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Series MG369xB Synthesized Signal Generators Operation Manual

1. OW EN Select Pulse Modulation Mode Mode Internal Pulse Status Internal Pulse Status Pulse ena ms i Tea PRF Select PRF or Period We E Note Use the keypad cursor Mo Bo Fans Ue Dia keys to highlight the Ud Do B E werm Select Low Level Trigger or un Y shhg Polarity Wan FE on Jee High Level Trigger i aan n pulse mode am Select 100 MHz or 10 MHz m Previous AM off EMMI Off eens Pulse Generator Clock an l Eu BENI Bu Pulse off AM FM Pulse sm AM FM Pulse M OW mon Select Pulse Modulation Trigger Mode CW on i Pari Trigaer Set Positive Edge Trigger F1 External Pulse Status B Hz Ei Pulse Modulation On Off Wl au d x 8 88 Pul or nterna We Tri d polarity High RF On External Select Internal Pulse Source is Triggered w delay a o o d Low RF O 1 TE ich RF a Select Low Level Trigger or pigger I ote t E n erm evel eys to nl 1 e External Pulse Modulation Li 0 D0 dBm High Level Trigger cy A g rem rigger mode AM off Enron otf Pulse off AM off FMM off AM FM Pulse M Pulse off AM FM Pulse M Figure 4 14 Pulse Modulation Menu Map 4 18 MG369XB OM LOCAL OPERATION MENU MAPS SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CW F1 Level L1 0 00 dBm 2 000 000 000 O GHz Res
2. Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy CW Frequency 500 MHz CW Frequency 5 0 GHz CW Frequency 15 0 GHz CW Frequency 25 0 GHz Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 15 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB 5 20 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level
3. v v 7 i DEA Set Slave Frequency CW edit r1 Edit Current Frequency gt Edit Highlighted CW Offset in 360B VNA Mode F1 2 700 000 000 00 GHz F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Slave Frequencies List Frequency F1 2 200 000 000 0 GHz goy Copy Current Frequency Set Slave DF Frequency SME Mi 2 000 000 una Level Set Slave Power Level and Power to List Index L MZ 40 000 000 in 360B VNA Mode Master s Set Slave Main Power Level ma 5 900 900 d Level it Current Level eve edit i Set Slave Alternate Sweep M6 11 000 000 L1 0 00 dBm a Power Level L1 0 00 dBm Power Level ne 17 000 200 L1 0 00 dBm Offset Master Slave On Off 2 200 000 000 GHz CW Ramp Previous Previous pug pu SSN e ow Sep Sua ue femen ewm a rus fos LI II O LET gg CW a CW Phase FI 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Tum ey Ram On Off Fr 2 700 000 000 00 Ghz ote On Off gt Edit CW Ramp Sweep H gt wt Edit Phase Offset Time Zero Display Zero Phase Offset Display Level L1 0 00 dBm L1 0 00 dBm EN o eese MM Analog Step Manual List Freque
4. Frequency Scaling Terminate RF Off Set Reference Multiplier Select 40 dB or 0 dB Attenuation When RF Switched Off Units With Option 2 Only Previous Cw irado RA Select RF On or
5. Table5 2 Frequency Synthesis Test Record 2 of 3 Model MG369 B Serial No Date MG3693B MG3694B 2 000 000 000 00 2 000 000 000 00 5 000 000 000 00 5 000 000 000 00 8 000 000 000 00 8 000 000 000 00 11 000 000 000 00 11 000 000 000 00 14 000 000 000 00 14 000 000 000 00 17 000 000 000 00 17 000 000 000 00 20 000 000 000 00 20 000 000 000 00 23 000 000 000 00 23 000 000 000 00 26 000 000 000 00 26 000 000 000 00 29 000 000 000 00 29 000 000 000 00 30 000 000 000 00 32 000 000 000 00 35 000 000 000 00 38 000 000 000 00 40 000 000 000 00 2 000 000 100 00 2 000 000 100 00 2 000 000 200 00 2 000 000 200 00 2 000 000 300 00 2 000 000 300 00 2 000 000 400 00 2 000 000 400 00 2 000 000 500 00 2 000 000 500 00 2 000 000 600 00 2 000 000 600 00 2 000 000 700 00 2 000 000 700 00 2 000 000 800 00 2 000 000 800 00 2 000 000 900 00 2 000 000 900 00 2 000 001 000 00 2 000 001 000 00 Tolerance for all frequencies listed above is 10 Hz All frequencies are in GHz 5 8 MG369XB OM Table 5 2 Frequency Synthesis Test Record 3 of 3 Operation Verification Frequency Synthesis Test Model MG369 B Serial No Date 2 000 000 000 00 5 000 000 000 00 8 000 000 000 00 11 000 000 000 00 14 000 000 000 00 17 000 000 000 00 20 000 000 000 00 23 000 000 000 00 26 000 000 000 00 29 000 000 000 00 32 000 000 000 00 35 000 000 000
6. Note Connectors are Option Dependent AUX I O IEEE 488 GPIB Figure A 1 Rear Panel Series MG369XB Synthesized Signal Generator 1 of 3 A 2 MG369XB OM Rear Panel Connectors Rear Panel Index AUX I O 25 pin connector that provides for single cable interface with another MG369XB master slave operation or with other Anritsu instruments such as the Anritsu 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer A pin out diagram for this connector is shown in Figure A 2 AM OUT Provides a video modulating signal from the internal AM generator BNC connector HORIZ OUT Provides a OV to 10V ramp during all sweep modes regardless of sweep width In the CW mode provides a voltage between OV and 10V proportional to the full frequency range of the instrument When the CW Ramp is enabled connector provides a repetitive OV to 10V ramp BNC connector 509 impedance 10 MHz REF IN Accepts an external 10 MHz 100 Hz 0 to 10 dBm time base signal Automatically dis connects the internal high stability time base option if installed BNC connector 502 impedance PULSE VIDEO OUT Provides a video modulating signal from the internal pulse generator or external pulse input BNC connector PULSE TRIG IN Accepts an external
7. and 3 4 RF Output Control Data Display Data Entry Key A A f A c N Anritsu E SS Er 10MHz 20GHz Y A ij 8 9 e SS UD 5 o On Off 4 5 6 SY D Y RF Ott 1 D E w v US LD Line it RF Output Key Keys Connector Figure 3 1 Front Panel MG369XB Synthesized Signal Generator Line Key The line key provides for turning the signal genera tor on and off STAN DBY off is indicated by an or ange LED OPERATE on by a green LED Data Display The data display area consists of the data display Area and the surrounding menu keys Data Display The data display provides information about the current status of the MG369XB in a menu display format This information includes the operating mode of the instrument and the value of the active frequency and power level parameters Menu Keys Menu keys provide for selecting the operating mode parameters and configuration of the signal genera tor 3 6 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Front Panel Layout Data Entry Area RF Output Control Key RF Output Connector The data entry area consists of data entry keys and controls that provide for changing values for each MG369XB parameter The RF output control key provides for turning the RF output power on and off OUTPUT OFF is indi cated by a red LED OUTPUT ON by
8. Fr 5 000 000 00 Edit Highlighted Index Power Level List Index 0 gt List Press To Display Previous 10 Power Levels Press To Display Next 10 Power Levels Insert Default Frequency And Power Level at Current List Index Delete Current List Index Edit List Index Press to Calculate the Settings for All List Index Frequencies and Power Levels Edit List Index Current Frequency Step Manual Sweep Sweep Fr 5 000 000 000 O GHz List Index 0 Manual Trigger Fr 5 000 000 000 O GHz List Index 0 Edit Start Index Selects Auto Trigger Edit Stop Index External Selects External Trigger Edit Dwell Time Single Selects Single Trigger 0 00 dBm Selects Manual Trigger EDER ECT ts E St M I A Fr cw sweep Sweep Control CW suse Sweep ist Contre NOTE Refer toChapter 3 page3 42 for list sweep frequency mode operating instructions Figure 4 6 List Sweep Frequency Mode Menu Map 4 10 MG369XB OM LOCAL OPERATION MENU MAPS MG369XB OM FIXED POWER LEVEL MODE CW F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Edit Power Level Peak Lvld Pwr ide Set Power Level to Maximum Leveled Power 1 dB Level L1 0 00 dBm Edit Power Level Offset Power L
9. RF Output e Toro ip Power Meter Sensor Figure 5 2 Equipment Setup for Power Levd Accuracy and Flatness Tests Test Setup Connect the equi pment shown in Figure 5 2 as fol lows Step 1 Calibrate the power meter with the power sensor Step 2 Connect the power sensor to the RF Out put of the MG369XB Step 3 Connect the MG369XB rear panel HORIZ OUT to the oscilloscope channel one input X input NOTE Before starting these procedures lo cate the test record in Table 5 3 for the particular MG369XB model con figuration being tested 5 10 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests NOTE The power level accuracy test records are generic to all models and option configurations Not all of the power level settings may apply to your specific model configuration Start with the highest specified power level as indicated in the technical datasheet from Appendix B located at theback of this manual Power Level Accuracy Test Procedure Power level accuracy is checked by stepping the power down in one dB increments from its maxi mum rated power level Step 1 Set up the MG369XB as follows a Reset the instrument by pressing BAAN then Reset The CW menu is displayed CNN Edit Fi F1 2 700 000 000 00 GHz Copy to List Master
10. 2 2 GHz for units with Option 4 onti POWER LEVEL PARAMETERS dBm MUMSER zii L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 MG3691B 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 8 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 MG3692B 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 8 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 MG3693B 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 MG3694B 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 8 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 MG3695B 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 8 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 MG3696B 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 8 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 STEP SWEEP LEVEL SWEEP MODEL SWEEP LEVEL NUMBER TIME Bgm OMGER OF owen sine NUMBER OF OFFSET MG3691B 50 ms 1ms 50 50 ms 50 0 0 dB MG3692B 50 ms 1 ms 50 50 ms 50 0 0 dB MG3693B 50 ms 1 ms 50 50 ms 50 0 0 dB MG3694B 50 ms 1 ms 50 50 ms 50 0 0 dB MG3695B 50 ms 1 ms 50 50 ms 50 0 0 dB MG3696B 50 ms 1 ms 50 50 ms 50 0 0 dB 3 16 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Entering Data 3 6 Entering Data Before proceeding to the various modes of signal generator operation you need to know how to enter data from the front panel Entering data refers to changing a parameter s value by editing its current value or entering a new valueto replace the current value The follow ing instructions describe how to 1 open a parameter 2 edit its cur rent value and 3 enter a new value A typical MG369XB menu display below is used throughout the data ent
11. A 1 A 3 Connector Pin out Diagrams A 1 Appendix B Performance Specifications Subject Index vi MG369XB OM Chapter 1 General Information Table of Contents 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 8 1 9 Scope of Manual srs dep ke Bk oe enden ARP Q den E don 1 3 IMNEFOQUCION hasi we ww rue RE dau ee m eR NONE EE 1 3 D si ptl su ina RR e a RR ee dou ee a EG rcg ee 1 3 Identification Number o 1 3 Electronic Manual 4k E Ro E RE BALA CR xem RI A 1 4 Related Manuals car oe ar e Sh jar ae ee a GE E E R Pe Re Re 1 4 GPIB Programming Manual zac sas o irse 1 4 Maintenance Manual 22 Rs 1 4 OPTIONS a aaa eae AI A o Ge A 1 4 Performance Specifications 1 7 Recommended Test Equipment 1 7 Figure 1 1 Series MG369XB Synthesized Signal Generator 1 2 MG369XB OM 1 1 Scope of Manual 1 2 Introduction 1 3 Description 1 4 identification Number Chapter 1 General Information This manual provides general information installation and operating information for the Anritsu series MG369XB synthesized signal gener ator Throughout this manual the terms MG369XB signal generator and synthesizer will be used interchangeably to refer to the instru ment Manual organization is shown in the table of contents This chapter contains general information about the series MG369XB sign
12. a Turn the alternate sweep mode on off Q Access the alternate range menu to select a sweep range for the alternate sweep Q Access the alternate level menu to select a power level for the alternate sweep Activating the Alternate Sweep The soft key Alternate Sweep toggles the alternate sweep mode on and off Press Alternate Sweep to turn on the alternate sweep mode Noticethat the Alternate Sweep menu below changes to show that the alternate sweep is now active Alternate Sweep Alternate Range 2 000 GHz 2 000 GHz F2 20 000 F4 5 000 Alternate 0 00 dBm Step Manual A Frequency cw Es Hist Contralr MG369XB OM 3 39 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation Selecting an Alternate Sweep Range Press Alternate Range gt to access the Alternate Range menu display below F1 2 000 GHz F2 20 000 F3 F4 2 000 GHz 5 000 Edit F3 Edit F4 Full F1 F2 f F3 pa F5 dF F dF Select the alternate sweep range Full AFU F1 F2 AF1 F3 F4 AF3 F5 dF AD5 or F6 dF AD6 The menu then displays the current frequency parame ters for the selected sweep range If you wish to change a frequency parameter use the menu edit soft key to open the parameter then edit it When you are done selecting the alternate sweep range press lt Previous to return tothe Alte
13. This menu displays the pulse modes Single Dou blet Triplet and Quadruplet that are available from the pulse generator Use the cursor control keys to highlight the desired pulse mode then select it by pressing Select The Internal Pulse Status display will reflect your selection Press lt Previous to return to the additional Inter nal Pulse Status menu display MG369XB OM 3 109 Signal Modulation Local Front Panel Operation From the additional Internal Pulse Status menu press Trigger to access the Trigger Mode menu display below CN Select Internal Pulse Status sue Period Gated Wi 100 000 Delayed We Triggered Po ws Triggered w delay L Wa Free run High RF n Trigger Palarity Previous FM M off This menu lets you select the mode of triggering for the internal pulse generator Each trigger mode is described and illustrated on page 3 111 Use the cursor control keys to highlight the desired trigger mode then press Select to select it The In ternal Pulse Status display will reflect your selec tion When you select the Gated Triggered or Triggered w delay mode the menu display adds the menu soft keys Trig f and Trig below CY Select Internal Pulse Status Pulse Period Gated Beer Wi 100
14. Before changing the fuse always remove the power cord from the power outlet There is the risk of receiving a fatal electric shock if the fuse is replaced with the power cord connected Always use a new fuse of thetype and rating specified by the fuse markings on the rear panel of the instrument WARNING There are no operator serviceable components inside Refer servicing of the instrument to qualified service technicians To prevent the risk of electrical shock or damage to preci sion components do not remove the equipment covers WARNING If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Safety 2 MG369XB OM Table of Contents Chapter 1 General Information 1 1 Scope co Mans suma db eba dd A UE RA 1 3 1 2 Introduction qe 2 sis whe a de ae ae LCA oe a Se eet NA ena Ue a a T 1 3 1 3 Description popa bine 0 a ete ee Bee A ee es Br 1 3 1 4 Identification Number llle 1 3 1 5 Electronic Manual oder c Ree RR e 1 4 1 6 Related MatildalS e uc bead oe be ee Sah ed AA 1 4 GPIB Programming Manual rm 1 4 Maintenance Manual 1 4 1 7 OPUS sosoo eee AA AA AA 1 4 1 8 Performance Specifications 1 7 1 9 Recommended Test Equipment 1 7 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Introduction a oa e Al a ds 2 3 2 2 Initial ASEO
15. at Index at Index Previous This menu lets you scroll through the list power lev els edit selected power levels insert and delete en tries from the list The menu displays a total of 10 power levels Use the cursor control keys to select a power level from the list The selected power level is highlighted in reverse video and displayed in full below the power level list Press Edit Selected to edit the highlighted power level or enter a new power level Press Page Up to scroll the displayed power levels to the previous 10 in the list Press Page Down to scroll the displayed power levels to the next 10 in the list 3 46 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation Press Insert at Index to insert the default power level 0 dBm at the current list index NOTE Becausethelist sizeis fixed inserting a new in dex will cause the last index to be lost The fre quency and power level at list index 1999 will be deleted and cannot be recovered Press Delete at Index to delete the current list in dex NOTE Delete entry cannot be undone Once a list in dex is deleted the only recovery is to reenter the deleted frequency and power level Press Previous to return to the List Sweep menu display Copying Data from the CW Menu An easy method of entering frequency and power level information into the current list index is to copy the data f
16. 0225044 4 9 Selecting a PowerLevel 3 36 SelectingaSweepRange 3 33 Selecting Manual Sweep Mode 3 33 Manual Sweep Mode 3 32 Marker Activating o 3 38 Editing List Frequenty 3 37 Frequency i ou a a ea 3 36 Tagging List Frequency 3 38 Master Reset oia dos a a 3 75 3 86 Master Slave Operation 7 4 to 7 9 Menu Labels o o 3 10 Menu Maps Analog Sweep Frequency Mode 4 7 CW Frequency Mode 4 6 CW Power Sweep Mode 4 12 Description ss doors oo omn a 4 3 Fixed Power Level Mode 4 11 LevelingModes 4 14 List Sweep FrequencyMode 4 10 Manual Sweep Frequency Mode 4 9 SampleMenuMap 4 5 Step Sweep Frequency Mode 4 8 Sweep Frequency Step Power Mode 4 13 System Configuration 4 19 Menu Soft KeyS o o 3 11 Messages ERROR ss a RA AA 6 3 to 6 8 StatUS a a oa Eee a A O 8 6 8 Warnlhg ais sem ol mE vU RO ROS E e 6 10 Mixer Internal iss 7 20 Mode Frequency su Se ee bk CA ERA 3 9 Level uon om mom mh Rom RR md 3 9 Modulation 3 9 Modulation Modes 3 92 to 3 115 ACCESSING s sm s Ros kem ox Rem ek s 3 92 Amplitude 3 93 Frequengy l l 00 3 96 Phase s bubo ey Ex MUS REDE WS 3 101 Pulse sua ce ea ee ER EHS 3 106 Scan Modulation Option 20
17. _ _ gt Knob E J Figure 3 3 Front Pand Data Entry Area NOTE The cursor does not appear with the increment mode toggled ON The increment menu is selected via Confi Increment gt g Cursor Control Keys In general this diamond shaped key cluster controls the movement of the cursor on the display When a parameter is opened for editing a cursor appears under the open parameter Each time the lt or gt pad is pressed the cursor moves left or right by one digit The a or v pad can then be used to increase or decrease the value of the parameter The unit size of the increase or decrease that occurs each time the a or v pad is pressed is determined by the cursor posi tion In addition when editing frequency power level and time parameters the incremental size can be set to a specific value using the system configuration increment menu page 3 84 Once set and activated each time the a or v pad is pressed the parameter s value increases or decreases by the set amount 3 12 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Data Entry Area Rotary Data Knob The rotary data knob can be used to change the value of a parameter that is open for editing The cursor is moved under the open parameter using the lt and gt cursor control keys Then by slowly turning the knob clockwise or counterclockwise the value of the parameter is increased or d
18. Phase Modulation Operating Modes Press Mode gt to access the FM Mode Selection menu below CV Locked F External FM Status Low Noise FM off Sensitivity 1 000 00 MHz Locked FM Mode Locked Deviation Unlocked LI Narrow Unlocked Wide Previous AM off AM Pulse gm This menu lets you select the FM operating mode Press Locked Low Noise to select the Locked Low Noise FM operating mode press Locked to se lect the Locked FM operating mode press Unlocked Narrow to select the Unlocked Narrow FM operating mode or press Unlocked Wide to se lect the Unlocked Wide FM operating mode The FM status display will reflect your selection Press lt Previous to return to the FM Status menu display TheMG369XB can provide phase modulation PM of the output signal using modulating signals from either its internal M generator or an external source The MG369XB has two M operating modes N ar row M and Wide eM In Narrow M mode the maximum M deviation is the lesser of 3 radians or 5 MHz for DC to 8 MHz rates In Wide M mode the maximum 4M deviation is the lesser of 400 radians or 10 MHz for DC to 1 MHz rates NOTE FM and eM can not be active simultaneously FM and 9M share the same rear panel input connector and internal signal generator MG369XB OM 3 101 Signal Modulation Local Front Panel
19. Error 117 Linearizer Check Failed Indicates a failure of the linearizer DAC on the A5 PCB The MG369XB is still oper able but the frequency accuracy of the RF output is degraded Error 118 Switch point DAC Failed Indicates a failure of the switch point DAC The MG369XB is still operable but will not generate a CW Ramp Error 119 Center Frequency Circuits Failed Indicates a failure of the center frequency circuitry Do Not Attempt to Operate Refer the instrument to a qualified service technician Error 120 Delta F Circuits Failed Indicates a failure of the AF width DAC on the A5 PCB The MG369XB will not gen erate AF analog sweeps but should produce AF step sweeps Error 121 Unleveled Indicator Failed Error 122 Level Reference Failed Indicates a failure of the leveled detector circuitry The MG369XB is still operable but a warning message will not appear when the RF output is unleveled Indicates a failure of the level reference circuitry Use caution and always determine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condition Error 123 Detector Log Amp Failed Indicates a failure of the level detector log amplifier circuitry Use caution and al ways determine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condi tion Error 124 Full Band Unlocked and Unleveled Indicates a failure of both YIG tuned oscillators Do Not Attempt to Operate Refer the instrument t
20. Frequency cw Sweep Sweep List Control b Press Edit Fi to open the current fre quency parameter for editing c Set F1tothe CW frequency noted on thetest record for the model being tested d Press Edit L1 to open the current power level parameter for editing e Set L1 to the maximumspecified power level noted in the datasheet Step 2 Measure the output power level with the power meter and record the reading on the test record Step 3 Verify that the reading meets the specifications listed on the test record Step 4 SetL1tothenext test power level Re cord the power meter reading on the test record and verify that it meets specification Step 5 Repeat Step 4 for the other power levels listed on the test record for the current CW frequency Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for all CW fre quencies listed on the test record MG369XB OM 5 11 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Power Level Power level flatness is checked by measuring the Flatness Test power level variation during a full band sweep first Procedure in the step sweep mode then in the analog sweep mode Step 1 Set up the MG369XB as follows for a step sweep power level flatness test a Reset the instrument by pressing BAAN then Reset The CW menu is displayed b Press Step Sweep to place the unit in the step sweep frequency mode and display the Step Sweep menu below Edit F1 F1
21. 3 119 N Number of Steps 3 30 O OperatingEnvironment 2 9 Operational Verification Tests 5 3 Operator Maintenance Error and Warning Status Messages 6 3 to 6 10 Routine Maintenance 6 14 to 6 15 Troubleshooting 6 11 to 6 13 Options Listof 1 4to 1 6 P Parameter Frequentar aoe ra wok UE Gas 3 9 Modulation 04 3 9 Power Level 3 9 Performance Specifications 1 7 1 1 Phase Modulation Mode External 426 3 a ee EA h 3 104 Internal cles 3 102 Operating Modes 3 101 Providing Phase Modulation 3 102 Phase Offset 0204 4 3 24 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Accuracy Test Procedure 5 11 Flatness Test Procedure 5 12 Test Records 5 16 to 5 39 West Setup amp xv sow dra douce ge 5 10 MG369XB OM Index 3 R S Subject Index Power Level Control S AlternateSweep 3 41 Safety Level Eist o o 3 53 Caution ana ead a be ba ad A 1 1 Selecting a Preset Power Level 3 52 SYMONS sei woe eek e Te Rose GRE mo er ds 1 1 Selecting a Preset Sweep Range 3 60 Warning xz us Ge a Pe we hs 1 1 Setting a Preset Sweep Range 3 60 Saving Instrument Setups 3 85 Power Level Modes Scan Modulation Option 20 3 119 CW Power Sweep Mode 3 56 Scope of Manual
