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Anritsu Rubidium MG36271A Operation Manual

Low-noise rf/microwave signal generators, 9 khz to 20.0/43.5/70.0 ghz
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Operation Manual
Rubidium™ MG362x1A Series
Low-Noise RF/Microwave Signal
Generators
MG36221A, 9 kHz to 20.0 GHz
MG36241A, 9 kHz to 43.5 GHz
MG36271A, 9 kHz to 70.0 GHz
Anritsu Company
P/N: 10370-10383
490 Jarvis Drive
Revision: E
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
Printed: June 2023
USA
Copyright 2023 Anritsu Company

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  • Page 1 Low-Noise RF/Microwave Signal Generators MG36221A, 9 kHz to 20.0 GHz MG36241A, 9 kHz to 43.5 GHz MG36271A, 9 kHz to 70.0 GHz Anritsu Company P/N: 10370-10383 490 Jarvis Drive Revision: E Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Printed: June 2023 Copyright 2023 Anritsu Company...
  • Page 2 Anritsu Company. Export Management The Anritsu products identified herein and their respective manuals may require an Export License or approval by the government of the product country of origin for re-export from your country. Before you export these products or any of their manuals, please contact Anritsu Company to confirm whether or not these items are export-controlled.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1-12 Contacting Anritsu for Sales and Service ........
  • Page 4 Table of Contents (Continued) 2-11 Entering Data ............. 2-14 Opening a Parameter .
  • Page 5 Table of Contents (Continued) Frequency Step Sweep Operation ..........3-6 SWEEP Menu .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents (Continued) 3-15 Amplitude Modulation ............3-44 Setting AM SOURCE.
  • Page 7 Table of Contents (Continued) Frequency Synthesis Test ........... . 4-3 Level Accuracy and Flatness Test .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents (Continued) PN: 10370-10383 Rev. E MG362x1A OM...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - General Information

    Chapter 1 — General Information About this Guide This manual provides general and operating information for the Anritsu series MG362x1A synthesized signal generator. Throughout this manual, the terms MG362x1A, signal generator, and synthesizer will be used interchangeably to refer to the instrument.

  • Page 10: Description

    Our signal generators are configurable for a broad range of applications from R&D to manufacturing and depot repair. Anritsu provides a total solution including proven reliability and standard 3 year warranty plus pre-sale and post-sale support that is the best in the industry. All functions of the signal generator are fully controllable locally from the front panel or remotely (except for power on/standby) via Ethernet (raw sockets over TCP/IP) or GPIB (IEEE-488 interface bus).

  • Page 11: Esd Caution

    JEDEC-625 (EIA-625), MIL-HDBK-263, and MIL-STD-1686, which pertain to ESD and ESDS devices, equipment, and practices. Because these apply to the MG362x1A, Anritsu recommends that any static charges that may be present be dissipated before connecting coaxial cables to the signal generator. It is important to remember that the operator may also carry a static charge.

  • Page 12: 1-10 Typographic Conventions

    To provide maximum protection against damage in transit, the signal generator should be repackaged in the original shipping container. If this container is no longer available and the unit is being returned to Anritsu for repair, advise Anritsu Customer Service; they will send a new shipping container free of charge. In the event neither of these two options is possible, instructions for packaging and shipment are detailed on the next page.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Instrument Overview

    Chapter 2 — Instrument Overview Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the Anritsu MG362x1A signal generator. It describes the instrument hardware features, touch screen display, general system settings and instrument configurations, and the connector panels. Front Panel The MG362x1A front panel consists of the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the data entry area.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Controls

    2-2 Front Panel Instrument Overview Front Panel Controls Use the numeric keypad, arrow hard buttons, or rotary data knob to change the MG362x1A parameter value. The data entry area is shown in Figure 2-2 and described in the following paragraphs. 1.

  • Page 15: Numeric Keypad

    N-Type Connector: Torque to 0.9 N-M (8in-lb) for standard N connectors using Anritsu Model 01-203 13/16 in Torque End Wrench. K (2.92 mm) Connector: Torque to 0.9 Nm (8 lbf·in) using Anritsu Model 01-201 5/16 in Torque End Wrench and Anritsu Model 01-204 - 8 mm (5/16 in) Open End Wrench.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    2-3 Rear Panel Instrument Overview Rear Panel This section provides descriptions for the rear panel connectors on a typical Series MG362x1A RF/Microwave signal generator. Table 2-1 provides an overview of the MG362x1A rear panel. Note Connectors are option dependent. Table 2-1. Rear Panel Overview Index Description...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Bncs

    Instrument Overview 2-3 Rear Panel Rear Panel BNCs The MG362x1A rear panel BNCs are described in Figure 2-4. 10 MHz 100 MHz 1600 MHz AM OUT FM OUT LOCKED/LEVELED EXT ALC REF IN REF IN REF IN 10 MHz 100 MHz 1600 MHz HORIZ OUT EXT TRIG...
  • Page 18 2-3 Rear Panel Instrument Overview PULSE IN: Accepts an external TTL compatible signal to pulse modulate the RF output signal or to trigger or to gate the optional internal pulse generator. Enabled with Option 026. (BNC type, rear panel) 100 MHZ REF IN: Accepts an external 100 MHz ± 200 Hz or 2 ppm 12 ± 1 dBm (20 dBm no-damage level) reference signal.

  • Page 19: Installation And Power Requirements

    47-63 Hz 350 VA max PULSE OUT PULSE SYNC FM IN AM IN PULSE IN KCC-REM-A2J-0004 CAN ICES-1(A)/NMB-1(A) Anritsu Company 490 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 WTO COO US AUX1 AUX2 WARNING NO OPERATOR SERVICE- ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO...

  • Page 20: Standby Mode

    2-5 Powering On the MG362x1A Instrument Overview Power on the signal generator. The front panel display is shown as in Figure 2-6 during power-on. The power on sequence shows the loading internal programs status-bar, the model number of the signal generator, the options installed, and the revision level of the installed firmware.

  • Page 21: Common Gui Controls

    Instrument Overview 2-6 Common GUI Controls Common GUI Controls In addition to the touch gestures described in the previous section, the following lists the most common controls that you will encounter when working with the Rubidium signal generator. 3-Line Icon: The toolbar's 3-line icon provides access to the MG362x1A system operation parameters.

  • Page 22: Gui Overview

    2-7 GUI Overview Instrument Overview GUI Overview The MG362x1A software controls all instrument functions. The software runs locally on the instrument. The User Interface provides the parameter settings and menu buttons as shown in Figure 2-8. Each are described in more detail later in this chapter. 1.

  • Page 23: Title Bar

    Instrument Overview 2-8 Title Bar Title Bar The title bar is located at the top of the interface screen. It displays icons that provide access to information and user actions as described below. All of the icons are active and will open the appropriate menu or item when touched.

  • Page 24: Menu Buttons

    2-9 Menu Buttons Instrument Overview Menu Buttons There main menu buttons are shown in Figure 2-10. FREQUENCY: Contains the frequency control settings: FREQUENCY, and PRESETS menus. See “FREQUENCY Menu” on page 3-3. LEVEL: Contains the level control settings: LEVEL, SETUP, ATTENUATOR, OFFSET, and PRESETS menus. See “LEVEL Menu”...

