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Contents
1. Introduction..........................................................................................................4
General Features and Functions ........................................................................4
Options ...........................................................................................................4
Front Panel Overview.......................................................................................5
Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................7
2. Getting Started ....................................................................................................8
System Requirements.....................................................................................8
Unpacking the unit .........................................................................................8
Initial Inspection ............................................................................................8
Starting the unit.............................................................................................8
Applying Power ..............................................................................................8
Connecting to LAN ...........................................................................................8
Direct connectivity to host via Ethernet cable (no router) ................................9
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Connecting though USBTMC .............................................................................9
Installing the Remote Client ...........................................................................9
Troubleshooting the LAN Interconnection .......................................................10
Shutting Down...............................................................................................10
Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) ...........................................................11
Start the GUI ................................................................................................ 11
Simultaneously controlling Multiple Signal Generators from one PC ................11
Network Configuration ..................................................................................11
Perform Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................12
Store and Revoke Instrument States ...............................................................12
Using Toolbars ................................................................................................13
Basic CW Operation .........................................................................................14
Sweeps............................................................................................................15
Frequency Sweep (Figure 7) ............................................................................15
Frequency Linear Sweep .................................................................................16
Frequency Log Sweep .....................................................................................16
Frequency Random Sweep ..............................................................................16
Power Sweep (Figure 8) .................................................................................16
List Sweeps (Figure 9) ....................................................................................17
Modulation Control .........................................................................................21
Reference........................................................................................................24
Using the Trigger options (Figure 15)................................................................25
LF OUT Control .................................................................................................27
Combined Modulation..................................................................................... 28
4. Local Operation (HC Option)................................................................................29
Displayed Parameter Formats ...........................................................................30
CW Display ......................................................................................................30
Main Menu Display .........................................................................................30
Frequency Sweep Submenu ..............................................................................32
Power Sweep Submenu ...................................................................................32
List Sweep Submenu........................................................................................34
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