1465 Series Signal Generator Quick Start Guide China Electronics Technology Instruments Co., Ltd...
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1465H-V Signal Generator (100kHz ~ 50GHz) 1465L-V Signal Generator (100kHz ~ 67GHz) Edition: A.3 September 2018, China Electronic Technology Instruments Co., Ltd Address: No. 98, Xiangjiang Road, Qingdao City, China Tel.: (86) 0532-86896691 Web: www.ceyear.com E-mail: sales@ceyear.com Postcode: 266555...
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Preface passed ISO 9001 and ISO Manual Authorization Thank you very much for 14001 management systems. choosing 1465 series signal The content of this manual is generator developed subject to changes without produced by China Electronics Safety Precautions prior notice.
This chapter gives a detailed description of the operation with examples, such as setting up RF CW (continuous wave), modulation, sweep, data storage / calling, according to the frequency and importance of the functions of the instrument so as to help users get familiar with the use of 1465 series signal generator as soon as possible.
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1 Manual Navigation 1.2 Related Documents of the instrument. It mainly contains the following chapters: Manual Navigation Summary Getting Started Operation Guide Menus Remote control Fault Diagnosis and Repair Technical Indicators and Testing Methods ...
Preparations before Operation ………………………………………………………………………3 Operating System Configuration ……………………………………………………………………12 2.1 Preparations before Operation This chapter introduces the precautions before setting and using the 1465 series vector signal generator for the first time. Unpacking ………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Instrument Placement and Installation ………………………………………………………………5 ...
2 Getting Prepared 2.1 Preparations before Operation Caution When operating the instrument, please note: Improper operating position or measurement settings may damage the instrument or instruments connected to it. Please pay attention to the following before power-on of the instrument: ...
Product Qualification Certificate 2.1.2 Instrument Placement and Installation In order to ensure normal functionality of 1465 series signal generator, please note: The operating site should meet: The operating environment requirements, heat dissipation requirements, and correct electrostatic protection measures should be taken with reference to the section "3.1.1.2 Environmental...
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10MHz Time Base and Preheating In order to keep the 10 MHz time base of 1465 series signal generator at the operating temperature during cold start, it is necessary to preheat it for a period of time. The signal generator does not need time for preheating when it is started from the standby state.
2 Getting Prepared 2.1 Preparations before Operation System Startup This instrument adopts the control platform of Windows + x86 computers. In the process of BIOS self-test and Windows loading, no user intervention is required, so do not cut off the power halfway or modify the settings in BIOS.
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2 Getting Prepared 2.1 Preparations before Operation Avoid Damaging Instrument Ports through Connector Checking Any damaged connector may damage the good connector connected to it even when during the first measurement connection. In order to protect the various interfaces of the signal generator itself, it is necessary to check the connectors before operating the connector.
Figure 2.7 Use of a torque wrench 2.1.5 User Check After the first power-on of 1465 series signal generator, it is necessary to check whether the instrument works normally to ensure subsequent measurement. Hard Keys on the Front Panel and Soft Keys in the Manu The front panel keys are described as follows: [Frequency], where frequency is the name of the hard key;...
2.1.5.2 Function Verification Turn on the 1465 series signal generator and preheat it for at least 30 minutes. The RF output terminal is applied with matching load. Set the instrument as follows: Step 1.
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2 Getting Prepared 2.1 Preparations before Operation Figure 2.8 Opening 1465 online help file...
2.2.1 Windows 7 Configuration The operating system of 1465 series signal generator has been configured to the best state before shipment of the instrument. Any change of the operating system settings may cause decline in the measurement performance of the instrument.
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2.2.1.2 Configuration LAN Change host name The host name (computer name) of 1465 series signal generator has been preset as "41-PC" before leaving the factory. In order to avoid the repeated names in the network, for such cases as multiple 1465 signal generators are connected in the same network, users may change the host names as required.
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2 Getting Prepared 2.2 Operating System Configuration Figure 2.10 Lan port configuration b) Configure IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway The IP address and gateway are so preset as to automatically obtain IP address before shipment of the instrument. IP address, subnet mask, and gateway can be changed manually. In the window shown in Figure 3.10, you can change the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.
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2 Getting Prepared 2.2 Operating System Configuration purposes other than conventional use, such as long-term access to the Internet, installation of third-party software, to avoid accidental infection of viruses and other harmful operations to the instrument system. The Windows 7 operating system also offers the function of data backup, which can be used to back up all data on the instrument and create system disks that can be used to restore Windows in case of serious failure.
