Chapter 3 55
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 48.
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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