW frequency mode and fixed non swept power level mode in order to cre ate a power offset table for user level flatness cor rection Place the signal generator in CW frequency mode by pressing Frequenc...

Страница 107: ...y parameter for editing Edit the current frequency using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the keypad and appropriate termination soft key When you have finished setting the open parameter close it by pressing its menu soft key or by making another menu selection Then select the number of frequency points at which correction information is to be taken by press ing...

Страница 108: ...the current measurement frequency point NOTE To terminate the measurement process at any time before completion press Abort Once the power offset table has been created it is stored in non volatile memory The power offset ta ble is now ready to be applied to the test setup Dis connect the powers sensor and power meter from the test setup Applying User Level Flatness Correction Whenever user level ...

Страница 109: ...bles are stored in non volatile memory A master reset is required to erase the con tents of the tables and reprogram them with default data To perform a master reset proceed as follows Step 1 With the MG369XB in standby press and hold the RF OUTPUT ON OFF key Step 2 Press the LINE OPERATE STANDBY key to turn the instrument on Step 3 When the first menu is displayed after the start up display relea...

Страница 110: ... power level and time parameters Use the System Configuration menu map Chapter 4 Figure 4 15 to follow the menu sequences Accessing the System Configuration Menu To access the System Configuration menu first press System At the System menu display press Config The System Configuration menu below is displayed This menu lets you access the following q Front Panel Configuration Menu q Rear Panel Conf...

Страница 111: ...the System Configuration menu press Front Panel The Configure Front Panel menu below is dis played Press Increase Contrast repeatedly to increase the display contrast to the desired level Press Decrease Contrast repeatedly to decrease the display contrast Press Previous to return to the System Configu ration menu display MG369XB OM 3 77 Local Front Panel Operation System Configuration ...

Страница 112: ... 6 band switch blanking at pin 20 The display will reflect your selection Press Marker to select a 5V or 5V level for the video marker output when video markers are se lected ON The video marker signal output is avail able at the rear panel AUX I O connector pin 5 The display will reflect your selection Press Penlift to select Normally Open N O PPO or Normally Closed N C PPC contacts on the in ter...

Страница 113: ...elow from the System Configuration menu press RF Press Retrace RF to select RF on RT1 or off RT0 during retrace The display will reflect your selec tion Press Delta F RF to select RF on RC1 or off RC0 during frequency switching in CW step sweep and list sweep modes The display will reflect your selec tion Press Ramp Rest to select 0 or 10 for the ramp rest point for sweeps that are triggered by a ...

Страница 114: ...a knob or enter a new value using the data entry key pad and the terminator soft key To close the open multiplier parameter press Frequency Scaling or make another menu selection Press Terminate RF Off TR1 to select 40 dB mini mum of attenuation when RF is switched off in units with a step attenuator Option 2 installed This provides a better output source match The dis play will reflect Yes to ind...

Страница 115: ...h the Pulse Modulation option installed To access the Configure GPIB menu from the Sys tem Configuration menu press GPIB The Con figure GPIB menu below is displayed Press GPIB Address ADD to change the address of the MG369XB on the bus the CW default GPIB ad dress is five Enter a new address between one and 30 using the cursor control keys or the data entry keypad and the terminator key The new GP...

Страница 116: ...ct the power meter model being used Supported power meters are the Anritsu ML2437A ML2438A and ML4803A and Hewlett Packard 437B 438A and 70100A Press 68 69 ID to enable operations with a Wiltron Model 562 or Anritsu Model 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer Refer to page 7 4 for master slave proce dures Press 68 69 ID again to disable the opera tion Press Emulation to access the Second Additional Confi...

Страница 117: ...eration Press 8757D Scalar to enable operations with a Hewlett Packard Model 8757D Scalar Network Ana lyzer Press 8757D Scalar again to disable the oper ation Press 8757E Scalar to enable operations with a Hewlett Packard Model 8757D Scalar Network Ana lyzer Press 8757E Scalar again to disable the opera tion Press Previous to return to the First Additional Configure GPIB menu display MG369XB OM 3 ...

Страница 118: ...s Frequency Increment to open the frequency increment parameter Press Level Increment to open the power level in crement parameter Press Time Increment to open the time increment parameter Open the parameter you wish to change then edit the current value using the cursor control keys ro tary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad and appropriate termination key When you have finished set...

Страница 119: ...m menu Step 2 Press Setups The Setups menu below is displayed Step 3 Press Save SSN M1 9 then enter the desired setup number between zero and nine on the keypad The setup is now saved NOTES The current front panel settings are automati cally saved to setup number zero when the in strument is shutdown using the front panel LINE key Therefore it is recommended that you only use setup numbers one thr...

Страница 120: ...MG369XB in standby mode press and hold the RF OUTPUT ON OFF key Step 2 Press the LINE OPERATE STANDBY key to turn the instrument on Step 3 When the first menu is displayed after the start up display release the RF OUT PUT ON OFF key The contents of non volatile memory have now been erased and reprogrammed with factory default data A master reset can also be performed by sending the GPIB command MR...

Страница 121: ...NOTE During secure mode all main menu keys and menu soft keys operate normally The menu soft key labels are displayed and change with menu selections Only the parameter display is disabled To return the MG369XB to unsecured normal op eration press System then press Reset Memory Profile and Security Issues The MG369XB has 8 MB of flash non volatile mem ory 128 KB of SRAM battery backed non volatile...

Страница 122: ...ernal reference input Reference Oscillator Calibration The reference oscillator calibration function lets you calibrate the internal 100 MHz crystal reference os cillator of the MG369XB using an external 10 MHz 0 to 10 dBm reference signal NOTE Before beginning calibration always let the MG369XB warm up for a minimum of 120 hours To perform a calibration of the internal reference os cillator first...

Страница 123: ...and return to the Calibration menu display When Proceed is pressed the date parameter opens for data entry below Using the key pad enter the current date in any desired format Then press any terminator soft key The Calibration Status menu display changes to indicate calibration is in progress MG369XB OM 3 89 Local Front Panel Operation Reference Loop Adjustments ...