22. Installation Rack Mounting Kit Installation CAUTION Before installing the MG369XB in its operating environ ment ensure that all airflow passages at the sides and rear of the instrument are dear This is of particular importance whenever the unit is being rack mounted Keep the cooling fan filters clean so that the ventilation holes are not obstructed A blocked fan filter can cause the instrument to overheat and shut down Standby Whenever the signal generator is not being used it Operation should be left connected to the power source and placed in standby This keeps the internal time base frequency reference at operating temperature On the front panel press to switch the MG369XB from OPERATE green LED on to STANDBY orange LED on Hold the key down for at least 1 2 second to prevent power off of De theunit C te o Operate o Standby NOTE Lina Key During standby operation the fan runs con tinuously Warmup Time From Standby When placing the MG369XB in op eration from standby allow 30 minutes warmup to assure stable operation From a Cold Start 0 C The signal generator re quires approximately 120 hours 5 days of warm up to achieve specified frequency stability with aging NOTE Instruments disconnected from ac power for more than 72 hours require 30 days to return to specified aging Operating The MG369XB can be operated within th
23. Frequency Control List cw This menu lets you perform the following Set the sweep time Set the number of steps Access the Trigger menu Select log or linear sweep Access the Alternate Sweep menu Ooo DU Press Sweep Time SWT to open the sweep time parameter Press Num of Steps SNS to open the number of steps 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 Press Trigger gt to access the Step Sweep Trigger menu Thetrigger menu lets you select the following sweep trigger modes Q Auto Q External a Single Thetrigger modes are described on page 3 31 3 30 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation To access the Alternate Sweep menu press Alternate Sweep gt The Alternate Sweep modes are described on page 3 38 Press Log Linear LGS LIS to select logarithmic or linear step sweep operation The soft key label is highlighted in reverse video to reflect your selec tion Press lt Previous to return to the Step Sweep menu display Selecting a There are three modes of sweep triggering for ana Sweep Trigger log and step frequency sweep automatic external and si
24. Frequency Modulation Operating Modes Press On Off to turn AM on and off The External AM status display will reflect your selection as On or Off the AM modulation status area will reflect your selection as External On or Off Press Edit Sensitivity to open the AM Sensitivity pa rameter then edit the current value using the cur sor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the keypad and the appropriate termi nator key kHz ms STEPS for Linear MH z ms dB for Log The AM Sensitivity range is O V to 100 V in Linear and O dB V to 25 dB V in Log To close the open AM Sensitivity parameter press Edit Sensitivity or make another menu selection Press Internal External to select the source of the modulating signal Internal selects the modulating signal from the internal AM generator external se lects the modulating signal from an external source The AM status display will reflect your selection Press Log Linear to select the AM operating mode When Internal AM is active the AM Depth display will reflect your selection as XX dB Log or XX Linear When External AM is active the AM Sen sitivity display will reflect your selection as XX dB V Log or XX V Linear Press lt Previous toreturn tothe AM Status menu display The signal generator has four FM operating modes Locked Locked Low Noise Unlocked Narrow and Unlocked Wide In the Locked and Locked Low Noise FM modes frequency m
25. Level Sweep Mode Loop Lwl Cal Control The level indicator will also show the unleveled con dition The RF Level DAC adjustable range is from O to 16383 Press lt Previous to return to the ALC Mode menu display or press Internal to return to normal ALC operation Auto Fixed Gain In auto fixed gain mode the ALC is enabled for the initial power sweep frequency sweep or CW frequency setting to obtain a sample of the RF Level DAC voltages After the DAC voltages are sampled the ALC is disabled and the sampled RF Level DAC voltages are applied for all subsequent operation If a frequency or level parameter is changed the ALC will again sample the RF Level DAC voltages and apply them to the new settings To select auto fixed gain mode access the Leveling menu then press Auto Fixed Gain LV1 Press lt Previous to return to the ALC Mode menu display or press Internal to return to normal ALC operation 3 66 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Leveling Operations NOTE The set power level may not be maintained when switching be tween attenuator coupling modes Attenuator Decoupling In MG369XBs equipped with Option 2 step attenuators the ALC and attenuator work in con junction to provide leveled output power down to 140 dBm In the normal coupled leveling mode when the desired power level is set the correct com bination of ALC level and attenuator setting is de te
26. 1 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB 5 22 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 Model MG3694B Serial No Date Standard Power Units with Options Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical MG369XB OM 5 23 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 1 of 2 Model MG3695B Serial No Date Standard Power Units with Options Power Level Accur
27. 5 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 5 dB 5 32 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 Model MG3693B Serial No Date High Power Option 15 Units with Options Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical MG369XB OM 5 33 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 1 of 2 Model MG3694B Serial No Date
28. Select Modulation Waveform Note Use the keypad cursor keys to highlight the waveforms Select Locked Low Noise FM Mode Select Locked FM Mode Select Unlocked Narrow FM Mode Select Unlocked Wide FM Mode Select Locked Low Noise FM Mode Select Locked FM Mode Select Unlocked Narrow FM Mode Select Unlocked Wide FM Mode MG369XB OM LOCAL OPERATION PHASE MODULATION MENU MAPS MODE CMV Fl 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Level L1 0 00 dBm AM otf Felg off Pulse Off AM FM cw o t of DM On Off Sw select Select Modulation Waveform A Internal M Status y Edit A Internal M Status SM o i e Deviation 1 000 000 rad Deviation Edit PM Deviation ae su Rate 100 000 0 kHz Rete 100 000 0 We Note Use the keypad cursor ee nu Edit Rate Edit PM Rate Wave t hi hli ht th Le M Mode eys to ni 1 e Internal PM 1 E Select Le y ETE A y mm m er L waveforms External Select External BM Source ares RE trevos ulse Pulse off AM FM Pulse
29. Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical MG369XB OM 5 25 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 1 of 2 Model MG3696B Serial No Date Standard Power Units with Options Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy CW Frequency 500 MHz CW Frequency 5 0 GHz CW Frequency 25 0 GHz CW Frequency 50 0 GHz Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 12 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm Speci
30. To access the CW Level Sweep Trigger menu from this menu press Trigger gt Selecting a There are three modes of triggering provided for the CW Power CW power sweep automatic external and single Sweep Trigger The sweep trigger is selectable from the CW Level Sweep Trigger menu The following is a description of each trigger mode a Auto Automatic The CW power sweep continually sweeps from its start power level to its stop power level with optimal retrace time o External The CW power sweep recurs when triggered by an external TTL compatible clock pulse to the rear panel AUX I O connector Q Single A single CW power sweep starts when thetrigger key is pressed If a sweep is in progress when the key is pressed it aborts and resets MG369XB OM 3 57 Power Level Sweep Operation Local Front Panel Operation To access the CW Level Sweep Trigger menu from the CW Level Sweep menu press Trigger gt F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz External Single L1 L2 0 00 dBm 1 00 Level Level ALC ALC User Level Sweep Mode Loop Lvl Cal Control To select a CW power sweep trigger mode press its menu soft key o Press Auto AUT to select automatic trigger ing o Press External HWT to select external trig gering o Press Single EXT to select single sweep trig gering A message showing the CW power sweep trigger mode selected appears on the right
31. 2 12 MG369XB OM Installation Preparation for StoragelShipment 2 6 Preparation for Storage Shipment The following paragraphs give instructions for preparing the MG369XB for storage or shipment Preparation for Storage Preparation for Shipment Preparing the signal generator for storage consists of cleaning the unit packing the inside with mois ture absorbing desiccant crystals and storing the unit in a temperature environment that is main tained between 40 C and 75 C 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 Ser vice 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 given below Use a Suitable Container Obtain a corrugated cardboard carton with a 125 kg test strength This carton should have inside dimen sions of no less than 15 cm larger than the unit di mensions to allow for cushioning refer to Figure 2 1 page 2 4 Protect the Instrument Surround the unit with polyethylene sheeting to protect the finish Cushion the Instrument Cushion the instrument on all sides by tightly pack ing dunnage or urethane foam between the carton and the unit Provide at least three inches of dun nage
32. 3 52 Flatness Calibration 3 70 Insert uL Dex FM Mode Frequengy 3 45 External se cis soe N 3 100 Power Level llle 3 47 Internal DR S TR a a 3 98 Inspection ee 2 3 Operating Modes 3 96 Intensity Markers 3 36 ProvidingFM 2 3 97 Internal Modulation Frequency Control Mie eet pede dad bt a 3 93 Frequency List sese 3 22 Ella o 2 a md ad o th LS atten 3 98 Selecting a Preset Frequency 3 21 Phase ee 3 102 Selecting a Preset Sweep Range 3 34 E Setting a Preset Sweep Range 3 35 Ee dp p pd ai Frequency Markers Intensity Markers 3 36 K Marker LiSt 3 37 Video Markers 3 36 Keypad ee ee n n n n eee 313 Frequency Modes Knob Rotary llle 3 13 Analog Sweep Frequency Mode 3 26 CW FrequencyMode 3 20 L List Sweep FrequencyMode 3 42 Step Sweep Frequency Mode 3 28 Language GPIB 4 2 12 Frequency Scaling 3 80 Level Control o o o o o 3 52 Frequency Synthesis Test Level Offset o o ee es 3 54 Test Procedure o o 5 5 Leveling Operations Test Setup ee 5 5 ALC Power Slope o 3 68 i T aes Attenuator Decoupling 3 67 Data Entry Area 3 7 3 12 to 3 13 EOE IKEN Gall en A TOR Layout aaa 3 6 to 3 7 External L VAIO AS P c3 3 65 Fuse Rep
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34. Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Step 4 i Set the sweep time to 99 seconds NOTE Monitor the MG369XB s horizontal output on the oscilloscope to deter mine sweep start and stop During the analog sweep measure the maximum and minimum power meter readings and record the values on thetest record Verify that the variation differ ence between the maximum and mini mum readings does not exceed the value noted on the test record MG369XB OM 5 15 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 1 of 2 Model MG3691B Serial No Date Standard Power Units with Options Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy CW Frequency 500 MHz CW Frequency 5 0 GHz Set Measured Set Measured Power Power Power Power 19 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 2 dBm d
35. Selecting a List Sweep Trigger 3 49 3 9 Fixed Power Level Operation 0 00002 eae 3 51 Selecting Fixed Power Level Mode 4 3 51 Selecting a Power Level lll s 3 51 Level Offset se oe eed PEDE BETE S d sd 3 54 3 10 Power Level Sweep Operation a eee 3 56 Selecting CW Power Sweep Mode 3 56 Setting CW Power Sweep Step Size and Dwell Time 3 57 Selecting a CW Power Sweep Trigger 3 57 Selecting a Power Level Sweep Range 3 59 Selecting a Sweep Frequency Step Power Mode 3 61 Setting Power Level Step Size 3 62 3 2 MG369XB OM Table of Contents Continued 3 11 3 12 3 13 3 14 3 15 3 16 3 17 3 18 Leveling Operations Saw ek Eke hd eee rd GR ES 3 63 Selecting a Leveling Mode 3 63 Attenuator Decoupling 3 67 ALC Power Slope sa aa cm a ee we a eS ww 3 68 User Cal User Power Level Flatness Calibration 3 70 System Configuration wu x nom m omo oom omm oe wee 3 76 Accessing the System Configuration Menu 3 76 Configuring the Front Panel 3 77 Configuring the Rear Panel 3 78 Configuring the RF a ula o o A e BR 3 79 ConfiguringtheGPIB 3 81 Setting Increment Sizes l l ln 3 84 Saving Recalling Instrument Setups 3 85 Saving Setups bie r
36. To dose the open PM Deviation parameter press Edit Deviation or make another menu selection 3 102 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Signal Modulation Reduce Rate This warning message is displayed when the oM Rate is set 2100 kHz for a non sine wave modulating waveform Phase modulation of the output signal will continue but the modulating waveform may be dis torted NJ sine wave PA y square wave PAPA positive ramp SIS negative ramp GN Gaussian noise UN uniform noise ES triangle wave Press Edit Rate to open the M Rate 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 The M Raterangeis 0 1 Hz to 1 MHz for sine wave and 0 1 Hz to 100 kHz for square triangle and ramp waveforms To close the open M Rate parameter press Edit Rate or make another menu selection Press Select Wave to access the Modulation Waveform Selection menu below CN F Internal M Status m off Deviation 1 000 000 rad Rate 100 000 0 kHz Pu Previous AM off Pulse off AM FM This menu displays the modulation waveforms to the left that are available from the M generator Use the cursor control keys to highlight the desired modulation waveform then press Select The OM Status disp
37. below CNN edit La FO 3 500 000 000 0 GHz 40 00 dBm Offset 2 00 dB eve ser Level Level Sweep Mode Loop Lwl Cal Controle Edit the current offset value using the cursor con trol keys rotary data knob or enter a new offset value using the keypad and appropriate termination soft key To close the open offset parameter when you are done press Edit Offset or make another menu selection 3 54 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Fixed Power Level Operation Press Offset LO1 to apply the offset to the dis played power level In this example a 2 00 dB offset is applied toL1 L1 then displays a power level of 2 00 dBm CW FO 3 500 000 000 0 GHz Edit L1 L1 2 00 dBm OFFSET r Level Level sweep Mode Loop Lvl Cal Controle When Offset is selected ON the message OFFSET is displayed on all menu displays to remind you that a constant offset has been applied to the displayed power level Press Offset LOO again to remove the offset from the displayed power level MG369XB OM 3 55 Power Level Sweep Operation Local Front Panel Operation 3 10 Power Level Sweep Operation The signal generator provides leveled output power sweeps at CW fre quencies and in conjunction with frequency sweeps Power level sweeps can be from a high level to a low level or vice versa Power level sweep
38. gt aora EIA A 2 3 7 3 Preparation For Se a suma dex be a ee A 2 3 2 4 Rack Mounting Kit Installation 2 5 Preliminary MEET 2 5 Procedure a Ge Gia a ee cmo mox cw es a OVI ON GR le 2 5 Power Requirements aoa oa a a a a a 222405 2 8 Power Connection oaoa oa a a a e a a 2 8 Standby Operation a a 2 9 Warmup Time aoaaa aa a 2 9 Operating Environment 2 9 2 5 GPIB Setup and Interconnection 2 10 Interface Connector llle rns 2 10 Cable Length Restrictions ln 2 10 GPIB Interconnection soos ac rg sara aa e a 2 10 Setting the GPIB Address 0 4 2 11 Selecting the Line Terminator 2 12 InterfaceLanguage llle ne 2 12 MG369XB OM Table of Contents Continued 2 6 2 7 Preparation for Storage Shipment 2 13 Preparation for Storage 2 lcs 2 13 Preparation for Shipment 2 13 Anritsu Service Centers ee 2 14 Chapter 3 Local Front Pand Operation 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 Introduction a gt e De Uer rad DI PE Gun dd 3 5 Typographic Conventions ll 3 5 Front Panel Layout uua rcd E ee sas den oa A BUE eS 3 6 Line K OU uo wx egg ao o REGE AE E 3 6 Data Display Area 4 vac 4 6 REDE EO E 4 3 6 Data Entry Area ses dir ee oye E EE eG eR n 3 7 RF Output Control Key e c
39. lt co cacon Cleaning the Fan Filters Cleaning the Data Display Replacing the Line Fuses MG369XB OM Table of Contents Continued Chapter 7 Use With Other Instruments 7 1 Introdution as aoa ee asd moe X LU a uds E EO E 1 3 7 2 Master SlaveOperation ee 7 4 Connecting the Instruments 7 4 Initiating Master Slave Operation 7 5 Master Slave Operation 7 7 Master Slave Operationin VNA Mode 7 7 Terminating Master Slave Operation 7 9 7 3 Usewith a 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer 7 10 Connecting theMG369XB to the 56100A 7 10 7 4 Usewith a 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer 7 11 Connecting the MG369XB tothe 8003 7 11 Setting Up the MG369XB 7 12 Initiating 8003 SNA Operation 7 13 7 5 Usewitha HP8757D Scalar Network Analyzer 7 15 Connecting the MG369XB toa HP8757D 7 15 Setting Up the MG369XB 7 16 Initiating HP8757D SNA Operation 7 18 7 6 IF Up Conversion Option 7 ow uarie oe ce o Ae oe 7 19 MG369XB Mixer Setup cllc sns 7 20 7 7 mmWaveSourceModules rens 7 21 Appendix A Rear Pand Connectors A 1 Introduction 24 acus few uod Go em Oe es Be oar d eg e A 1 A 2 Rear Panel Connectors
40. off From Pulse off sm Pulse Note Use the keypad cursor keys to highlight the fields The Step Delay Menu is only available when Delayed or Triggered with Delay triggering modes are selected ow n Infernal Pulse Stetus Pulse Modulation On Off e a Tum Step Delay On Off 100 MHz pulse clock rates are available PRE Mesa Edit PRF Period i QU QUO me Set Step Delay Start Time with Option 26 40 MHz pulse clock rates Wl 100 000 us D1 ER Wl 100 000 usi Di 200 000 us s 5 A Internal Pulse Modulation de m is Je o g8 Set Step Delay Stop Time are available with Option 24 Trigger Frew run ssa o THEM step size Set Step Delay Step Size Polary High aE on ana Doy High Ron E wen Select External Pulse Source step Time Set Step Delay Time E qrwewp O HOT o FROID op AAA Pulse off AM FM AM FM Pulse m
41. or L4 L4 for output o Edit each preset power level Q Access the L evel List menu to tag edit or out put a power level from the list o Select a tagged power level from the Level List for output using the Scan Up or Scan Down keys Q Select Logarithmic or Linear units CW F1 2 200 000 000 00 GHz Press Units gt LOG LIN to display the Units menu left and to select the power level units When Log is selected units are dBm or dBuV when Linear is selected units are mV The units are displayed with the indicated power level to reflect your selection L1 108 88 dB Press lt Previous to return to the Level menu dis play Previous 3 52 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Fixed Power Level Operation Level List To access the Level List menu below press Level List This menu lets you select a power level from the list to tag edit or output Tag Selected Edit Selected LL2 1 00 L3 2 00 Output L4 300i Leve L1 0 00 Li 0 00 dBm Use the cursor control keys to select a power level from the level list The selected power level is high lighted in reverse video and displayed in full below the level list Press Tag Selected to tag the selected power level place an L in front of it If a power level is already tagged pressing Tag Selected will un tag the se lected power
42. time for all the step frequencies If sweep time is set then dwell time per step is the result of the sweep time divided by the number of steps In this case the resultant minimum dwell time must be gt 10 ms to allow for phase locking of each step frequency The sweep time of the step sweep can be set for any time in the range of 20 ms to 99 sec Press Dwell Time SDT to open the dwell time per step parameter Press Step Size SYZ to open the step size parame ter 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 MG369XB OM 2 29 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation This error message is displayed when 1 the step size value entered is greater than the sweep range 2 the number of steps entered results in a step sizeof less than 0 01 Hz or 3 the sweep time entered divided by the number of steps entered re sults in a dwell time of lt 10 ms En tering valid values will dear the er ror Press More gt to access the Additional Step Sweep menu below 4uto Trigger step F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz F2 20 000 000 000 0 Alternate Sweep Previous
43. we sagas rasa ao Rs 1 3 Fixed Power Level Mode 3 51 to 3 55 Secure Operation 3 87 Sweep Frequency Step Power Mode 3 56 Self Test Power Level Offset 3 54 From System Menu nnn 3 15 PONO EISU 3 34 deu dog oe Gh v Gs 3 46 Self Test Power Measurement Internal Option 8 3 116 to Error Messages 6 3 to 6 7 3 118 SIIDIDEDE auc r s E EE eae X acie es 2 13 Power Meter Specifications Performance 1 7 Offset oe ee eene 3 74 Standby Operation 2 9 3 14 SA 3 74 Startindex o sees 3 48 Power Requirements sess 2 8 Start Up s ae soia lll lens 3 14 to 3 16 E Bep DUE eRe ree eer scan 3 96 Start Up Display uut ac eoe om oes 3 14 ies Sweep Trigger TANTI un 3 29 UO e a ees Geek ek a D eme e Phe Cale List sin egin e 3 44 Pc mode 3 28 Preparation for Storage Shipment 2 13 Menu Map ee eae 4 8 Preparation for Use 2 3 to 2 4 edi p vie L eval A 3 36 Operating Environment 2 9 se O eugenia Power Requirements 2 8 SEA NG OS eques Gh ede 2 95 Standby Operation 2 9 ae Emma GM LT OUel cotas pa Warmup Time lll 2 9 SSG NES CEO a pa ur dices sos Preset Frequencies ll sn 3 21 Selecting ROI OWESD J qui edis 3 31 Preset Sweep Ranges 3 34 selecting Step Sweep Mode 3 28 Pulse Modulation Mode Setting Dwell Time 3 29 External 3 115 Se
44. 000 Delayed Wz Triggered Trigger 4 iw Triggered w delay Wa Trigger Gated 4 Palarity High RF On Previous AM otf EM gr off Pulse off Press these keys to select whether the pulse genera tor is triggered by the rising or falling edge of the external trigger pulse Press lt Previous to return to the additional Inter nal Pulse Status menu display 3 110 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Free Run The pulse generator produces Single Doublet Triplet or Quadruplet pulse modulation waveforms at the internal pulse repetition rate Pulse delay D1 is not available in this trigger mode Delayed The pulse generator produces Single Doublet Triplet or Quadruplet pulse modulation waveforms delayed by pulse delay D1 at the internal pulse repetition rate Triggered The pulse generator is triggered by an external trigger to produce Single Doublet Triplet or Quadruplet pulse modulation waveforms Pulse de lay D1 is not available in this trigger mode Triggered w delay The pulse generator is triggered by an external trigger to produce Single Doublet Triplet or Quadruplet pulse modulation waveforms de layed by pulse delay D1 Gated An external pulse gates the internal pulse generator on and off When gated on the pulse generator produces a Single pulse modulation waveform at the internal pulse repetition rate Doublet Triplet and Quadruplet pulse modes are no
45. 16 Delete at Index Frequengy nn 3 45 Power Level o sensn 3 47 Display Updates 3 82 Display Zero phase offset 3 25 Dwel Time 3 29 3 48 E Editing Current Values ls 3 18 Frequengy css n 3 17 3 21 Frequency List sn 3 22 Listlndex 2k y x e EM RA 3 43 List Index Frequency 3 44 Marker List Frequency 3 37 Phase Offset o 3 24 Power Level 3 23 3 36 Start and Stop Frequencies 3 34 Start and Stop Power Levels 3 59 Electronic Frequency Control EFC 3 25 Entering Data 3 17 to 3 19 Editing the Current Value 3 18 EnteringaNewValue 3 19 Opening the Parameter 3 17 Setting Increment Sizes 3 84 Erasing Instrument Setups 3 86 Error Messages Operation Related 6 10 Selff Test 6 3 to 6 7 External Modulation AM seas 8 gre sa Rp RR Ux EP UAR UR E 3 95 EM PCT 3 100 Phase hot hos E RUE Ee GRUT 3 104 Pulse su Gee See ee Poe Y E 3 115 MG369XB OM Index 1 F L Subject Index F IF Up Conversion less 7 19 Fixed Power Level Mode Index Menu Map cc 4 11 BD PEE 3 48 Selecting a PowerLevel 3 51 A 3 48 selecting Fixed Power Level Men ras qo Initial Inspection 2 3 Selecting Linear or Logarithmic Units
46. 2 1 Introdu tion y ioa a Grebe e Wa A Sab Gr eS 2 3 22 Initial nspe tion a ses aci doe gem Se E Den a E Be a Aw oe 2 3 2 3 Preparation For Use 29x dida xx 44 x SYS See 2 3 2 4 Rack Mounting Kit Installation 2 5 Preliminary MES 2 5 Procedure uoo ue ho boxe me a e poo ww 2 5 Power Requirements lll ll n 2 8 Power Connection 2 2 2 2 8 Standby Operation 0 0002 2 9 Warmup Time sa m owe mew Re Sw Bk o we ie xe E 2 9 Operating Environment oso uo a oo ae ROO m mE Es 2 9 2 5 GPIB Setup and Interconnection 2 10 Interface Connector 2222 l s 2 10 Cable Length Restrictions l l 2 10 GPIB Interconnection v 5 vo emm oo we wo a woe we E 2 10 Setting the GPIB Address 2 11 Selecting the Line Terminator 2 12 Interface Language 2 12 2 6 Preparation for Storage Shipment 2 13 Preparation for Storage duce koe Y EEE xcu x 3 2 13 Preparation for Shipment amp gs nada E gas E x RU o 2 13 2 7 Anritsu Service Centers 2 14 2 1 Introduction 2 2 Initial Inspection 2 3 Preparation For Use Chapter 2 Installation This chapter provides installation instructions for the series MG369XB synthesized signal generator It includes information on ini tial inspection preparation for use storage reshipment and Gener
