User Manuals: Aeroflex 2023A Signal Generator

User Manuals: Aeroflex 2023A Signal Generator

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Aeroflex 2023A Operating Manual

Aeroflex 2023A Operating Manual (280 pages)

AM/FM SIGNAL GENERATOR

Brand: Aeroflex | Category: Inverter | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

4
- About this Manual
  3
- Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
  6
Chapter 1 General Information

21
- Introduction
  22
- Main Features
  22
  - Operation
    22
  - Display
    22
  - Frequency Selection
    22
  - Output
    22
  - Calibration
    23
  - Modulation
    23
  - Incrementing
    23
  - Frequency Sweep
    23
- SINAD Measurement (Option 12)
  24
  - Memory
    24
  - Programming
    24
  - Calibration Data
    24
- Performance Data
  25
- Chapter 2 INSTALLATION
  28
- Versions, Options and Accessories
  31
- Ec Declaration of Conformity
  32
Chapter 2 Installation

33
- Initial Visual Inspection
  34
- Installation Requirements
  34
  - Mounting Arrangements
    34
  - Ventilation
    34
- Power Cords
  34
- Goods-In Checks
  36
- Instrument Operating Position
  36
- AC Operation
  37
  - Connecting to Supply
    37
  - Disconnecting Device
    37
  - AC Fuse
    37
  - Internal Fuse
    37
- DC Operation (Option 2)
  37
  - DC Fuse
    37
  - DC Supply Cable
    37
- Fig. 2-1 DC Input Socket Showing Connector Polarity (Viewed from Rear of Instrument)
  37
- Fig. 2-2 GPIB Connector Contact Assignments (Viewed from Rear of Instrument)
  38
- General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB)
  38
  - GPIB Cable Connection
    38
  - GPIB Connector Contact Assignments
    38
- Fig. 2-3 IEEE to IEC Conversion
  39
- IEEE to IEC Conversion
  39
  - Interface Bus Connection
    39
- Fig. 2-4 RS-232 Connector Contact Assignments (Viewed from Rear of Instrument)
  40
- Rack Mounting
  40
- RS-232 Interface
  40
  - RS-232 Connector
    40
- Routine Maintenance
  41
  - Safety Testing and Inspection
    41
  - Visual Inspection
    41
- Cleaning
  42
- Cleaning the LCD Window
  42
- Putting into Storage
  42
- Software Driver and Soft Front Panel
  43
  - Operation
    43
- Chapter 3 PRINCIPLES of OPERATION
  44
Chapter 4 Local Operation

52
- Front-Panel Controls and Connectors
  55
  - Connectors
    55
  - Keyboard
    56
- Introduction
  55
- Rear-Panel Connectors
  58
- First-Time Use
  60
- Switching on
  60
- Display
  61
- Selecting Functions and Keyboard Entry
  63
  - Carrier Frequency
    63
  - RF Level
    63
  - Modulation
    63
- Using [NEXT] and [PREV] to Select a Function
  63
- Using the [ ÷10] and [ ×10] Keys
  64
  - With the Control Knob
    64
  - With Steps
    65
- Using the Utility Menus
  66
- Menu Conventions
  67
- Carrier Sweep Operation
  68
  - Sweep Parameters
    68
  - Sweep Mode
    69
  - Sweep Control
    70
- Detailed Operation
  68
- Selecting Carrier Frequency
  68
  - Carrier On/Off
    68
- Carrier Phase Adjustment
  71
- Selecting RF Level
  72
  - Choice of Units
    72
  - Attenuator Hold
    72
  - Reverse Power Protection
    72
- RF Level Linear Units
  73
- RF Level Logarithmic Units
  73
- Mode Selection
  74
- Modulation Modes
  74
- Source Selection − Internal
  75
- Source Selection − External
  76
- Modulation Enable/Disable
  77
- Modulation Source Phase Adjustment
  77
- Modulation Selection
  78
- Pulse Modulation (Option 9 Fitted)
  81
- Function Generator
  83
- Default Settings
  84
- Table 4-1 Instrument Default Settings
  84
- Memory
  86
- Memory Stores
  86
- Memory Recall
  87
  - Recalling Data
    87
  - Recalling Default Settings
    87
- Memory Sequencing
  88
- Memory State Summary
  89
- Memory Write Protection
  89
- Memory Cloning
  90
- Remote Operation
  90
- Frequency Standard Selection
  92
- General
  92
- 50 Ω/75 Ω Impedance Selection
  93
- RF Level Limit
  94
- RF Level Offsets
  95
- DCFM Nulling
  96
- SINAD Measurement (Option 12)
  97
- Keyboard Locking and Display Blanking
  100
- Adjusting the Display
  101
- Power-Up Options
  101
- Hardware Information
  102
- Software Information
  102
- Instrument Options
  103
- Protection Locking and Unlocking
  103
- Calibration
  104
- Changing the Password
  104
- Error Handling
  106
  - Background Errors
    106
  - Foreground Errors
    106
  - Error Message Priority
    106
  - GPIB Errors
    107
  - Table 4-2 Background Errors (500−599) in Priority Order
    107
  - Table 4-3 Foreground Errors (0−399)
    108
  - Table 4-4 GPIB Errors (400−499)
    109
- Error Messages
  106
Chapter 5 Remote Operation

