2910-VSG Vector Signal Generator Quick Start Guide
2910-903-01 Rev. A / February 2006
Table of Contents
1 INSTALLING THE SYSTEM............................................................................................................................................ 1
Unpacking and inspecting the system ........................................................................................................................... 2
Inspection for damage..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Shipment contents........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Repacking for return shipment........................................................................................................................................ 2
Becoming familiar with the instrument........................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 1-1. Front panel features ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 1-2. Rear panel features...................................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 1-3. Instrument screen......................................................................................................................................... 5
Locating the instrument in the proper environment..................................................................................................... 6
Installing the instrument in a rack................................................................................................................................... 6
Powering the Model 2910.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Line power receptacle ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Replacing a fuse .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Connecting system components..................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 1-4. Back panel view, Instrument connectors, and system connections........................................................... 9
GPIB connections.......................................................................................................................................................... 10
LAN (Ethernet) connections.......................................................................................................................................... 10
USB connections ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Verifying digital modulation licenses ........................................................................................................................... 11
Purchasing modulation licenses ................................................................................................................................... 11
Configuring the system for remote control or network ............................................................................................. 12
GPIB interface configuration ......................................................................................................................................... 12
LAN (Ethernet) interface configuration ......................................................................................................................... 13
USB configuration.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
2 GENERATING SIGNALS.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Setting up a basic signal with various input devices................................................................................................. 19
Set up a carrier frequency............................................................................................................................................. 19
Set up the RF power level............................................................................................................................................. 20
Save and recall the instrument setup ........................................................................................................................... 21
Setting up a frequency and power sweep .................................................................................................................... 21
Loading a digital modulation waveform ........................................................................................................................ 21
Getting information from Help ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Help from the Front panel ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Help from the CD-ROM ................................................................................................................................................. 22