Страница 124: ...andwidth Bandwidths of 10 Hz 30 Hz 100 Hz or 300 Hz can be selected from the front panel system configuration menu Selecting a narrower bandwidth provides greater immunity from reference related phase noise however refer ence tracking will not be optimal Selecting a wider bandwidth increases phase tracking of the external reference however it also increases the susceptibil ity to reference noise T...

Страница 125: ... access the bandwidth selections below After selecting the external reference loop band width the setting is shown in the Configure Rear Panel menu Press Previous Previous to return to the Sys tem menu display NOTE MG369XB phase noise specifications apply only when an external reference is not con nected MG369XB OM 3 91 Local Front Panel Operation Reference Loop Adjustments ...

Страница 126: ...he following descriptions and pro cedures are presented to cover all of the possible instrument configurations Refer to your instrument s rear panel for an installed option list and to Appendix B Performance Speci fications for a current description of the available options Due to the complexity of remote programming the signal modulation functions GPIB commands are not referenced in this section ...

Страница 127: ...l from both the internal AM gener ator and an external source Press MODULATION At the resulting main modu lation menu display press AM The AM Status menu below is displayed This menu lets you perform the following q Turn the selected AM mode On or Off q Edit the AM Depth and Rate q Select the AM Waveform q Select the modulating signal source q Select the Linear AM or Log AM operating mode Internal...

Страница 128: ...lation Waveform Selection menu below This menu displays the modulation waveforms de scription to the left that are available from the AM generator Use the cursor control keys to highlight the desired modulation waveform then press Select to select the highlighted waveform The AM Status display will reflect your selection Press Previous to return to the main AM Status menu display Press Internal Ex...

Страница 129: ...9XB rear panel AM IN con nector Next access the AM Status menu page 3 93 and press Internal External to select the external source for the modulating signal The External AM Status menu below is then dis played This menu contains the external AM status window that shows the current menu selections and the measured AM Depth The AM depth measurement function measures the voltage of the external modu ...

Страница 130: ...e AM Depth display will reflect your selection as XX dB Log or XX Linear When External AM is active the AM Sen sitivity display will reflect your selection as XX dB V Log or XX V Linear Press Previous to return to the AM Status menu display Frequency Modulation Operating Modes The signal generator has four FM operating modes Locked Locked Low Noise Unlocked Narrow and Unlocked Wide In the Locked a...

Страница 131: ...omplished by applying the modulating signal to the main tuning coil of the YIG tuned oscillator Un locked Wide FM mode allows maximum deviations of 100 MHz for DC to 100 Hz rates Providing Frequency Modulation Press MODULATION At the resulting main Modu lation menu display press FM The FM Status menu below is displayed This menu lets you perform the following q Turn the selected FM mode On or Off ...

Страница 132: ...y The FM Deviation range is 10 kHz to 20 MHz for Locked Locked Low Noise and Un locked Narrow FM modes and 100 kHz to 100 MHz for Unlocked Wide FM mode To close the open FM Deviation parameter press Edit Deviation or make another menu selection Press Edit Rate to open the FM Rate parameter then edit the current value using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the key...

Страница 133: ...nu soft key Mode The FM Mode menu below is displayed This menu lets you select the FM operating mode Press Locked Low Noise to select the Locked Low Noise FM operating mode press Locked to se lect the Locked FM operating mode press Unlocked Narrow to select the Unlocked Narrow FM operating mode press Unlocked Wide to select the Unlocked Wide FM operating mode The FM sta tus display will reflect yo...

Страница 134: ...will reflect your selection as On or Off the FM modulation status area will reflect your selection as External On or Off Press Edit Sensitivity to open the FM Sensitivity pa rameter then edit the current value using the cur sor control keys rotary data knob or enter an new value using the keypad and the appropriate termi nator key The FM Sensitivity range is 10 kHz V to 20 MHz V for Locked Locked ...

Страница 135: ... of the output signal using modulating signals from either its internal FM generator or an external source The MG369XB has two FM operating modes Nar row FM and Wide FM In Narrow FM mode the maximum FM deviation is the lesser of 3 radians or 5 MHz for DC to 8 MHz rates In Wide FM mode the maximum FM deviation is the lesser of 400 radians or 10 MHz for DC to 1 MHz rates NOTE FM and FM can not be ac...

Страница 136: ...rnal External to select the internal FM generator as the modulating signal source Press On Off to turn the FM on and off The Inter nal FM status display will reflect your selection as On or Off the FM modulation status area will re flect your selection as Internal On or Off Press Edit Deviation to open the FM Deviation pa rameter then edit the current value using the cur sor control keys rotary da...

Страница 137: ...l keys to highlight the desired modulation waveform then press Select The FM Status display will reflect your selection Press Previous to return to the FM Status menu display To select the FM operating mode press Mode The FM Mode menu below is displayed Press Narrow to select the Narrow FM operating mode press Wide to select the Wide FM operating mode The FM status display will reflect your selec ...

Страница 138: ...r the modulat ing signal The External FM Status menu below is then displayed This menu contains the external FM status window that shows the current menu selections and the measured FM deviation The FM deviation mea surement function measures the voltage of the ex ternal modulation signal and calculates the peak frequency deviation This menu lets you perform the following q Turn the selected FM mo...

Страница 139: ... mode To close the open FM Sensitivity parameter press Edit Sensitivity or make another menu selec tion To select the FM operating mode press Mode The FM Mode menu below is displayed Press Narrow to select the Narrow FM operating mode press Wide to select the Wide FM operating mode The FM status display will reflect your selec tion Press Previous to return to the FM Status menu display MG369XB OM ...

Страница 140: ...te mode in which an external pulse is summed with the internal pulse to pulse modulate the output signal Whenever the internal pulse generator is internally triggered a TTL compatible signal that is synchro nized to the internal pulse modulation output is available at the rear panel PULSE SYNC OUT con nector The internal pulse generator has two selectable clock rates 100 MHz or 40 MHz with Option ...

Страница 141: ...ion on and off q Edit the Period or PRF and Width Delay List q Access the Step Delay menu q Select the modulating signal source q Access the additional Pulse Status menus Internal Pulse Source Press Internal External to select the internal pulse generator as the modulating signal source Press On Off to turn pulse modulation on and off The Internal Pulse status display will reflect your selection a...