Rear Panel ……………………………………………………………………………………………18 2.3.1 Front Panel This section introduces the composition and functions of the front panel of 1465 series signal generator. The front panel is as shown below (Figure 2.11) and detailed description is provided in Table 2.2.
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2.3.2 Operating Interface The LED display on the front panel of 1465 series signal generator is used to display user's operation interface, where the status of all measurement tasks, parameter settings and measurement...
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Figure 2.12. 2.3.3 Rear Panel This section introduces the composition and functions of the rear panel of 1465 series signal generator. The rear panel is as shown below (Figure 2.13) and detailed description is provided in Table...
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2 Getting Prepared 2.3 Appearance of Instrument Figure 2.13 Rear panel of 1465 Broadband I Input 12. Code pattern trigger input 23. USB Broadband I Input 13. Code element clock 24. Baseband 500 MHz clock input Broadband Q-input 14. Marker 1 25.
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2 Getting Prepared 2.3 Appearance of Instrument Name Description serial data input, with the level compatible with 3.3V-LVTTL. SMA female, external trigger signal input in baseband and arbitrary wave Trigger input mode, with the level compatible with 3.3V-LVTTL. Code pattern trigger SMA female, external code pattern trigger input in baseband and arbitrary input wave mode, with the level compatible with 3.3V-LVTTL.
Front Panel Keys and Mouse Operation are both Supported The user interface of the 1465 series signal generator supports operation with keys on the front panel, the touch screen and mouse. The following examples mainly show operation with keys on the front panel.
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3 Typical Applications 3.1 Setting CW RF Output Frequency at 500 MHz and Power Level at 0 dBm Press the [RF ON / OFF] key or tap the [RF] function area on the touch screen to switch to RF for output of RF signals.
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3 Typical Applications 3.1 Setting CW RF Output Frequency at 500 MHz and Power Level at 0 dBm power settings; or tap the power step editing box on the touch screen to make the power step editing box in the editing state, then set the power step value to 0.1 dB in the method similar to setting the frequency.
3.2 Generating AM Signals: LO Frequency of 3.5 GHz, Modulation Rate of 1 kHz, and AM Depth of 30%. The 1465 series signal generator has four modulation functions: AM, FM, phase modulation and pulse modulation. Step 1. Set RF output signals of the signal generator: Set CW to 3.5 GHz and power level to 0 dBm.
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3 Typical Applications 3.2 Generating AM Signals: LO Frequency of 3.5 GHz, Modulation Rate of 1 kHz, and AM Depth of 30%. Figure 3.3 Setting AM signals...
3 Typical Applications 3.3 Generating Pulse Modulation Signals: LO Frequency of 3.5 GHz, Pulse Width of 50us, and Period of 1 ms 3.3 Generating Pulse Modulation Signals: LO Frequency of 3.5 GHz, Pulse Width of 50 us, and Period of 1 ms Step 1.
Sweep function is one of many important functions of signal generators. There are three sweep modes offered by 1465 series signal generator: Step, list and ramp. The following examples will describe the configuration and implementation methods of step, list and ramp sweep modes in turn.
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3 Typical Applications 3.4 Configuring Step Sweep: Start Frequency of 1 GHz, Stop Frequency of 3 GHz, and 5 Step Points Figure 3.6 Configuring step sweep Step 4: Instrument status display: After activating the step sweep, the main information display area of the operation interface will display the start frequency and the stop frequency parameters of stepping.
3 Typical Applications 3.5 Configuring List Sweep: Start Frequency of 1 GHz, Stop Frequency of 3 GHz, and 5 List Points 3.5 Configuring List Sweep: Start Frequency of 1 GHz, Stop Frequency of 3 GHz, and 5 List Points Step 1. Activate the Sweep Configuration window: ...
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3 Typical Applications 3.5 Configuring List Sweep: Start Frequency of 1 GHz, Stop Frequency of 3 GHz, and 5 List Points Figure 3.7 List Sweep Configuration window Step 4: Instrument status display: After activating list sweep, the main information display area of the operation interface displays parameters of list sweep: Minimum frequency and maximum frequency, for instance.
3 Typical Applications 3.6 Configuring Ramp Sweep: Start Frequency of 1 GHz, Stop Frequency of 3 GHz 3.6 Configuring Ramp Sweep: Start Frequency of 1 GHz, Stop Frequency of 3 GHz Step 1. Activate the Sweep Configuration window: Press the [Sweep] key or tap the [Sweep] function area on the touch screen, and the Sweep Configuration window will pop up in the operation interface (Figure 3.5).