47. 7 4 4 Step Sweep Frequency ModeMenuMap 4 8 4 5 Manual Sweep Frequency Mode Menu Map 4 9 4 6 List Sweep Frequency Mode Menu Map 4 10 4 7 Fixed Power Level Mode Menu Map 4 11 4 8 CW Power Sweep ModeMenuMap 4 12 4 9 Sweep Frequency Step Power Mode Menu Map 4 13 4 10 LevelingModesMenuMap 4 14 4 11 Amplitude Modulation Modes Menu Map 4 15 4 12 Frequency Modulation Mode Menu Map 4 16 4 13 Phase Modulation Mode Menu Map 4 17 4 14 Pulse Modulation ModeMenuMap 4 18 4 15 System ConfigurationMenuMap 4 19 MG369XB OM 4 3 4 4 LOCAL OPERATION MENU MAPS MG369XB OM Main Menu Key Main Menu Display SAMPLE MENU MAP Points to the menu displayed whenever Typical Menu Soft Key the menu soft key is depressed Functional Description b ENT F1 2 700 000 000 00 GHz Do L1 0 00 dBm Doo St Manual cw susto Sweep Edit F1 Copy to List Master Slave Edit L1 Phase Offset L E m t 3 g Mode Soft Keys appearance changes to show current selection To Slave Frequency List not shown Set Slave DF Frequency Edit Current Frequency A Copy Current frequency F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz and Power to List Index Level L L1 0 00 dBm Slave Delta Freq Slave L1 Slave L2 zm Previous Set Slave Main Power Level Set Sla
48. An ML2430A Lel68 69 ID off Native Display Updates Of SCPI Previous AMT OF JEM om DNA Pulse Off Cw Increment Mode Frequency Increment Level Increment F1 2 000 000 000 O GHz gt Option 13 Only 11 Pulse Off EL ee ee a adress Set GPIB Add GPIB Terminator crus mee Select Power Power Meter Address uet 68 69 ID 562 56100A Scalar E eter An Md Mode On Off Display Updates On Emulation Gees DEMOS Operation AW 1277171 00 oW IMAN ress Ew F1 GPIB Emulation 8003 Scalar Disabled Meter Type 8757D Scalar Disabled 8757E Scalar Disabled Lev 8003 Scalar 8757D Scalar 8757E Scalar Previous 8003 Scalar Mode On Off HP8757D Scalar Mode On Off HP8757E Scalar Mode On Off Increment Mode On Off Set Frequency Increment Set Power Level Increment Level Time y Li 0 00 dBm Ina Set Time Increment Previous Figure 4 15 System Configuration Menu Map 4 19 4 20 Chapter 5 Operation Verification Table of Contents 5 1 ntrodu tion e are ee ease ee RA OE Boas aie Soke A SE we Oe 5 2 Test Equipment cue dade dG ce w3 909 2544446544 86 5 3 West RecordS uos asses Roe Oe RESO AN ws 54 Initial MG369XB Checkout 2 ooo o xn Pwer UD I II Self Test AI a Resetting the MG369XB Warmup Time ue uus ce a a
49. Analyzer 7 15 Connecting the MG369XB toa HP8757D 7 15 Setting Up the MG369XB 6 2 s oom ee ea RR RR 7 16 Initiating HP8757D SNA Operation 7 18 7 6 IF Up Conversion Option 7 7 19 MG369XB Mixer Setup 2 2 2 2 0 ee 7 20 7 7 mmWaveSourceModules es 7 21 7 1 Introduction Chapter 7 Use With Other Instruments This chapter provides information and instructions for using the Se ries MG369XB Synthesized signal generator with other instruments It contains the following a a Instructions for interconnecting and operating any two MG369XB instruments in a master slave configuration Instructions for connecting the MG369XB to a Anritsu M odel 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer so that it can be used as a sig nal source for the analyzer Instructions for connecting the MG369XB to a Anritsu M odel 360B Vector Network Analyzer sothat it can be used as a signal source for the analyzer operating in the tracking recei ver mode Instructions for connecting a MG369XB that has pulse modula tion installed to a Giga tronics Model 8003 Scalar Network Ana lyzer and setting up the signal generator so that it can be used as a signal source for the analyzer Instructions for connecting a MG369XB that has the pulse option installed to a Hewlett Packard Model 8757D or 8757E Scalar Network Analyzer and setting up the signal generator so that it can be us
50. General Information 1 5 Electronic Manual U pdated manuals are available for download from the document area of the Anritsu web site at http www us anritsu com 1 6 Related Manuals This is one of a three manual set that consists of an operation manual a GPIB programming manual and a maintenance manual GPIB The Series MG369XB Synthesized Signal Generator Programming GPIB Programming Manual provides information Manual for remote operation of the signal generator with product specific commands sent from an external controller via the IEEE 488 General Purpose nter face Bus GPIB It contains a general description of the GPIB and bus data transfer and control func tions a complete listing and description of all MG369XB GPIB product specific commands and several programming examples The Anritsu part number for the GPIB programming manual is 10370 10366 Maintenance The Series MG369XB Synthesized Signal Generator Manual Maintenance Manual supplies service information for all models in the MG369XB series The service information includes functional circuit descriptions block diagrams performance verification tests cali bration procedures troubleshooting data and as sembly and component removal replacement procedures The Anritsu part number for the main tenance manual is 10370 10367 1 7 Options The series MG369XB synthesizer provides a wide array of instrument configurations through a series of base mode and option cho
51. Internal AM Source Press Internal External to select the internal AM generator as the modulating signal source Press On Off to turn AM on and off The Internal AM status display will reflect your selection as On or Off the AM modulation status area will reflect your selection as Internal On or Off MG369XB OM 3 93 Signal Modulation Local Front Panel Operation Press Edit Depth to open the AM Depth 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 kHz us STEPS for Linear MHz ms dB for Log The AM Depth range is 0 to 100 in Linear and O dB to 25 dB in Log To closethe open AM Depth parameter press Edit Depth or make another menu selection Press Edit Rate to open the AM Rate parameter then edit the current value using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using This warning message is displayed the keypad and the appropriate terminator key The when the AM Rate is set gt 100 kHz AM raterangeis 0 1 Hz to 1 MHz for sine wave and for a non sine wave modulating 0 1 Hz to 100 kHz for square triangle and ramp waveform Amplitude modulation waveforms To close the open AM Rate parameter of the output signal will continue press Edit Rate or make another menu selection but the modulating waveform may be distorted Press Select Wave to access the Modulation Waveform
52. MG369XB b Connect the cable end labeled HORIZ OUT to the 8003 rear panel SWEEP IN connector Step 3 Connect one end of a coaxial cable having BNC connectors to the MG369XB rear panel PULSE TRIGGER IN connector Connect the other end of the cable to the 8003 rear panel AC MOD OUT connector The MG369XB must bein the 8003 Scalar GPIB mode of operation in order to operate as a signal source for the SNA The following paragraphs de scribe how to set up the MG369XB to enablethe 8003 Scalar GPIB mode On the MG369XB front panel press to place the signal generator in operation Allow the signal generator to warm up then press the EEG main menu key At the System menu display press Config The System Configuration menu shown below is displayed A Front F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz 40 00 dBm L1 Reset Confia Setups Mode Selftest At the System Configuration menu press GPIB The Configure GPI B menu shown below is dis played GPIB Address F1 Configure GPIB GPIB Address 5 GPIB Terminator CRLF Power Meter Address 13 Fower Meter An MLe4304 rv ID off 7 12 MG369XB OM Use With Other Instruments Use with a 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer At the Configure GPIB menu press More gt to ac cess the First Additional Configure GPIB menu be low CV P
53. Measured Set Measured Power Power Power Power Power Power 19 dBm dBm 23 dBm dBm 23 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 22 dBm dBm 22 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 21 dBm dBm 21 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 20 dBm dBm 20 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB 5 30 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 Model MG3692B Serial No Date High Power Option 15 Units with Options Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation i
54. Mode is described on page 3 113 3 108 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Signal Modulation Press More gt to access the additional Internal Pulse Status menu display with Option 26 below left with Option 24 below right CV CV Internal Pulse Status Internal Pulse Status Pulse Single Off Pulse Single Off Period 1 000 000 ms Trigger Period 1 000 000 ms Trigger Wi 100 000 usi Di Wi 100 000 usi Di We a i DZ EE ma DZ a ros PDS EID rus D3 ene a PD na Pb Trigger Free run Trigger Free run Polarity High RF On Clock Polarity High RF On Hm 10 En 10 Previous Previous AM otf AM Pulse off Pulse This menu allows you to perform the following Q Access the Pulse Mode menu O Access the Trigger M ode menu a Configurethe internal pulse display Period or PRF o Select the polarity of the pulse input signal Low or High that turns on the RF o Select the pulse generator s dock rate Press Mode to access the Pulse Mode menu dis play below CY Internal Pulse Status Single Off 1 Pulse Period i Wi 100 000 usi Di Wi DE Single Doublet Triplet Quadruplet Free run High RF On Trigger Polarity Previous AM
55. Operation Providing The following are the menu selections to provide Phase phase modulation of the output signal using a mod Modulation ulating signal from both the internal M generator and an external source Press B i e t mya e f At the resulting main modu lation menu display press PM The M Status menu below is displayed CN Fi Internal M Status M off Deviation 1 000 000 rad Rate 100 000 0 kHz Wave Du Mm Mode Edit Deviation Internal External AM off Pulse off AM FM Frey gh off This menu lets you perform the following Turn the selected M mode On or Off Edit the M Deviation and Rate Select the 94M Waveform Select the modulating signal source Access the 94M Mode menu Ooo o O Internal M Source Press Internal External to select the internal PM generator as the modulating signal source Press On Off to turn the M on and off The Inter nal M status display will reflect your selection as On or Off the 9M modulation status area will re flect your selection as I nternal On or Off Press Edit Deviation to open the M Deviation pa rameter then edit the current value using the cur sor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the keypad and the GHz Sec dBm termi nator key The M Deviation range is 0 0025 to 5 ra dians in Narrow M mode and 0 25 to 500 radians in Wide M mode
56. Points Le Status off Le On LU Off Start Calibration More AM Off FM M Off User 1 User 2 User 3 User 4 User 5 Turn Slope Adjust On Off Edit the Slope Adjust Edit the Slope Pivot Point Edit the Start Frequency Edit the Stop Frequency Edit the Number Of Points Selected Offset Table On Off Starts Calibration To Create Offset Table D Selects Internal ALC F1 Sweep Mode Loop 2 200 000 000 0 GHz Cw Internal Default Mode F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz ema Selects External ALC Detector External Detector Input Selects External ALC Level Power Meter Input L1 0 00 dBm Selects Fixed Gain ALC Off Selects Auto Fixed Gain ALC Off Previous puse of a Laval Level ALC ALC User Level Lvl Cal Control Edit Current Power Level Decouple The Attenuator From The ALC Press To Increase Level L1 0 00 dBm Attenuation 10dB Steps Press To Decrease Attenuation 10dB Steps CW User Level Lvl Cal Control PM Freq TI Scale Edit the Frequency Scaling Factor Flo 2 000 000 000 00 GHz PM Freq A Fhi 8 400 000 000 00 GHz Offset Edit the Frequency O
57. SUC AUX 1 0 3 Gas E e e AUX O Fis 248 IEEE 488GPIB MG369XB Signal Generator pit Detector Figure 7 2 MG369XB to 56100A SNA Connections Connecting Connect the MG369XB signal generator tothe theMG369XB 56100A SNA as shown in Figure 7 2 to the 56100A Step 1 Connect one end of the Auxiliary I O ca NOTES ble P N 806 7 to the 56100A rear panel AUX I O connector Connect the other end The MG369XB s GPIB address of the cableto the MG369XB rear panel should be set to 5 the default ad AUX I O connector dress setting for operation with a 56100A SNA To verify or change Step 2 Connect one end of the dedicated system the GPIB address setting refer to bus cable P N 2100 1 to the 56100A rear ConfiguringtheGPIB on page 3 81 panel DEDICATED GPIB connector Con The 56100A SNA will only accept nect the other end of the cabletothe and display nine video markers F1 M G369XB rear panel IEEE 488 GPIB con thru F9 from the MG369XB nector When performing amplifier testing Step3 Turn on theinstrument and the 56100A only use the MG369XB power The system is now ready to operate level L1 7 10 MG369XB OM Use With Other Instruments Use with a 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer 7 4 Use with a 8003 The MG369XB signal generator is compatible with the Giga tronics Scalar Network Model 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer SNA The following para Analyzer graphs provide instructions for connecting the MG369XB to the 8003 SNA and s
58. The Internal Pulse Sta tus menu below is displayed CY Internal Pulse Status Pulse Single Off Period 1 000 000 ms Wi 100 000 us Di Wi DZ Edit Feriod Trigger Polarity Free run High RF On Internal External This menu contains the Pulse Status window that shows the current menu selections This menu lets you perform the following Turn pulse modulation on and off Edit the Period or PRF and Width Delay List Access the Step Delay menu Select the modulating signal source Access the additional Pulse Status menus E E B B E Internal Pulse Source Press Internal External to select the internal pulse generator as the modulating signal source Press On Off to turn pulse modulation on and off The Internal Pulse status display will reflect your selection as On or Off MG369XB OM 3 107 Signal Modulation Local Front Panel Operation NOTE At a 100 MHz pulse clock rate the pulse period must be 50 ns longer than the pulse widths delays at a 40 MHz pulse clock rate the pulse period must be 125 ns longer than the pulse widths delays at a 10 MHz pulse clock rate the pulse period must be 500 ns longer than the pulse widths delays NOTE Pulse Delay D1 is only active when Delayed or Triggered w delay triggering mode is selected Press Edit Period to open the Pulse Period parame
59. Zero Display El 2 700 000 000 00 GHz Phase Offset 45 0 0 00 dBm Press Edit Offset to close the open parameter 3 24 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation CW Frequency Operation Electronic Frequency Control While the phase offset is on the phase offset value is displayed in the CW menu below CW Edit F1 F1 2 700 000 000 00 GHz Phase Offset 45 0 Copy to List Master Edit L1 The phase offset value may be zeroed This allows you to normalize the phase offset display as appro priate Tozero the phase offset display from the phase off set menu press Zero Display PSZ below Phase Offset Edit Offset Zero Display F1 2 00 000 000 00 GHz Phase Offset 0 0 L1 0 00 dBm Previous NOTE Adjusting the phase offset zero display does not affect the phase shift of the RF output Additional frequency control is provided by the Elec tronic Frequency Control circuit via the EFC IN BNC connector on the rear panel This circuit pro vides an external dc feedback point and the capabil ity to frequency modulate the internal reference crystal oscillator This allows phase locking of the signal generator s RF output by means of an exter nal phase locked loop Refer to Appendix A Rear Panel Connectors for more information
60. a yellow LED The RF output connector provides RF output from a 5092 source NOTE To prevent power losses due to an impedance mismatch the mating connector and cable should also be rated at 500 MG369XB OM 3 7 Data Display Area Local Front Panel Operation 3 3 Data Display Area The data display area consists of the data display and the surrounding menu keys The data display is a liquid crystal display LCD Information is presented on the LCD in the form of menu displays The menu keys either select the main menu to be displayed select a sub menu of the current menu display or control a function on the current menu display Figure 3 2 shows the format of the menu display and identifies the display elements It also shows the placement of the menu keys in relation to the display The paragraphs that follow provide descriptions of the menu display elements and the menu keys Frequency Frequency Level Mode Level Menu Labels Mode Parameters Title Bar Parameters Side Keys Title Bar Area Area AE Frequency y Main Menu Instrument Keys Warning Status mS Area Menu Soft Keys q 440404060 Modulation Menu Menu Labels Title Bars Soft Keys Bottom Keys and Status Area Figure 3 2 Front Pand Data Display Area 3 8 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Data Display Area Menu Display The menu display is divided int
61. an external pulse is summed with the internal pulse to pulse modulate the output signal Whenever the internal pulse generator is internally triggered a TTL compatible signal that is synchro nized to the internal pulse modulation output is available at the rear panel PULSE SYNC OUT con nector The internal pulse generator has two selectable dock rates 100 MHz or 40 MHz with Option 24 NOTE and 10 MHz The 100 MHz or 40 MHz with 40 MHz pulse clock rates are only Option 24 dock rate produces higher resolution available with Option 24 100M Hz pulses and allows higher Pulse Repetition Fre pulse dock rates are only available quencies PRF s the 10 MHz clock rate produces with Option 26 lower resolution pulses and lower PRF s External signals or pulses to trigger or gate the in ternal pulse generator can be applied to the rear panel PULSE TRIGGER IN connector 3 106 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Signal Modulation This error message is displayed when a pulse parameter setting is invalid for the current pulse modu lation state A listing of invalid pa rameter settings is provided in Ta ble 6 2 page 6 8 Providing Pulse Modulation The following are the menu selections to provide pulse modulation of the output signal using a modu lating signal from both the internal pulse generator and an external source Press Lips IE At the resulting Modulation menu display press Pulse
62. dBm 14 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB 5 18 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 Model MG3692B Serial No Date Standard Power Units with Options Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical MG369XB OM 5 19 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 1 of 2 Model MG3693B Serial No Date Standard Power Units with Options
63. each frequency sweep Available menus let you control the type of power level sweep linear or logarithmic the power level sweep range and the step size To select an analog sweep frequency step power mode start with an analog sweep menu display to select a step sweep frequency step power mode start with a step sweep menu display Then press Level At the resulting menu display press Level Sweep The Level Sweep menu below is displayed Step Sweep Edit L1 F1 2 200 000 000 0 GHz F2 40 000 000 000 Edit L2 Step Size 0 00 dBm L2 1 00 Number of Steps Level Level ser Level Mode Loop Lvl Cal Control This menu lets you perform the following o Select a power level sweep range edit the Sweep start and stop power level parameters Set the step size B E Set the number of steps O Access the Level Sweep Trigger menu NOTE To select logarithmic or linear power level sweep or toselect a power level sweep range re fer tothe procedures on pages 3 59 and 3 60 MG369XB OM 3 61 Power Level Sweep Operation Local Front Panel Operation Setting Power There are two ways to set the step size of the power Level Step level step that occurs after each frequency Size sweep set the step size or set the number cf steps The step size range is 0 01 dB Log or 0 001 mV Linear to the full power range of the signal genera to
64. following o Edit the power level parameter o Set the power level to 1 dB below specified maximum leveled output power CW only O Edit the level offset parameter a Turn level offset on off Selecting a There are several ways to select a power level for Power L evel output You can edit the current power level enter a new power level or select one of the 10 preset power level parameters Editing the Current Power Level Press Edit L1 XL1 to open the power level parame ter then edit the current power level using the cur sor control keys or the rotary data knob To closethe open power level parameter press Edit L1 or make another menu selection MG369XB OM 3 51 Fixed Power Level Operation Local Front Panel Operation Entering a New Power Level Press Edit L1 XL1 to open the power level parame ter then enter the new power level using the key pad and appropriate termination soft key To close the open power level parameter press Edit L1 or make another menu selection Selecting a Preset Power Level To select one of the preset power levels for output press Level Control gt The Level Control menu below is displayed CN edit La F1 2 200 000 000 00 GHz Lz Scan Up L1 0 00 dBm Previous AM off Pulse off This menu lets you perform the following o Select one of the preset power levels LO LO L1 L1 L2 L2 L3 L3
65. gM AM FM Pulse aM C Harrow Select Narrow QM Mode E Internal M Status Deviation 1 000 000 rad Select Wide PM Mode Rate 100 000 0 KHz Wave ny Lel M Mode E AM OF FREI op Previous Pulse ott AM FM Pulse EM eue PM On Off E External M Status di A uais an 1 000 000 ea Sensitivity Edit DM Sensitivity on Deviation Dred Qo mel di Stra Narrow Select Narrow M Mode M off External bM La Deviation 1 000 000 rad Select Wide PM Mode L Rate 100 000 0 kHz Internal Wave na External Select Internal M Source T M Mode AM OF FM SM OF E Pulse off AM 4Previous am off FM dM off Pulse AM NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 101 for phase modulation operat ing instructions Figure 4 13 Phase Modulation Menu Map MG369XB OM 7 PULSE MODULATION LOCAL OPERATION MODE MENU MAPS CW CN Edit Fi 2 000 000 000 DD GHz Internal Pulse Status sentes Edit Selected Pulse Pulse Single Off Width or Delay Period 1 000 000 ms HW Di 200 000 us We 100 000 us ib2 200 000 us piu 100 000 usip3 200 000 us Level L1 0 00 dem W4 100 000 usjb4 200 000 us Wi NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 106 for pulse modulation operat ing instructions 0 100 000 ms Previous off AM T or FMM
66. generator Option 23 MG369XB OM 1 5 Options General Information Table 1 1 Series MG369XB Model and Option List 2 of 2 External Frequency and Phase Modulation Adds external FM M capabilities via a rear panel BNC con Option 12 nector Requires an external modulating signal input or an internal low frequency generator Option 23 Option 13X External Pulse Modulation Adds external pulse modulation capability via a rear panel BNC connector pun s Requires an external modulating signal input Option 14 Amplitude Modulation Adds external AM capability via a rear panel BNC connector Requires an external puomit modulating signal input or an internal low frequency generator Option 23 High Power Output Adds high power RF components to the instrument providing increased RF output Option 15X power a High Stability Time Base Adds an ovenized 10 MHz crystal oscillator with frequency stability of lt 5 x Option 16 107 day Option 17 Delete Front Panel Deletes the front panel for use in remote control applications where a front panel dis param play or keyboard control are not needed Option 18 mmW Bias Output Adds a rear panel BNC Twinax connector to bias the 5400 xWRxx millimeter wave puon nes source modules Scan Modulation Adds an internal Scan modulator for simulating high depth amplitude modulated signals Option 20 Requires an external modulating signal inpu