Страница 142: ...nt value using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the keypad and the appropriate terminator key To close the open parameter press Edit Selected or Previous When the Delayed or Triggered w delay trigger mode is selected the menu display adds the soft key Step Delay This soft key lets you access menus for setting the step delay parameters and turning the Stepped Dela...

Страница 143: ...gh that turns on the RF q Select the pulse generator s clock rate Press Mode to access the Pulse Mode menu dis play below This menu displays the pulse modes Single Dou blet Triplet and Quadruplet that are available from the pulse generator Use the cursor control keys to highlight the desired pulse mode then select it by pressing Select The Internal Pulse Status display will reflect your selection ...

Страница 144: ...d trigger mode then press Select to select it The In ternal Pulse Status display will reflect your selec tion When you select the Gated Triggered or Triggered w delay mode the menu display adds the menu soft keys Trig and Trig below Press these keys to select whether the pulse genera tor is triggered by the rising or falling edge of the external trigger pulse Press Previous to return to the additi...

Страница 145: ...ulation waveforms Pulse de lay D1 is not available in this trigger mode Triggered w delay The pulse generator is triggered by an external trigger to produce Single Doublet Triplet or Quadruplet pulse modulation waveforms de layed by pulse delay D1 Gated An external pulse gates the internal pulse generator on and off When gated on the pulse generator produces a Single pulse modulation waveform at t...

Страница 146: ...play will reflect your selection Press Low RF On High RF On to select the polarity of the signal Low or High that turns the RF on The Internal Pulse Status display will reflect your selection Press Clock 100 10 with Option 26 or Clock 40 10 with Option 24 to select the pulse generator s clock rate The soft key label is highlighted in reverse video to reflect your selection The example below shows ...

Страница 147: ... q Set the length of time a Delay 1 D1 time is applied before it is incremented or decrement ed by the step size Open the parameter you wish to change then edit the current value using the cursor control keys or the rotary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad and appropriate termination key When you have finished setting the open parameter close it by pressing its menu soft key or make...

Страница 148: ...ternal Pulse Status menu display Start Delay and End Delay times may be from lower to higher times or vice versa The Step Size time will be applied as an increment or a decrement as appropriate During pulse modulation when the step delay mode is on both Start Delay and Stop Delay times are er ror checked as Delay 1 D1 times against other pulse parameters Step Size time is checked against the Start...

Страница 149: ...m the following q Turn the external pulse modulation on and off q Select the modulating signal source q Select the polarity of the pulse input signal Low or High that turns on the RF Press On Off to turn pulse modulation on and off The External Pulse Status display will reflect your selection as On or Off the Pulse modulation status area will reflect your selection as External On or Off Press Inte...

Страница 150: ...al power measurement func tion first connect the detector to the test device and to the rear panel POWER METER connector Next press the SYSTEM key At the System menu below press Measure Power to enable the power measurement function During operation the power level is displayed near the Level parameter in all main menu displays be low If the power level exceeds the operating limitations of the ins...

Страница 151: ... internal power meter calibration routine Enable a power meter offset by selecting Pwr Meter Offset and entering a non zero power level offset value below The word Offset is displayed when a non zero offset value is entered below MG369XB OM 3 117 Local Front Panel Operation Internal Power Meter Option 8 ...

Страница 152: ...in the calibration below After the calibration completes the correction can be enabled by pressing the Enable key The status is displayed in the Detector Calibration menu as On or Off To disable the calibration correction press Enable again Press Previous to return to the System menu To disable the power measurement function press Measure Power again 3 118 MG369XB OM Internal Power Meter Option 8 ...

Страница 153: ...he external modulating signal generator and con nect it to the MG369XB s rear panel SCAN MOD IN connector Next press MODULATION then Scan to go to the Scan Status menu below Press On Off to turn scan modulation on and off The Scan status display and the Scan modulation status area will reflect your selection as On or Off Control the scan modulation depth by varying the level of the external modula...

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Страница 157: ... soft key selects another menu then it is shown linked to that menu Fig ure 4 1 on page 4 5 is a sample menu map annotated to identify the key elements The following is a list of the menu maps contained in this chapter Figure Title Page 4 1 Sample Menu Map 4 5 4 2 CW Frequency Mode Menu Map 4 6 4 3 Analog Sweep Frequency Mode Menu Map 4 7 4 4 Step Sweep Frequency Mode Menu Map 4 8 4 5 Manual Sweep...

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Страница 159: ...o w n T o P h a s e O f f s e t M e n u n o t s h o w n T y p i c a l M e n u S o f t K e y F u n c t i o n a l D e s c r i p t i o n P o i n t s t o t h e m e n u d i s p l a y e d w h e n e v e r t h e m e n u s o f t k e y i s d e p r e s s e d M a i n M e n u D i s p l a y A n a r r o w h e r e i n d i c a t e s t h a t p r e s s i n g t h i s m e n u s o f t k e y w h i l e i n t h e c u r r ...

Страница 160: ...e M a i n P o w e r L e v e l M a s t e r S l a v e O n O f f E d i t H i g h l i g h t e d F r e q u e n c y S e t S l a v e F r e q u e n c y O f f s e t i n 3 6 0 B V N A M o d e S e t S l a v e P o w e r L e v e l i n 3 6 0 B V N A M o d e S e t S l a v e A l t e r n a t e S w e e p P o w e r L e v e l C o p y C u r r e n t F r e q u e n c y a n d P o w e r t o L i s t I n d e x F r e q u e n ...

Страница 161: ...t Frequency Edit Current Stop Frequency Edit Current Sweep Time Edit Alternate Sweep Start Frequency Edit Main Sweep Power Level Edit Alternate Sweep Power Level Edit Current Power Level Edit Alternate Sweep Stop Frequency Triggers a Single Sweep Alternate Sweep ON Figure 4 3 Analog Sweep Menu Map NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 26 for analog sweep frequency mode operating instructions ...