  • Page 25: 2-10 Status Area

    Instrument Overview 2-10 Status Area 2-10 Status Area The status area of the GUI provides a summary of instrument settings. Status text is displayed only if the condition is active. 1. Sweep Mode Panel 2. Error Message Panel 3. Modulation Mode Panel 4.

  • Page 26: Entering Data

    2-11 Entering Data Instrument Overview 2-11 Entering Data Entering data refers to changing a parameter's value by editing its current value or entering a new value to replace the current value. The following instructions describe how to open a parameter, edit its current value, and enter a new value.

  • Page 27: Opening A Parameter

    Instrument Overview 2-11 Entering Data Opening a Parameter Open a parameter for editing by pressing a function from the main menu. In the following example, to open the frequency function, press FREQUENCY. The menu display changes to show that the frequency parameter has been opened as shown in Figure 2-13.
  • Page 28 2-11 Entering Data Instrument Overview Figure 2-14. Edit Parameter Display 2-16 PN: 10370-10383 Rev. E MG362x1A OM...
  • Page 29 Instrument Overview 2-11 Entering Data Termination Buttons Termination buttons are used to terminate keypad data entries and change the parameter values in memory. As shown on the left, termination soft buttons are located on the right side of the menu display. If the entered value is outside the allowable range of the open parameter, an error message will be displayed along with an audible “beep.”...

  • Page 30: Text Entry

    2-11 Entering Data Instrument Overview Text Entry When an instrument function requires test to be entered, such as entering an Ethernet hostname, a touch screen alphabetic keyboard is displayed. See Figure 2-15. Press the “?123” button to toggle to the digits and symbols keyboard.
  • Page 31 Instrument Overview 2-11 Entering Data To change a key’s value: 1. Press the pencil (edit) button. The EZ buttons will become highlighted. Figure 2-17. Touch Screen EZ Keyboard 2. Press the button to be edited. This will display the standard keyboard for entering a new EZ key value. Figure 2-18.

  • Page 32: System Menu

    2-12 System Menu Instrument Overview 2-12 System Menu Press the 3-Line Icon to displays the System menu shown in Figure 2-19. HOSTNAME/IP ADDRESS: This field is used to specify the IP address or hostname of an instrument that is connected to the network. When localhost is toggled on, the software will connect locally to provide some UI functionality.

  • Page 33: System Information

    The INSTRUMENT menu is shown in Figure 2-20. Press: 3-Line Menu| SYSTEM INFORMATION | INSTRUMENT Manufacturer: The manufacturer name: Anritsu Options: Displays the options that are installed Serial Number: The serial number of the instrument CPU Temperature: Displays the current instrument internal CPU temperature...

  • Page 34: Software Menu

    2-12 System Menu Instrument Overview SOFTWARE Menu Click SOFTWARE to view the screen shown in Figure 2-21. Package Version: Displays the current version software installed. Boot Version: Provides the boot version. Front Panel Version: Provides the front panel software version. Client Version: Provides the client version.

  • Page 35: Connectivity Menu

    Instrument Overview 2-12 System Menu CONNECTIVITY Menu Click Connectivity to view the network settings screen shown in Figure 2-22 IP Type: There are two primary types of IP address formats used today, IPv4 and IPv6 Gateway: A TCP/IP network can have a gateway to communicate beyond the LAN identified by the network ID. A gateway is a computer or electronic device that is connected to two different networks and can move TCP/IP data from one network to the other.

  • Page 36: 2-13 Settings Menu

    2-13 SETTINGS Menu Instrument Overview 2-13 SETTINGS Menu The system Settings menu provides access to all instrument system-level settings such as network, GNSS/GPS, date and time, and display. Press: 3-Line Icon | SETTINGS. DISPLAY: “DISPLAY Settings” on page 2-25. SOUND: “SOUND Settings”...

  • Page 37: Display Settings

    Instrument Overview 2-13 SETTINGS Menu DISPLAY Settings The display can be adjusted as shown in Figure 2-24. Press: 3-Line Icon | SETTINGS | DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS: Use the scrollbar to adjust the display brightness. THEME: Set the display to a Dark or Light color scheme. Light may be more suitable for viewing in bright ambient conditions or print job.

  • Page 38: Ethernet Settings

    2-13 SETTINGS Menu Instrument Overview ETHERNET Settings From the Settings menu, press Ethernet to display the screen shown in Figure 2-26. Refer to “Network Settings” on page 2-27 for general network setup and information. Press: 3-Line Icon | SETTINGS | ETHERNET If an active Ethernet cable is connected to the instrument while it is turned on, a reboot may be Note required to establish a DHCP connection.

  • Page 39: Network Settings

    Instrument Overview 2-13 SETTINGS Menu Network Settings The MG362x1A fully supports the IEEE-802.3 standard. Most MG362x1A front panel functions (except power on/off) can be remotely controlled via a network server and an Ethernet connection. The MG362x1A software supports the TCP/IP network protocol. Ethernet uses a bus or star topology where all of the interfacing devices are connected to a central cable (bus), or are connected to a hub.
  • Page 40 2-13 SETTINGS Menu Instrument Overview Network Connection Interface between the instrument and other devices on the network is via a category five (CAT-5) interface cable connected to a network. This cable uses four twisted pairs of insulated copper wires terminated into an RJ45 connector.

  • Page 41: 2-14 Connecting To The Mg362X1A Or Localhost

    This interconnection is via a standard GPIB cable. The Anritsu part number for GPIB cables of proper length is 2100-1, -2, or -4 (1, 2, or 4 meters in length). The GPIB can accommodate up to 15 instruments at any one time. To achieve design performance on the bus, proper timing and voltage level relationships must be maintained.
  • Page 42 2-15 REMOTE Settings Instrument Overview Type the new GPIB address and then press the ENTER button. GPIB: Set the GPIB preferences. GPIB PRIMARY ADRESS: Select the address of the MG362x1A on the bus. Enter a new address, between one and 30. The new GPIB address will appear on the display. GPIB OUTPUT TERMINATOR: Select the carriage return (CR) or a carriage return and line feed (LF) or (CR/LF) as the GPIB data delimiter.

  • Page 43: Screenshot Settings

    Instrument Overview 2-15 REMOTE Settings SCREENSHOT Settings SCREENSHOT menu provides setup and file saving parameters. The screenshot is saved in a internally or a users set file location. Press: 3-Line Icon | SETTINGS | SCREENSHOT Screenshots can be previewed and retrieved from the instrument display. See“The FILE MANAGEMENT toolbar displays the file operations via the following icons:”...

  • Page 44: Previewing Screenshots

    2-15 REMOTE Settings Instrument Overview Previewing Screenshots While in File Manager, you can preview screenshots on the instrument display simply by touching the screenshot file name. While the preview is displayed, you can use the controls to: • Cycle forward and backward through each screenshot in the directory. •...