3 Typical Applications 3.7 Configuring Baseband: Data Source PN Sequence, Modulation Type QPSK, and Code Element Rate of 4 Msps 3.7 Configuring Baseband: Data Source PN Sequence, Modulation Type QPSK, and Code Element Rate of 4 Msps Step 1. Activate the Baseband Configuration window: Press the [Baseband] key or tap the [Real-time baseband] function area on the touch screen, and the Baseband Configuration window will pop up in the operation interface (Figure 3.9).
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3 Typical Applications 3.7 Configuring Baseband: Data Source PN Sequence, Modulation Type QPSK, and Code Element Rate of 4 Msps Figure 3.9 Configuring baseband Note Data Source and Modulation Type Options If the data source is chosen as "Fixed 4-digit code pattern", it is required to input the code pattern data, whose scope is 0000 (binary) ~ 1111 (binary), and the display and input in the configuration window is in displayed and input in decimal with the input range of 0 - 15.
3 Typical Applications 3.8 Sequence Playback Function 3.8 Sequence Playback Function Step 1. Set frequency: Edit frequency and power, enable RF. Set the frequency to 10 GHz, the power to 0 dBm, and RF to ON. Step 2. Activate the Arbitrary Wave Configuration window: ...
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3 Typical Applications 3.8 Sequence Playback Function After configuring arbitrary wave parameters, turn the front panel knob clockwise (or counter-clockwise), select the arbitrary wave sequence switch, and press the knob to enable arbitrary wave sequence; or, in the touch screen mode, tap on the arbitrary wave switch to enable arbitrary wave sequence.
3 Typical Applications 3.9 Arbitrary Wave Playback Function 3.9 Arbitrary Wave Playback Function Step 1. Set frequency: Edit frequency and power, enable RF. Set the frequency to 10 GHz, the power to 0 dBm, and RF to ON. Step 2. Activate the Arbitrary Wave Configuration window: ...
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3 Typical Applications 3.8 Sequence Playback Function User-defined Arbitrary Wave Data File Format are Supported The signal generator supports user-defined playback of arbitrary wave data files. At present, the signal generator supports the conversion of the following five file formats: Mat-File 5, ASCII, Binary, cap, and csv.
3 Typical Applications 3.9 Arbitrary Wave Playback Function 3.10 Selecting ALC Bandwidth In the internal amplitude stabilization mode, the signal generator adopts automatic level control (ALC) circuit before RF output. ALC bandwidth has five options: Auto, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, and 100 kHz. In auto mode (reset option), the signal generator automatically selects ALC bandwidth according to the configuration and settings;...
3.10 Selecting ALC Bandwidth 3.11 Setting Reset State The 1465 series signal generator provides users with the option of power-on reset (factory, user and last state) as the initial state of start-up for measurement. Usually, when the measurement of the instrument is wrong, users can restore the initial state of the instrument by resetting the instrument state.
3.11 Setting Reset State 3.12 Storing / Calling a User State The 1465 series signal generator enables users to store and call the measuring state (data) of the instrument, which can facilitate users to restore the required measuring state for observation and evaluation again, and save required measuring data for further analysis.
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3.12 Storing / Calling a User State Maximum Number of Instrument States to be Saved / Called The 1465 series signal generator can save / call up to 100 instrument states, with the state file serial numbers ranging from 0 to 99.
3.13 Copying / Moving / Deleting Files 3.13 Copying / Moving / Deleting Files The 1465 series signal generator provides functions similar to Windows Resource Manager. Users can browse files conveniently and realize such file operations as copying, cutting, pasting and deletion.
4 Getting Help 4.1 Basic Checks 4 Getting Help Normally, causes of problem come from improper use of hardware and software or incorrect operation by users. Once a problem occurs, the first step should be observing the error information and save it, analyze the possible causes and refer to the methods provided in "4.1 Basic Checks"...
In addition, our Customer Service Center can help users at any time to solve any problems encountered when using 1465 series signal generator. If you provide us with the following information, we will be able to find solutions for you more quickly and efficiently.
Mark "Fragile! Don't touch! Handle with Care!" on the carton. Please consign the instrument as a precision instrument. Keep copies of all transport documents. Contact information: Tel.: (86) 0532-86896691 Website: www.ceyear.com E-mail: sales@ceyear.com Zip Code: 266555 Address: No. 98, Xiangjiang Road, Qingdao City, China...