67. holes in the slide assembly behind the placement green headed screws to handle and into the metric tapped holes avoid damage to the instrument in the side of the instrument Anrit P N s ee eco oe Step 6 Insert two green headed screws through Z 951102 short i the holes near the rear of the slide assem bly and intothe metric tapped holes in the side of the instrument Step 7 Insert the two SAE threaded screws re moved from the feet through the 90 tabs on the rear of the slide assembly and into the rear panel of the instrument Step 8 Using the Phillips screwdriver tighten all screws holding the left side slide assem bly to the instrument chassis Figure 2 4 Rack Mounting Hardware nstallation 2 6 MG369XB OM Installation Rack Mounting Kit Installation Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Placethe right side inner slide assembly onto the instrument case with the handle towards the front of the instrument Insert two green headed screws through the holes in the slide assembly behind the handle and into the metric tapped holes in the side of the instrument Insert two green headed screws through the holes near the rear of the slide assem bly and intothe metric tapped holes in the side of the instrument Insert thetwo SAE threaded screws re moved from the feet through the 90 tabs on the rear of the slide assembly and into the rear panel
68. is reset to its default state of 2000 index entries of 5 GHz at 0 dBm 3 42 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation Selecting List To place the MG369XB in list sweep frequency Sweep Mode mode press IRES D 94 At the resulting menu dis play press List LST The List Sweep menu below is displayed 5 000 000 000 D GHz List Index 0 0 00 dBm cw St M Fi Ss E This menu lets you perform the following O Access the Frequency List menu edit list in dex frequency parameters and insert and de lete list index entries Q Access the Power List menu edit list index power level parameters and insert and delete list index entries O Edit thelist index parameter a Calculate all list index frequency and power level settings Q Access the Sweep menu set sweep start index stop index and dwell time and select a sweep trigger a Edit the current list index frequency Fr Editing the List Index Press Edit List Index ELI xxxx to open the list in dex parameter for editing Edit the current list in dex value using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad and termination soft key When you have finished set ting the open parameter dose it by pressing Edit List Index again or by making another menu selection MG369XB OM 3 43 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation The Edit
69. left open The examples in this manual aregiven relative toa system reset state 3 92 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Signal Modulation Amplitude Modulation Operating Modes Providing Amplitude Modulation The signal generator has two AM operating modes Linear AM and Log AM In Linear AM mode sensitivity is continuously variable from 0 99V to 100 V The amplitude of the RF output changes linearly as the AM input changes In Log AM mode 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 The following are the menu selections to provide amplitude modulation of the output signal using a modulating signal from both the internal AM gener ator and an external source Press Lio W40 Xi At the resulting main modu lation menu display press AM The AM Status menu below is displayed CV On Fi Internal 4M Status off Edit Depth Edit Rate Select Wave M on Depth 50 Rate 10 000 0 kHz Wave na L1 Internal External Lag AM Internal on JFM MI off Linear Pulse off AM FM Pulse M This menu lets you perform the following Turn the selected AM mode On or Off Edit the AM Depth and Rate Select the AM Waveform Select the modulating signal source Select the Linear AM or Log AM operating mode B B B B
70. level remove the L Tagging selected power levels lets you quickly switch between them using the scan soft keys of the Level Control menu Press Edit Selected to edit the selected power level or enter a new power level Press Output Level to output the selected level On the level list the output power level selection is marked by a black square or if tagged an L high lighted in reverse video This power level is output until you select another level from the list and press Output Level When you are finished press Previous to return to the Level Control menu display MG369XB OM 3 53 Fixed Power Level Operation Local Front Panel Operation Level Offset Level offset lets you compensate for a device on the signal generator s output that alters the RF output power level at the 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 MG369XB RF out put and the test device Using the level offset func tion you can apply a constant to the displayed power level that compensates for this loss or gain The displayed power level will then reflect the ac tual power level at the test device To enter an offset value and apply it to the displayed power level access the Level menu Then press Edit Offset LOS This opens the offset parameter for editing
71. meter offset or by run ning an internal power meter calibration routine Enable a power meter offset by selecting Pwr Meter Offset and entering a non zero power level offset value below Measure Power Pwr Meter Offset Detector Cal F1 2 200 000 000 00 GHz L1 0 00 dem PWR 0 45 dem Offset 1 00 dBm AM otf Frey gM off Pulse off Reset Config Setups The word Offset is displayed when a non zero offset value is entered below Measure F1 2 200 000 000 00 GHz ROWE Pur Meter Offset Detector Cal Li 0 00 dBm PWR 1 46 dBm Offset AM otf Fry eh off Pulse otf Reset Config Setups A ode Selftest MG369XB OM 3 117 Internal Power Meter Option 8 Local Front Panel Operation To calibrate the internal power meter connect the RF detector tothe MG369XB s RF Output connector and select Detector Cal gt to enter the Detector Cali bration menu below CW F1 Detector Calibration Correction off Enable Start Cal Previous AM otf Fry eM off From the Detector Calibration menu press Start Cal to begin the calibration below CW Fl Detector Calibration Correction off Calibrating 8 000 GHz Abort AM otf After the calibration complete
72. on all sides Seal the Container Seal the carton by using either shipping tape or an industrial stapler Address the Container If the instrument is being returned to Anritsu for service mark the address of the appropriate Anritsu service center Table 2 1 following page and your return address on the carton in one or more promi nent locations MG369XB OM 2 13 Anritsu Service Centers Installation 2 7 Anritsu Service Centers Table 2 1 Anritsu Service Centers Table 2 1 below lists the contact information for Anritsu service cen ters around the world UNITED STATES FRANCE JAPAN ANRITSU COMPANY 490 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 2809 Telephone 1 800 ANRITSU FAX 408 776 1744 ANRITSU COMPANY 10 New Maple Ave Unit 305 Pine Brook NJ 07058 Telephone 1 800 ANRITSU FAX 973 575 0092 ANRITSU COMPANY 1155 E Collins Blvd Richardson TX 75081 Telephone 1 800 ANRITSU FAX 972 671 1877 AUSTRALIA ANRITSU PTY LTD Unit 21 270 Ferntree Gully Road Notting Hill Victoria 3168 Australia Telephone 03 9558 8177 FAX 03 9558 8255 BRAZIL Anritsu Eletr nica Ltda Praga Amadeu Amaral 27 1 andar Bela Vista S o Paulo SP Brasil CEP 01327 010 Telephone 55 11 3283 2511 Fax 55 11 3288 6940 CANADA ANRITSU INSTRUMENTS LTD 700 Silver Seven Road Suite 120 Kanata Ontario K2V 1C3 Telephone 613 591 2003 FAX 613 591 1006 CHINA ANRITSU ELECTRONICS SHANGHAI CO
73. other end tothe HP8757D rear panel 8757 SYSTEM IN TERFACE connector Step 2 Connect one end of a coaxial cable having BNC connectors to the MG369XB rear panel PULSE TRIGGER IN connector Connect the other end of the cabletothe HP8757D rear panel MODULATOR DRIVE connector Required for ac mode detec tion MG369XB OM 7 19 Use with a HP8757D Scalar Network Analyzer Use With Other Instruments Step 3 Connect the special AUX I O interface ca ble Anritsu Part No 806 97 to the MG369XB rear panel AUX I O connector Connect the cable end having BNC con nectors as follows a Connect the cable end labeled SEQ SYNC to the HP8757D rear panel POS Z BLANK connector b Connect the cable end labeled SWP DWELL IN tothe HP8757D rear panel STOP SWEEP connector c Connect the cable end labeled HORIZ OUT to the HP8757D rear panel SWEEP IN 0 10V connector Setting Up the The MG369XB must be set to GPIB address 19 and MG369XB in the 8757D Scalar mode of operation to operate as a signal source for the SNA Thefollowing para graphs describe how to set up the MG369XB to en ablethe 8757D Scalar GPIB mode On the MG369XB front panel press to place the signal generator in operation Allow the signal generator to warm up then press the ENG main menu key At the System menu display press Config The System Configuration menu below is displayed CW Fi 2 000 000 000 00 GHz 0
74. phase locked to the optional high stability 10 MHz crystal oscillator The reference loop may phase lock to the internal 100 MHz time base consequently the MG369XB will continue to operate normally Error 112 Coarse Loop Osc Failed Error 113 YIG Loop Osc Failed Indicates that the coarse loop B oscillator is not phase locked The MG369XB is still operable but the accuracy and stability of the frequency outputs are greatly re duced Indicates that the YIG loop is not phase locked The MG369XB is still operable but the accuracy and stability of the frequency outputs are greatly reduced Error 114 Down Converter LO not Locked Indicates that the local oscillator in the down converter assembly is not phase locked The MG369XB is still operable but the accuracy and stability of fre quency outputs below 2 GHz is greatly reduced MG369XB OM Operator Maintenance Error and Warning Status Messages Table6 1 Sdf Test Error Messages 2 of 4 Error Message Error 115 Not Locked Indicator Failed Description Remarks Indicates a failure of the phase locked indicator circuit The MG369XB is still opera ble but an error message will not appear on the data display when the output fre quency is not phase locked Error 116 FM Loop Gain Check Failed Indicates that the FM loop has failed or the loop gain is out of tolerance The MG369XB is still operable but the frequency accuracy and stability are degraded
75. ration Troubleshooti ng Tables 6 11 to 6 13 Configuring the Front Paned 3 77 ConfiguringtheGPIB 3 81 u Configuring the Rear Panel 3 78 ConfiguringtheRF 3 79 y da toss AA o ni 3 52 ay MenuMap oss sss I ago Updates Display c liis 382 se Wi er Instruments AAA ps id 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer 7 10 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer 7 11to 7 14 T HP8757D Scalar Network Analyzer 7 15 to 7 18 o IF Up Conversion 7 19 to 7 20 Ca a ee ae Be ee t 13 M Re Operation 7 4 to 7 9 Termination GPIB 2 sta uw aid ms ii Rn 2 12 e AD 7 19 TestEquipment 1 7 5 3 Test Record Frequency Synthesis 5 7 V Testing Operational Verification Video Markers lll 3 36 Frequency Synthesis 5 5 to 5 9 Initial MG369XB Checkout 5 4 Power Level Accuracy and Flatness 5 10 to 5 39 W TESEEQUIPIMES oe ars RR se Eee aes 5 3 Warmup Time accio deum ede 2 9 Test Records 5 4 5 7 5 16 to 5 39 Testing Performance Verification Z Maximum Leveled Power Listing 1 5to 1 6 TitleBar 3 9 Zero Display phase offset 3 25 MG369XB OM Index 5 Index 6
76. side of the level mode title bar If you select the single sweep trigger mode the menu display adds the menu soft key Trigger Pressing Trigger TRG or TRS starts a single CW power sweep If a single CW power sweep is in prog ress pressing Trigger RSS causes the sweep to abort and reset Press lt Previous to return to the CW Level Sweep menu display 3 58 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Power Level Sweep Operation Selecting a Power L evel Sweep Range Selecting a power level sweep range consists of choosing a start and stop level for the power level sweep The power level sweep range selection pro cess is identical for all power level sweep modes CW power sweep and sweep frequency step power You can select a power level sweep range as follows a Edit the current start and stop power level pa rameter values O Enter new start and stop power level parame ter values O Select one of the preset power level sweep range parameters L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 or L9 LO CNN edit La F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Edit L2 Step Size Number of Steps Level Level Made Loop Lwl Cal Control E diting the Current Start Stop Power Levels To edit the current power level sweep range open ei ther the start or stop power level parameter In the display above Edit L1 XL1 opens the start power level parameter and Edit L2 XL2 opens the st
77. test re sults for this test MG369XB Frequency Counter 10 MHz REF OUT EM ams elc eo EE e eo me IS Sp OOO LY E 12 coo E Soa LIII ooo 9 ol 0 0 5L jsj 8ssg eeoceoooe E e Input 1 RF OUT Figure5 1 Equipment Setup for Frequency Synthesis Test Test Setup Connect the equipment shown in Figure 5 1 as fol lows Step 1 Connect the MG369XB rear panel 10 MHz REF OUT to the Frequency Counter 10 MHz External Reference input Step 2 Connect the MG369XB RF OUTPUT to the Frequency Counter RF Input 1 Test The following procedure tests both the coarse and Procedure fine loops to verify the tolerance of the CW fre quency output Step 1 Set up the MG369XB as follows a Reset the instrument by pressing then Reset Upon reset the CW Menu is displayed following page MG369XB OM 5 5 Frequency Synthesis Test Operation Verification CY F1 2 700 000 000 00 GHz Edit F1 Copy to List Master Edit L1 List Frequency P cw Sweep Sweep Controle b Press Edit Fi to open the current fre quency parameter for editing c Set F1tothe first test frequency for the model being tested Step 2 Verify that the Frequency Counter read ing meets specifications Step 3 Record the Frequency Counter reading on the t
78. this poten tial display update slow down when leaving List Sweep mode with Auto trigger selected for another mode Auto trigger is automatically turned off and Manual trigger is selected Thus when List Sweep mode is entered the display updating will be back to normal speed 3 50 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Fixed Power Level Operation 3 9 Fixed Power Level The MG3692B provides main band leveled output power over a maxi Operation mum range of up to 32 dB up to 135 dB with Option 2 for CW and sweep frequency operations Instruments with Option 15 provide lev eled output power over a maximum range cf up to 24 dB up to 133 dB with Option 2 The following paragraphs describe how to place the signal generator in fixed non swept power level mode select a power level for output select logarithmic or linear units and activate level offset Use the Fixed Non Swept Power Level Mode menu map Chapter 4 Figure 4 7 to follow the menu sequences Selecting To place the M G369XB in a fixed power level mode Fixed Power from a CW or sweep frequency menu press SEL Level Mode At the resulting menu display press Level The Level menu below is displayed Edit Li F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Peak Lvld Pwr 1dB Level Li Edit m Offset Offset am om rwsM of l Level Level sweep Mode Loop Lwl Cal Control This menu lets you perform the
79. trig ger D D D DO 3 56 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Power Level Sweep Operation Setting CW There are two ways to set the size of each step cf the Power Sweep CW power sweep set the step size or set the num Step Sizeand ber of steps The step size range is 0 01 dB Log or Dwell Time 0 001 mV Linear to the full power range of the sig nal generator the number of steps range is 1 to 10 000 The dwell time per step of the CW power sweep can be set for any timein the range of 1 ms to 99 sec If the sweep crosses a step attenuator set ting there will be a sweep dwell of approximately 20 ms to allow setting of the step attenuator Press Dwell Time PDT to open the dwell time per step parameter RANGE Press Step Size to open the step size parameter This error message is displayed when 1 the step size value entered Press Num of Steps PNS to open the number of is greater than the level sweep steps parameter range or 2 the number of steps en tered results in a step size of less Open the parameter you wish to change then edit than 0 01 dB Log or 0 001 mV the current value using the cursor control keys ro Linear Entering a valid step size tary data knob or enter a new value using the key will clear the error pad and appropriate termination soft key When you have finished setting the open parameter close it by pressing its menu soft key or by making another menu selection
80. trigger mode The list index is incremented or decremented by using the front panel cursor control keys The list index can also be incremented using an ex ternal trigger input Each trigger increments the list index by one To access the List Sweep Trigger menu below from the Sweep menu press Trigger gt Fr 5 000 000 000 0 GHz List Index 0 External Single Manual Previous Step Manual n Frequency ew Sweep Sweep ust Controls To select a sweep trigger mode press its menu soft k ey Lv o Press Auto AUT to select automatic trigger ing O Press External HWT to select external trig gering o Press Single EXT to select single sweep trig gering o Press Manual MNT to select manual trigger ing MG369XB OM 3 49 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation A message showing the sweep trigger mode selected appears on the right side of frequency title bar If you select the single sweep trigger mode the menu display adds the menu soft key Trigger Pressing Trigger TRG starts a single sweep If a single sweep is in progress pressing Trigger RSS causes the sweep to abort and reset Press lt Previous to return to the Sweep menu dis play NOTE With Autotrigger selected and the dwell time per step set to a small value display updating slows down This ensures that the sweep speed is not adversely affected Because of
81. troubleshooting faults that do not produce error messages such as failure to power up and unexpected shutdown Table6 4 Troubleshooting 1 of 3 Signal Generator will not turn on OPERATE light is OFF Normal Operation When the MG369XB is connected to the power source and the rear panel power switch turned on the OPERATE light should illuminate and the instrument should power up Step 1 Disconnect the M G369XB from the power source then check the line fuses on the rear panel O Ifa fuseis defective replace see page 6 15 O Ifthe fuses are good goto the next step Step 2 Check to see if power is available at the power receptacle a If not moveto a working receptacle a If power is available go to the next step Step 3 Check the power cable O If defective replace a If good call a service technician Signal Generator will not turn on OPERATE light is ON Normal Operation When the M G369XB is connected to the power source and the rear panel power switch turned on the OPERATE light should illuminate and the instrument should power up Q Ifthe OPERATE light illuminates but the unit fails to power up the M G369XB has an internal component fail ure Call a servicetechnician MG369XB OM 6 11 Troubleshooting Operator Maintenance Table 6 4 Troubleshooting 2 of 3 Signal Generator Quits During Operation OPERATE light remains on Trouble Description The signal generator ope
82. 00 38 000 000 000 00 40 000 000 000 00 50 000 000 000 00 2 000 000 100 00 2 000 000 200 00 2 000 000 300 00 2 000 000 400 00 2 000 000 500 00 2 000 000 600 00 2 000 000 700 00 2 000 000 800 00 2 000 000 900 00 2 000 001 000 00 MG3695B 2 000 000 000 00 5 000 000 000 00 8 000 000 000 00 11 000 000 000 00 14 000 000 000 00 17 000 000 000 00 20 000 000 000 00 23 000 000 000 00 26 000 000 000 00 29 000 000 000 00 32 000 000 000 00 35 000 000 000 00 38 000 000 000 00 40 000 000 000 00 65 000 000 000 00 2 000 000 100 00 2 000 000 200 00 2 000 000 300 00 2 000 000 400 00 2 000 000 500 00 2 000 000 600 00 2 000 000 700 00 2 000 000 800 00 2 000 000 900 00 2 000 001 000 00 Tolerance for all frequencies listed above is 10 Hz All frequencies are in GHz MG3696B MG369XB OM Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification 5 6 Level Accuracy and These tests verify that the power level accuracy and flatness of the Flatness Tests MG369XB meet specifications Table 5 3 pages through contains test records that you can copy and useto record test results for these tests Test records are provided for each MG369XB model configuration MG369XB Signal Generator Oscilloscope HORIZ E EDT OUT WEF Anritsu
83. 00 000 0 GHz ot Edit Start Frequency Marker List seleded f Marker Frequency F2 20 000 000 000 0 Edit F2 Edit End Frequency FATT 1 Fait Edit Selected PE 5 A00 M Selected J Marker Frequency Can Be Selected Marker H F3 2 000 Intensity E From Any Step List pu F4 5 000 Markers Intensity Markers On Off NOTE Menu Display Li 0 00 dBm Edit L1 Edit Power Level ES 400 uie Video Markers On Off 8 400 Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 26 for step sweep frequency AM OF SFA Previous mode operatinginstructions EC Full 5 7 F3 F4 F5 dF F6 dF Figure 4 4 Step Sweep Frequency Mode Menu Map 4 8 MG369XB OM LOCAL OPERATION MENU MAPS MG369XB OM Manual Sweep Mg Edit F1 Edit Start Frequency F1 2 000 000 000 O GHz F2 20 000 000 000 0 Edit F2 Edit End Frequency Step Size Edit Step Size pu Edit Number of Steps F1 2 000 000 000 o0 GHz Edit Start Frequency Edit End Frequency US S j E m Edit Power Level Full 5 8 F3 F4 F5 dF F6 dF NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 32 for manual sweep frequency mode operating instructions Figure 4 5 Manual Sweep Frequency Mode Menu Map 4 9 LIST SWEEP LOCAL OPERATION FREQUENCY MODE MENU MAPS Edit Highlighted Index Frequency Press To Display Previous 20 Frequencies Press To Display Next 20 Frequencies Insert Default Frequency And Power Level at Current List Index Delete Current List Index
84. 00 dBm off Fry gh off Reset config Setups Made Selftest At the System Configuration menu press GPIB 7 16 MG369XB OM Use With Other Instruments Use with a HP8757D Scalar Network Analyzer The Configure GPIB menu below is displayed CN F1 Configure GPIB GPIB Address GPIB Terminator Power Meter Address Peg bare ID EV Display Updates Power Meter An MLz430A off 5 CRZ LF 13 Off GPIB Address L1 Press GPIB Address to change the address of the MG369XB on the bus Enter 19 using the cursor control keys or the data entry keypad and the termi nator key Hz ns ADRS The new GPIB address 19 will appear on the dis play Press More gt to access the First Additional Config ure GPIB menu below Cw Power Mtr Address Fl Configure GPIB GPIB Address 5 Power Mtr GPIB Terminator CRLF Power Meter Address 13 Power Meter n ML24304 re 68 89 ID OffE ElDisplay Updates on LI Display Updates Previous At this menu toggle the Display U pdates between On or Off depending upon your preference Fastest measurement results are obtained when Display U pdates are Off NOTE For the MG369XB Display Updates must be On when using the HP8757D emulation mode MG369XB OM 7 17 Use with a HP8757D Scalar Network Analyze
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86. 1 Width2 Delay3 Width2 Width 3 gt PRI External Trigger with or without Delay Width1 gt Delay2 or Width2 gt Delay3 Quadruplet Pulse Mode Free Run Trigger Width1 gt Delay2 or Width2 gt Delay3 or Width3 gt Delay4 or Width1 Delay2 Width1 Width2 Delay3 Width2 Width3 Delay4 Width3 Width4 gt PRI Delayed Trigger Width1 gt Delay2 or Width2 gt Delay3 or Width3 gt Delay4 or Delay1 Width1 Delay2 Width1 Width2 Delay3 Width2 Width3 Delay4 Width3 Width4 gt PRI External Trigger with or without Delay Width1 gt Delay2 or Width2 gt Delay3 or Width3 gt Delay4 MG369XB OM 6 9 Error and Warning Status Messages Operator Maintenance Table 6 3 Possible Warning Status Messages during Normal Operations Warning Status Message Description This warning message indicates that the 100 MHz Crystal oven or the 10 MHz Crystal oven if Option 16 is installed has not reached operating temperature Normally displayed during a cold start of the MG369XB If the message is displayed during normal operation it could indicate a malfunction Run self test to verify UNLEVELED Displayed when the RF output goes unleveled Normally caused by exceeding the specified lev eled power rating Reducing the power level usually clears the warning message If the warning message is displayed only when AM is selected ON the modulating signal may b
87. 1 CF1 F2 CF2 M1 CM1 or M2 CM2 for output O Edit each preset frequency a Access the Frequency List menu to tag edit or output a frequency from the list o Select a tagged frequency from the frequency list tagging is described below for output us ing the Scan Up or Scan Down keys Q Select an output power level for the CW fre quency Press lt Previous to return to the CW menu display MG369XB OM 3 21 CW Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation Selecting a Power L evel Frequency List To access the Frequency List menu below press Frequency List from the Fre quency Control menu This menu lets you tag edit or output a frequency from the list Tag Selected Edit Selected Output Frequency Use the cursor control keys to select a frequency from the frequency list The selected frequency is highlighted in reverse video and displayed in full be low the frequency list Press Tag Selected to tag a selected frequency places an F in front of the tagged frequency If the frequency is already tagged pressing Tag Selected will un tag the frequency remove the F Tagging selected frequencies lets you quickly switch between them using the scan soft keys of the CW Frequency Control menu Press Edit Selected to edit the selected frequency or enter a new frequency Press Output Frequency to output the selected fre quency On the freque
