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Jackson Labs FireFox manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
Jackson Labs FireFox User Manual (68 pages)
Brand:
Jackson Labs
| Category:
Synthesizer
| Size: 1.58 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction
7
Overview
7
Certification
8
Warranty
8
Limitation of Warranty
8
Exclusive Remedies
8
Safety Summary
8
General
9
Environmental Conditions
9
Line Power and Grounding
9
Line Fuse
9
Do Not Operate the Instrument in an Explosive Atmosphere
9
Keep Away from Live Circuits
9
Do Not Service or Adjust Alone
10
Do Not Exceed Ratings
10
Do Not Substitute Parts or Modify the Instrument
10
Operational Warning
10
Quick Start Instructions
11
Connecting the Instrument
11
Initializing the GPS
11
Setting up the GPS
12
GPS Auto Survey
12
GPS Time Offset
12
Selecting Metric/Us Mode
12
Setting the Frequency
12
Setting the RF Amplitude
13
Using the CMOS and LVDS Outputs
14
Connecting a Cable to the CMOS Output
14
Connecting a Cable to the LVDS Outputs
14
Selecting the Front Panel CMOS Output Voltage
14
Setting up the DDS
15
Fract On/Off
15
Mixer ON/OFF
15
Noise/Spur Optimization
15
Setting the Phase Offset
15
Setting up the Output
15
Frequency Limit
15
Power Limit
16
Power Unit
16
Setting up Frequency Sweeps
16
10Monitoring the Instrument Status
17
2006 Jackson-Labs I
17
1OCXO Status
17
2GPS Status
17
3Sys Config
18
11Using the External Mixer
18
12Storing and Recalling Setups
19
13Using the GPS and OCXO Reference Outputs
19
1GPS Receiver 1PPS Output
19
14Advanced GPS Setup
20
1Factory Reset
20
2GPS TRAIM Filter
20
2OCXO Timing Reference Output
20
15Entering the Calibration Mode
21
16Entering SCPI Remote Control Mode
21
3Controlling the M12+ GPS Receiver Using a PC
21
Firefox Desktop Typical Specifications
22
Specification Summary
22
Typical Allan Deviation Plots
24
Block Diagram
26
Detailed Overview
27
Applications
27
Signal Generator Outputs
28
GPS Disciplined OCXO Reference
29
DDS Synthesizer
30
RF Output Buffer
30
Differences between Desktop Unit and OEM Module
31
Frequency Sweeping
31
NV-Memory
31
User Interface
31
10Generic Mixer
33
2 SCPI Remote Control
35
RS-232 SCPI Remote Control
35
SCPI Introduction
35
Initiating SCPI Control Mode
35
Serial Communication Setup
36
Support for IEEE488.2 Mandated Commands
36
Frequency Subsystem
37
Source]:Frequency
37
Source]:Frequency:cw
37
Source]:Frequency:mode
37
Source]:Frequency:center <Numeric_Value
37
Source]:Frequency:span <Numeric_Value
38
Source]:Frequency:start <Numeric_Value
38
Source]:Frequency:stop <Numeric_Value
38
Sweep Subsystem
38
Source]:Sweep
38
2.5.2.2 [Source]:Sweep:mode <HW | SW
39
Source]:Sweep:dwell <Numeric Value
39
2.5.2.5 [Source]:Sweep:time <Numeric Value | AUTO
40
2.5.2.7 [Source]:Sweep:generation < Analog | Stepped
40
Source]:Sweep:points <Numeric Value
40
Source]:Sweep:step
40
11Software-Controlled Sweep Configuration Example
41
2.5.2.8 [Source]:Sweep:spacing <Linear | Logarithmic
41
2.5.2.9 [Source]:Sweep:direction <UP | DOWN| UPDOWN
41
Source]:Sweep:count <Numeric Value
41
12Hardware-Controlled Sweep Configuration Example
42
Power Subsystem
42
Initiate
43
Initiate Subsystem
43
Output Subsystem
43
Output[:State] <ON | off
43
Phase Subsystem
43
Source]:Phase[:Adjust] <Numeric_Value> <Unit
43
Source]:Power[:Level] [Immediate][:Amplitude] <Numeric_Value
43
Measure Subsystem
44
Measure:temperature
44
System Subsystem
44
System:communicate:serial
44
System:communicate:serial:baud<Numeric_Value
44
2.5.8.1.2 System:communicate:serial:echo ON|OFF
44
Miscellaneous Proprietary Commands
45
Help
45
Source
45
SCPI Command Examples
45
Configuration and Settings Query
45
Setting the Firefox into Continuous Wave Mode
45
3 Faqs
47
Overview
47
General Faqs
47
How Can the Firefox Synthesizers Offer such High Performance for such a Low Price?41
47
How DID You Decide What Features to Include in the Firefox Synthesizers
47
How Long Does the Firefox System Take to Warm up
48
Why Is There no Power Switch on the Firefox
48
Application/Usage Faqs
48
What Is the Difference between the Firefox Desktop Unit and the Firefox OEM PCB?42
48
What Applications Is the Firefox Synthesizer Designed for
48
Can the Firefox System Keypad be Locked
49
How Come the Frequency Display Doesn't Let Me Select the Exact Frequency I Need?43
49
How Come the Display Shows "UNCAL" below 1Hz
50
What Do the Led's in the Front Panel Indicate
50
What Do I Have to Do to Move the Firefox Unit to a Different Location
50
What Happens to the Firefox Settings When the Power Is Turned off
51
How Accurate Is the Output Power on the RF Output Connector
51
Hardware Faqs
51
The Rear Panel Says: "Do Not Terminate CMOS Outputs". Can the Outputs Drive 50 Ohm End-Ter
51
Can the Firefox System be Powered by a Battery
52
What Are the Mixer Connections on the Front Panel Used for
52
How Can I Calibrate the Firefox Signal Generator
52
GPS Receiver Faqs
53
Why DID You Include a GPS Receiver in the Firefox Synthesizers
53
How Does the Firefox Handle GPS Hold-Over Mode
54
Can the Internal GPS Receiver be Connected to a PC
54
I Can Connect to the GPS Receiver from My PC, but Cannot Change any Settings
54
What Is the GPS Auto-Survey Mode
54
What Is the T-RAIM Mode in the GPS Receiver
55
Why DID You Not Use a Cheap, Standard GPS Receiver
55
What Types of GPS Antennae Are Supported
55
What Do the SAT and STAT Items in the LCD Display Indicate
55
Performance Faqs
56
How Does the Firefox Synthesizer Offer such Wide Bandwidth
56
How Can Spur Performance be Increased Even Further
56
Does the Firefox Need Calibration
56
There Is a Frequency Estimate Display in the Menus. What Is this Number
56
There Is a Resolution Number Displayed in the Menus. What Is this Number
57
There Is an Option to Turn Fractional-N Mode On/Off. What Is this Used for
57
4 Auto Calibration
59
Introduction
59
Power Meter Setup
59
Updating the Agilent Sensor Cal Table
59
Using Alternate Power Sensors, Power Meters
59
Calibrating the Power Sensor
60
Calibration Setup
60
Sensor Connection
61
Serial Cable Connection
62
Initiating Calibration
63
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