Giga-tronics Series 2500B Microwave Signal Generators
Operation Manual, Part Number 34737, Rev C, June 30, 2011
Page vii
List of Tables
Table 1: 2500B Serial Number Label ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Table 2: Receiving and Inspection of the 2500B ..................................................................................................................... 5
Table 3: 2500B AC Power and Fuse Specifications ................................................................................................................. 6
Table 4: Start-Up the 2500B .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Table 5: Reset the 2500B to Default Values............................................................................................................................ 8
Table 6: Replace the 2500B Line Fuse ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Table 7: Contacting Giga-tronics Customer Service .............................................................................................................. 10
Table 8: 2500B Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Table 9: 2500B Display Description ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Table 10: Modify a Menu Parameter .................................................................................................................................... 17
Table 11: Change the Step Size of a Parameter .................................................................................................................... 18
Table 12: 2500B Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Table 13: CW Menu ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Table 14: Generate a CW Signal ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Table 15: Ramp Menus ......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Table 16: Generate a Frequency Swept Signal ..................................................................................................................... 34
Table 17: Generate a Power Swept Signal ............................................................................................................................ 35
Table 18: AM Menus ............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Table 19: Generate an Internally Modulated AM Signal ...................................................................................................... 40
Table 20: Generate an Externally Modulated AM Signal ...................................................................................................... 42
Table 21: FM Menus ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
Table 22: Generate an Internally Modulated FM Signal ....................................................................................................... 50
Table 23: Generate an Externally Modulated FM Signal ...................................................................................................... 52
Table 24: Generate an Externally Phase Modulated Signal .................................................................................................. 54
Table 25: PM Menus ............................................................................................................................................................. 57
Table 26: Generate an Externally Pulse Modulated Signal ................................................................................................... 66
Table 27: Use Cable Correction ............................................................................................................................................. 69
Table 28: External ALC Using a Crystal (Diode) Detector ...................................................................................................... 72
Table 29: External ALC Using a Power Meter ....................................................................................................................... 73
Table 30: Use an External Frequency Reference .................................................................................................................. 74
Table 31: System Menus ....................................................................................................................................................... 76
Table 32: System Menu - Connectivity ................................................................................................................................. 77
Table 33: System Menu – Service Submenu ......................................................................................................................... 78
Table 34: System Menu –Ethernet Submenu ....................................................................................................................... 79
Table 35: Use the Ref Tune Feature ...................................................................................................................................... 81
Table 36: Language Menus ................................................................................................................................................... 83
Table 37: General Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 86
Table 38: 2500B Series Model Frequency Ranges ................................................................................................................ 88
Table 39: Frequency Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 88
Table 40: Frequency Bands ................................................................................................................................................... 89
Table 41: Spectral Purity ....................................................................................................................................................... 90
Table 42: General Power Specifications................................................................................................................................ 91
Table 43: Maximum Leveled Output Power in dBm - Standard ........................................................................................... 91