  • Page 45: Date Time Settings

    Instrument Overview 2-15 REMOTE Settings DATE TIME Settings Set the current date, time, and the time zone. Press: 3-Line Icon | SETTINGS | DATE TIME Settings: Date and Time: Manually set or Automatically synchronized. Set Manually to activate the MANUAL DATE TIME window. Here you can scroll to a selectable year, month, day, hour, and minute.

  • Page 46: Options Settings

    2-15 REMOTE Settings Instrument Overview OPTIONS Settings Select OPTIONS to display the list of currently installed software options on the left pane and those that are available for installation on the right pane as shown in Figure 2-31. Some options can be installed using only a software file.

  • Page 47: Reset Menu

    Instrument Overview 2-15 REMOTE Settings RESET Menu The RESET menu is shown in Figure 2-32. Press: 3-Line Icon | SETTINGS | RESET SETTINGS RESET: FACTORY RESET: Restores the instrument to the factory default settings for all measurement modes and system settings, including language and the display and audio settings.

  • Page 48: Resetting To Default Parameters

    2-15 REMOTE Settings Instrument Overview Resetting to Default Parameters You can reset the MG362x1A to the factory-selected default parameter values at any time during normal operation. To reset to Factory Reset, refer to “RESET Menu” on page 2-35. Table 2-3, shows the default parameters for all MG362x1A models.

  • Page 49: 2-16 Files Menu

    Instrument Overview 2-16 FILES Menu 2-16 FILES Menu Click the FILES Menu to save to a default file location in the local drive or to a user defined file location. Press: 3-Line Icon | FILES File Management The file management toolbar appears when in the FILES menu and a file is selected. Access the System menu from the 3-Line Icon in the upper left corner.

  • Page 50: 2-17 Diagnostics Menu

    2-17 DIAGNOSTICS Menu Instrument Overview Copy: Use the Copy icon to select files and folders to copy to a new location. Select the items you wish to copy, then press Copy to store the items on the clipboard. Navigate to the new location and press the Clipboard icon to paste the items.

  • Page 51: Self Test

    Instrument Overview 2-17 DIAGNOSTICS Menu SELF TEST The MG362x1A firmware includes internal diagnostics that self-test the instrument. Self-test performs a diagnostics of most of the PCBs and other internal assemblies. During self- test with RF OUTPUT set to ON, the output is set to 0 dBm. Always disconnect sensitive Caution equipment from the unit before performing a self test.
  • Page 52 2-17 DIAGNOSTICS Menu Instrument Overview Figure 2-38. SELF TEST Failed Self Test Results When Self Test is performed, a comprehensive status log of the measurement results can be viewed as shown Figure 2-39 on page 2-41. The results that are displayed for each module are option dependent. Self-test status results will be provided for each option installed.

  • Page 53: Service Mode

    “SelfTest___2021-08-18-09-21-48.log (yyyy-mm-dd- hr-min-sec). The file name and location can be changed and saved per the user’s discretion. Figure 2-39. Self Test Status Log SERVICE Mode The SERVICE mode is for Anritsu Customer Service use only. Press: 3-Line Icon | DISGNOSTICS | SERVICE Figure 2-40. SERVICE Menu MG362x1A OM PN: 10370-10383 Rev.

  • Page 54: Tools

    2-17 DIAGNOSTICS Menu Instrument Overview TOOLS Opens the DISCOVERY screen shown in Figure 2-41. The Discovery screen shows the MG362x1A models connected to your network. Figure 2-41. TOOLS-DISCOVERY Menu 2-42 PN: 10370-10383 Rev. E MG362x1A OM...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3 - Instrument Operation

    Chapter 3 — Instrument Operation Introduction This chapter provides a brief overview of the Anritsu MG362x1A signal generator real-time operation and to provide a starting point for making basic measurement setups. This chapter describes general instrument operation including setting frequency, power level, modulation, sweep applications, and system configurations.

  • Page 56: Self Testing The Mg362X1A

    3-4 Self Testing the MG362x1A Instrument Operation Self Testing the MG362x1A The MG362x1A firmware includes internal diagnostics that self test the instrument. These self-test diagnostics perform a brief functionality test of most of the PCBs and other internal assemblies. For more on performing self test and viewing the results, see Appendix During self test with RF OUTPUT set to ON, the output power level is set to 0 dBm.

  • Page 57: Cw Frequency Operation

    Instrument Operation 3-6 CW Frequency Operation CW Frequency Operation This section describes how to place the MG362x1A in the CW frequency mode, select a CW frequency, and power level for output. Note When the signal generator is PRESET, it automatically powers up operating in CW frequency mode. Refer to the following sections for FREQUENCY setting and operation.

  • Page 58: Frequency Menu

    3-6 CW Frequency Operation Instrument Operation FREQUENCY: Press to type or edit a CW frequency. MG36221A Frequency Range: 9kHz to 20.0 GHz MG36241A Frequency Range: 9kHz to 43.5 GHz MG36271A Frequency Range: 9kHz to 70.0 GHz LEVEL: Press to type or edit a power level. Range: –130 dBm to 33 dBm with step attenuator: –20 to 33 dBm without step attenuator COPY TO LIST: Copies the set frequency and level parameters to the LIST menu.

  • Page 59: Frequency Menu (Option 36)

    Instrument Operation 3-6 CW Frequency Operation Figure 3-5. Frequency Entered FREQUENCY Menu (Option 36) The MG362x1A with Option 36 displays the FREQUENCY menu as shown in Figure 3-6. PHASE OFFSET: Set the phase offset range from –360 to 360 °. STATE: Set the phase offset on or off.

  • Page 60: Frequency Presets Menu

    3-6 CW Frequency Operation Instrument Operation FREQUENCY PRESETS Menu To select one of the preset frequencies for output, press the PRESETS button or press the Edit icon displayed in the Frequency menu shown in Figure 3-5. Press: FREQUENCY | PRESETS The PRESETS menu displays the settable frequencies shown in Figure 3-7.

  • Page 61: Frequency Step Sweep Operation

    Instrument Operation 3-7 Frequency Step Sweep Operation Frequency Step Sweep Operation In step sweep frequency mode, the output frequency changes in discrete, synthesized steps between the selected start and stop frequencies. Step sweeps can start from a low frequency to a high frequency or from a high frequency to a low frequency.

  • Page 62: Summary Menu

    3-7 Frequency Step Sweep Operation Instrument Operation SUMMARY Menu The SUMMARY Menu provides the MG362x1A Sweep On or Off status for Step Sweep, List Sweep, and Level Sweep. Note the status bar displays CW when the Sweep menus are all off. Once a sweep menu is selected, the status bar will display the sweep that is selected.

  • Page 63: Step Sweep Setup Menu

    Instrument Operation 3-7 Frequency Step Sweep Operation Step Sweep SETUP Menu Pressing STEP from the SWEEP menu displays the SETUP menu. When the STEP SWEEP button is toggled on, the status bar displays Step Sweep - Single. Note that the sweep displayed at the status bar is dependent on the sweep selected in the TRIGGER menu.