Страница 162: ...t e p s E d i t S t a r t F r e q u e n c y E d i t E n d F r e q u e n c y E d i t P o w e r L e v e l T a g U n t a g S e l e c t e d M a r k e r F r e q u e n c y E d i t S e l e c t e d M a r k e r F r e q u e n c y V i d e o M a r k e r s O n O f f E d i t A l t S w e e p S t a r t F r e q u e n c y E d i t A l t S w e e p E n d F r e q u e n c y E d i t M a i n S w e e p P o w e r L e v e l ...

Страница 163: ... e q u e n c y E d i t E n d F r e q u e n c y E d i t P o w e r L e v e l E d i t S t e p S i z e E d i t N u m b e r o f S t e p s NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 32 for manual sweep frequency mode operating instructions Figure 4 5 Manual Sweep Frequency Mode Menu Map LOCAL OPERATION MANUAL SWEEP MENU MAPS FREQUENCY MODE ...

Страница 164: ...t 2 0 F r e q u e n c i e s F r e q u e n c y E d i t L i s t I n d e x C u r r e n t F r e q u e n c y I n s e r t D e f a u l t F r e q u e n c y A n d P o w e r L e v e l a t C u r r e n t L i s t I n d e x D e l e t e C u r r e n t L i s t I n d e x E d i t H i g h l i g h t e d I n d e x P o w e r L e v e l P r e s s T o D i s p l a y P r e v i o u s 1 0 P o w e r L e v e l s P r e s s T o D ...

Страница 165: ...MG369XB OM 4 11 NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 51 for fixed power level mode operating instructions Figure 4 7 Fixed Power Level Mode Menu Map LOCAL OPERATION FIXED POWER MENU MAPS LEVEL MODE ...

Страница 166: ... w e l l T I m e E d i t N u m b e r o f S t e p s E d i t E n d P o w e r L e v e l E d i t S t a r t P o w e r L e v e l O n O f f O n O f f O n O f f E d i t E n d P o w e r L e v e l E d i t S t a r t P o w e r L e v e l NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 56 for CW power sweep mode operat ing instructions Figure 4 8 CW Power Sweep Mode Menu Map CW POWER LOCAL OPERATION SWEEP MODE MENU MAPS ...

Страница 167: ...OM 4 13 NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 61 for sweep frequency step power mode operating instructions Figure 4 9 Sweep Frequency Step Power Mode Menu Map LOCAL OPERATION SWEEP FREQUENCY MENU MAPS STEP POWER MODE ...

Страница 168: ...D e c r e a s e A t t e n u a t i o n 1 0 d B S t e p s S e l e c t s I n t e r n a l A L C D e f a u l t M o d e S e l e c t s E x t e r n a l A L C E x t e r n a l D e t e c t o r I n p u t S e l e c t s E x t e r n a l A L C P o w e r M e t e r I n p u t S e l e c t s F i x e d G a i n A L C O f f E d i t t h e S t a r t F r e q u e n c y E d i t t h e S t o p F r e q u e n c y E d i t t h e N ...

Страница 169: ... V Select External AM Source Edit AM Rate Edit AM Depth AM On Off Select Modulation Waveform Note Use the keypad cursor keys to highlight the waveforms Internal AM External AM Figure 4 11 Amplitude Modulation Menu Map NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 93 for amplitude modulation op erating instructions LOCAL OPERATION AMPLITUDE MODULATION MENU MAPS MODE MG369XB OM 4 15 ...

Страница 170: ...te Use the keypad cursor keys to highlight the waveforms Internal FM External FM Select Locked Low Noise FM Mode Select Locked FM Mode Select Unlocked Narrow FM Mode Select Unlocked Wide FM Mode Select Locked Low Noise FM Mode Select Locked FM Mode Select Unlocked Narrow FM Mode Select Unlocked Wide FM Mode Figure 4 12 Frequency Modulation Menu Map NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 96 for frequency m...

Страница 171: ... Edit M Rate F Edit M Deviation F FM On Off Select Modulation Waveform Note Use the keypad cursor keys to highlight the waveforms Internal M F External M F Select Narrow M Mode F Select Wide M Mode F Select Narrow M Mode F Select Wide M Mode F NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 101 for phase modulation operat ing instructions Figure 4 13 Phase Modulation Menu Map ...

Страница 172: ... keys to highlight the pulse mode Note Use the keypad cursor keys to highlight the trigger mode Select External Pulse Source Pulse Modulation On Off Edit PRF Note Use the keypad cursor keys to highlight the fields The Step Delay Menu is only available when Delayed or Triggered with Delay triggering modes are selected 100 MHz pulse clock rates are available with Option 26 40 MHz pulse clock rates a...

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Страница 175: ...5 4 Power Up 5 4 Self Test 5 4 Resetting the MG369XB 5 4 Warmup Time 5 4 5 5 Frequency Synthesis Test 5 5 Test Setup 5 5 Test Procedure 5 5 5 6 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests 5 10 Test Setup 5 10 Power Level Accuracy Test Procedure 5 11 Power Level Flatness Test Procedure 5 12 Chapter 5 Operation Verification ...

Страница 176: ...hown in this chapter and in other chapters are for reference only Refer to the performance specifications for the MG369XB in the technical data sheet part number 11410 00344 located in the back of this manual 5 2 MG369XB OM ...

Страница 177: ...mended Manufacturer Model Frequency Counter or Range 0 01 to 40 GHz Input Z 50W Resolution 1 Hz Other External Time Base Input Anritsu Model MF2414B Frequency Counter with Cable Kit and External Mixer Range 0 01 to 65 GHz Input Z 50W Resolution 1 Hz Other External Time Base Input EIP Microwave Inc Models 538B 548B or 578B with Cable Kit Option 590 and External Mixer Option 91 26 5 to 40 GHz Option...

Страница 178: ...t setup it was in when last turned off Self Test Next perform a self test of the MG369XB to insure proper operation of the instrument PCBs and other internal assemblies To self test the signal generator press System Then press the System Menu soft key Selftest When the self test is complete the instrument dis plays the main CW menu NOTE Error conditions detected during self test are displayed as e...

