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Introduction
The modified PSM1700 has been designed to provide SLM functionality plus enhanced generator
functions and scope modes that can be achieved with existing PSM hardware.
POWER and HARMONIC modes included in the standard PSM instrument have been replaced
with SLM and SCOPE modes with corresponding menu options presented by pressing the
respective key.
In the following pages, we illustrate the basic operating principle of these new modes using a 'dual
sinewave' mode in the output menu to generate a composite signal of two frequency components.
Before proceeding with the examples given below, CH1 and CH2 should be connected to the
generator output which can be done using a BNC T-piece and two BCN to BNC cables or the BNC
output lead with clips and scope leads for each channel that are provided with the instrument.
Quick start
PSM/SLM1700 - feature guide
The SLM function in the SLM1700 will
identify either the single largest or the two
largest
signals
within
frequency range.
Here we will focus on the 'dual scan' SLM
mode and to enable the simulation of a
dual signal environment, the generator
has been equipped with a 'dual sinewave'
option.
From the OUT menu, use the ▼ a nd ►
keys to select the dual sinewave mode.
In this mode, the generator output will
combine two sinewave components that
can be controlled in both frequency and
amplitude.
Numeric values are changed by placing
the edit box over the item to be changed,
entering numbers from the keypad plus an
engineering extension if required then
'Enter'.
Here, a 1kHz repetition frequency is
entered with 9 cycles for sinewave 1 and
12 cycles for sinewave 2 resulting in a
composite signal comprising 9kHz and
12kHz components.
Then, select output and switch to 'on'.
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Summary of Contents for N4L PSM1700

  • Page 1 PSM/SLM1700 - feature guide Introduction The modified PSM1700 has been designed to provide SLM functionality plus enhanced generator functions and scope modes that can be achieved with existing PSM hardware. POWER and HARMONIC modes included in the standard PSM instrument have been replaced with SLM and SCOPE modes with corresponding menu options presented by pressing the respective key.
  • Page 2 Newtons4th Ltd office@newtons4th.com www.newtons4th.com Pressing the SCOPE button, the output signal can be seen and the scope mode will have default ‘auto’ trigger. Pressing the SCOPE button again, scope options are presented. From here, the trigger option can be changed to ‘normal’ and after pressing the home key twice, the scope screen will return with a cursor mark (>) on the left axis.
  • Page 3 Newtons4th Ltd office@newtons4th.com www.newtons4th.com Now press the SLM button to enter the SLM mode and again to see the default mode settings as shown here. Pressing the SLM button again or the HOME button will return to the SLM screen. Pressing the START key will now start a sweep with the steps and frequency range that were entered in the frequency sweep...
  • Page 4 Newtons4th Ltd office@newtons4th.com www.newtons4th.com Here, the increased frequency resolution resulting from a 100 step sweep rather than the default 32 step sweep is illustrated. After completing a successful sweep, press the ENTER key to begin an automatic SLM scan. The SLM1700 will automatically scan around the identified signal frequencies with smaller sweep steps and increasing selectivity.
  • Page 5 Newtons4th Ltd office@newtons4th.com www.newtons4th.com By selecting a frequency sweep range that is reasonably close to the anticipated signal points, increased sensitivity is achieved and harmonic lobes associated with harmonic analysis broad selectivity can be seen. Note: SLM1700 presently configured to expect a difference of at least between frequency...

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