  • Page 64: Setting The Step Size

    3-7 Frequency Step Sweep Operation Instrument Operation Setting the Step Size Press STEP SIZE to open the step size parameter. Open the parameter you wish to change, then edit the current value using the cursor control keys, the rotary data knob, or enter a new value using the key pad and appropriate termination soft key. When you have finished setting the open parameter, close it by pressing its menu soft key or make another menu selection.

  • Page 65: Setting Sweep Direction

    Instrument Operation 3-7 Frequency Step Sweep Operation Setting SWEEP DIRECTION Sets the direction of the sweep as forward or reverse. Up: Forward Sweep. Initiates the frequency sweep from the start frequency to stop frequency direction. Down: Reverse Sweep. Initiates the frequency sweep from the stop frequency to start frequency direction. Setting PRESET SWEEP RANGES To set the sweep range frequency parameters: Press: SWEEP | STEP | PRESET SWEEP RANGE.S...

  • Page 66: Range Menu

    3-7 Frequency Step Sweep Operation Instrument Operation RANGE Menu The STEP RANGE menu provides frequency parameter range settings. The RANGE menu is shown in Figure 3-10. Press: SWEEP | STEP | RANGE F1-F2: Frequency preset parameters. Sets as a pair when setting a sweep. F3-F4: Frequency preset parameters.

  • Page 67: Starting A Step Sweep

    Instrument Operation 3-8 Starting a Step Sweep Starting a Step Sweep Step sweep is initiated when the trigger sweep button is pressed as described below. TRIGGER Menu The TRIGGER menu is shown in Figure 3-11. Press: SWEEP | STEP | TRIGGER.| TRIGGER TRIGGER: Press to display the trigger types: Auto, Single, External, Manual, and Remote shown in Figure 3-13 on page...

  • Page 68: Sweep Trigger Types

    3-8 Starting a Step Sweep Instrument Operation Sweep TRIGGER TYPES Select the sweep type to generate. Press the TRIGGER button to display the sweep types shown in Figure 3-12. Figure 3-12. Press Sweep Trigger Press the question mark icon to display the TRIGGER TYPES dialog shown in Figure 3-13.

  • Page 69: Initiate Step Sweep

    Instrument Operation 3-8 Starting a Step Sweep Initiate Step Sweep To initiate an Auto or External sweep 1. Press Trigger Type 2. Press Auto or External sweep. 3. Press the Step Sweep button to activate the sweep. To initiate a Single sweep 1.

  • Page 70: List Menu

    3-9 LIST Menu Instrument Operation LIST Menu LIST sweep is a step sweep of preset frequency and level pairs. The pairs are defined in separate frequency and power levels. Sweeping in accomplished by defining start and stop indexes. List Mode provides two settings for creating a sweep: •...
  • Page 71 Instrument Operation 3-9 LIST Menu START INDEX: Select the sweep start index. The Index (0 through 3999) is enabled in all trigger modes. See “Editing the START INDEX” on page 3-17. STOP INDEX: Select the sweep stop index.The Index (0 through 3999) is enabled in all trigger modes. See “Editing the STOP INDEX”...

  • Page 72: List Trigger Menu

    3-9 LIST Menu Instrument Operation LIST TRIGGER Menu When manual trigger mode is selected, the list start index, list stop index, and dwell time parameter are not used. Instead, the list index is incremented or decremented by using the front panel cursor control keys. In manual trigger mode, the list index can also be incremented by using an external trigger input.

  • Page 73: List - List Menu

    Instrument Operation 3-9 LIST Menu LIST - LIST Menu The LIST - LIST MENU provides a list index that identifies each frequency/power level set in the list. The list sweep menu consists of a 4000 (0 to 3999) rows of listed start index and stop index. Scroll through the list and edit the paired frequencies and power levels.

  • Page 74: Copy To The List

    3-9 LIST Menu Instrument Operation Copy to the LIST An easy method of entering frequency and power level information into the current list index is to copy the set parameters from the CW menu. From the main FREQUENCY menu, press the FREQUENCY and LEVEL to edit the parameters. Then press the COPY TO LIST button shown in Figure 3-18 to open the list index parameter.

  • Page 75: 3-10 Power Level Operations

    Instrument Operation 3-10 Power Level Operations 3-10 Power Level Operations The following paragraphs describe how to place the signal generator in fixed (non-swept) power level mode, select a power level for output, and activate level offset. Power level operations can consist of a single CW power level change, swept power level changes, to an ALC mode of operation—internal or fixed gain (ALC off).
  • Page 76 3-10 Power Level Operations Instrument Operation LEVEL: Press to edit the power level. Range is -130 dBm to 33 dBm with Option 2. Range is –20 to 33 dBm without Option 2. FREQUENCY: Press to edit the CW frequency. Range is same as described in Figure 3-9 on page 3-9.

  • Page 77: Level Setup Menu

    Instrument Operation 3-10 Power Level Operations Figure 3-21. Power Level Entered LEVEL SETUP Menu The SETUP menu is shown in Figure 3-22. Press: LEVEL | SETUP. Figure 3-22. SETUP Menu MG362x1A OM PN: 10370-10383 Rev. E 3-23...
  • Page 78 3-10 Power Level Operations Instrument Operation RF LEVEL LIMIT: Sets the maximum power level when level limit state is enabled. Range is -130 dBm to 33 dBm with Option 2. Range is –20 to 33 dBm without Option 2. RF Level Limit State: When ON, the level status area displays “Limit” or “Lim”. Retrace RF: Controls the RF output On/Off during retraces.

  • Page 79: Units

    Instrument Operation 3-10 Power Level Operations Units Press Units to show the power level units as shown in Figure 3-24. When SWEEP TYPE Log as described in “Setting SWEEP TYPE” on page 3-12 is selected, the units are displayed in dBm or dBV. When SWEEP TYPE Linear is selected, the units are displayed in mV.

  • Page 80: Level Presets Menu

    3-10 Power Level Operations Instrument Operation LEVEL PRESETS Menu The PRESETS menu provides ten selectable power levels. The Preset menu is shown in Figure 3-25. Page one shows the L0 through L5 settings. Press the page arrow to show page two and L6 through L9. Press each power setting to edit.

  • Page 81: Setting Fixed Power

    Instrument Operation 3-10 Power Level Operations Setting Fixed Power There are two ways to set the MG362x1A in a fixed power level mode. 1. From the main menu: a. Press FREQUENCY. The Frequency menu is displayed as shown in Figure 3-26.
  • Page 82 3-10 Power Level Operations Instrument Operation 2. From the main menu: a. Press LEVEL. The Level menu is displayed as shown in Figure 3-27. b. Edit the power level parameter as described below in “Editing the Power Level”. Figure 3-27. LEVEL Menu Editing the Power Level Press the LEVEL button to display the power level edit window.

  • Page 83: Setting A Preset Power Level

    Instrument Operation 3-10 Power Level Operations Setting a Preset Power Level. The PRESETS menu provides access to the level list menu. Press: LEVEL | PRESETS The PRESETS menu is displayed as shown in Figure 3-29. Select one of the preset power levels L0 through L9. Edit any power level to set as the output power level.

