Power Level And Sweep Time Operation; Power Level Operation; Sweep Time Operation - HP 8360 B Series User Manual

Power Level and
Sweep Time
Operation

Power Level Operation

Sweep Time Operation

The swept signal generator can produce leveled power for CW,
swept frequency, or power sweep operation. The selected power level
can range from -20 dBm (-110 dBm for option 001 swept signal
generators) to +25 dBm.
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For practice: Press
POWER LEVEL
area shows:
If the selected power level is beyond the range of the swept signal
generator, the closest possible power is shown in both the data
display area and the active entry area. If the selected power level
exceeds the maximum leveled power the swept signal generator is
able to produce, the unleveled message UNLVLED appears on the
message line. Experiment with the rotary knob and the arrow keys
as alternate methods of data entry.
In typical applications the sweep time can vary tremendously, from
milliseconds in a network analyzer system, to more than a minute in
thermistor-based power meter systems.
Press (START) (JiJ (GHz).
Press (STOP) @ (GHz.
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Press
SWEEP
Watch the green SWEEP LED, it blinks every 2.5 seconds. The LED
blinks at each retrace.
For the fastest sweep speed for which all specifications are
guaranteed, the swept signal generator must be in automatic sweep
time selection.
Refer to menu map 7.
Press SWEEP (MENU].
Select more l/3.
Select SwpTime Auto .
Notice that the active entry area indicates:
When the swept signal generator'is in automatic sweep time
selection, the active entry area displays AUTO along with the current
sweep time. Faster sweep speeds than this are possible, turn the
rotary knob counter-clockwise until the display no longer changes.
Notice that AUTO is no longer displayed.
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AUTO
100.0 mSec