Страница 179: ...Hz External Reference input Step 2 Connect the MG369XB RF OUTPUT to the Frequency Counter RF Input 1 Test Procedure The following procedure tests both the coarse and fine loops to verify the tolerance of the CW fre quency output Step 1 Set up the MG369XB as follows a Reset the instrument by pressing System then Reset Upon reset the CW Menu is displayed following page Operation Verification Frequen...

Страница 180: ...test record NOTE The Frequency Counter reading is typically within 1 Hz Differences of a few Hertz can be caused by noise or counter limitations Differences of 10 Hz indicate a frequency synthe sis problem Step 4 Set F1 to the next test frequency on the test record and record the Frequency Counter reading Step 5 Repeat Step 4 until all frequencies listed on the test record have been recorded 5 6 M...

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Страница 184: ... power sensor Step 2 Connect the power sensor to the RF Out put of the MG369XB Step 3 Connect the MG369XB rear panel HORIZ OUT to the oscilloscope channel one input X input NOTE Before starting these procedures lo cate the test record in Table 5 3 for the particular MG369XB model con figuration being tested 5 10 MG369XB OM Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification R F O u t p u t H ...

Страница 185: ...cord the reading on the test record Step 3 Verify that the reading meets the specifications listed on the test record Step 4 Set L1 to the next test power level Re cord the power meter reading on the test record and verify that it meets specification Step 5 Repeat Step 4 for the other power levels listed on the test record for the current CW frequency Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for all CW fre...

Страница 186: ...Reset The CW menu is displayed b Press Step Sweep to place the unit in the step sweep frequency mode and display the Step Sweep menu below c With the Step Sweep menu displayed press the Frequency Control soft key The Sweep Frequency Control menu shown below is displayed d Press Full to select a full range fre quency sweep e Press Edit L1 to open the current power level parameter for editing f Set ...

Страница 187: ...orizontal output on the oscilloscope to deter mine sweep start and stop Step 2 As the MG369XB steps through the full frequency range measure the maximum and minimum power meter readings and record the values on the test record Ver ify that the variation difference between the maximum and minimum readings does not exceed the value noted on the test record Operation Verification Level Accuracy and F...

Страница 188: ...menu dis played press Frequency Control The Sweep Frequency Control menu below is displayed d Press Full to select a full range fre quency sweep e Press Edit L1 to open the current power level parameter for editing f Set L1 to the power level noted on the test record g Now return to the Analog Sweep menu by pressing Previous h At the Analog Sweep menu press the menu soft key Sweep Time to open the...

Страница 189: ...top Step 4 During the analog sweep measure the maximum and minimum power meter readings and record the values on the test record Verify that the variation differ ence between the maximum and mini mum readings does not exceed the value noted on the test record Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests MG369XB OM 5 15 ...

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Страница 191: ...______________________________________ Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical Table 5 3 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 ...

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Страница 193: ...______________________________________ Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical Table 5 3 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 ...

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Страница 195: ...______________________________________ Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical Table 5 3 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 ...

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Страница 197: ...______________________________________ Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical Table 5 3 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 ...

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Страница 199: ...______________________________________ Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical Table 5 3 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 ...

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Страница 201: ...______________________________________ Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical Table 5 3 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 ...

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Страница 203: ...______________________________________ Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical Table 5 3 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 ...

Страница 204: ... dBm 20 dBm 19 dBm 18 dBm 17 dBm 16 dBm 15 dBm 14 dBm 13 dBm 12 dBm 11 dBm 10 dBm 9 dBm 8 dBm 7 dBm 6 dBm 5 dBm 4 dBm 3 dBm 2 dBm 1 dBm 0 dBm 1 dBm 2 dBm 3 dBm 4 dBm 5 dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dB...

Страница 205: ...______________________________________ Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical Table 5 3 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 ...

Страница 206: ...dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm 23 dBm 22 dBm 21 dBm 20 dBm 19 dBm 18 dBm 17 dBm 16 dBm 15 dBm 14 dBm 13 dBm 12 dBm 11 dBm 10 dBm 9 dBm 8 dBm 7 dBm 6 dBm 5 dBm 4 dBm 3 ...

Страница 207: ...______________________________________ Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical Table 5 3 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 ...

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Страница 209: ...______________________________________ Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical Table 5 3 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 ...

Страница 210: ...m 2 dBm 1 dBm 0 dBm 1 dBm 2 dBm 3 dBm 4 dBm 5 dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm 19 dBm 18 dBm 17 dBm 16 dBm 15 dBm 14 dBm 13 dBm 12 dBm 11 d...

Страница 211: ...______________________________________ Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical Table 5 3 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 ...

Страница 212: ...Bm 8 dBm 7 dBm 6 dBm 5 dBm 4 dBm 3 dBm 2 dBm 1 dBm 0 dBm 1 dBm 2 dBm 3 dBm 4 dBm 5 dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm ______dBm 19 dBm 18 dBm 17 dBm 16 dBm 15 dBm 14 dBm 1...

Страница 213: ...________________________________________ Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm _________dBm __________dBm _________dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical Table 5 3 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of ...

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Страница 215: ...essages 6 3 Self Test Error Messages 6 3 Normal Operation Error and Warning Status Messages 6 8 6 3 Troubleshooting 6 11 6 4 Routine Maintenance 6 14 Cleaning the Fan Filters 6 14 Cleaning the Data Display 6 14 Replacing the Line Fuses 6 14 Chapter 6 Operator Maintenance ...

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Страница 217: ...l diagnos tics that self test the instrument These self test di agnostics perform a brief go no go test of most of the instrument PCBs and other internal assemblies You can perform a signal generator self test at any time during normal operation by pressing System and then the System Menu soft key Selftest If the signal generator fails self test an error mes sage s is displayed on the front panel ...

Страница 218: ...stal Oven Cold Indicates that the 100 MHz crystal oven or the Option 16 high stability 10 MHz crystal oscillator has not reached operating temperature The MG369XB is still op erable but frequency accuracy and stability may be degraded Error 109 The 100MHz Reference is not Locked to the External Reference Indicates that the reference loop is not phase locked to the external 10 MHz refer ence The re...

Страница 219: ...Failed Indicates a failure of the level reference circuitry Use caution and always determine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condition Error 123 Detector Log Amp Failed Indicates a failure of the level detector log amplifier circuitry Use caution and al ways determine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condi tion Error 124 Full Band Unlocked and Unl...