  • Page 84: Level Offset Menu

    3-10 Power Level Operations Instrument Operation LEVEL OFFSET Menu The Level OFFSET menu provides a means to compensate for a test device on the signal generator's RF output at a point of interest. For example, the power level at the test device may be less or more than the displayed power level because of the loss through an external transmission line or the gain of an amplifier located between the MG362x1A RF output and the test device.

  • Page 85: Edit The Offset Value

    Instrument Operation 3-10 Power Level Operations Edit the Offset Value Enter an offset value and apply it to the displayed power level. Press: LEVEL | OFFSET Then press the LEVEL OFFSET parameter button. This opens the offset parameter for editing as shown in Figure 3-31.

  • Page 86: Power Level Sweep Operation

    3-11 Power Level Sweep Operation Instrument Operation 3-11 Power Level Sweep Operation The signal generator provides leveled output power sweeps at CW frequencies and in conjunction with frequency sweeps. Power level sweeps can be from a set to sweep from high level to a low level range or from a low to a high level range.

  • Page 87: Setting Cw Power Sweep, Step Size, And Dwell Time

    Instrument Operation 3-11 Power Level Sweep Operation Setting CW Power Sweep, Step Size, and Dwell Time To set the size of each step of the CW power sweep, set the step size or set the number of steps. The step size range is 0.01 dB (Log) or 0.001 mV (Linear) to 163 dB;...
  • Page 88 3-11 Power Level Sweep Operation Instrument Operation The trigger types displayed are shown in Figure 3-35. Press the information icon to display the TRIGGER TYPES dialog shown in Figure 3-35. Figure 3-35. Level Sweep Trigger Types Power Sweep Trigger Types •...
  • Page 89 Instrument Operation 3-11 Power Level Sweep Operation TRIGGER SWEEP/TRIGGER POINT TRIGGER SWEEP: Available in all sweeps except Manual Sweep. See Figure 3-36. Pressing TRIGGER SWEEP starts a single sweep. If a single CW power sweep is in progress, pressing TRIGGER SWEEP again aborts the sweep and resets to the beginning sweep point.

  • Page 90: Range Menu

    3-11 Power Level Sweep Operation Instrument Operation RANGE Menu The LEVEL RANGE menu is shown in Figure 3-38. Press: SWEEP | LEVEL | RANGE L1-L9: Level preset parameters Figure 3-38. SWEEP LEVEL RANGE Menu Setting a Power Level Sweep Range Set a pair of preset power level sweep range parameters to sweep: L1-L2, L3-L4, L5-L6, L7-L8, L9-L0.

  • Page 91: Setting Sweep Type

    Instrument Operation 3-11 Power Level Sweep Operation From the SETUP menu shown in Figure 3-39 press the desired PRESET SWEEP RANGES button and then toggle the LEVEL SWEEP button on to start the power level sweep. Figure 3-39. SWEEP LEVEL SETUP Menu Setting SWEEP TYPE Use the SWEEP TYPE menu to select a logarithmic or linear power level sweep and set the START and STOP power level parameters for each selected preset sweep range.

  • Page 92: 3-12 Setting The Alc Control

    3-12 Setting the ALC Control Instrument Operation 3-12 Setting the ALC Control The Automatic Level Control (ALC) system is a feedback power level control system. An ALC system controls the amplitude and power level of the RF output. The output power is measured at an internal detector and compared with the expected power level.
  • Page 93 Instrument Operation 3-12 Setting the ALC Control Setting Internal Leveling This is the normal default leveling mode. Output power is sensed by the MG362x1A’s internal detector. The detector output signal is fed back to the ALC circuitry to adjust the output power level. Internal ALC is selected from the leveling menu.

  • Page 94: Step Attenuator (Option 2)

    3-13 Step Attenuator (Option 2) Instrument Operation 3-13 Step Attenuator (Option 2) With step attenuators, the ALC and attenuator work in conjunction to provide leveled output power to –110 dB. In the normal (coupled) leveling mode, when the desired power level is set, the correct combination of ALC level and attenuator setting is determined by the instrument firmware.

  • Page 95: Decoupling The Attenuator

    Instrument Operation 3-13 Step Attenuator (Option 2) Decoupling the Attenuator The signal generator provides a decouple function that allows decoupling of the step attenuator (if equipped) from the ALC system and a user level (flatness correction) calibration function that provides compensation for path-variations-with-frequency in a test setup.
  • Page 96 3-13 Step Attenuator (Option 2) Instrument Operation Auto Attenuation With AUTO ATTENUATION toggled on, Press: ATTENUATION to display the decouple dialog of 10 dB steps to decouple the step attenuator in: (10. 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, or 100 dB) as shown in Figure 3-43.

  • Page 97: Power Search Menu

    Instrument Operation 3-13 Step Attenuator (Option 2) POWER SEARCH Menu The POWER SEARCH menu provides searching for ALC settings that give the best noise performance. The POWER SEARCH Menu is shown in Figure 3-44. Press: ALC | POWER SEARCH LOW NOISE SEARCH: Searches for ALC settings that give the best noise performance. Figure 3-44.

  • Page 98: 3-14 Modulation

    3-14 Modulation Instrument Operation 3-14 Modulation The signal generator provides Amplitude Modulation (AM), Frequency Modulation (FM), Phase Modulation (M), and Pulse Modulation (PM) of the output signal using modulating signals from either the internal AM, FM, M, and pulse generators or external sources that are TTL-compatible. FM and M can not be on at the same time;...

  • Page 99: Amplitude Modulation Set To Internal

    Instrument Operation 3-15 Amplitude Modulation Amplitude Modulation Set to Internal AM SOURCE set to Internal is shown in Figure 3-45 on page 3-45 Press MODULATION | AMPLITUDE | SOURCE | Internal SOURCE: Set Internal or External Amplitude modulation. STATE: Switch Internal Amplitude modulation on or off. TYPE: Set to Logarithmic or Linear AM.
  • Page 100 3-15 Amplitude Modulation Instrument Operation Setting TYPE (SOURCE Set to External) Linear AM: Sensitivity is continuously variable from 0 PCT/V to 100 PCT/V. The amplitude of the RF output changes linearly as the AM input changes. Logarithmic AM: Sensitivity is continuously variable from 0 dB/V to 25 dB/V. The amplitude of the RF output changes exponentially as the AM input changes.
  • Page 101 Instrument Operation 3-15 Amplitude Modulation Setting AM WAVEFORM Press WAVEFORM to access the Modulation Waveform menu as shown in Figure 3-46. Set the modulating waveform from the internal AM generator for the internal modulation function as: • Gaussian Noise • Negative Ramp •...

  • Page 102: Amplitude Modulation Set To External

    3-15 Amplitude Modulation Instrument Operation Amplitude Modulation Set to External To provide amplitude modulation of the output signal using a modulating signal from an external source, first set up the external signal generator and connect it to the MG362x1A rear panel AM IN BNC connector. This menu contains the external AM status window showing the current menu selections and the measured AM Depth.
  • Page 103 Instrument Operation 3-15 Amplitude Modulation Setting STATE Press STATE to switch AM on and off. The External AM status display will display as External On or Off. This error message is displayed when the external AM modulating signal exceeds the input voltage Note range.