88. 16 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm Specification 1 5 dB Specification 1 5 dB Specification 1 5 dB Specification 1 5 dB 5 38 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 Model MG3696B Serial No Date High Power Option 15 Units with Options Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical MG369XB OM 5 39 5 40 Chapter 6 Operator Maintenance Ta
89. 2 00 z F2 20 000 000 000 0 Edit F2 Step Size 0 00 dBm Edit L1 Step Manual Frequency cai ES List Control c With the Step Sweep menu displayed press the Frequency Control gt soft key The Sweep Frequency Control menu shown below is displayed Edit F1 F1 2 00 F2 20 000 000 000 0 Edit F Edit L1 0 00 dBm Full Fi F2 F3 F4 F5 dF F dF d Press Full to select a full range fre quency sweep e Press Edit L1 to open the current power level parameter for editing f Set L1 tothe power level noted on the test record 5 12 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests g Now return to the Step Sweep menu by pressing the lt Previous soft key h At the Step Sweep menu press Dwell Time to open the dwell time per step parameter for editing E Edit F1 F1 2 000 F2 20 000 000 000 Edit F2 Step Size Edit Li Step Manual Frequency uiid Ee List contrair i Set the dwell time to 1 second NOTE Monitor the MG369XB s horizontal output on the oscilloscope to deter mine sweep start and stop Step 2 As the MG369XB steps through the full frequency range measure the maximum and minimum power meter readings and record the values on the test record Ver ify that the variation difference between
90. 2 2 eee eee 3 28 Setting Step Size Dwell Time and Sweep Time 3 29 Selecting a Sweep Trigger 2 2 202 eae 3 31 Manual Sweep Mode 3 32 Selecting Manual Sweep Mode 2 2 2 804 3 33 Selecting a Sweep Range 2 2 0508 3 33 Selecting a PowerLevel 2 00 ss 3 36 Frequency Markers 2 2 a E Ed GRECE be wee oe ERS ORO 3 36 Selecting Alternate Sweep Mode 04 3 38 List Sweep Mode ss cap eb a DE ee hw Gos ew 3 42 Selecting List Sweep Mode 3 43 List Frequency Editing 2 26 44 44 ae ee dE dad E 3 45 List Power Editing srs e 3 ROO E ce E Au amp 4 3 46 Selecting a List Sweep Range 3 48 Selecting a List Sweep Trigger 3 49 39 Fixed Power Level Operation 004 3 51 Selecting Fixed Power Level Mode 2 3 51 Selecting a Power Level a ee ln 3 51 Level Offset uo ox ED a ci 49909 x a A 3 54 3 10 Power Level Sweep Operation 3 56 Selecting CW Power Sweep Mode 3 56 Setting CW Power Sweep Step Size and Dwell Time 3 57 Selecting a CW Power Sweep Trigger 3 57 Selecting a Power Level Sweep Range 3 59 Selecting a Sweep Frequency Step Power Mode 3 61 Setting Power Level Step Size 3 62 3 11 Leveling Operations 3 a au a xo Y XE RO ee Rl 3 63 Selecting a Leveling Mode 3 63 Atte
91. Accuracy and Flatness Tests Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 Model MG3693B Serial No Date Standard Power Units with Options Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical MG369XB OM 5 21 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 1 of 2 Model MG3694B Serial No Date Standard Power Units with Options Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy CW Frequency 500 MHz CW Frequency 5 0 GHz CW Frequency 15 0 GHz CW Frequency 25 0 GHz Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 15 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm
92. Bm 2 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB 5 16 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 Model MG3691B Serial No Standard Power Units with Options Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power 0 dBm Maximum variation is 2 2 dB dBm Min Power dBm Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power 0 dBm Maximum variation is 5 dB typical dBm Min Power dBm Date Variation dB Variation dB MG369XB OM Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 1 of 2 Model MG3692B Serial No Date Standard Power Units with Options Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy CW Frequency 500 MHz CW Frequency 5 0 GHz CW Frequency 15 0 GHz Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Power Power Power Power Power Power 19 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 14 dBm
93. CW frequency or frequency sweep out sidetherange of the Slave unit En tering a valid offset value clears the error Terminating Master Slave Operation Press lt Previous to return to the Slave Frequencies List menu Return to the Master Slave menu and press Enable to begin master slave operation The following describes how to terminate mas ter slave operation and return the Slave instrument to local front panel control On the Master instrument select CW mode At the CW menu press Master Slave gt to access the Master Slave menu display At the Master Slave menu display press Enable This terminates master slave operation and returns the Slave instrument to local front panel control MG369XB OM 7 9 Use with a 561004 Scalar Network Analyzer Use With Other Instruments 7 3 Use with a 56100A The MG369XB is directly compatible with the Anritsu Model 56100A Scalar Network Scalar Network Analyzer SNA The following paragraphs provide in Analyzer structions for connecting the signal generator to the 56100A SNA so that is can be used as a signal source for the analyzer Operating in structions for the network analyzer can be found in the Model 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer Operation Manual P N 10410 00193 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer Dedicated GPIB 42 2 Ee
94. Current Value 0048 3 18 Entering a New Value 00004 as 3 19 Table of Contents Continued 3 7 CW Frequency Operation 2 00000 eee eee 3 20 Selecting CW Mode 2 lll rns 3 20 Selecting a CW Frequency l l ss 3 20 Selecting a Power Level lll n 3 22 COW Robo X urs we deut d y E dur mob cu oe e es we a 3 23 Phase Offset I 2 0 LE aa A O eee E e 3 24 Electronic Frequency Control 3 25 3 8 Sweep Frequency Operation 1 0 00 eee ees 3 26 Analog Sweep Mode 2 2 542 3 26 Selecting Analog Sweep Mode 3 26 Setting Sweep Time lll ln 3 27 StepSweepMode rns 3 28 Selecting Step Sweep Mode 3 28 Setting Step Size Dwell Time and Sweep Time 3 29 Selecting a Sweep Trigger l l ss 3 31 Manual Sweep Mode rs 3 32 Selecting Manual Sweep Mode 3 33 Selecting a Sweep Range lr 8 3 33 Selecting a Power Level 00008 3 36 Frequency Markers 1 eee cllc 3 36 Selecting Alternate Sweep Mode 3 38 List Sweep Mode 66 4 a ke ea awe ee ORO Aa 3 42 Selecting List Sweep Mode 3 43 List Frequency Editing 0500 3 45 List Power Editing e poa a amp xar oie E bobo AA 3 46 Selecting a List Sweep Range 3 48
95. F Period to select the display of Pulse PRF or Pulse Period on the additional Internal Pulse Status display Selecting Pulse Period repre sents the pulse period as time Selecting Pulse PRF Pulse Repetition Frequency represents the pulse period as a frequency You can enter the pulse repetition rate as either time or frequency with these two choices The I nter nal Pulse Status display will reflect your selection Press Low RF On High RF On to select the polarity of the signal Low or High that turns theRF on The Internal Pulse Status display will reflect your selection Press Clock 100 10 with Option 26 or Clock 40 10 with Option 24 to select the pulse generator s dock rate The soft key label is highlighted in reverse video to reflect your selection The example below shows a dock rate selection of 100 MHz below left and 40 MHz below right CW Mod Internal Pulse Status Pulse Single Off Period 1 000 000 ms Trigger Wi 100 000 usi Di We D2 ys D3 Wa Dd Trigger Free run Polarity High RF On En 10 Previous Press Previous to return to the Internal Pulse Status menu 3 112 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Signal Modulation Stepped Delay Mode The Stepped Delay Mode lets you automatically in crement or decrement the Pulse Delay 1 D1 value according to step delay parameters The m
96. F SLMO SLM9 U pon reset the slave frequencies FO F9and MO M9 return tothe default values Use the cursor control keys to select a frequency pa rameter from the list then press Edit Selected to edit its value Edit the current frequency parameter value using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad and appropriate termination soft key Press Edit Se lected again to close the open frequency parameter When you are finished editing the slave frequencies press lt Previous to return to the Master Slave menu below CW Fi 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Slave Delta Freq Slave L1 Li 0 00 dBm Enable Step Manual Sweep Sweep Frequency aa Controle cw The Master Slave menu lets you set the delta fre quency and L1 and L2 power level parameters for the Slave unit Press Slave Delta Freq SLDF to open the dF fre quency parameter Press Slave L1 SLL1 to open the main power level parameter Press Slave L2 SLL2 to open the alternate sweep power level parameter 7 6 MG369XB OM Use With Other Instruments Master Slave Operation Master Slave Operation NOTE The 56100A SNA when being used with the master slave configura tion will not display markers Master Slave Operation in VNA Mode Open the parameter you wish to change then edit the current value using the cursor control keys ro tar
97. Frequency Scaling or make another menu selection Press Terminate RF Off TR1 to select 40 dB mini mum of attenuation when RF is switched off in units with a step attenuator Option 2 installed This provides a better output source match The dis play will reflect Yes to indicate the 40 dB of attenua tion is applied Press Terminate RF Off TRO again to select 0 dB of attenuation when RF is switched off The display will reflect No to indicate O dB of at tenuation is applied Press lt Previous to return to the main Configure RF menu display 3 80 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation System Configuration Configuring The GPIB configuration menus let you perform the theGPIB following o Set the GPIB address and select the GPIB line terminator for the signal generator O Select the model and set the GPIB address for the power meter that is used to create a user level flatness correction power offset table Q Select scalar mode of operation with a Wiltron Mode 562 or Anritsu Model 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer O Select scalar mode of operation with a Giga tronics Model 8003 a Hewlett Packard Model 8757D or a Hewlett Packard Model 8757E Scalar Network Analyzer Only avail able in units with the Pulse Modulation option installed To access the Configure GPIB menu from the Sys tem Configuration menu press GPIB gt The Con figure GPIB menu below is displayed CW GPIB H Configure GPIB
98. G369XB from the power source Step 2 Using a small flat blade screwdriver carefully pry under the tab next to the rear panel power switch to open the cover and gain access to the fuse holders refer to Figure 6 1 below Step 3 Slide out the fuse holders Step 4 Replace the fuses in the fuse holders Step 5 Install the fuse holders in the rear panel Step 6 Close the cover to secure the fuse holders in place It will dose with an audible snap Step 7 Reconnect the signal generator to the power source and turn on the rear panel power switch Figure 6 1 ReplacingtheLineFuse MG369XB OM 6 15 6 16 Chapter 7 Use With Other Instruments Table of Contents 7 1 Introdution at epa ar vir each ae Boum oe Sen Beals SR OA DS UR 7 2 Master Slave Operation lll eee 7 4 Connecting the Instruments 7 4 Initiating Master Slave Operation 7 5 Master Slave Operation 7 7 Master Slave Operationin VNA Mode 7 7 Terminating Master Slave Operation 7 9 7 3 Usewith a 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer 7 10 Connecting the MG369XB to the 56100A 7 10 7 4 Usewith a 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer 7 11 Connecting the MG369XB tothe 8003 7 11 Setting UptheMG369XB 2044 7 12 Initiating 8003 SNA Operation 7 13 7 5 Usewith a HP8757D Scalar Network
99. HONS always Use Am ANENE Mas I O connector on the Master instrument ter Slave interface cable set Part Connect the AUX I O cable labeled No ND36329 SLAVE to the rear panel AUX I O con If a Model 56100A Scalar Network nector on the Slave instrument Analyzer is being used with the master slave configuration 1 con Step 2 Connect the ends of the flat interface ca nect the AU X I O cable end labeled ble to the rear panel Serial I O connectors SNA to the rear panel AUX I O on the Master and Slave instruments connector on the 56100A SNA and 2 connect a dedicated system bus Step 3 Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the cable P N 2100 1 between the rear panel 10 MHz REF OUT connector on Master instrument rear panel the Master instrument Connect the other IEEE 488 GPIB connector and the end tothe rear panel 10 MHz REF IN con 56100A SNA rear panel DEDI nector on the Slave instrument CATED GPIB connector 7 4 MG369XB OM Use With Other Instruments Master Slave Operation NOTE Master slave operations arealways initiated in the CW frequency mode Once initiated you then can change to a sweep frequency mode of operation by selecting the de sired frequency modeon the Master instrument Initiating Master Slave Operation Step 4 Connect the Master unit RF OUTPUT and the Slave unit RF OUTPUT to the appro priate connections on the DUT The following paragraphs describe how to set up bo
100. High Power Option 15 Units with Options Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy CW Frequency 500 MHz CW Frequency 5 0 GHz CW Frequency 15 0 GHz CW Frequency 25 0 GHz Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 17 dBm dBm 23 dBm dBm 23 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 22 dBm dBm 22 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 21 dBm dBm 21 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 20 dBm dBm 20 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 4 dBm
101. L1 to open the power level parame ter then enter the new power level using the keypad and appropriate termination soft key To dose the open power level parameter press Edit L1 or make another menu selection NOTE You can also select any of the preset power lev els for a frequency sweep or a power level step for a step sweep For instructions refer to page 3 51 Fixed Power Level Operation and page 3 56 Power L evel Sweep Operation The signal generator provides up to 20 independent pre settable markers F O F 9 and MO M9 that can be used in the step sweep frequency mode for precise frequency identification Marker frequency accuracy is the same as sweep frequency accuracy The mark ers are visible on a CRT display The MG369XB generates two types of markers Q Video Marker produces a pulse on a CRT display at each marker frequency The video marker is either a 45V or a 5V pulse avail able at the rear panel AUX I O connector The marker s pulse polarity is selectable from the System Configuration menu page 3 78 Q Intensity Marker produces an intensified dot on a CRT display at each marker fre quency They are obtained by a momentary dwell in the sweep at each marker frequency Intensity markers are only available in the an alog sweep frequency mode at sweep times cf lt 1 second 3 36 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation To output markers during a sweep you must f
102. List Index soft key is not the only way to change the list index In the list sweep mode with manual trigger selected each time the a or v cursor control key is pressed the list index increments or decrements by one The Edit List Index soft key is used if a larger change in the list index is desired The only time the cursor control keys will not changethe list index is when a different parameter such as frequency power level etc is open The cursor control keys will then change the value of the open parameter Once the open parameter is dosed the cursor control keys will again change the list index Performing List Calculations The Pre Cale List soft key LEA initiates a process that examines every index in the list and performs all the calculations necessary to set the frequency and power levels The soft key does not have to be pressed every timethe list changes Theinstrument will perform the calculations to set the frequency and power levels as it performs the initial list sweep This causes the initial list sweep to take lon ger than each subsequent sweep Using the Pre Calc List soft key lets the initial list sweep be as fast as each subsequent sweep The calculations are stored in volatile RAM and are lost at instru ment power off Press Pre Calc List to perform list calculations The soft key image depresses to show that calculations arein progress When the calculations are com pleted the soft key returns to norma
103. MG369XB OM 3 25 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation 3 8 Sweep Frequency The signal generator can generate broad full range and narrow band Operation sweeps across the frequency range of the instrument The MG369XB has four sweep frequency modes analog sweep step sweep manual sweep and list sweep Descriptions and operating instructions for the analog sweep frequency mode begins on this page Step sweep fre quency mode descriptions and operating instructions begin on page 3 28 Manual sweep frequency mode descriptions and operating instructions begin on page 3 32 List sweep frequency mode descrip tions and operating instructions begin on page 3 42 Use the Analog Sweep Step Sweep Manual Sweep and List Sweep frequency mode menu maps Chapter 4 Figures 4 3 through 4 6 to follow the menu sequences Analog Sweep In analog sweep frequency mode the MG369XB s Mode output frequency is swept between selected start and stop frequencies Sweep width can be set from 1 MHz tothe full frequency range of the signal gen erator Sweep time can be set for any timein the range of 30 ms to 99 sec The lower frequency limit for analog sweeps is 10 MHz 500 MHz with Op tion 4 When the sweep width of the analog sweep is gt 100 MHz the sweep is phase lock corrected at both the start and stop frequencies and at each band switch point When the sweep width is lt 100 MHz only the center frequency is phase lock correc
104. Menu Map MG369XB OM 4 15 FREQUENCY MODULATION MODE LOCAL OPERATION MENU MAPS CW F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Level L1 0 00 dBm AM off FM gm Of Pulse off AM FM Pulse sm Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 96 for frequency modulation op erating instructions CW n F zu FM Edit Deviation Deviation Rate Wave Edit Rate Le FM Mode Select Internal FM TT aves Internal External Mode AM Pulse AM cw H FM Edit Sensitivity Sensitivity FM Mode Deviation Le External FM Internal External AM Pulse AM CW FM On Off F Internal FM Status P e s FM Edit FM Deviation Deviation Edit FM Rate 4 Lea L Select External FM Source Fi Internal FM Status AM aff Pulse off AM FM cw FM Deviation Rate Wave FM Mode Le E El External FM Status am 5 Pulse Off AM FM FM On Off Edit FM Sensitivity CW FM Sensitivity Deviation Select Internal FM Source E Figure 4 12 Frequency Modulation Menu Map 4 16
105. NAL NAME SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 HORIZ OUTPUT Horizontal Sweep Output Provides a OV at beginning and 10V at end of sweep for all sweep modes regardless of sweep width In the CW mode the voltage is proportional to frequency between OV at low end and 10V at the high end of range In CW mode if CW Ramp is enabled a repetitive OV to 10V ramp is pro vided The ramp speed is adjusted by the Sweep Time function 2 GND Chassis Ground 3 SEQ SYNC Sequential Sync Output Provides a 5V signal during sweep retrace at band switching points and during each frequency step in step sweep mode 5V dur ing markers and 10V during the selected marker 4 L ALT ENABLE L Alternate Enable Output Provides a TTL low level signal which indicates that the alternate sweep mode is active 5 MARKER OUTPUT Marker Output Provides a 5V or 5V signal during a marker Signal polarity se lected from a front panel menu 6 RETRACE BLANKING Retrace Blanking Output Provides a 5V or 5V signal coincident with sweep re trace Signal polarity selected from a front panel menu 7 L ALT SWP L Alternate Sweep Output Provides a TTL low level signal to indicate that the primary sweep is in progress or a TTL high level signal to indicate that the alter nate sweep is in progress 8 SHIELD Cable Shield Chassis Ground 9 TRIGGER OUTPUT Trigger Output Provides a TTL low level trigger signal for external devices or in struments 10 SWP DWELL OUT Sweep Dwell Output Pro
106. O we Eo uu 5 5 Frequency Synthesis Test PESE SUD cue di acuit 2E a a es a ee a Test Procedure oaoa a a a A 5 6 Level Accuracy andFlatnessTests Test SAUD pgs Doa ok e yo E E E o ae E BG Power Level Accuracy Test Procedure Power Level Flatness Test Procedure NOTE Specifications shown in this chapter andin other chapters arefor referenceonly Refer to the performance specifications for the MG369XB in the technical data sheet part number 11410 00344 located in the back of this manual 5 2 MG369XB OM 5 1 Introduction 5 2 Test Equipment Chapter 5 Operation Verification This chapter contains three operation verification tests that can be used to verify Series MG369XB Synthesized signal generator opera tion Setup instructions and performance procedures are included for each test The results can be compared with the specified limits that are shown on thetest record forms that are provided for each test Table 5 1 lists the recommended test equipment for performing the op eration verification tests in this chapter Table 5 1 Recommended Test Equipment ics Recommended Instrument Critical Specification Man factursr Modal Frequency Range 0 01 to 40 GHz Anritsu Model MF2414B Counter Input Z 509 Resolution 1 Hz Other External Time Base or Input Frequency Range 0 01 to 65 GHz EIP Microwave Inc Models 538B Counter I
107. OO or off RO1 at reset The display will reflect your selection MG369XB OM 3 79 System Configuration NOTE Resetting the MG369XB sets the frequency scaling reference multi plier valueto 1 NOTE The Terminate RF Off selection is only available in units with Option 2 Step Attenuator Local Front Panel Operation Press More gt to access the additional Configure RF menu for more selections Additional Configure RF Menu When you press More gt the Additional Configure RF menu below is displayed CANI Frequency F1 Configure RF Scaling Retrace RF off Terminate Delta F RF on RF Off Ramp Rest 10 Reset State an rr Freq Scaling 1 00 LevTerminate RF of Yes a Frequency Scaling Lets you set a reference multiplier value and apply it to all frequency parameters The reference multi plier can be any value between 0 1 and 18 Changing the multiplier value changes the entered and displayed frequencies but does not affect the output of the signal generator For example Frequency scaling set to 4 CW frequency set to 20 GHz MG369XB output is 5 GHz 20 GHz 4 Press Frequency Scaling FRS to open the refer ence multiplier parameter then edit the current value using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the data entry key pad and the terminator soft key To close the open multiplier parameter press
108. OUTPUT set to ON the output power level is set to O dBm Always disconnect sensitive equipment from the unit before performing self test You can perform a signal generator self test at any time during normal operation by pressing and then the System M enu soft key Selftest If the signal generator fails self test an error mes sage s is displayed on the front panel data display These error messages describe the malfunction and in most cases provide an indication of what has failed Table 6 1 pages 6 4 through 6 6 is a sum mary listing of the self test error messages Included for each is a description of the probable cause s whether or not the M G369XB is still operable and if operable what operational degradation can be ex pected MG369XB OM 6 3 Error and Warning Status Messages Operator Maintenance WARNING Self test error messages normally indicate the failure of an internal component or assembly of the signal generator There are no operator serviceable components inside Refer servicing of the instrument to qualified service technicians To prevent the risk of electrical shock or damage to preci sion components do not remove the equipment covers Table6 1 Sdf Test Error Messages 1 of 4 Error Message Description Remarks Error 100 DVM Ground Offset Failed Indicates that a calibration related problem Do Not Attempt to Operate Refer the instrum
