Figure 1-4 Softkey Menu - Agilent Technologies 8560E User Manual

Agilent technologies 8560 e-series and ec-series spectrum analyzers

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Connect a short cable from the analyzer CAL OUTPUT connector to the

INPUT 50 Ω connector (both connectors are on the front panel of the

spectrum analyzer). Then perform the following steps:

1. Set the center frequency.

Figure 1-4 Softkey Menu

When entering some data values, such as unitless entries,

be used to terminate the data entry.

corner of the spectrum analyzer front panel. It is also labeled

indicated by CENTER appearing in the active function block on the

left side of the display (see Figure 1-5 on page 32). It also brings

up a menu of other frequency functions. See Figure 1-4 on page

These functions are called softkeys and are designated in the

manual by shading. (e.g.

access menus of softkey functions.

b. To set the center frequency to 300 MHz, use the keys in the DATA

section of the front panel and enter 300 MHz. These data keys

allow you to select the exact numeric value of the active function,

which, in this case, is the center frequency. The step keys and

knob also allow you to select values for the function.

. This activates the center frequency function,

is located in the lower right

Quick Start Guide

Making a Basic Measurement

) Most front panel keys