  • Page 104: 3-16 Frequency Modulation

    3-16 Frequency Modulation Instrument Operation 3-16 Frequency Modulation The two internal FM operating modes are Locked and Unlocked. In the Locked and Unlocked modes, frequency modulation of the output signal is accomplished by summing the modulating signal into the FM control path of the YIG phase-lock loop.

  • Page 105: Frequency Modulation Set To Internal

    Instrument Operation 3-16 Frequency Modulation Frequency Modulation Set to Internal FM SOURCE set to Internal is shown in Figure 3-48. Press: MODULATION | FREQUENCY | SOURCE | Internal. SOURCE: Set Internal or External modulation. STATE: Switch frequency modulation on or off. MODE : Set to Low Noise or Wide (Unlocked).
  • Page 106 3-16 Frequency Modulation Instrument Operation Setting Filter Press FILTER sets the high pass filter passband start frequency for the FM signal applied to the FM external input. Set DC for DC coupled, 63 Hz for a 63 Hz high pass filter, 1 kHz for a 1 kHz high pass filter as shown in Figure 3-49.
  • Page 107 Instrument Operation 3-16 Frequency Modulation Figure 3-50. Frequency Modulation Waveforms Setting DEVIATION Press DEVIATION to open the FM Deviation parameter, then edit the current value using the cursor control keys, rotary data knob, or enter a new value using the keypad and the appropriate terminator key. MG362x1A OM PN: 10370-10383 Rev.

  • Page 108: Frequency Modulation Set To External

    3-16 Frequency Modulation Instrument Operation Frequency Modulation Set to External The Frequency Modulation SOURCE set to External provides the modulating signal from an external source connected to the rear panel FM IN BNC connector. This menu contains the external FM status window that shows the current menu selections and the measured FM Deviation (The FM deviation measurement function measures the voltage of the external modulation signal and calculates the peak frequency deviation).
  • Page 109 Instrument Operation 3-16 Frequency Modulation Setting FILTER Press FILTER sets the high pass filter passband start frequency for the FM signal applied to the FM external input. Set DC for DC coupled, 63 Hz for a 63 Hz high pass filter, 1 kHz for a 1 kHz high pass filter as shown in Figure 3-49.

  • Page 110: 3-17 Phase Modulation

    3-17 Phase Modulation Instrument Operation 3-17 Phase Modulation The MG362x1A can provide phase modulation (M) of the output signal using modulating signals from either its internal M generator or an external source. The MG362x1A has two M operating modes—Narrow M and Wide M. In Narrow M mode, the maximum M deviation is the lesser of ±3 radians or ±5 MHz for DC to 8 MHz rates.
  • Page 111 Instrument Operation 3-17 Phase Modulation Setting Mode Press to set phase modulation to Low Noise or Wide Deviation as shown in Figure 3-53. Low Noise: See “Setting Sensitivity and Deviation” Wide Deviation: See “Setting Sensitivity and Deviation” Figure 3-53. Phase Mode Setting Sensitivity and Deviation The Low Noise ΦM mode allows a deviation range of 0.00001 radians to 25.1 radians, and a sensitivity range of ±0.00001 RADS/V to ±25.1 RADS/V.
  • Page 112 3-17 Phase Modulation Instrument Operation Setting Waveform Press WAVEFORM to access the Modulation Waveform Selection menu Figure 3-54. This menu displays the modulation waveforms that are available from the M generator. Figure 3-54. Phase Wave Selection 3-58 PN: 10370-10383 Rev. E MG362x1A OM...

  • Page 113: Phase Modulation Set To External

    Instrument Operation 3-17 Phase Modulation PHASE Modulation Set to External To provide phase modulation of the output signal using a modulating signal from an external source, first set up the external signal generator and connect it to the MG362x1A rear panel FM IN BNC connector. Press: MODULATION | PHASE | SOURCE | External The Phase Modulation set to External is shown in Figure...

  • Page 114: 3-18 Pulse Modulation

    3-18 Pulse Modulation Instrument Operation 3-18 Pulse Modulation The MG362x1A provides pulse modulation of the output signal using modulating signals from either its internal pulse generator or an external source. The internal pulse generator can be internally triggered, externally triggered, internally and externally triggered with delay.

  • Page 115: Pulse Modulation Set To Internal

    Instrument Operation 3-18 Pulse Modulation PULSE Modulation Set to Internal PULSE Modulation SOURCE set to Internal is shown in Figure 3-56 on page 3-61. Press MODULATION | PULSE | SOURCE | Internal Pulse SOURCE Set to Internal SOURCE: Set Internal or External pulse modulation. STATE: Toggle internal pulse modulation on or off.

  • Page 116: Setting Period And (Prf) Frequency

    3-18 Pulse Modulation Instrument Operation Setting Period and (PRF) FREQUENCY The PERIOD and FREQUENCY (PRF) buttons are interactive. Changing one of these parameters will change the other. Edit the current value using the cursor control keys, rotary data knob, or enter a new value using the keypad and the appropriate terminator key.
  • Page 117 Instrument Operation 3-18 Pulse Modulation Setting Pulse Count Press COUNT to type 1 (Single), 2 (Doublet), 3 (Triplet), or 4 (Quadruplet) pulse mode. Pulse COUNT of 3 (Triplet) is shown in Figure 3-58. Press ENTER. The Internal Pulse Status display will show your selection. Figure 3-58.
  • Page 118 3-18 Pulse Modulation Instrument Operation Set TRIGGER From the additional Internal Pulse Status menu, press TRIGGER to access the Trigger Mode menu display shown in (Figure 3-60). Figure 3-60. Trigger Mode Menu This menu provides the triggering mode for the internal pulse generator. Each trigger mode is described in “Setting TRIGGER Waveforms”...
  • Page 119 Instrument Operation 3-18 Pulse Modulation Polarity Press POLARITY to select the polarity of the signal that turns the RF on during pulse modulation, as follows: Normal: Specifies positive-true operation; a TTL-high level will turn on the RF output signal. Inverted: Specifies negative-true operation; a TTL-low level will turn on the RF output signal. Trigger Polarity Selects whether the internal pulse generator is triggered on the rising edge (positive) or falling edge (negative) of the external trigger signal.

  • Page 120: Pulse Modulation Set To External

    3-18 Pulse Modulation Instrument Operation PULSE Modulation Set to External To provide pulse modulation of the output signal using a modulating signal from an external source, first set up the external pulse generator and connect it to the MG362x1A rear panel PULSE IN BNC connector. Press SOURCE from the menu shown in Figure 3-62 and set to External.

  • Page 121: 3-19 Saving/Recalling Instrument Setups

    Instrument Operation 3-19 Saving/Recalling Instrument Setups 3-19 Saving/Recalling Instrument Setups The SYSTEM menu provides browse, save, and recall settings files. Saving Setups Once you have decided that an instrument setup should be retained for future use, follow the procedure below to save the current setup: Press: SYSTEM The SYSTEM SETUPS menu is displayed in...