109. Off During Retrace CW FEuAAEESREO E Select RF On or Off During Frequency F1 Configure RF z Delock RF on DeltaF RF Switching In CW Step and List Modes Bere RE om Ee dpi on Ramp Select Rest For Single Sweep 0 For Bottom Remp Rest on EE rea Scaling 1 00 of Sweep Ramp 10 For Top of Sweep Ramp Freq Scaling 1 00 LEVI Terminate RF Off Yes Reset LEVI Terminate RF Off Yes L a State Select RF On or Off at Reset L More Dp Previous v Select GPIB Address Select CR or CR LF Line Terminator Select GPIB Language CW H Configure GPIB GPIB Address 5 GPIB GPIB Terminator CR LF Terminator Language SCPI Power Meter Address 13 Power Meter
110. Panel Operation ALC Power The ALC power slope function lets you compensate Slope for system cable and waveguide variations due to changes in frequency This is accomplished by lin early increasing or decreasing power output as the frequency increases As shown in the following illus tration the power slope function provides you with the ability to set both the power slope and the pivot point The ALC loop menu lets you activate the ALC power slope function i Power 3 Slope 5 Power Slope ae s Pivot Point wee oe d Su sa Power at DUT aqi With Compensation et is ee XN N S Power at DUT Without Compensation Frequency To access the ALC Loop menu from the ALC Control menu display press ALC Loop TheALC Loop menu below is displayed External F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz PS dest Li 0 00 dBm Level ALC ALC User Lewel Level Sweep Mode Loop Lvl Cal Control 3 68 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Leveling Operations SLOPE When Power Slope is selected ON this status message is displayed on all menu displays to remind you that a power slope correction has been applied to the ALC Press Slope On Off SL 1 to activate the ALC power slope function SYN External F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz AE ien Li 0 00 dBm ALC Slope 128 Pres
111. Previous AM otf Fes eel off Pulse off This menu lets you select the model and set the GPIB address for the power meter that is used to create a user level flatness correction power offset table Refer to page 3 70 for a description of this function Press Power Meter Address to change the address of the power meter on the GPIB the power meter s de fault GPIB address is 13 Enter a new address be tween 1 and 30 using the cursor control keys or the data entry keypad and the terminator soft key The new GPIB address will appear on the display Press Power Meter Select to select the power meter model being used Supported power meters are the Anritsu ML2437A ML2438A and ML4803A and H ewlett Packard 437B 438A and 70100A Press 68 69 ID to enable operations with a Wiltron Model 562 or Anritsu Model 56100A Scalar Network Analyzer Refer to page 7 4 for master slave proce dures Press 68 69 ID again to disable the opera tion Press Emulation gt to access the Second Additional Configure GPIB menu for more scalar mode of oper ation choices described on the following page Press Display Updates to have the display updated with the current instrument settings when in the remote operation mode Press lt Previous to return to the main Configure GPIB menu display 3 82 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation System Configuration Second Additional Configure GPIB Menu When y
112. RF output in this frequency range Use caution and always determine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condition Error 131 3 3 5 5 GH Switched Filter Indicates a failure in the 3 3 to 5 5 GHz switched filter path within the switched filter assembly The MG369XB may not produce an RF output in this frequency range Use caution and always determine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condition Error 132 5 5 8 4 GH Switched Filter Indicates a failure in the 5 5 to 8 4 GHz switched filter path within the switched filter assembly The MG369XB may not produce an RF output in this frequency range Use caution and always determine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condition Error 133 8 4 13 25 GH Switched Filter Indicates a failure in the 8 4 to 13 25 GHz switched filter path within the switched fil ter assembly The MG369XB may not produce an RF output in this frequency range Use caution and always determine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condition Error 134 13 25 20 GH Switched Filter Indicates a failure in the 13 25 to 20 GHz switched filter path within the switched fil ter assembly The MG369XB may not produce an RF output in this frequency range Use caution and always determine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condition Error 135 Modulator or Driver Failed Indicates a fail
113. SERIES MG369XB SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATORS OPERATION MANUAL Ainritsu P N 10370 10365 REVISION D PRINTED MARCH 2007 COPYRIGHT 2007 ANRITSU CO 490 JARVIS DRIVE MORGAN HILL CA 95037 2809 WARRANTY The Anritsu product s listed on the title page is are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of shipment Anritsu s obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be defective during the warranty period Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for equipment returned to Anritsu for warranty repairs Obligation is limited to the original purchaser Anritsu is not liable for consequen tial damages LIMITATION OF WARRANTY The foregoing warranty does not apply to Anritsu connectors that have failed due to normal wear Also the warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the Buyer unauthorized modification or misuse or operation outside of the environmental specifica tions of the product No other warranty is expressed or implied and the remedies provided herein are the Buyer s sole and exclusive remedies TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Adobe Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated NOTICE Anritsu Company has prepared this manual for use by Anritsu Company personnel and customers as a guide for the proper installation operation and maintenance of Anritsu Company equipment and compu
114. Selection menu below Select F1 Internal 4M Status AM off N sine wave Depth 50 4 Rate 10 000 0 kHz Wave Ps square wave x positive ramp SS negative ramp am oH 0 00 dBm L1 Previous GN Gaussian noise am FM Pulse sm UN uniform noise This menu displays the modulation waveforms de scription tothe left that are available from the AM ESA triangle wave generator Use the cursor control keys to highlight the desired modulation waveform then press Select to select the highlighted waveform The AM Status display will reflect your selection Press lt Previous toreturn to the main AM Status menu display Press Internal External to select the source of the modulating signal Internal selects the modulating signal from the internal AM generator external se lects the modulating signal from an external source The AM status display will reflect your selection 3 94 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Signal Modulation Press Log Linear to select the AM operating mode When Internal AM is active the AM Depth display will reflect your selection as XX dB Log or XX Linear When External AM is active the AM Sen sitivity display will reflect your selection as XX dB V Log or XX V Linear Press lt Previous toreturn tothe AM Status menu display External AM Source To provide amplitude mod
115. T Don OD nom On Off Edit End Power Level gt _ gt External On Off Edit Dwell Time On Off step size Edit Step Size A e deste Edit Number of Steps Em Trigger User Level Lvl Cal Sweep Previous ALC User Level Loop Lvl Cal Control Set Power Level to dBm log Set Power Level to dBuV log Edit Start Power Level Edit End Power Level 0 00 dBm L1 0 00 dBm Set Power Level to mV linear AM Off FM MI Off puse of Ho Lp ru xr y L1 L2 13 14 L5 L6 L L8 L9 LO NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 56 for CW power sweep mode operat ing instructions Figure 4 8 CW Power Sweep M ode Menu Map 4 12 MG369XB OM LOCAL OPERATION SWEEP FREQUENCY MENU MAPS STEP POWER MODE Y Step Sweep MIS est uu Edit Start Power Level CW El EOS o a d GHz i F1 2 200 000 000 00 GHz Set Power Levelto dBm log Edit L2 Edit End Power Level Set Power Level to dBuV log Edit Step Dwell Time Set Power Levelto mV linear Level Sweep Y E Leve
116. TTL level signal to pulse modulate the RF output BNC connector 10 MHz REF OUT Provides a 0 5 Vp p AC coupled 10 MHz signal derived from the internal frequency standard of the signal generator BNC connector 502 impedance FM M IN Accepts an external modulating signal 50 to produce FM M on the RF output FM M sensitivity and FM M mode are selectable via the front panel menu or GPIB BNC connector AM IN Accepts an external modulating signal 509 to produce AM on the RF output AM sensitivity Lin ear or Log are selectable via the front panel menu or GPIB BNC connector EXT ALC IN Provides for leveling the RF output signal externally with either a remote detector or a power meter The rear panel BNC connector accepts a O to 1V or a O to 1V signal Input Line Voltage Module Contains an input receptacle for connecting line voltage to the MG369XB two 5A type T line fuses that provide over voltage current protection for the signal generator s circuits during operation and standby and an On Off power switch for applying line power to the MG369XB IEEE 488 GPIB 24 pin connector that provides for remotely controlling the signal generator from an ex ternal controller via the IEEE488 bus GPIB A pin out diagram for this connector is shown in Figure A 3 FM M OUT Provides a video modulating signal 50Q from the internal FM generator BNC connector DO O OQOQOVO O VOO EFC Electronic Frequency Control input ac
117. Time Select Single Trigger Level Level LI 0 00 dem Ronei LI 0 00 dem Triggers a Single Sweep est 11 Edit Current Power Level Alt te AM of FM SMI Of weer AM of FWSMI om PTevius Pulse off Pulse off 1 cm SES susto Sweep cu ES ssstp Sweep ist cento Edit F3 Edit Alternate Sweep Start Frequency Edit Alternate Sweep Stop Frequency F1 2 000 GHz F3 2 000 GHz F2 8 400 Edit F4 Level L1 0 00 dBm Previous AM off FM M Off Full Fi Fz rs ra rs dF Fe de Alternate Sweep Alternate Range Alternate Sweep On Off F1 2 000 GHz F3 1 F2 20 000 Fa 5 000 Alternate Level Level Li Alternate Sweep ON 0 00 dBm L1 0 00 dBm Previous AM oft FM M Off Pulse off Analog Step Manual Frequenci C Sweep Sweep sweep List Control Analog Sweep Edit Li Fl 2 000 GHz F3 2 000 GHz F2 20 000 F4 5 000 Edit L2 Edit Main Sweep Power Level Edit Alternate Sweep Power Level Level LI 0 00 dBm L2 1 00 dBm Previous AM off FMM Off Pulse otf NOTE Lo Li L2 L3 L4 Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 26 for analog sweep freque
118. WR 6 9 1 GHz to 14 2 GHz 110 GHz to 170 GHz 12 WR 5 11 6 GHz to 18 4 GHz 140 GHz to 220 GHz 12 WR 3 12 2 GHz to 18 1 GHz 220 GHz to 325 GHz 18 MG369XB OM 7 21 mmWave Source Modules Use With Other Instruments To set the frequency scaling on the MG369XB press Eu ConfigRF gt More gt The Frequency Scaling factor can then be accessed by pressing the Frequency Scaling soft key CW Frequency F1 Configure RF Scaling Retrace RF off Terminate Delta F RF on RF Off Ramp Rest 10 Reset State an Trevi ted Scaling 1 00 V Terminate RF off NOTE Frequency scaling does not affect the actual fre quency output of the MG369XB It scales the displayed frequency on the MG369XB to match the output frequency of the mmWave source module 7 22 MG369XB OM A 1 Introduction A 2 Rear Panel Connectors A 3 Connector Pin out Diagrams Appendix A Rear Panel Connectors This appendix provides descriptions for the rear panel connectors on a typical Series MG369XB Synthesized signal generator Figure A 1 provides an illustration of the rear panel and describes the rear panel connectors Figures A 2 and A 3 provide pin out diagrams and descriptions for the AUX I O and IEEE 488 GPIB multi pin connectors on the rear panel MG369XB OM A 1 Rear Panel Index Rear Panel Connectors
119. aSweepRange 3 40 AM Mode External a uomo somme x Re oy Res 3 95 Internal asas um o para G 3 93 OperatingModes 3 93 ProvidingAM 3 93 Analog Sweep Frequency M ode Description rn 3 26 Menu Map x soe oem MC E 4 7 Selecting Analog Sweep Mode 3 26 Setting theSweepTime 3 27 Anritsu ServiceCenters 2 14 Web Sit css dE rage mad bes 1 4 C Calibration Reference Oscillator 3 88 to 3 91 Connectors Rear Panel l ll 1 1 Connectors Rear Panel A 1 Copy tO List 4x ue ER Poa den e 3 47 CopyingData 3 47 Cursor Control Keys 3 12 CW Frequency Mode MenuMap csse 4 6 Selecting a CW Frequenty 3 20 Seleting a Power Level 3 22 SelectingCWMode 3 20 CW Power Sweep Mode Menu Maps radi 405 a hea a Ges 4 12 SelectingaSweepRange 3 59 Selecting a Sweep Trigger 3 57 Selecting CW Power Sweep Mode 3 56 Selecting Linear or Logarithmic Sweep 3 60 Setting Dwell Time 3 57 Setting Step Size 3 57 CW Rampa usina e e S 3 23 D Data Display Desciption 3 8 to 3 11 Menu Display Format 3 9 MenuKegys o 3 10 DataEntry 3 17 to 3 19 Data Entry Area Description 3 12 to 3 13 Default Parameters 3
120. acy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy CW Frequency 500 MHz CW Frequency 5 0 GHz CW Frequency 25 0 GHz CW Frequency 50 0 GHz Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 12 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 5 dB 9 24 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 Model MG3695B Serial No Date Standard Power Units with Options Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep
121. al Purpose Interface Bus GPIB setup and interconnections Inspect the shipping container for damage If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged retain until the contents of the ship ment have been checked against the packing list and the signal gener ator has been checked for mechanical and electrical operation If the shipment is incomplete or if the signal generator is damaged mechanically or electrically notify your local sales representative or Anritsu Customer Service If either the shipping container is damaged or the cushioning material shows signs of stress notify the carrier as well as Anritsu Keep the shipping materials for the carrier s inspec tion Preparation for use consists of installing the instrument into a suitable operating location and connecting the signal generator toa power source The following paragraphs provide these procedures along with information about power requirements warmup times and the operating environment Figure 2 1 on the following page illustrates the basic outer dimensions of the instrument MG369XB OM 2 3 Preparation For Use Installation 1 484 Standard Configuration Diameter 6 35 Rack Mount Configuration Figure 2 1 MG369XB Outline Dimensions in millimeters 2 4 MG369XB OM Installation Rack Mounting Kit Installation 2 4 Rack Mounting Kit The rack mounting kit Option 1A contains a set of track slides 90 In
122. al generators It includes a general description of the instrument and information on its identification number related manuals options and performance specifications A listing of recommended test equip ment is also provided The series MG369XB synthesized signal generators are microproces sor based synthesized signal sources with high resolution phase lock capability They generate both discrete CW frequencies and broad full range and narrow band step sweeps across the frequency range of 2 GHz to 67 GHz Options are available to extend the low end of the frequency range to 0 1 Hz All functions of the signal generator are fully controllable locally from the front panel or remotely except for power on standby via the EEE 488 General Purpose nterface Bus GPIB Table 1 1 page 1 5 lists models frequency ranges and maxi mum leveled output All Anritsu instruments are assigned a unique six digit ID number such as 020312 The ID number is imprinted on a decal that is af fixed to the rear panel of the unit Special order instrument configura tions also have an additional specials number tag attached to the rear panel of the unit such as SM 1234 When ordering parts or corresponding with Anritsu Customer Service please use the correct serial number with reference to the specific in strument s model number for example model MG3693B synthesized signal generator serial number 020312 MG369XB OM 1 3 Options
123. all Level Li Reset config setups modo Selftest Step 3 Press Save SSN M1 9 then enter the desired setup number between zero and nine on the keypad The setup is now saved NOTES The current front panel settings are automati cally saved to setup number zero when the in strument is shutdown using the front panel LINE key Therefore it is recommended that you only use setup numbers one through nine to save front panel setups When an MG369XB shutdown occurs because of main power interruptions the current front panel settings are not saved MG369XB OM 3 85 Saving Recalling Instrument Setups Local Front Panel Operation Recalling To recall a previously saved setup first access the Setups Setups menu as described below Step 1 Press to display the System menu Step 2 Press Setups to display the Setups menu Step 3 At the Setups menu press Recall RSN M1 9 then enter the setup number on the keypad The MG369XB resets itself to the recalled configura tion Erasing The front panel setups are stored in non volatile Stored Setups memory A master reset is required to erase the con tents of the setups and reprogram them with default data To perform a master reset proceed as follows NOTE un Step L With the MG369XB in standby mode The master reset function over press and hold the RF OUTPUT ON OFF writes all information stored in the key
124. ana lyzer display Toturn on the CW ramp from the CW menu press CW Ramp to access the CW Ramp menu below and press CW Ramp CS1 CN cw Ramp Fl 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Level L1 0 00 dBm Previous Analog Step Manual cw Sweep Sweep Sweep Controle List Frequency While the CW ramp is on the message CW Ramp appears on the right side of the frequency title bar on all CW menus Press CW Ramp CSO again to turn the CW ramp off MG369XB OM 3 23 CW Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation Phase Offset When active the MG369XB s RF output will be phase shifted by the specified amount displayed in the phase offset parameter The phase offset range is 360 to 360 with a resolution of 0 1 NOTE The phase offset function is available in CW op erating mode only To activate the phase offset from the CW menu press Phase Offset gt to access the Phase Offset menu below and press Phase Offset PS1 CY F1 2 700 000 000 00 GHz Zero Display Toturn off the phase offset press Phase Offset PSO from the phase offset menu To edit the phase offset value press Edit Offset PSO button from the phase offset menu below then use the cursor keys or rotary knob to edit the phase offset or use the keypad to enter a new value Phase Offset Edit Offset
125. and select Pulse Ensure that the pulse mode is Off 7 18 MG369XB OM Use With Other Instruments IF Up Conversion Option 7 7 6 IF Up Conversion Option 7 adds an internal mixer that can be used for the generic Option 7 up conversion of an IF signal The mixer s RF LO and IF ports are made available at the rear panel of the MG369XB via three female K Connectors The typical application will feed the MG369XB micro wave output which can be moved to the rear panel via Option 9K to the mixer s LO port The user s external IF signal will be fed to the mixer s IF port The new up converted signal will be available at the mixer s RF port Figure 7 5 shows a block diagram of a QPSK up con version using the MG369XB with an MG3681A QPSK source QPSK Source MG3681A IF y LO RF Up converted QPSK gt gt signal in transmission channel O 2 40 GHz MG369XB RF Output Figure 7 5 QPSK Up conversion MG369XB OM 7 19 IF Up Conversion Option 7 Use With Other Instruments IF SY RF LO o O RF Output AUX 1 0 IEEE 488 GPIB E 9 ane 9 9 WO o Das Figure 7 6 MG369XB Rear Pand IF Up conversion Connectors MG369XB Set up the MG369XB as follows Mixer Setup Step 1 Connect t
126. are obe UK le AR exc 3 7 RF Output Connector ac de eo mom X RUE OE gr qe Reo Ed 3 7 Data Display Area 3 coxis ve Wo x3 6 4 EL E EEE SE 3 8 Menu Display Format as ce vue koc Ro 3 9 Men I 3 10 Data Entry Area 2 acies Be teow a Ede ER ue og A 3 12 Instrument Start Up au ears o acci aom Be icc Do a IRR OR ew 3 14 Powering Up the MG369XB 3 14 Start Up Display uox uu a a ol a A A 3 14 Standby Operation 402 2d aia a de 3 3 4o cR RED Rn 3 14 Self Testing the MG369XB 3 15 Resetting to Default Parameters 3 15 Entering Data CETT 3 17 Opening the Parameter o ooo a a a a 3 17 Editing the Current Value 2 aoaaa a a 9 os 3 18 Entering a New Value ccr eae 3 19 CW Frequency Operation o aooo a 3 20 Seleting CW Mode lll rns 3 20 Selecting a CW Frequency 3 20 Selecting a Power Level l l ns 3 22 CW RAMP aa uote deem om Emis B Roe e AR dn ox RC e 3 23 Phase Offset d adag x s x RE EC x oe Reo be E deo EE n 3 24 Electronic Frequency Control 3 25 MG369XB OM Table of Contents Continued 3 8 Sweep Frequency Operation 3 26 Analog Sweep Mode sn 3 26 Selecting Analog Sweep Mode 3 26 Setting Sweep Time rs 3 27 Step Sweep Mode 4 s goo Ro ono e e a HOGS RS 3 28 Selecting Step Sweep Mode
127. atus Areas This area dis plays the modulation status for the current setup MG369XB OM 3 9 Data Display Area Local Front Panel Operation CV Tag F1 Level List z Selected LLO 1 00 L5 4 00 Edit Ci 0 00 6 5 00 Selected LL2 1 00 L7 6 00 L3 2 00 L8 7 00 Output L4 3 00 L9 8 00 Level Leve L1 0 00 dBm L1 0 00 dem Menu Keys Instrument Warning Status Areas These areas show instrument warning and status messages For example the message indi cates that the 100 MHz crystal oven has not yet reached a stable operating temperature Menu Labels Each of the menu soft keys located at the bottom and right edge of the display has a corresponding menu label area on the display These labels identify the function of the soft keys for the current menu display In most cases when a menu soft key is pressed its menu label changes appearance to viSu ally show the On Off condition Window Display A window display that overlays a portion of the cur rent menu display is used to a Show the parameter being edited a Display selection lists of preset frequencies power levels markers etc a Show the system configuration choices and current selections a Show self test error messages A typical window display is shown tothe left As shown in Figure 3 2 on page 3 8 there are two types of menu keys that affect the data dis play main menu hard
128. atus window that shows the current menu selections and the measured FM Deviation The FM deviation mea surement function measures the voltage of the ex ternal modulation signal and calculates the peak frequency deviation Press On Off toturn FM on and off The External FM status display will reflect your selection as On E or Off the FM modulation status area will reflect This error message is displayed your selection as External On or Off when the external FM modulating signal exceeds the input voltage Press Edit Sensitivity to open the FM Sensitivity pa range The message Reduce FM In rameter then edit the current value using the cur put Level also appears at the bot sor control keys rotary data knob or enter an new tom of the FM status display FM is value using the keypad and the appropriate termi turned off until the modulating sig nator key The FM Sensitivity rangeis 10 kHz V to nal is within the input voltage 20 MHZ V for Locked Locked Low N oise and range Unlocked Narrow FM modes and 100 kHz V to 100 MHzAN for Unlocked Wide FM mode To dose the open FM Sensitivity parameter press Edit Sensitivity or make another menu selection 3 100 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Signal Modulation UNLOCKED When Unlocked Narrow FM or Un locked Wide FM is selected ON this warning messageis displayed on all menu displays to remind you that the carrier frequency is not phase locked
129. ble of Contents 6 1 Introduction 0 000 eee ee eee 6 2 Error and Warning Status Messages Self Test Error Messages Normal Operation Error and Warning Status Messages 6 3 Troubleshooting 2 505 s de Es REU E AP RATES ox 64 Routine Maintenance 0 0000 ee enn Cleaning the Fan Filters Cleaning the Data Display ReplacingtheLineFuses 6 1 Introduction 6 2 Errorand Warning Status Messages Chapter 6 Operator Maintenance This chapter provides the information necessary for operator mainte nance of the signal generator Operator maintenance is limited to trou bleshooting and repairs that can be made without removing the instrument covers During normal operation the MG369XB generates error messages to indicate internal malfunctions abnormal signal generator operations or invalid signal inputs or data entries It also displays warning mes sages to alert you of conditions that could result in inaccurate signal generator output In addition status messages are displayed to remind you of current menu selections or settings Self Test Error The MG369XB firmware includes internal diagnos Messages tics that self test the instrument These self test di agnostics perform a brief go no go test of most of the instrument PCBs and other internal assemblies CAUTION During self test with RF
