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Basic Operation
Configuring the RF Output
11.Press Return > Sweep > Freq & Ampl.
This sets the step sweep to sweep both frequency and amplitude data. Selecting this
softkey returns you to the previous menu and turns on the sweep function.
12.Press
RF On/Off.
The display annunciator changes from RF OFF to RF ON.
13.Press
Single Sweep.
A single sweep of the frequencies and amplitudes configured in the step sweep is executed
and available at the RF OUTPUT connector. On the display, the SWEEP annunciator
appears for the duration of the sweep, and a progress bar shows the progression of the
sweep. The
Single Sweep softkey can also be used to abort a sweep in progress.
Activating Continuous Step Sweep
Press
Sweep Repeat Single Cont.
This toggles the sweep from single to continuous. A continuous repetition of the frequencies
and amplitudes configured in the step sweep are now available at the RF OUTPUT connector.
The SWEEP annunciator appears on the display, indicating that the signal generator is
sweeping, and progression of the sweep is shown by a progress bar.
List Sweep
List sweep allows you to create a list of arbitrary frequency, amplitude, and dwell time values
and sweep the RF output based on the entries in the List Mode Values table.
Unlike a step sweep that contains linear ascending/descending frequency and amplitude
values spaced at equal intervals throughout the sweep, list sweep frequencies and amplitudes
can be entered at unequal intervals, nonlinear ascending/descending, or random order.
For convenience, the List Mode Values table can be copied from a previously configured step
sweep. Each step sweep point’s associated frequency, amplitude and dwell time values are
entered into a row in the List Mode Values table, as the following example illustrates.
Configuring a List Sweep Using Step Sweep Data
In this procedure, you will leverage the step sweep points and change the sweep information
by editing several points in the List Mode Values table editor. For information on using table
editors, see “Using Table Editors” on page 34.
1. Press
Sweep Repeat Single Cont.
This toggles the sweep repeat from continuous to single. The SWEEP annunciator is turned
off. The sweep will not occur until it is triggered.
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