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- Page 3 User’s Manual Synthesized Signal Generator Hittite Model: HMC-T2000 Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 • • • Tel: (978) 250-3343 Fax: (978) 250-3373 E-mail: sales@hittite.com Internet: http://www.hittite.com Applications Support: applications@hittite.com HMC-T2000 User’s Manual HMC119983 Rev 1...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
List of Contents Introduction................................2 Package Contents ..............................3 General Overview of instrument capabilities......................3 Installation of Equipment and Safety........................4 Operation and Setup .............................. 5 Maintenance ................................. 23 Programming ................................ 27 Technical Support..............................27 Warranty ................................27 Appendix................................27 Notice Hittite Microwave Corporation has prepared this manual for use by Hittite personnel and customers as a guide for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of Hittite equipment... -
Page 5: Package Contents
The following nomenclature is affixed to the signal generator front and back panels: HITTITE MODEL NUMBER: HMC-T2000 four-digit alphanumeric, front panel. This user’s guide should be thoroughly read in depth and reviewed again completely before attempting to unpack, install or operate the SG unit. Package Contents The SG unit and packaging material weigh approximately 7.5 pounds. -
Page 6: Installation Of Equipment And Safety
which can be overridden by an external source. An AC wall type power supply is provided to generate the required DC power for the unit. The detailed performance specifications are listed in the datasheet on the Hittite website. The user may control the frequency, power, and RF Standby functions from either the Front Panel or the... -
Page 7: Operation And Setup
• A grounded, three pin AC power receptacle should be used to connect power to the AC Wall Power supply. It is recommended that the ON/OFF power switch on the rear panel should be used to interrupt power to the unit. Interrupting power by pulling out the AC cord may result in injury or unit damage. - Page 8 Hardware Interfaces The front panel of the unit contains a multi-function rotary knob, an RF Standby switch, and the connector for the RF output. See figure 2 for a view of the front panel. The rear panel of the unit contains power On/Off switch, LCD contrast adjustment, and the connectors for the External Reference Input, Reference Output, DC power and USB interface.
- Page 9 5.2.1 RF Output Standby The RF output is delivered via a Type N connector located on the front panel. The RF output may be commanded to the Standby State by either the RF Standby switch on the front panel, or by commanding the unit via the USB interface. When in the Standby State the output power attenuators are set for maximum attenuation.
- Page 10 5.2.3.1 Front Panel Power Level Indicators The HMC-T2000 includes a number of power level indicators on the Front Panel display which can be monitored by the user to determine if the output power specified by the user is within the instruments calibrated output range (See the data sheet). See the figures below for descriptions and illustrations of the power level indicators.
- Page 11 Figure 5: Maximum output power indicator 5.2.3.4 Minimum Output Power When the power level selected by the user is less than the minimum output power that the “ _ ” instrument is capable of, a (underscore) will be displayed adjacent to the RF Output ON/OFF status indicator.
- Page 12 Function Comments Hittite Serial Number Read Only Hittite Firmware Revision Read Only Frequency Write/Read Output Power Write/Read RF Output Enable / Disable Write/Read Remote / Local Write/Read Reference Select Write/Read Table 3: USB Functions 5.2.5 External Reference/Internal Reference 5.2.5.1 Internal Reference The HMC-T2000 includes a single precision 10 MHz reference.
- Page 13 Environmental Requirements The unit is designed to be operated in an environment meeting the following requirements: Environment Condition Value General Usage Indoors Temperature 0 to 35 degrees C Humidity 15% to 95% non-condensing Altitude Less than 3000 meters Table 4: Environmental Operating Conditions Air Inlet The unit utilizes convection cooling.
- Page 14 Figure 7: GUI application 5.5.1 Hardware Selection and Control The application software supports multiple HMC-T2000 synthesizer’s being connected to the computer at one time. With the supplied software GUI, only one HMC-T2000 synthesizer can be selected and controlled from the GUI application at one time. Multiple HMC-T2000’s can be programmed by the user to be controlled simultaneously.
- Page 15 5.5.2.1 Open The Open function is used to establish a connection to a specified synthesizer. A synthesizer is selected with the upper right hand pull-down menu. 5.5.2.2 Close The Close function is used to disconnect the currently selected synthesizer. A new synthesizer may then be selected with the upper right hand pull-down menu, and the Open function.
- Page 16 5.5.6 Power field When the Remote and Local Lockout checkbox is selected, the Power of the synthesizer may be controlled with the text-box. The desired power can be either typed into the provided text-box, or either the up and down arrows on the keyboard, or the GUI field may be used to increment or decrement the frequency by the dBm indicated in the Step box.
- Page 17 5.5.8.5 Start Power / Stop Power / Step Size For sweep operations, the user can select the start power level, the stop power level, and the step size between power levels. Power levels which are selected outside of the calibrated region of operation will be highlighted in yellow. 5.5.8.6 Dwell Time A text box is provided to enter the value of the “Dwell Time”...
- Page 18 Select Next. This window will be displayed during the install process. This window shows status of the install. HMC-T2000 User’s Manual HMC119983 Rev 1...
- Page 19 The software is being installed. Select Continue Anyway. HMC-T2000 User’s Manual HMC119983 Rev 1...
- Page 20 Select Finish. Select Next. HMC-T2000 User’s Manual HMC119983 Rev 1...
- Page 21 Select the desired folder name and location, and select whether you want anyone who uses this computer to be able to run the application. The default folder location is recommended. Select Next to start the installation. HMC-T2000 User’s Manual HMC119983 Rev 1...
- Page 22 This window is displayed to show installation progress. Select Close. HMC-T2000 User’s Manual HMC119983 Rev 1...
- Page 23 Select OK. Select the Program Group for installation. Hittite is the recommended group. HMC-T2000 User’s Manual HMC119983 Rev 1...
- Page 24 Change the install directory if desired, and then select the large button on the top left. It is recommended that the installation is to the default directory. This window indicates that the installer for the Calibration software is starting installation. HMC-T2000 User’s Manual HMC119983 Rev 1...
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Page 25: Maintenance
This window displays software installation progress. Select Close. The installation of all software components is done. Maintenance The unit should be calibrated every 12 months. The unit is provided with calibration software so that the user can perform periodic calibrations. The RF output connector should be cleaned as needed. - Page 26 External Cleaning Disconnect the power cable to the unit. Do not use any spray or liquid detergents to clean the HMC-T2000 unit. These cleaning products typically employ chemicals or degreasers that could enter the enclosure and damage electronic components. Only use a soft cloth that is slightly dampened with a mild cleansing agent diluted in water, to clean the main SG enclosure, as well as the front and back panels.
- Page 27 HMC-T2000 Figure 9: Calibration Setup 4. From the Select Power Meter pull down windows, select the model and GPIB address of the Power Meter. 5. From the Optional precision attenuator pull down menu, select the amount of attenuation between at the output of the HMC-T2000 and the Power Meter. 6.
- Page 28 Select OK Select OK Select OK 10. Select Yes to begin calibration HMC-T2000 User’s Manual HMC119983 Rev 1...
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Page 29: Programming
11. The calibration software has completed the calibration procedure. Select OK to close the application, and recycle power on the HMC-T2000. Programming The enclosed CDROM contains the necessary control software and drivers to support a smooth installation with a Windows XP operating system. Also included is a Programmer’s Reference Guide which provides the primary software commands, GUI source codes and C language support that permits customized control compatible with Labview or LabWindows routines.
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