Страница 220: ...il ter assembly The MG369XB may not produce an RF output in this frequency range Use caution and always determine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condition Error 135 Modulator or Driver Failed Indicates a failure of the modulator in the switched filter assembly or the modulator driver circuitry The MG369XB may not produce an RF output Use caution and al ways determine the...

Страница 221: ...sing modulating signals from the in ternal AM generator The MG369XB may not provide amplitude modulation of the output signal using modulating signals from an external source Error 147 Internal FM circuitry failed Indicates a failure of the internal FM circuitry and loss of the capability to provide frequency modulation of the RF output signal using modulating signals from the in ternal FM generat...

Страница 222: ... is greatly reduced This is normally caused by an internal component failure Run self test to verify the malfunction RANGE Displayed in the frequency parameters area when the dF value entered results in a sweep outside the range of the instrument the step size value entered is greater than the sweep range the number of steps entered results in a step size of less than 0 01 Hz or 0 01 dB 0 001 mV i...

Страница 223: ...Width1 Delay2 or Delay1 Width1 Delay2 Width1 Width2 PRI External Trigger with or without Delay Width1 Delay2 Triplet Pulse Mode Free Run Trigger Width1 Delay2 or Width2 Delay3 or Width1 Delay2 Width1 Width2 Delay3 Width2 Width 3 PRI Delayed Trigger Width1 Delay2 or Width2 Delay3 or Delay1 Width1 Delay2 Width1 Width2 Delay3 Width2 Width 3 PRI External Trigger with or without Delay Width1 Delay2 or ...

Страница 224: ... Narrow FM or Unlocked Wide FM is selected ON this warning message appears indicating that the instrument is not phase locked during this FM mode of operation REDUCE RATE This warning message is displayed when the AM rate FM rate or FM rate is set 100 kHz for a non sine wave modulating waveform Amplitude frequency or phase modulation of the output signal will continue but the modulating waveform m...

Страница 225: ...B from the power source then check the line fuses on the rear panel q If a fuse is defective replace see page 6 15 q If the fuses are good go to the next step Step 2 Check to see if power is available at the power receptacle q If not move to a working receptacle q If power is available go to the next step Step 3 Check the power cable q If defective replace q If good call a service technician Signa...

Страница 226: ...at the instrument is shut down q If the fan is still operating clean the air filter see page 6 14 q If the fan is not operating call a service technician LOCK ERROR is Displayed Trouble Description This message is displayed in the frequency pa rameters area to indicate that the output frequency is not phase locked It is normally caused by an internal component failure Step 1 Perform a self test of...

Страница 227: ...utside the range of the instrument 3 the step size value entered is greater than the sweep range 4 the number of steps entered results in a step size of less than 0 1 Hz or 0 1 dB 0 001 mV or 5 the step sweep time entered divided by the number of steps en tered results in a dwell time of 10 ms Step 1 Check that 1 the analog sweep start frequency entered is not greater than the stop frequency 2 the...

Страница 228: ...the Data Display The data display of the signal generator is protected by a plastic display filter To clean the display filter use mild soap or detergent and water or a commer cial window cleaner Do not use abrasive cleaners tissues or paper towels which can scratch the plas tic surface Replacing the Line Fuses The line fuses used in the MG369XB are 5A type T fuses The line fuse value is printed o...

Страница 229: ...n access to the fuse holders refer to Figure 6 1 below Step 3 Slide out the fuse holders Step 4 Replace the fuses in the fuse holders Step 5 Install the fuse holders in the rear panel Step 6 Close the cover to secure the fuse holders in place It will close with an audible snap Step 7 Reconnect the signal generator to the power source and turn on the rear panel power switch Operator Maintenance Rou...

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Страница 231: ...er 7 10 Connecting the MG369XB to the 56100A 7 10 7 4 Use with a 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer 7 11 Connecting the MG369XB to the 8003 7 11 Setting Up the MG369XB 7 12 Initiating 8003 SNA Operation 7 13 7 5 Use with a HP8757D Scalar Network Analyzer 7 15 Connecting the MG369XB to a HP8757D 7 15 Setting Up the MG369XB 7 16 Initiating HP8757D SNA Operation 7 18 7 6 IF Up Conversion Option 7 7 19 MG36...

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Страница 233: ... signal source for the analyzer operating in the tracking receiver mode q Instructions for connecting a MG369XB that has pulse modula tion installed to a Giga tronics Model 8003 Scalar Network Ana lyzer and setting up the signal generator so that it can be used as a signal source for the analyzer q Instructions for connecting a MG369XB that has the pulse option installed to a Hewlett Packard Model...

Страница 234: ...aster and Slave instruments Step 3 Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the rear panel 10 MHz REF OUT connector on the Master instrument Connect the other end to the rear panel 10 MHz REF IN con nector on the Slave instrument 7 4 MG369XB OM Master Slave Operation Use With Other Instruments R F O u t p u t M G 3 6 9 X B M a s t e r M G 3 6 9 X B S l a v e T O D U T T O D U T 1 0 M H z R E F O U T ...

Страница 235: ...ter Slave to access the Master Slave menu display below This menu lets you perform the following q Access the Slave Frequencies List menu q Set the delta frequency for the Slave unit q Set the Slave unit s main power level L1 q Set the alternate sweep power level L2 for the Slave unit q Turn master slave operation on and off Press Slave Freqs to access the Slave Frequencies List menu following pag...

Страница 236: ...in to close the open frequency parameter When you are finished editing the slave frequencies press Previous to return to the Master Slave menu below The Master Slave menu lets you set the delta fre quency and L1 and L2 power level parameters for the Slave unit Press Slave Delta Freq SLDF to open the dF fre quency parameter Press Slave L1 SLL1 to open the main power level parameter Press Slave L2 S...

Страница 237: ...onding frequency settings on the Slave unit define the slave sweep For example if slave frequency F1 is set to 4 GHz and slave frequency F2 is set to 12 GHz then the Slave unit will sweep from 4 to 12 GHz when ever the F1 F2 sweep range is selected on the Mas ter unit The Master unit will sweep from F1 F2 with the values of F1 and F2 defined in the Master unit s frequency list Master Slave Operati...

