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- Page 1 Keysight N9310A Signal Generator Notice: This document contains references to Agilent. Please note that Agilent’s Test and Measurement business has become Keysight Technologies. For more information, go to www.keysight.com. Quick Start Guide...
- Page 2 No additional DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH government requirements THESE TERMS, THE WARRANTY beyond those set forth in the © Keysight Technologies, Inc. TERMS IN THE SEPARATE EULA shall apply, except to the 2006-2014 AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL. extent that those terms, rights, or...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Check the Shipment Safety Notice N9310A Overview Preparation for Use Generating a Continuous Wave Signal Generating a Sweep Signal Generating a Modulated Signal Some Help Hints Remote Control Contact Keysight Technologies Factory Default Settings This Quick Start Guide helps you in preparing the signal generator for use. -
Page 4: Check The Shipment
• Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container and verify that your order is complete. Each signal generator includes the following items as standard: Item Quantity Part Number N9310A signal generator N9310A USB cable 8121-1482 Three-pin power cord Specific to location... -
Page 5: Safety Notice
Quick Start Guide Safety Notice Safety Notice Please read the following warnings and cautions carefully before you power on the signal generator to ensure your personal and instrumental safety. Always use a well-grounded, three-pin AC plug and power cord to WA RNING connect to a power source. -
Page 6: N9310A Overview
• Phase modulation (FM) signal • Pulse modulation signal The signal generator comprises an optional broadband I/Q modulator (option 001). With this option, N9310A is capable of generating complicated digital signal widely used in modern digital communication system in conjunction with an external I/Q signal generator. - Page 7 Quick Start Guide N9310A Overview Front Panel at a Glance FUNCTIONS N9310A RF Signal Generator 9 kHz - 3.0 GHz Frequency Utility Preset Amplitude Sweep File Local Enter Pulse Trigger LF Out On/Off On/Off Remote Standby LF OUT RF OUT 50...
- Page 8 Quick Start Guide N9310A Overview Rear Panel at a Glance VGA OUTPUT N9310A N9310A-CFG002 SER:CN* * * * * * * * * Made in China HOST LINE: TRIG IN 100-240V I IN MOD IN REF IN 50-60Hz 1V RM S...
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Page 9: Preparation For Use
Quick Start Guide Preparation for Use Preparation for Use Connect the power cord. Insert the plug into a power socket provided with a protective earth. Set the tilt adjustor for your preference. Figure 1 Plug in and angle adjustment Connect an RF cable to the output connector of the signal generator and then connect the cable to your DUT (device under test) or other instrument. - Page 10 Quick Start Guide Preparation for Use Turn On the Signal Generator Follow this procedure to power on the signal generator: Press the power switch on the rear panel. The orange LED will light and the signal generator is in standby mode. Press the standby switch on the front panel.
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Page 11: Generating A Continuous Wave Signal
Quick Start Guide Generating a Continuous Wave Signal Generating a Continuous Wave Signal To simplify the example, assume you wish to generate a continuous wave (CW) signal with a: • Frequency of 1 GHz • Power level of 20.0 dBm –... - Page 12 Quick Start Guide Generating a Continuous Wave Signal Enable RF Output Operation Notes Press hardkey Notice that the display annunciator On/Off changes from . The CW signal is now available at the RF OUT connector. Figure 3 CW output Screenshot...
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Page 13: Generating A Sweep Signal
Quick Start Guide Generating a Sweep Signal Generating a Sweep Signal To simplify the example, assume you wish to generate a RF sweep signal with the characteristics of: • Frequency range from 1 to 2 GHz • Step sweep of 10 points •... - Page 14 Quick Start Guide Generating a Sweep Signal Enable RF Sweep Operation Notes Turn on the RF OUT connector. Notice 1. Press hardkey On/Off that the display annunciator changes from 2. Press Return>Sweep Mode Displays another menu allowing you to choose the sweep mode 3.