  • Page 122: Erasing Stored Setups

    3-19 Saving/Recalling Instrument Setups Instrument Operation Erasing Stored Setups The front panel setups are stored in non-volatile memory. A Factory Reset is required to erase the contents of the setups and reprogram them with default data. The Factory Reset function overwrites all information stored in the non-volatile memory with default Note values.

  • Page 123: 3-20 Reference Calibration

    Instrument Operation 3-20 Reference CALIBRATION 3-20 Reference CALIBRATION The reference calibration function provides calibration of the internal 10 MHz or 100 MHz references of the MG362x1A using an external 10 MHz, 0 to +10 dBm reference signal. (References available are Option dependent) Press: SYSTEM | REFERENCE | CALIBRATION The CALIBRATION menu is shown in Figure...

  • Page 124: 100 Mhz Calibration (Standard Reference)

    3-20 Reference CALIBRATION Instrument Operation 100 MHz Calibration (Standard Reference) To calibrate the 100 MHz internal reference: 1. To calibrate the 100 MHz internal reference, connect an external 10 MHz reference signal to the MG362x1A rear panel 10 MHz REF IN connector or a 1 PPS. 2.

  • Page 125: 100 Mhz Calibration

    Instrument Operation 3-20 Reference CALIBRATION 100 MHz Calibration The 100 MHz menu is shown in Figure 3-67. To calibrate the 100 MHz reference, see “100 MHz Calibration (Standard Reference)” on page 3-70. The menu display depends on the options ordered and external reference inputs.
  • Page 126 3-20 Reference CALIBRATION Instrument Operation Error: 100 MHz is unable to lock to a connected 10 MHz (Low Phase Noise and Ultra High Stability option is not installed) OR 100 MHz is unable to lock to the internal 10 MHz reference (Low Phase Noise and Ultra High Stability option is installed) 3-72 PN: 10370-10383 Rev.

  • Page 127: 10 Mhz Calibration With Option 66

    Instrument Operation 3-20 Reference CALIBRATION 10 MHz Calibration With Option 66 The 10 MHz menu is shown in Figure 3-68. Option 3 and Option 66, allows GNSS to calibrate the 10MHz frequency reference. The menu display depends on the options ordered and external reference inputs. Press SYSTEM | 10 MHz 10 MHz: Source: Internal, Internal 10 MHz set as the source External 1PPS: Displays the 10 MHz 1PPS reference source and status.

  • Page 128: Rubidium Menu (Option 56)

    3-20 Reference CALIBRATION Instrument Operation RUBIDIUM Menu (Option 56) The RUBIDIUM menu is shown in Figure 3-69. Current Reference: Displays the current active reference oscillator. Current Lock Status: Displays the lock status of the reference oscillator as Locked or Not Locked. RB Lock Status: Displays the lock status of the Rubidium as Locked or Not Locked.

  • Page 129: Gnss Menu (Option 66)

    Instrument Operation 3-20 Reference CALIBRATION GNSS Menu (Option 66) The GNSS menu is shown in Figure 3-70. The menu display depends on the options ordered and external reference inputs. The menu below includes Option 3 with Option 56. GNSS: Switch GNSS/GPS on displays “Fixed” or “No Fix” and number of positioned Satellites. Press Off turns off GNSS/GPS.

  • Page 130: 3-21 Reference Status Conditions

    3-21 Reference Status Conditions Instrument Operation 3-21 Reference Status Conditions This section describes the reference source types and lock condition indicators. The status conditions depend on the options installed. Reference Oscillator Current Source The title bar displays the source that is determining the RF output accuracy as described below: REF EXT 1600: 1600 MHz external REF EXT 100: 100 MHz external REF EXT 1PPS: 1PPS external...

  • Page 131: Reference Oscillator 100 Mhz Lock Status

    Instrument Operation 3-21 Reference Status Conditions Reference Oscillator 100 MHz Lock Status The 100 MHz reference lock status is described below: Acquiring: Attempting to lock the 100 MHz to an external 10 MHz reference. Low Phase Noise and Ultra High Stability (Option 3);...

  • Page 132: Config Menu

    3-21 Reference Status Conditions Instrument Operation Config Menu The Config menu is shown in Figure 3-71. SECURE MODE: Switch on to turn Secure Mode on. RAMP TEST: When active, the signal generator CW ramp provides a repetitive 0V to 10V ramp output to the rear panel HORIZ OUT BNC connector and AUX I/O connector, pin 1.

  • Page 133: Increment Menu

    Instrument Operation 3-21 Reference Status Conditions INCREMENT Menu The INCREMENT menu provides an increment setting size for editing frequency and power level. The increment feature is a GUI function and affects only the Instrument UI or the remote UI. Press: SYSTEM | INCREMENT Increment Size Set the incremental size for editing CW frequencies and fixed power level.

  • Page 134: Reset Menu

    3-21 Reference Status Conditions Instrument Operation RESET Menu The RESET menu is shown in Figure 3-73. . PRESET APPLICATION: Performs a system reset. Switch REFERENCE PRESET On or Off SYSTEM RESET: Provides access to FACTORY RESET, FILE RESET. and RESET ALL. Switch RF OUTPUT PRESET On or Off.

  • Page 135: Chapter 4 - Operation Verification

    Note Specifications shown in this chapter and in other chapters are for reference only. Refer to the performance specifications for the MG362x1A found in the technical data sheet. Anritsu part number: 11410-00928. Test Records...

  • Page 136: Presetting The Mg362X1A

    4-4 Presetting the MG362x1A Operation Verification Presetting the MG362x1A The signal generator should be preset to the factory-selected default parameters before continuing operation and verification testing. Factory Reset clears the current setup parameters. If these parameter values are needed for future testing, save them as a stored setup before presetting the signal generator. Press: 3-Line Icon| FILES.

  • Page 137: Frequency Synthesis Test

    Operation Verification 4-5 Frequency Synthesis Test Frequency Synthesis Test The following test verifies that the CW frequency output of the MG362x1A under test is within tolerance. Table 4-1 contains a standard test record that you can copy and use to record test results for this test. MG362x1A Frequency Counter MG36221A...
  • Page 138 4-5 Frequency Synthesis Test Operation Verification Table 4-1. Frequency Synthesis Test Record Model MG362x1A Serial Number: Date: Test Frequency F0 (GHz) Recorded Frequency (GHz) Calculated Difference (Hz) COURSE FREQUENCY SETTINGS 2.000 000 000 000 5.000 000 000 000 8.000 000 000 000 11.000 000 000 000 14.000 000 000 000 17.000 000 000 000...

  • Page 139: Level Accuracy And Flatness Test

    Table 4-2 Table 4-3 contain test records that you can copy and use to record test results. These tests use an Anritsu ML243xA Power Meter with a MA247xD power sensor. If you use another power meter and power sensor, consult your product’s user guide for proper test setup and operation.