130. cepts an external dc signal 5V to 5V to modulate the RF output Sensitivity 10 n KHz V where n is the reference multiplier see page 3 80 and the modulation bandwidth is lt 250 Hz BNC connector PULSE SYNC OUT Provides a TTL compatible signal synchronized to the internal pulse modulation out put BNC connector Figure A 1 Rear Panel Series MG369XB Synthesized Signal Generator 2 of 3 MG369XB OM A 3 Rear Panel Index Rear Panel Connectors SERIAL I O Provides access to two RS 232 terminal ports to support service and calibration functions and master slave operations RJ45 connector RF Output Connector Option 9 Provides RF output at the rear panel of the instrument OE Mixer IF Input Option 7 Accepts an external IF input from DC to 500 MHz or Scan Modulator Input Option 20 Accepts 0 to 6 Vdc modulating input Mixer RF Output Option 7 Provides an up converted IF signal from 1 to 40 GHz Mixer LO Input Option 7 Accepts an external RF input from 1 to 40 GHz or mmW Bias Output Option 18 Provides a 12 Vdc supply for an external millimeter wave module Figure A 1 Rear Panel Series MG369XB Synthesized Signal Generator 3 of 3 A 4 MG369XB OM Rear Panel Connectors AUX I O Connector AUX I O pur ow 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 N o o C Lk TDN 0 PIN SIG
131. contact your local Anritsu representative at the end of the product s useful life to arrange disposal in accordance with your initial contract and the local law Safety Symbols To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction Anritsu Company uses the following symbols to indicate safety related information For your own safety please read the information carefully BEFORE operating the equipment WARNING CAUTION WARNING indicates a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that could result in personal injury or loss of life if not performed properly Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated condi tions are fully understood and met CAUTION indicates a hazard It calls attention to a procedure which if not performed properly could result in damage to or destruction of a component of the instrument Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met The instrument is marked with this symbol to indicate that it is neces sary for the user to refer to the instructions in the operation manual Indicates ground MG369XB OM Safety 1 For Safety WARNING When supplying power to this equipment always use a three wire power cable connected to a three wire power line outlet If power is supplied without grounding the equip ment in this manner there is a risk of receiving a severe or fatal electric shock
132. cy CW Frequency 500 MHz CW Frequency 5 0 GHz CW Frequency 25 0 GHz CW Frequency 50 0 GHz Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 16 dBm dBm 23 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 22 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 21 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 20 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm Specification 1 5 dB Specification 1 5 dB Specification 1 5 dB Specification 1 5 dB 5 36 MG369XB OM Operation Verif
133. cy mode op erating instructions Q Access the master slave menu Refer to page 7 4 for Master Slave mode operating in structions o Select an output power level for the CW fre quency O Select the Phase Offset menu o Select the CW Ramp menu Selecting a There are several ways to select a CW frequency for CW Frequency output You can 1 edit the current frequency 2 enter a new frequency or 3 select one of the 20 pre set frequency parameters 3 20 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation CW Frequency Operation Editing the Current Frequency Press Edit F1 F1 to open the frequency parameter then edit the current CW frequency using the cursor control keys or the rotary data knob To dosethe open frequency parameter press Edit Fi or make another menu selection Entering a New Frequency Press Edit F1 F1 to open the frequency parameter then enter the new CW frequency using the keypad and appropriate terminator key To dose the open frequency parameter press Edit Fi or make an other menu selection Selecting a Preset Frequency To select one of the preset frequencies for output press the soft key Frequency Control gt The CW Frequency Control menu shown below is displayed CNN eder F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Frequency ist F2 Scan Up L1 0 00 dBm This menu lets you perform the following o Select preset frequencies FO CFO F
134. cy modulation of the output signal using modulating signals from an external source Error 148 Pulse 100 MHz reference circuitry failed or Error 148 Pulse 40 MHz reference circuitry failed Indicates a failure of the pulse generator 100 MHz oscillator circuitry The pulse generator may still function however the 100 MHz oscillator is not phase locked to the 10 MHz reference time base The pulse modulation function may not operate Indicates a failure of the pulse generator 40 MHz oscillator circuitry The pulse generator may still function however the 40 MHz oscillator is not phase locked to the 10 MHz reference time base The pulse modulation function may not operate MG369XB OM Error and Warning Status Messages Operator Maintenance Normal Operation Error and When an abnormal condition is detected during op eration the MG369XB displays an error message to indicate that the output is abnormal or that a signal Warning Status input or data entry is invalid It also displays warn Messages ing messages to alert you of conditions that could cause an inaccurate signal generator output Status messages to remind you of current menu selections or settings are also generated Table 6 2 is a summary list of possible error mes sages that can be displayed during normal opera tions Table 6 3 is a summary list of possible warning status messages Table 6 2 Possible Error Messages during Normal Operation 1 o
135. dBm 5 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB 5 28 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 Model MG3691B Serial No Date High Power Option 15 Units with Options Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical MG369XB OM 5 29 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 1 of 2 Model MG3692B Serial No Date High Power Option 15 Units with Options Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy CW Frequency 500 MHz CW Frequency 5 0 GHz CW Frequency 15 0 GHz Set Measured Set
136. dBm 4 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 0 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 1 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 2 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 3 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 4 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB 5 34 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 Model MG3694B Serial No Date High Power Option 15 Units with Options Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0 dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical MG369XB OM 5 35 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 1 of 2 Model MG3695B Serial No Date High Power Option 15 Units with Options Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accura
137. displayed call a service techni cian ENGA is Displayed Trouble Description This message is displayed in the frequency pa rameters area to indicate that 1 the analog sweep start frequency en tered is greater than the stop frequency 2 the dF value entered re sults in a sweep outside the range of the instrument 3 the step size value entered is greater than the sweep range 4 the number of steps entered results in a step size of less than 0 1 Hz or 0 1 dB 0 001 mV or 5 the step sweep time entered divided by the number of steps en tered results in a dwell time of 10 ms Step 1 Check that 1 the analog sweep start frequency entered is not greater than the stop frequency 2 the dF value entered does not try to set the frequency sweep outside the range of the signal generator 3 the step size entered is not greater than F2 minus F 1 4 the number of steps entered does not result in a step sizethat is smaller than the resolution of the instrument or 5 the step sweep time and number of steps does not result in a dwell time of 10 ms a Enter a valid sweep start frequency dF value step size step sweep time or number of steps a Ifthe error message remains displayed call a service technician MG369XB OM 6 13 Routine Maintenance Operator Maintenance 6 4 Routine Maintenance Routine maintenance that you can perform consists of cleaning the fan filters cleaning the data display and replacing a d
138. e couple 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 varia tions with frequency in a test setup The following paragraphs provide descriptions and operating instruc tions for the leveling modes and functions Use the Leveling Modes menu map Chapter 4 Figure 4 10 to follow the menu sequences Selecting a The ALC system is a feedback control system in Leveling Mode which the output power is measured at a detector and compared with the expected power level If the output and desired power levels do not equal the ALC adjusts the power output until they do The ALC feedback signal can come from either the inter nal detector or an external detector or power meter Alternatively the output power can be set to a fixed level without using the normal feedback ALC off The ALC mode menu lets you select a leveling mode To access the ALC Mode menu first press ESA At the Level ALC Select menu display press ALC Mode The ALC Mode menu below is dis played CW Fi 2 200 000 000 0 GHz Leveling Level Level Sweep Mode Loop Lwl Cal Control MG369XB OM 3 63 Leveling Operations Local Front Panel Operation The ALC Mode menu lets you perform the following Q Access the Leveling menu select the ALC mode of operation a Access th
139. e calibration was performed This flattening of the test point power level is accomplished by summing a power offset word from the power offset table with the signal generator s normal power level DAC word at each frequency point Up to five user level flatness calibration power off set tables from 2 to 801 frequency points per table can be created and stored in the MG369XB memory for recall The GPIB power meters supported are the Anritsu Models ML2437A ML2438A and ML4803A and the H ewlett Packard Models 437B 438A and 70100A The MG369XB s internal power meter pro vided with Option 8 may also be used Refer to Sec tion 3 17 on page 3 116 for information on using the internal power meter GPIB MG369XB Signal Generator Anritsu m e 4 Da 20 lt P DOS We e YOO LI 00000 DOO Dm IO Dee 9 RF Output EM 99oooo RF Input Switch Matrix Amplifiers Couplers etc E Flatness Corrected Output Device Under q Test Power Sensor Figure 3 4 Setup for Creating a Power Offset Table User Led Flatness Calibration 3 70 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Leveling Operations E quipment Setup To create a power offset table for user level flatness calibration connect the equipment shown in Figure 3 4 as follows Step 1 Usinga GPIB cable connect the power meter tot
140. e 3 1 page 3 16 lists the default pa rameters for all MG369XB models NOTE Resetting the instrument dears the current setup parameters f these parameter values are needed for future testing save them as a stored setup before resetting the signal genera tor For information on saving recalling instru ment setups refer to page 3 85 To reset the signal generator press BHAN When the System menu above is displayed press Reset MG369XB OM 2 15 Instrument Start Up Local Front Panel Operation Table3 1 Res Default Parameters MODEL FREQUENCY PARAMETERS GHz NUMBER FO F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 MO M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 AF MG3691B 3 5 2 0 8 4 2 0 50 80 84 84 84 84 35 20 84 20 50 80 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 4 1 0 MG3692B 3 5 2 0 20 0 2 0 5 0 8 0 11 0 14 0 17 0 20 0 3 5 2 0 20 0 2 0 5 0 8 0 11 0 14 0 17 0 20 0 1 0 MG3693B 3 5 2 0 30 0 2 0 5 0 8 0 111 0114 0 17 0 20 0 3 5 2 0 30 0 2 0 5 0 8 0 11 0 14 0 17 0 20 0 1 0 MG3694B 3 5 2 0 40 0 2 0 5 0 8 0 11 0 14 0 17 0 20 0 3 5 2 0 40 0 2 0 5 0 8 0 11 0 14 0 17 0 20 0 1 0 MG3695B 3 5 2 0 50 0 2 0 5 0 8 0 11 0 14 0 17 0 20 0 3 5 2 0 50 0 2 0 5 0 8 0 11 0 14 0 17 0 20 0 1 0 MG3696B 3 5 2 0 67 0 2 0 5 0 8 0 111 0114 0 17 0 20 0 3 5 2 0 67 0 2 0 5 0 8 0 11 0 14 0 17 0 20 0 1 0
141. e Attenuation menu decouple the at tenuator if equipped from the ALC system and set the power level and attenuation To access the Leveling menu from the ALC Mode menu press Leveling gt The Leveling menu below is displayed CY F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz External Detector 40 00 dBm Previous off l Level ALC ALC User Level Leve Sweep Mode Loop Lwl Cal Controle Pulse Internal Leveling This is the normal default leveling mode Output power is sensed by the M G369XB 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 To select internal ALC press Internal IL1 Pressing one of the other leveling menu soft keys External Detector DL1 Power Meter PL 1 or Fixed Gain LVO will turn off internal leveling Press lt Previous to return to the ALC M ode menu 3 64 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Leveling Operations External Leveling In external leveling the output power from the MG369XB is detected by an external detector or power meter The signal from the detector or power meter is returned to the ALC circuitry via the rear panel EXT ALC IN connector The ALC adjusts the output power to keep the power level constant at the point of detection The external ALC source input is selected from the levelin
142. e driving the RF output unleveled Re ducing the modulating signal or adjusting the power level usually clears the warning UNLOCKED When Unlocked Narrow FM or Unlocked Wide FM is selected ON this warning message appears indicating that the instrument is not phase locked during this FM mode of operation REDUCE RATE This warning message is displayed when the AM rate FM rate or M rate is set gt 100 kHz for a non sine wave modulating waveform Amplitude frequency or phase modulation of the output signal will continue but the modulating waveform may be distorted SLOPE This status message indicates that a power slope cor rection has been applied to the ALC EXTL REF OFFSET This status message indicates that an external 10 MHz signal is being used as the reference signal for the MG369XB This status message indicates that a constant offset has been applied to the displayed power level CW RAMP This status message appears on all CW menu displays to indicate that the CW ramp has been turned on USER 1 5 This status message indicates that a user level flatness correction power offset table has been applied to the ALC 6 10 MG369XB OM Operator Maintenance Troubleshooting 6 3 Troubleshooting Table 6 4 provides procedures for troubleshooting common malfunc tions encountered during operation of the signal generator Induded are procedures for
143. e following Environment environmental limits Temperature 0 C to 50 C Humidity 5 to 95 relative at 40 C Altitude up to 4600 meters Cooling Internal cooling is provided by forced airflow from the fans mounted on the rear panel B B B E MG369XB OM 2 9 GPIB Setup and Interconnection Installation 2 5 GPIB Setup and Interconnection The MG369XB provides automated microwave signal generation via the GPIB The following paragraphs provide information about inter face connections cable requirements setting the GPIB operating pa rameters and selecting the external interface language Interface Connector Cable Length Restrictions GPIB Interconnection Interface between the signal generator and other de vices on the GPIB is via a 24 wire interface cable This cable uses connector shells having two connec tor faces These double faced connectors allow for the parallel connection of two or more cables toa single device The GPIB can accommodate up to 15 instruments at any onetime To achieve design performance on the bus proper timing and voltage level relationships must be maintained If either the cable length be tween separate instruments or the cumulative cable length between all instruments is too long the data and control lines cannot be driven properly and the system may fail to perform Cable length restric tions are as follows a Nomorethan 15 instruments may be installed on the bus Q T
144. e parameter Press Stop Delay to open the Delay 1 D1 end time parameter MG369XB OM 3 113 Signal Modulation Local Front Panel Operation Press Step Size to open the step size time parame ter Press Step Time to open the dwell time per step pa rameter then edit the current value using the cur sor control key rotary data knob or enter a new value using the keypad and appropriate termination key To close the open parameter press Step Time or make another menu selection Press lt Previous to return to the Internal Pulse Status menu display Start Delay and End Delay times may be from lower to higher times or vice versa The Step Size time will be applied as an increment or a decrement as appropriate During pulse modulation when the step delay mode is on both Start Delay and Stop Delay times are er ror checked as Delay 1 D1 times against other pulse parameters Step Size time is checked against the Start Delay and Stop Delay times and must be no greater than the difference between Start Delay and Stop Delay 3 114 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Signal Modulation External Pulse Source 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 MG369XB rear panel PULSE TRIGGER IN connector Next access the Internal Pulse Status menu page 3 107 and press Internal Externa
145. ec 9 237 A coh wi 3 85 Recalling Setups ici gx cR de de a dE deme mcn 3 86 Erasing Stored Setups 4 os ovo ooo ooo mo ara 3 86 Secure Operation ue aca andre aca ae E oe se hec ct cro 3 87 Memory Profile and Security Issues 3 87 Reference Loop Adjustments 3 88 Reference Oscillator Calibration 3 88 Reference Loop Bandwidth 3 90 Signal Modulation pegas E DES TIE pre 9 koX Bes 3 92 Accessing Modulation Modes 3 92 Amplitude Modulation Operating Modes 3 93 Providing Amplitude Modulation 3 93 Frequency Modulation Operating Modes 3 96 Providing Frequency Modulation 3 97 Phase Modulation Operating Modes 3 101 Providing Phase Modulation 3 102 Pulse Modulation Operating Modes 3 106 Providing Pulse Modulation 3 107 Internal Power Meter Option 8 3 116 Scan Modulation Option 20 00 ue mad we ke Oe ES 3 119 MG369XB OM 3 3 3 4 3 1 Introduction Chapter 3 Local Front Panel Operation This chapter provides information and instructions on operating the series MG369XB synthesized signal generator using the front panel controls It contains the following Q Illustrations and diagrams of the front panel data display area and data entry area that identify and describe all front panel controls Q An anno
146. ecreased by the unit size The unit size is determined by the cursor place ment Turning the knob rapidly changes the value of the parameter in larger steps When editing frequency power level and time pa rameters the incremental size can be set to a spe cific value using the system configuration increment menu page 3 84 Once set and activated each time the knob is turned clockwise or counter clockwise the parameter s value increases or decreases by the set amount Keypad The numeric keypad provides for entering frequency power level time and number of steps parameters and GPIB address values The key functions as a change sign key during any keypad entry Clear Entry Key When a parameter is open for editing the clear en try key is used to clear the parameter entry Back Space Key The back space key is used to correct keypad data entry errors by deleting the last number or deci mal point entered Termination Soft Keys Termination soft keys are used to terminate keypad data entries and change the parameter values in memory As shown on the left termination soft keys 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 dis played along with an audible beep The frequency time and power level termination soft keys are GHz MHz kHz Hz Sec ms us ns dB dBm dB uV in log
147. ed as a signal source for the analyzer a Instructions for connecting and operating Option 7 Q Instructions for connecting and operating mmWave Source Modules NOTE When the MG369XB is installed with a digital down converter Option 4 the analog sweep capability is limited to 3500 MHz MG369XB OM 3 Master Slave Operation Use With Other Instruments 7 2 Master Slave Master slave operation consists of connecting any two MG369XB in Operation struments together and configuring them so that they produce CW and synchronized swept output signals at an operator selectable fre quency offset One instrument the Master controls the other the Slave via interface cables between their rear panel AUX I O and SE RIAL I O connectors The two units are phase locked together by con necting them to the same 10 MHz reference time base pee zS 200 O 200 RF Output LI O eee RF Output MG369XB Master MG369XB Slave TO DUT TO DUT Figure 7 1 MG369XB Configuration for Master Slave Operation Connecting Connect the two instruments shown in Figure 7 1 the as follows NOTES Instruments O UNO Vidi sen Step 1 Connect the 3 port AU X I O cable end la toget p LM ades ede beled MASTER tothe rear panel AUX
148. eep Sweep Sweep Frequency ni Control NOTE During secure mode all main menu keys and menu soft keys operate normally The menu soft key labels are displayed and change with menu selections Only the parameter display is disabled Toreturn the MG369XB to unsecured normal op eration press BAGI then press Reset Memory The MG369XB has 8 MB cf flash non volatile mem Profileand ory 128 KB of SRAM battery backed non volatile Security memory and 16 MB of DRAM volatile memory It Issues does not have a hard drive or any other type of vola tile or non volatile memory Flash Memory This memory space is used to store the instrument firmware and factory calibration No user informa tion or user calibration is stored in flash memory Therefore flash memory does not pose any security issues for the user MG369XB OM 3 87 Reference Loop Adjustments Local Front Panel Operation SRAM Battery backed Memory This memory space is used to store user setups and user calibrations This memory may contain project sensitive or secure information NOTE When the MG369XB is removed from a secure environment a master reset should be executed to completely dear this memory and replace factory default data Master reset instructions for the MG369XB are given on page 3 86 3 15 Reference Loop The signal source reference loop can be calibrated to an external refer Adjustments ence source and the loop bandwid
149. efective line fuse s Cleaning the Fan Filters Cleaning the Data Display Replacing the Line Fuses The signal generator must always receive adequate ventilation A blocked fan filter can cause the in strument to overheat and shut down Check and dean the rear panel fan filters periodically Clean the fan filters more frequently in dusty environ ments Clean the filters as follows Step 1 Disconnect the MG369XB from the power source Step 2 Carefully vacuum the fan filters from the outside to clean them The data display of the signal generator is protected by a plastic display filter To dean the display filter use mild soap or detergent and water or a commer cial window cleaner Do not use abrasive deaners tissues or paper towels which can scratch the plas tic surface The line fuses used in the MG369XB are 5A type T fuses The line fuse value is printed on the rear panel next to the power connector WARNING Before changing the fuse always remove the power cord from the power outlet There is the risk of receiving a fatal electric shock if the fuse is replaced with the power cord connected Always use a new fuse of the type and rating specified by the fuse markings on the rear panel of the instrument 6 14 MG369XB OM Operator Maintenance Routine Maintenance To replace the line fuse proceed as follows Step 1 Turn offthe rear panel power switch and disconnect the M