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Page 15: Generating A Modulated Signal
Quick Start Guide Generating a Modulated Signal Generating a Modulated Signal To simplify the example, assume you wish to generate an amplitude modulated (AM) signal with a: • Carrier frequency of 900 MHz • Carrier power level of –20.0 dBm •... - Page 16 Quick Start Guide Generating a Modulated Signal Enable Amplitude Modulation Operation Notes The display annunciator changes from Press hardkey. On/Off . The AM signal is now available at RF OUT connector. After pressing hardkey, will display on the screen which Preset N O T E indicates the modulation is active.
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Page 17: Some Help Hints
A button cell provides power to the real time clock of the signal N O T E generator. It is not rechargeable. If you find your N9310A encounters a clock defect, please contact your nearest Keysight Customer Contact Center (CCC) for service. -
Page 18: Remote Control
Quick Start Guide Remote Control Remote Control The N9310A signal generator provides USB connection to your PC, allowing you run your N9310A in remote mode. N9310A FUNCTIONS RF Signal Generat or 9 kHz - 3.0 GHz Frequency I/ Q Utility... - Page 19 Quick Start Guide Remote Control Installing Keysight IO Libraries suite Before trying to remotely control your N9310A, you need to install Keysight IO Libraries suite on your PC. The Keysight IO Libraries Suite is a general purpose instrument driver for all Keysight test and measurement instruments.
- Page 20 Quick Start Guide SCPI Command List SCPI Command List SCPI Command Utility Frequency :FREQuency:CW <val> <unit> Set CW frequency :FREQuency:CW? SCPI command :FREQuency:RF:STARt <val> <unit> Set RF start frequency :FREQuency:RF:STARt? :FREQuency:LF:STARt <val> <unit> Set LF start frequency :FREQuency:LF:STARt? :FREQuency:RF:STOP <val> <unit> Set RF stop frequency :FREQuency:RF:STOP? :FREQuency:LF:STOP <val>...
- Page 21 Quick Start Guide SCPI Command List SCPI Command Utility :SWEep:RF:STARt <val> <unit> Set RF start frequency :SWEep:RF:STARt? :SWEep:LF:STARt <val> <unit> Set LF start frequency :SWEep:LF:STARt? :SWEep:RF:STOP <val> <unit> Set RF stop frequency :SWEep:RF:STOP? :SWEep:LF:STOP <val> <unit> Set LF stop frequency :SWEep:LF:STOP? :SWEep:AMPLitude:STARt <val>...
- Page 22 Quick Start Guide SCPI Command List SCPI Command Utility :AM:DEPTh <val> Set AM depth :AM:DEPTh? :AM:SOURce INT|EXT|INT+EXT Set AM source :AM:SOURce? :AM:RATE <val> <unit> Set AM rate :AM:RATE? :AM:EXTCoupling AC|DC Set external coupling :AM:EXTCoupling? :FM:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 Turn on/off FM SCPI command :FM:STATe? :FM:DEViation <val>...
- Page 23 Quick Start Guide SCPI Command List SCPI Command Utility :PULM:WIDTh <val> <unit> Set pulse width :PULM:WIDTh? I/Q modulation :IQ:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 Turn On/Off I/Q SCPIcommand :IQ:STATe? modulation LF Out SCPI :LFOutput:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 Turn on/off LF output command :LFOutput:STATe? :LFOutput:FREQuency <val> <unit> Set LF frequency :LFOutput:FREQuency? :LFOutput:AMPLitude <val>...
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Page 24: Contact Keysight Technologies
Quick Start Guide Contact Keysight Technologies Contact Keysight Technologies Keysight Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with complete support for your signal generator. To obtain servicing information or to order replacement parts, contact the Keysight Technologies customer contact center listed below. -
Page 25: Factory Default Settings
Quick Start Guide Factory Defaul t Settings Factory Default Settings Item Default Item Default Frequency 3.000 000 0000 GHz Sweep Type Step Amplitude –127.0 dBm Sweep/Point Trigger Immediate LF Out Sweep Direction LF Out Freq 1.0000 kHz Trig In Polarity Negative LF Out Ampl 500 mV... - Page 26 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2006-2014 Edition 3 June 2014 N9310-90003 www.keysight.com...