Страница 238: ... the Slave instrument in the VNA mode Press VNA Offset to open the slave frequency offset parameter Press VNA Level to open the slave output power level parameter Open the parameter you wish to change then edit the current value using the cursor control keys ro tary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad and appropriate termination key When you have finished setting the open parameter cl...

Страница 239: ... menu press Master Slave to access the Master Slave menu display At the Master Slave menu display press Enable This terminates master slave operation and returns the Slave instrument to local front panel control Use With Other Instruments Master Slave Operation MG369XB OM 7 9 SLAVE During master slave operations in VNA mode this error message is displayed on the Master instrument whenever the slav...

Страница 240: ...e dedicated system bus cable P N 2100 1 to the 56100A rear panel DEDICATED GPIB connector Con nect the other end of the cable to the MG369XB rear panel IEEE 488 GPIB con nector Step 3 Turn on the instrument and the 56100A The system is now ready to operate 7 10 MG369XB OM Use with a 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer Use With Other Instruments 5 6 1 0 0 A S c a l a r N e t w o r k A n a l y z e r M G ...

Страница 241: ... GPIB cable to the MG369XB rear panel IEEE 488 GPIB con nector Connect the other end of the cable to the 8003 rear panel GPIB PRIVATE connector Step 2 Connect the special AUX I O interface ca ble Anritsu Part No 806 90 to the MG369XB rear panel AUX I O connector Connect the cable end having BNC con nectors as follows a Connect the cable end labeled SEQ SYNC to the 8003 rear panel BLANKING INPUT co...

Страница 242: ...rder to operate as a signal source for the SNA The following paragraphs de scribe how to set up the MG369XB to enable the 8003 Scalar GPIB mode On the MG369XB front panel press Line to place the signal generator in operation Allow the signal generator to warm up then press the System main menu key At the System menu display press Config The System Configuration menu shown below is displayed At the...

Страница 243: ... as a signal source for the 8003 SNA Initiating 8003 SNA Operation To initiate SNA operation turn ON the Model 8003 and calibrate a 8003 sensor s Refer to the Model 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer Operation Manual for the calibration procedure Use the following procedure to set the 8003 Source Address to 5 The default address is 6 Step 1 On the 8003 front panel press the CONFIG key Step 2 Select GPIB...

Страница 244: ...e default GPIB address of the series MG369XB signal generators is five When the 8003 has prop erly identified the MG369XB the message Initial izing W6700 will be displayed on the 8003 CRT screen The MG369XB emulates the Anritsu 6700B Swept Frequency Synthesizer GPIB command codes 7 14 MG369XB OM Use with a 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer Use With Other Instruments ...

Страница 245: ...G369XB rear panel IEEE 488 GPIB con nector Connect the other end to the HP8757D rear panel 8757 SYSTEM IN TERFACE connector Step 2 Connect one end of a coaxial cable having BNC connectors to the MG369XB rear panel PULSE TRIGGER IN connector Connect the other end of the cable to the HP8757D rear panel MODULATOR DRIVE connector Required for ac mode detec tion Use With Other Instruments Use with a HP...

Страница 246: ...10V connector Setting Up the MG369XB The MG369XB must be set to GPIB address 19 and in the 8757D Scalar mode of operation to operate as a signal source for the SNA The following para graphs describe how to set up the MG369XB to en able the 8757D Scalar GPIB mode On the MG369XB front panel press Line to place the signal generator in operation Allow the signal generator to warm up then press the Sys...

Страница 247: ... 19 will appear on the dis play Press More to access the First Additional Config ure GPIB menu below At this menu toggle the Display Updates between On or Off depending upon your preference Fastest measurement results are obtained when Display Updates are Off Use With Other Instruments Use with a HP8757D Scalar Network Analyzer MG369XB OM 7 17 NOTE For the MG369XB Display Updates must be On when u...

Страница 248: ...d select MODE AC or DC When using AC detection mode the following keystrokes on the MG369XB initiates the pulse modulator for use with the HP8757D Press the Modulation key on the front panel of the MG369XB and select Pulse Set the Internal External pulse mode to External and turn on external pulse When using DC detection mode the following keystrokes on the MG369XB deactivates the pulse modulator ...

Страница 249: ...can be moved to the rear panel via Option 9K to the mixer s LO port The user s external IF signal will be fed to the mixer s IF port The new up converted signal will be available at the mixer s RF port Figure 7 5 shows a block diagram of a QPSK up con version using the MG369XB with an MG3681A QPSK source Use With Other Instruments IF Up Conversion Option 7 MG369XB OM 7 19 MG3681A QPSK Source IF LO...

Страница 250: ...XB Step 5 Connect the MG369XB rear panel mixer RF output to your transmission channel The MG369XB is now configured to up convert the IF input to the microwave frequency set on the in struments front panel display 7 20 MG369XB OM IF Up Conversion Option 7 Use With Other Instruments AUX I O 10 Mhz REF IN HORIZ OUT PULSE TRIG IN 10 Mhz REF OUT EXT ALC IN SERIAL I O IEEE 488 GPIB IF RF LO RF Output A...

Страница 251: ...elow Use With Other Instruments mmWave Source Modules MG369XB OM 7 21 MG369XB mmWave Source Module LO Input 10 dBm DC Supply Multiplied RF Output Figure 7 7 MG369XB mmWave Source Module Setup mmWave Module Input Frequency Output Frequency Frequency Scaling Factor WR 15 12 5 GHz to 18 8 GHz 50 GHz to 75 GHz 4 WR 12 10 GHz to 15 GHz 60 GHz to 90 GHz 6 WR 10 12 5 GHz to 18 4 GHz 75 GHz to 110 GHz 6 W...

Страница 252: ... be accessed by pressing the Frequency Scaling soft key NOTE Frequency scaling does not affect the actual fre quency output of the MG369XB It scales the displayed frequency on the MG369XB to match the output frequency of the mmWave source module 7 22 MG369XB OM mmWave Source Modules Use With Other Instruments ...

