Chapter 5
Test and Measurement Functions
Test Modes and Measurements
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CX300 ComXpert Operation Manual
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February, 2022
5.1 Test Modes and Measurements
The CX300 provides several standard test and measurement functions which allow the
user to evaluate the transmit and receive performance of an analog communication
system. The term “mode of operation” is used to refer to the combined selection of the test
mode and measurement type. Each mode of operation contains controls and settings that
are used to operate the test and measurement functions that are available in the selected
mode of operation. The CX300 contains the following test modes and measurements:
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Communications Test Mode
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Spectrum Analyzer
•
AutoTest Mode
5.1.1 Communications Test Mode
Communications Test mode supports full duplex, Transmit and Receive capabilities,
providing simultaneous access to RF Generator and RF Receiver functions.
Communications test mode would typically be used to evaluate the duplex, transmit and
receive performance of radios that are capable of radio operation.
5.1.2 Spectrum Analyzer Mode
Spectrum Analyzer mode provides access to the CX300’s Spectrum Analyzer. The
Spectrum Analyzer is equipped with controls and settings that allow the user to reliably
detect and characterize RF signals over time.
See section 5.15, “Spectrum Analyzer”, on
for a description of the Spectrum Analyzer.
5.1.3 Auto-Test Mode
AutoTest mode provides access to the CX300 AutoTest function. AutoTest is used to
automatically test specific devices for functionality without having to manually set each
See section 5.16, “AutoTest Mode”, on page 5-71
of Auto-Test.