Performance Ver
ification
Functional Check of the MDO3000 with a TPA-N-PRE Attached to its RF I nput
The following instructions apply to situations where the MDO3000 has a TPA-N-PRE preamplifier attached to its RF input
Perform the following functional check to ensure proper operation of the TPA-N-PRE/MDO3000 system.
For this check, you will need the following equipment, which is described in the Required Equipment table. (See Table 18
on page 33.)
Generator, such as the Anritsu generator
Power meter
Power head
Power splitter
Adapters and cables as shown in the following figure.
WARNING. The generator is capable of providing dangerous voltages. Be sure to set the generator to off or 0 volts before
connecting, disconnecting, and/or moving the test hookup during the performance of this procedure.
NOTE. Use an SMA connector with the Anritsu generator. Equipment damage will result if an N connector is used.
1. Connect the equipment as shown in the following figure.
2. Initial osc
illoscope setup:
a. Push the fro
nt-panel Default Setup button.
b. Push the fr
ont-panel RF button to turn on the RF channel.
c. Push the Me
nu button on the TPA-N-PRE preamplifier. On the MDO3000, verify that the side-menu Mode button is
set to Auto.
MDO3000 Series S pecifications and Performance Verification 101