  • Page 140: Accuracy Test Procedure

    4-7 Accuracy Test Procedure Operation Verification 3. Connect the special AUX I/O interface cable (Anritsu PN 806-97) to the MG362x1A rear panel AUX I/O connector. Connect the cable BNC connectors as follows: a. Connect the cable labeled “SEQ SYNC” to the power meter rear panel INPUT 1 DIGITAL connector.
  • Page 141 Operation Verification 4-7 Accuracy Test Procedure Table 4-2. Accuracy Test Record Model MG362x1A Serial Number: Date: Accuracy Accuracy Accuracy (CW Frequency = 500 MHz) (CW Frequency = 5.0 GHz) (CW Frequency = 15.0 GHz) Measured Measured Measured Power (dBm) Power (dBm) Power (dBm) Power (dBm) Power (dBm)

  • Page 142: Flatness Test Procedure

    4-8 Flatness Test Procedure Operation Verification Flatness Test Procedure Power flatness is checked by measuring the power level variation during a full band sweep in the step sweep mode. 1. Set up the MG362x1A as follows for a step sweep flatness test: a.
  • Page 143 Operation Verification 4-8 Flatness Test Procedure Table 4-3. Flatness Test Record Model MG362x1A Serial Number: Date: Set Power Maximum Power Minimum Power Variation +0 dBm Maximum variation is 1.6 dB for standard power instruments and 3.0 dB for high power (Option 15) instruments. MG362x1A OM PN: 10370-10383 Rev.
  • Page 144 4-8 Flatness Test Procedure Operation Verification 4-10 PN: 10370-10383 Rev. E MG362x1A OM...

  • Page 145: Appendix A - Software Installation

    • 1 GB disk space • Open GL (ES) 2.0 support • Display resolution 1280 x 800 • Ethernet (for connecting to an MG362x1A instrument) Installation Download the MG362x1A software from the product page: https://www.anritsu.com/en-us/test-measurement/products/mg362x1a MG362x1A OM PN: 10370-10383 Rev. E...

  • Page 146: File (File Management

    A-2 FILE (File Management) Software Installation Launch the MG362x1A executable file and follow the on-screen instructions after selecting YES to the User Account Control dialog. MG36221A Figure A-1. MG362x1A Installation SETUP Setup parameters for Step Sweep, Level Sweep, and List Sweep can be adjusted. PRESET Preset functions will preset the selected items and suppressed recalled measurement data.

  • Page 147: Appendix B - Updating Firmware

    3. Touch the front panel menu sequence as: 3-Line Menu| SYSTEM INFORMATION | SOFTWARE 4. Touch the WEB UPDATES button to the on position as shown in Figure B-1 to automatically check the for Anritsu website for updates. Figure B-1. Web Updates Button MG362x1A OM PN: 10370-10383 Rev. E...

  • Page 148: B-2 Updating Firmware On The Mg362X1A

    B-2 Updating Firmware on the MG362x1A Updating Firmware If an update is available, the software update icon will appear on the taskbar as shown in Figure B-2. Figure B-2. Software Update Icon 5. Touch the software update icon to display the SOFTWARE UPDATE window as shown in Figure B-3.

  • Page 149: Use A Usb Memory Device

    B-2 Updating Firmware on the MG362x1A Use a USB Memory Device 1. Apply power to the MG362x1A. 2. Download an updated MG362x1A firmware file to a USB memory device. Go to the Anritsu MG362x1A firmware download page at: https://www.anritsu.com/en-us/test-measurement/support/downloads/software/dwl20700 The file will be a .raucb file type.
  • Page 150 B-2 Updating Firmware on the MG362x1A Updating Firmware PN: 10370-10383 Rev. E MG362x1A OM...

  • Page 151: Appendix C - Software Option Upgrades

    Importing Software License Importing a new license file: After receiving a new license file from Anritsu, place the file on the USB memory device in the top (root) level, not in any directory. Open the System menu from the upper left 3-bar icon.
  • Page 152 C-3 Importing Software License Software Option Upgrades PN: 10370-10383 Rev. E MG362x1A OM...

  • Page 153: Appendix D - Software Installation

    • 1 GB disk space • Open GL (ES) 2.0 support • Display resolution 1280 x 800 • Ethernet (for connecting to an MG362x1A instrument) Installation Download the MG362x1A software from the product page: https://www.anritsu.com/en-us/test-measurement/products/mg362x1a MG362x1A OM PN: 10370-10383 Rev. E...

  • Page 154: File (File Management

    D-2 FILE (File Management) Software Installation Launch the MG362x1A executable file and follow the on-screen instructions after selecting YES to the User Account Control dialog. MG36221A Figure D-1. MG362x1A Installation SETUP Setup parameters for Step Sweep, Level Sweep, and List Sweep can be adjusted. PRESET Preset functions will preset the selected items and suppressed recalled measurement data.

  • Page 155: Appendix E - Instrument Messages

    Appendix E — Instrument Messages Introduction This appendix provides a list of instrument error messages, their meaning and a sample self-test log. If any error condition persists, contact your local Anritsu Service Center (http://www.anritsu.com/contact-us). The MG362x1A signal generator displays the following message types: •...
  • Page 156 E-2 Error Messages Instrument Messages Pulse configuration error %1 In Toolbar, Log, Transient Reduce AM Input Level In Toolbar, Log, Persistent Reduce FM Input Level In Toolbar, Log, Persistent Reduce PM Input Level In Toolbar, Log, Persistent Reduce FM Deviation In Toolbar, Log, Persistent Reduce PM Deviation In Toolbar, Log, Persistent...

  • Page 157: Informational Messages

    Instrument Messages E-3 Informational Messages Informational Messages Reference Cold In Toolbar, No Log, Transient No application loaded. Factory reset required In Toolbar, Log, Persistent Rebooting Instrument In Toolbar, No Log, Transient Rebooting instrument into Recovery mode In Toolbar, No Log, Transient Attempt to reboot instrument into Recovery mode failed In Toolbar, Log, Transient Presetting Instrument...
  • Page 158 E-3 Informational Messages Instrument Messages Internal High reference no longer valid – switching time reference source to Internal" In Toolbar, Log, Transient GNSS reference detected – switching time reference source to GNSS In Toolbar, Log, Transient GNSS reference no longer available – switching time reference source to Internal High In Toolbar, Log, Transient Could not lock to internal reference In Toolbar, Log, Persistent...

  • Page 159: Warning Messages

    Instrument Messages E-4 Warning Messages Options upgraded. Please restart the instrument to use new features In Toolbar, No Log, Transient Error %1 In Toolbar, Log, Transient File %1 import successfully In Toolbar, No Log, Transient File %1 export successfully In Toolbar, No Log, Transient Save failed.

  • Page 160: Self-Test Messages

    E-5 Self-Test Messages Instrument Messages Self-Test Messages The MG362x1A signal generator has built-in diagnostics that allow you to run a built-in self test. The test results can be viewed on the screen and saved to a log file. To run self test, use the “3-Line Icon”...
  • Page 161 Instrument Messages E-5 Self-Test Messages Table E-2. (Continued)SG Messages Name Type Actual Expected Tolerance Status SWF PA1 current monitor Current 0.30 A 0.70 A 0.70 A pass SWF PA2 current monitor Current 0.25 A 0.70 A 0.70 A pass SWF PA3 current monitor Current 0.50 A 0.70 A...
  • Page 162 E-5 Self-Test Messages Instrument Messages PN: 10370-10383 Rev. E MG362x1A OM...
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