Страница 253: ...MG369XB Synthesized signal generator A 2 Rear Panel Connectors Figure A 1 provides an illustration of the rear panel and describes the rear panel connectors A 3 Connector Pin out Diagrams Figures A 2 and A 3 provide pin out diagrams and descriptions for the AUX I O and IEEE 488 GPIB multi pin connectors on the rear panel MG369XB OM A 1 ...

Страница 254: ... 20 19 18 17 IF RF LO RF Output AUX I O 10 MHz REF IN HORIZ OUT PULSE TRIG IN 10 MHz REF OUT EXT ALC IN SERIAL I O IEEE 488 GPIB PULSE VIDEO OUT PULSE SYNC OUT FM M OUT F AM OUT AM IN FM M IN F IF RF LO RF Output AUX I O 10 MHz REF IN HORIZ OUT PULSE TRIG IN 10 MHz REF OUT EXT ALC IN SERIAL I O IEEE 488 GPIB PULSE VIDEO OUT PULSE SYNC OUT FM M OUT F AM OUT AM IN FM M IN F Note Connectors are Optio...

Страница 255: ...ce FM FM on the RF output FM FM sensitivity and FM FM mode are selectable via the front panel menu or GPIB BNC connector AM IN Accepts an external modulating signal 50W to produce AM on the RF output AM sensitivity Lin ear or Log are selectable via the front panel menu or GPIB BNC connector EXT ALC IN Provides for leveling the RF output signal externally with either a remote detector or a power me...

Страница 256: ...rument Mixer IF Input Option 7 Accepts an external IF input from DC to 500 MHz or Scan Modulator Input Option 20 Accepts 0 to 6 Vdc modulating input Mixer RF Output Option 7 Provides an up converted IF signal from 1 to 40 GHz Mixer LO Input Option 7 Accepts an external RF input from 1 to 40 GHz or mmW Bias Output Option 18 Provides a 12 Vdc supply for an external millimeter wave module Figure A 1 ...

Страница 257: ...icates that the alternate sweep mode is active 5 MARKER OUTPUT Marker Output Provides a 5V or 5V signal during a marker Signal polarity se lected from a front panel menu 6 RETRACE BLANKING Retrace Blanking Output Provides a 5V or 5V signal coincident with sweep re trace Signal polarity selected from a front panel menu 7 L ALT SWP L Alternate Sweep Output Provides a TTL low level signal to indicate...

Страница 258: ...n the signal genera tor has begun the end of sweep dwell 17 AUX 1 Aux 1 Auxiliary input output to the processor PB6 18 SWP DWELL IN Sweep Dwell Input Permits a TTL low level signal to pause the sweep The sweep resumes when the signal is removed 19 AUX 2 Aux 2 Auxiliary input output to the processor PC3 20 BAND SWITCH BLANK Band Switch Blanking Output Provides a 5V or 5V signal coincident with band...

Страница 259: ...d the current data byte for internal processing 9 IFC Interface Clear A low true state places all bus instruments in a known quiescent state unaddressed to talk unaddressed to listen and service request idle 10 SRQ Service Request A low true state indicates that a bus instrument desires the im mediate attention of the controller 11 ATN Attention A low true state indicates that the bus is in the co...

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Страница 261: ...s This appendix includes the technical data sheet for the series MG3690B RF Microwave Signal Generator part number 11410 00344 The latest copy of this data sheet may be downloaded from the Anritsu Internet site at http www us anritsu com ...

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Страница 263: ...de 3 56 Selecting Linear or Logarithmic Sweep 3 60 Setting Dwell Time 3 57 Setting Step Size 3 57 CW Ramp 3 23 D Data Display Description 3 8 to 3 11 Menu Display Format 3 9 Menu Keys 3 10 Data Entry 3 17 to 3 19 Data Entry Area Description 3 12 to 3 13 Default Parameters 3 16 Delete at Index Frequency 3 45 Power Level 3 47 Display Updates 3 82 Display Zero phase offset 3 25 Dwell Time 3 29 3 48 E...

Страница 264: ...eral Purpose Interface Bus GPIB Address 2 11 Cable Length Restrictions 2 10 Interface Connector 2 10 Line Terminator 2 12 Native Interface Language 2 12 Setup and Interconnection 2 10 to 2 12 I Identification Number 1 3 IF Up Conversion 7 19 Index Start 3 48 Stop 3 48 Initial Inspection 2 3 Insert at Index Frequency 3 45 Power Level 3 47 Inspection 2 3 Intensity Markers 3 36 Internal Modulation AM...

Страница 265: ...e 4 9 Sample Menu Map 4 5 Step Sweep Frequency Mode 4 8 Sweep Frequency Step Power Mode 4 13 System Configuration 4 19 Menu Soft Keys 3 11 Messages Error 6 3 to 6 8 Status 6 8 Warning 6 10 Mixer Internal 7 20 Mode Frequency 3 9 Level 3 9 Modulation 3 9 Modulation Modes 3 92 to 3 115 Accessing 3 92 Amplitude 3 93 Frequency 3 96 Phase 3 101 Pulse 3 106 Scan Modulation Option 20 3 119 N Number of Ste...

Страница 266: ...erence Oscillator Calibration 3 88 to 3 91 Reset Master 3 86 Reset to Default Parameters 3 15 S Safety Caution 1 1 Symbols 1 1 Warning 1 1 Saving Instrument Setups 3 85 Scan Modulation Option 20 3 119 Scope of Manual 1 3 Secure Operation 3 87 Self Test From System Menu 3 15 Self Test Error Messages 6 3 to 6 7 Shipment 2 13 Specifications Performance 1 7 Standby Operation 2 9 3 14 Start Index 3 48 ...

Страница 267: ...el Accuracy and Flatness 5 10 to 5 39 Test Equipment 5 3 Test Records 5 4 5 7 5 16 to 5 39 Testing Performance Verification Maximum Leveled Power Listing 1 5 to 1 6 Title Bar 3 9 Trigger List Sweep 3 49 Power Sweep 3 57 Sweep 3 31 Troubleshooting Tables 6 11 to 6 13 U Units 3 52 3 60 Unleveled 6 13 Updates Display 3 82 Use With Other Instruments 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer 7 10 8003 Scalar Netw...

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