110
- Preparing the Instrument for Remote Operation
  112
  - Introduction
    112
  - Plug and Play Driver
    112
  - Local Lockout
    112
  - Remote/Local Operation
    112
- Remote Operation Selection
  112
- RS-232 Operation
  113
  - RS-232 Control Port
    113
  - Handshaking
    113
    
    Software Only
    113
    
    Hardware Only
    113
    
    Hardware and Software
    113
  - Control Characters
    113
  - Setting RS-232 Parameters
    114
- GPIB Functions
  115
- GPIB Operation
  115
  - GPIB Control Port
    115
  - Setting GPIB Address
    115
- Device Listening Elements
  116
- Device Talking Elements
  116
- Programming
  117
  - Program Messages
    117
  - Compound Headers
    117
  - Program Data
    118
  - Message Exchange Protocol
    118
  - Common Commands and Queries (IEEE 488.2)
    118
  - Device-Dependent Commands
    119
  - Default Settings
    120
- Carrier Frequency
  121
- RF Level
  122
- Output Control
  124
- Modulation Control
  125
- Modulation Mode
  125
- Frequency Modulation (and FSK)
  126
- Phase Modulation
  128
- Amplitude Modulation
  130
- Pulse Modulation
  132
- Pulse Generation
  133
- LF Generator
  134
- Memory − Erase
  135
- Memory − Recall
  135
- Memory − Store
  135
- Memory − Sequencing
  136
- Memory − Protection
  137
- Memory − Triggering
  137
- Sweep Operation
  138
- Sweep Mode
  139
- Sweep Control
  140
- SINAD Mode
  141
- Miscellaneous Commands
  142
- Status Byte
  146
- Status Data Structure − Register Model
  147
- Standard Event Registers
  148
- Hardware Event Registers
  149
- Coupling Event Registers
  150
- Instrument Event Registers
  151
- Queue Flag Details
  152
- Status Byte When Read by *STB
  153
- Status Byte When Read by Serial Poll
  154
- Summary of Status Reporting Commands and Queries
  155
- Chapter 6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
  156
Chapter 7 Acceptance Testing

158
- Introduction
  161
- Test Precautions
  161
- Recommended Test Equipment
  162
- RF Output
  164
  - RF Level Frequency Response
    165
  - ALC Linearity
    165
  - Attenuator Accuracy
    166
- Test Procedures
  164
- Carrier Frequency Accuracy
  168
- Spectral Purity
  170
  - Harmonics (Not Option 3 or 11)
    170
  - Sub- and Non-Harmonics
    171
  - Residual FM
    171
  - SSB Phase Noise
    172
  - RF Leakage
    173
- Internal FM
  174
  - FM Deviation and Distortion
    174
  - FM Scale Shape
    175
  - Carrier Error
    175
  - External FM Frequency Response (ALC Off, DC Coupled)
    176
  - External FM Frequency Response (ALC On)
    177
- Phase Modulation
  178
  - Phase Modulation Flatness
    178
- Amplitude Modulation
  180
  - AM Depth and Distortion
    180
  - AM Scale Shape
    181
  - External am Frequency Response (ALC Off, DC Coupled)
    181
- Pulse Modulation
  183
- Modulation Oscillator
  186
  - Modulation Oscillator Frequencies
    186
  - Modulation Oscillator Distortion and LF Output Flatness
    187
- Function Generator
  188
  - Frequency Response
    188
  - Level Accuracy
    188
- External Frequency Standard Input
  189
- RF Output
  190
  - RF Level Frequency Response
    190
  - ALC Linearity
    191
- Test Procedures for Instruments Fitted with Option 3
  190
- Carrier Harmonics
  192
- Sinad
  194
  - Measurement Accuracy
    194
- Test Procedures for Instruments Fitted with Option 12
  194
- Acceptance Test Results Tables
  196
Annex a Option 7 Fast Pulse Modulation

234
- General Description
  235
- Performance Data
  235
- Controls and Connectors
  236
  - Front-Panel Connectors
    236
  - Rear-Panel Connectors
    237
- Operation
  238
  - Pulse Modulation Selection
    238
  - Remote Operation
    238
- Brief Technical Description
  239
- Chapter 7 Acceptance Testing
  240
- Pulse Modulation
  240
Annex B Option 11 Fast Pulse and High Power

248
- General Description
  249
- Performance Data
  249
- Controls and Connectors
  250
  - Front-Panel Connectors
    250
  - Rear-Panel Connectors
    251
- Operation
  252
  - Pulse Modulation Selection
    252
  - Remote Operation
    252
- Brief Technical Description
  253
- Acceptance Testing
  254
- RF Output
  254
  - RF Level Frequency Response
    254
  - ALC Linearity
    255
- Carrier Harmonics
  255

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