Giga-tronics 2400/2500 Microwave Synthesizer Series
5. Automation Xpress
Programming Manual, Part Number 34783, Rev A, July 2009
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5.4.2 Indicators and RF Button
Figure 28 shows the Indicator bar in Automation Xpress. Table 44 describes the functions of the
indicators and button.
Figure 28.
Automation Xpress GUI Indicators
Table 44 Automation Xpress Indicators
Name
Function
Connected
•
Green — Connected; the computer is connected to a 2400/2500, and
Automation Xpress has established a connection to the 2400/2500.
•
Red — No Connection; Automation Xpress is not connected to a 2400/2500
Unlocked
Indicates the phase lock loop is unlocked. This indicator has two states:
•
Gray — normal
•
Yellow — warning
Unleveled
Indicates that the power output cannot be increased any further, even though the
power output displayed may show an increase. The unleveled point varies with
frequency. This indicator has two states:
•
Gray — normal
•
Yellow — warning
Oven Cold
Indicates that the internal temperature of the 2400/2500 has not reached
operational temperature. It is not recommended to use the 2400/2500 while this
indicator is active.
Ext. Ref.
Indicates the 2400/2500 is operating with an external reference applied.
•
Gray — Without External Reference
•
Blue — With External Reference
Ext. ALC
Indicates that the 2400/2500 is using external Automatic Load Control (ALC).
•
Gray — not using external reference
•
Blue — using external reference
RF On/Off
This is a button and associated indicator that switches the RF output ON and OFF,
and indicates the state of the output via the indicator.
•
Gray — RF Off
•
Blue — RF On
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Connected
Unlocked
Unleveled
Oven Cold Ext. Ref.
Ext. ALC
RF On/Off
FM
AM
Pulse