150. ent F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Hine Frequency Increment Level Increment Previous Press Frequency Increment to open the frequency increment parameter Press Level Increment to open the power level in crement parameter Press Time Increment to open the time increment parameter Open the parameter you wish to change then edit the current value using the cursor control keys ro tary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad and appropriate termination key When you have finished setting the open parameter close it by pressing its menu soft key or by making another menu selection Press Increment Mode to turn the increment mode on Press Increment Mode again to turn it off Press lt Previous to return to the System Configu ration menu display 3 84 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Saving Recalling Instrument Setups 3 13 Saving Recalling The MG369XB offers the capability to store up to ten complete front Instrument Setups panel setups The setups are numbered zero through nine The follow ing paragraphs describe how to save and recall front panel setups Saving Setups Once you have decided that an instrument setup should be retained for future use follow the proce dure below to save the current setup Step 1 Pres BAEN to display the System menu Step 2 Press Setups The Setups menu below is displayed CW Fi 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Save Rec
151. ent to a qualified service technician Error 101 DVM Positive 10V Reference Indicates that either a calibration related problem or a defective 10 Volt reference Do Not Attempt to Operate Refer the instrument to a qualified service technician Error 102 DVM Negative 10V Reference Indicates that either a calibration related problem or a defective 10 Volt reference Do Not Attempt to Operate Refer the instrument to a qualified service technician Error 107 Sweep Time Check Failed Indicates that the sweep timing is out of tolerance or has failed If analog sweeps can be obtained the MG369XB is still operable in a degraded mode If analog sweeps can not be obtained the MG369XB is operable only in CW or step sweep frequency modes Error 108 Crystal Oven Cold Indicates that the 100 MHz crystal oven or the Option 16 high stability 10 MHz crystal oscillator has not reached operating temperature The MG369XB is still op erable but frequency accuracy and stability may be degraded Error 109 The 100MHz Reference is not Locked to the External Reference Indicates that the reference loop is not phase locked to the external 10 MHz refer ence The reference loop may phase lock to the internal 100 MHz time base con sequently the MG369XB would continue to operate normally Error 110 The 100MHz Reference is not Locked to the High Stability 10MHz Crystal Oscillator Indicates that the reference loop is not
152. enu Manual Sweep n manual sweep frequency mode the output fre Mode quency can be manually tuned in phase locked steps between the selected start and stop frequencies us ing the cursor control keys or rotary data knob As the knob is turned or the or v cursor control pads pressed the current output frequency is incre mented by the step size and displayed on the data display as Fm The step size or number of steps be tween the start and stop frequencies are controlla ble from the manual sweep menu The step size range is 0 01 Hz tothe full frequency range of the instrument the number of steps range is 1 to 10 000 3 32 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation Selecting To place the MG369XB in manual sweep frequency Manual Sweep mode press it A At the resulting menu dis Mode play press Manual Sweep MAN The Manual Sweep menu below is then displayed Manual Sweep F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz F2 20 000 000 000 Fm 20 000 000 000 0 Edit F1 Edit F2 Step Size Number of Steps Li 0 00 dBm Step Manual Frequency cu List control This menu lets you perform the following o Select a sweep range edit the start and stop frequency parameters Q Setthe step size or number of steps previously described on page 3 29 Selecting a Selecting a sweep range involves choosing a start Sweep Range anda stop frequency for the freq
153. erence Loop Bandwidth to 100 Hz Set Reference Loop Bandwidth to 300 Hz CW 10 Hz Fl Configure Rear Panel Blanking Polarity Marker Polarity aoe Penlift N O External Reference Bandwidth 100 Hz 100 Hz Lej u 300 Hz P gt AM of Jum o CW Blanking gt A Configure Rear Panel r Blanking Polarity Markel Marker Polarity Penlift N O External Reference Bandwidth Penlift Lel 100 Hz External y Ref BW gt Previous FM MI Off
154. error conditions occurs 1 The external AM modulating signal exceeds the input voltage range In addition the message Reduce AM In put Level appears at the bottom of the AM status dis play Continued on next page MG369XB OM Operator Maintenance Error and Warning Status Messages Table6 2 Possible Error Messages during Normal Operation 2 of 2 Error Message Description Bil Continued 2 The external FM or PM modulating signal exceeds the input voltage range In addition the message Reduce FM or PM Input Level appears at the bottom of the FM or PM status display 3 A pulse parameter setting is invalid for the current pulse modulation state as follows Pulse Period 50 ns 100 MHz clock 125 ns 40 MHz clock or 500 ns 10 MHz clock longer than pulse widths delays Single Pulse Mode Free Run or Gated Trigger Width1 PRI Delayed Trigger Delay1 Width1 gt PRI Doublet Pulse Mode Free Run Trigger Width1 gt Delay2 or Width1 Delay2 Width1 Width2 gt PRI Delayed Trigger Width1 gt Delay2 or Delay1 Width1 Delay2 Width1 Width2 gt PRI External Trigger with or without Delay Width1 gt Delay2 Triplet Pulse Mode Free Run Trigger Width1 gt Delay2 or Width2 gt Delay3 or Width1 Delay2 Width1 Width2 Delay3 Width2 Width 3 gt PRI Delayed Trigger Width1 gt Delay2 or Width2 gt Delay3 or Delay1 Width1 Delay2 Width
155. est record NOTE The Frequency Counter reading is typically within 1 Hz Differences of a few Hertz can be caused by noise or counter limitations Differences of gt 10 Hz indicate a frequency synthe sis problem Step4 SetFltothe next test frequency on the test record and record the Frequency Counter reading Step 5 Repeat Step 4 until all frequencies listed on the test record have been recorded 5 6 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Frequency Synthesis Test Table5 2 Frequency Synthesis Test Record 1 of 3 Model MG369 B Serial No Date 2 000 000 000 00 5 000 000 000 00 8 000 000 000 00 8 400 000 000 00 2 000 000 100 00 2 000 000 200 00 2 000 000 300 00 2 000 000 400 00 2 000 000 500 00 2 000 000 600 00 2 000 000 700 00 2 000 000 800 00 2 000 000 900 00 2 000 001 000 00 MG3691B 2 000 000 000 00 5 000 000 000 00 8 000 000 000 00 11 000 000 000 00 14 000 000 000 00 17 000 000 000 00 20 000 000 000 00 2 000 000 100 00 2 000 000 200 00 2 000 000 300 00 2 000 000 400 00 2 000 000 500 00 2 000 000 600 00 2 000 000 700 00 2 000 000 800 00 2 000 000 900 00 2 000 001 000 00 Tolerance for all frequencies listed above is 10 Hz All frequencies are in GHz MG3692B MG369XB OM Frequency Synthesis Test Operation Verification
156. et Config Setups NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 76 for system configuration oper ating instructions MG369XB OM gt A F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Contrast Decrease Contrast 0 00 dBm Increases Display Contrast Decreases Display Contrast Previous Select 5V or 5V Level for Retrace and Bandswitch Blanking Select 5V or 5V level for Video Markers Select Normally Open or Closed Pen Lift Relay Contacts Set Reference Loop Bandwidth to 10 Hz Set Reference Loop Bandwidth to 30 Hz Set Ref
157. etting up the signal generator so that it can operate as a signal source for the analyzer Operating instructions for the scalar network analyzer can be found in the Giga tronics Model 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer Operation Manual SEQ SYNC BLANKING INPUT HORIZ OUT SWEEP IN PULSE TRIGGER IN AC MOD OUT AUX IEEE 488 O GPIB 000000 Anritsu e SH Ll 8003 Scalar MG369XB v Network Analyzer Signal Generator To DUT To DUT h Sensor Figure 7 3 MG369XB to 8003 SNA Connections Connecting Connect the MG369XB signal generator to the 8003 the MG369XB scalar network analyzer as shown in Figure 7 3 to the 8003 Step 1 Connect one end of a GPIB cable to the M G369XB rear panel IEEE 488 GPIB con nector Connect the other end of the cable tothe 8003 rear panel GPIB PRIVATE connector Step 2 Connect the special AUX I O interface ca ble Anritsu Part No 806 90 to the MG369XB rear panel AUX I O connector Connect the cable end having BNC con nectors as follows a Connect the cable end labeled SEQ SYNC to the 8003 rear panel BLANKING INPUT connector MG369XB OM 7 11 Use with a 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer Use With Other Instruments Setting Up the
158. evel Offset On Off v Cw F1 2 200 000 000 v 00 GHz Cw Tag Fl List z Selected L5 4 00 Edit L6 5 00 Selected L7 6 00 100 L8 7 00 Output L4 3 00 L9 8 00 Level L__ Leve L1 0 00 dBm L1 0 00 dBm Tag Untag Selected Power Level Edit Selected Power Level Output Selected Power Level Previous Edit L1 Edit Power Level List ES Output Next Tagged Power Level CW Scan Up Tagged Power Level Output Previous F1 2 200 000 000 00 GHz Level Previous Level L1 0 00 dBm AM off FM MI Off Pulse Off L1 0 00 dBm Previous Set Power Levelto dBm log Set Power Level to dBuV log Set Power Level to mV linear Pulse Off AM Off FM 6M Off LL gg E NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 51 for fixed power level mode operating instructions Figure 4 7 Fixed Power Level Mode Menu Map 4 11 CW POWER LOCAL OPERATION SWEEP MODE MENU MAPS Edit Start Power Level CS
159. f 2 Error Message Description Displayed on the frequency mode title bar when the out put frequency is not phase locked an invalid frequency parameter entry causes a frequency range error or an invalid pulse parameter entry causes a pulse modulation error LOCK ERROR Displayed in the frequency parameters area when the output frequency is not phase locked The frequency ac curacy and stability of the RF output is greatly reduced This is normally caused by an internal component failure Run self test to verify the malfunction Displayed in the frequency parameters area when the dF value entered results in a sweep outside the range of the instrument the step size value entered is greater than the sweep range the number of steps entered results in a step size of less than 0 01 Hz or 0 01 dB 0 001 mV in linear mode the step sweep time entered divided by the number of steps entered results in a dwell time of 10 ms or when the analog sweep start frequency en tered is greater than the stop frequency Entering valid values usually clears the error Displayed in the frequency parameters area of the Mas ter MG369XB during master slave operation in VNA mode when the slave frequency offset value entered re sults in a CW frequency or frequency sweep outside the range of the slave MG369XB Entering a valid offset value clears the error Displayed in the modulation status area when one or more of the following
160. ffset Value Points 100 PM freq 1 0F 0Hz Lel Status Off L Previous AM om JEM of ers r ver urs Jue Figure 4 10 Leveling Modes Menu Map 4 14 NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 63 for leveling modes operating instruc tions MG369XB OM LOCAL OPERATION AMPLITUDE MODULATION MENU MAPS MODE CW F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Level Li 0 00 dBm AM ff FM M Off AM On Off aN select L Select Modulation Waveform 5 F1 us Rote 1000 9 ki un n o 10 000 0 ke Note Use the keypad cursor keys to highlight the Internal AM E Select External AM Source waveforms Internal External AM Or EM EM off ET Select Log AM 0 to 25 dB V or AM DE FW SMI a Previous Trae m Linear AM 0 to 100 V Toss om cw AM On Off Edit AM Sensitivity AM Sensitivity Depth Edit Sensitivity NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 93 for amplitude modulation op Select Internal AM Source erating instructions Select Log AM 0 to 25 dB V or External AM Internal External Log AM External On FM M Off Linear PEE Linear AM 0 to 100 V AM FM Pulse M Figure 4 11 Amplitude Modulation
161. fication 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 0 dB Specification 1 5 dB 5 26 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 Model MG3696B Serial No Standard Power Units with Options Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power 0 dBm Maximum variation is 2 2 dB dBm Min Power dBm Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power 0 dBm Maximum variation is 5 dB typical dBm Min Power dBm Date Variation dB Variation dB MG369XB OM 5 27 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 1 of 2 Model MG3691B Serial No Date High Power Option 15 Units with Options Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy CW Frequency 500 MHz CW Frequency 5 0 GHz Set Measured Set Measured Power Power Power Power 19 dBm dBm 25 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 24 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 23 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 22 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 21 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 20 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 12 dBm
162. function measures the voltage of the ex ternal modulation signal and calculates the peak frequency deviation This menu lets you perform the following Turn the selected M mode On or Off Edit the M sensitivity Select the modulating signal source Access the 9M Mode menu D D O DO 3 104 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Signal Modulation This error message is displayed when the external M modulating signal exceeds the input voltage range The message Reduce PM In put Level also appears at the bot tom of the M status display OM is turned off until the modulating sig nal is within the input voltage range Press On Off to turn amp M on and off The external M status display will reflect your selection as On or Off the M modulation status area will reflect your selection as External On or Off Press Edit Sensitivity to open the M sensitivity pa rameter then edit the current value using the cur sor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the keypad and the appropriate termi nator key The M Sensitivity range is 0 0025 radi ans V to 5 radians V for Narrow M mode and x 0 25 radians V to 500 radians V for Wide OM mode To dose the open amp M Sensitivity parameter press Edit Sensitivity or make another menu selec tion To select the M operating mode press Mode gt The M Mode menu below is displayed Narrow 6M off Devia
163. g The System Configuration menu below is Menu displayed CV Front F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Reset Confia Setups Made Selftest This menu lets you access the following o Front Panel Configuration Menu a Rear Panel Configuration Menu a RF Configuration Menu o GPIB Configuration Menu a Increment Configuration M enu 3 76 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation System Configuration Configuring the Front Panel Configuring the front panel of the signal generator involves adjusting the display contrast for ease of viewing To access the Configure Front Panel menu from the System Configuration menu press Front Panel gt The Configure Front Panel menu below is dis played CW Increase Fi 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Contrast Decrease Contrast Li 0 00 dBm Previous EX Press Increase Contrast repeatedly to increase the display contrast to the desired level Press Decrease Contrast repeatedly to decrease the display contrast Press lt Previous to return to the System Configu ration menu display MG369XB OM Den System Configuration Configuring the Rear Pane Local Front Panel Operation Configuring the rear panel of the signal generator consists of selecting the polarity of the retrace blanking band switch blanking retrace penlift and video marker outputs To access the Configu
164. g menu To select the external ALC input from an external detector press External Detector DL1 To select the external ALC input from a power me ter press Power Meter PL1 After the sensor type is selected the attenuator if installed is decoupled and the RF Level DAC value is displayed as shown below CN F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Internal External Detector Previous r Level Level sweep mode Loop Lvl Cal Control The level indicator will also show the unleveled con dition The RF Level DAC adjustable range is from O to 16383 Press lt Previous to return to the ALC Mode menu display or press Internal to return to normal ALC operation MG369XB OM 3 65 Leveling Operations Local Front Panel Operation Fixed Gain In the fixed gain mode the ALC is disabled The RF Level DAC and step attenuator if installed are used to control the relative power level Power is not detected at any point and the absolute power level is uncalibrated Fixed gain mode is selected from the leveling menu To select fixed gain mode access the Leveling menu then press Fixed Gain LVO After fixed gain mode selected the attenuator if installed is decoupled and the RF Level DAC value is displayed as shown below O Internal F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz External Detector Previous AM otf Fry eh Off Level
165. ged pressing Tag will un tag the fre quency parameter remove the m Activating Markers Press Video Markers VM1 to output the tagged marker frequencies as video markers during a step sweep Video markers will be displayed on the CRT for all tagged marker frequencies that are within the sweep frequency range To turn the markers off press Video Markers MK0 again Press lt Previous to return to the Sweep Frequency Control menu display Selecting In alternate sweep frequency mode the signal gen Alternate erator s output frequency sweeps alternately be Sweep Mode tween any two sweep ranges in step sweep NOTE The following procedure applies for both step sweep mode and analog sweep mode To select the alternate sweep mode from the Step Sweep menu display press More to access the Ad ditional Step Sweep menu display below 2 0 F2 20 000 000 000 O L1 0 00 dem Alternate Step lanua Frequency E ESSE List contrair 3 38 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation From here or from the Analog Sweep menu press Alternate Sweep gt to access the Alternate Sweep menu display below Alternate Sweep F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz F2 20 000 000 000 0 Alternate Range Alternate Level 0 00 dBm Previous Frequency ew Sweep PIE Controle This menu lets you perform the following
166. gnal generator in operation front panel OPERATE LED on During power up the signal generator loads its op erating program then returns to the exact setup it was in when last turned off Next perform a self test of the MG369XB toinsure proper operation of the instrument PCBs and other internal assemblies To self test the signal generator press BAAN Then press the System M enu soft key Selftest When the self test is complete the instrument dis plays the main CW menu NOTE Error conditions detected during self test are displayed as error messages on the data display They should be corrected before continuing Refer to Chapter 6 for a listing of error mes sages and descriptions The signal generator should be reset to the fac tory selected default parameters before commencing operation verification testing To reset the MG369XB first press PAA then press Reset The signal generator resets to the CW frequency mode and displays the CW Menu When the signal generator is turned on allow one hour of warmup time before performing operational verification testing This will assure stable operation of the instrument 5 4 MG369XB OM Operation Verification Frequency Synthesis Test 5 5 Frequency Synthesis The following test verifies that the CW frequency output of the Test MG369XB is within tolerance Table 5 2 pages 5 7 through 5 9 con tains standard test records that you can copy and useto record
167. he MG369XB Step 2 Calibrate the power meter the power sensor Step 3 Connect the power sensor to the point in the test setup where the corrected power level is desired Power Meter Model and GPIB Address In order for the MG369XB to control the power me ter the GPIB address and power meter mode must be selected from the Configure GPIB menu Press BAAN to access the System menu display At the System menu display press Config The Sys tem Configuration menu below is displayed CW Front F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Li 0 00 dBm Reset Confia Setups por Selftest Next press GPIB gt The Configure GPIB menu below is displayed CY Fl Configure GPIB GPIB Address 5 GPIB Terminator CRLF Language SCPI Power Meter Address 13 m Power Meter L eles 69 ID Display Updates GPIB Address Previous AM otf Pulse off MG369XB OM gd Leveling Operations Local Front Panel Operation At the Configure GPIB menu press More gt to ac cess the Additional Configure GPIB menu below CW Power Mtr H Configure GPIB Address GPIB Address 5 GPIB Terminator CRLF Power Mtr Language SCPI Power Meter Address 13 68 69 ID m Power Meter An ML24304 Leles 69 ID off Pisplay Updates Off Display Updates Previous AM off Pu
168. he MG369XB RF output to the MG369XB rear panel LO input Step 2 Connect an IF source output tothe MG369XB rear panel IF input Step 3 Set the MG369XB power level to H3 dBm Step 4 Set the desired up conversion frequency on the MG369XB Step 5 Connect the MG369XB rear panel mixer RF output to your transmission channel The MG369XB is now configured to up convert the IF input to the microwave frequency set on the in struments front panel display 7 20 MG369XB OM Use With Other Instruments mmWave Source Modules 7 7 mmWave Source When the M G369XB is configured with Option 18 mmW Bias Output Modules the synthesizer can power a mmWave source module to extend the RF frequency output to 325 GHz Set up the mmWave source module and the M G369XB as shown in Figure 7 7 below DC Supply LO Input 10 dBm Multiplied RF Output mmWave MG369XB Source Module Figure 7 7 MG369XB mmWave Source M odule Setup When using mmWave source modules the M G369XB should be set to a 10 dBm RF power level output It is also recommended to configure a frequency scaling factor as indicated below Table7 1 MG369XB mmWave Source M odule Setup mmWave Module Input Frequency Output Frequency Frequency Scaling Factor WR 15 12 5 GHz to 18 8 GHz 50 GHz to 75 GHz 4 WR 12 10 GHz to 15 GHz 60 GHz to 90 GHz 6 WR 10 12 5 GHz to 18 4 GHz 75 GHz to 110 GHz 6 WR 8 7 5 GHz to 11 7 GHz 90 GHz to 140 GHz 8
169. hone 46 8 53470700 FAX 46 8 53470730 TAIWAN ANRITSU CO INC 7F No 316 Section 1 NeiHu Road Taipei Taiwan R O C Telephone 886 2 8751 1816 FAX 886 2 8751 2126 UNITED KINGDOM ANRITSU LTD 200 Capability Green Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3LU England Telephone 015 82 433200 FAX 015 82 731303 2 14 MG369XB OM Chapter 3 Local Front Panel Operation Table of Contents 3 1 Introduction dx e x BL DE E E E c Rm we eS 3 5 Typographic Conventions 2 2 a ee ee 3 5 3 2 Front Panel Layout sms uou oa mom wae OR arg a ew e 3 6 HER bee ose oe Ex Eo ES ZO eR ey eRe s 3 6 Data Display Area s x3 weed E RO Bw BBE God 3 6 Data Entry AFed asa ox wy ko x x x ce We x E EA 3 7 RF Output Control Key 6 6 0 x Ew EUR 6 G8 EIER 3 7 RF Output Connector at cS Oe SSA RR s 3 7 3 3 Data Display AFORO E A 3 8 Menu Display Format 43 2 kw dra E EG s 3 9 Men Keys e uos ex dar AA a E DR 3 10 3 4 Data Entry Area ques ss do RUP be RE 2 vx SE Gea 3 12 3 5 Instrument starters uon les acia ORS A ee ERE Gare 3 14 Powering Up theMG369XB 3 14 Start up Display amp Sa gk nem ok ww omo we OM TI eo n 3 14 Standby Operation 3 14 Self TestingtheMG369XB 3 15 Resetting to Default Parameters 3 15 3 6 Entering Data psi x RO xe mex ome Reed 3 17 Opening the Parameter 5 5884 3 17 Editing the
170. ication Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 2 of 2 Model MG3695B Serial No High Power Option 15 Units with Options Power Level Flatness Step Sweep Set Power Max Power 0 dBm Maximum variation is 2 2 dB dBm Min Power dBm Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power 0 dBm Maximum variation is 5 dB typical dBm Min Power dBm Date Variation dB Variation dB MG369XB OM 5 37 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 1 of 2 Model MG3696B Serial No Date High Power Option 15 Units with Options Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy CW Frequency 500 MHz CW Frequency 5 0 GHz CW Frequency 25 0 GHz CW Frequency 50 0 GHz Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 16 dBm dBm 21 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 20 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 5 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm
171. ices Table 1 1 on page 1 5 lists the available models with frequency ranges Refer to Appendix B MG3690B RF Microwave Signal Generators Technical Datasheet P N 11410 00344 for current information 1 4 MG369XB OM General Information Options Table 1 1 Series MG369XB Model and Option List 1 of 2 Model Number Configuration Frequency Range MG3691B With Option 4 or 5 Standard 20 01 10 0 GHz 22 0 10 0 GHz MG3692B With Option 4 or 5 Standard 20 01 20 0 GHz 22 0 20 0 GHz MG3693B MG3694B With Option 4 or 5 Standard With Option 4 or 5 Standard gt 0 01 30 0 GHz 22 0 30 0 GHz 20 01 40 0 GHz 22 0 40 0 GHz MG3695B With Option 4 or 5 Standard gt 0 01 50 0 GHz 22 0 50 0 GHz MG3696B With Option 4 or 5 Standard gt 0 01 67 0 GHz gt 2 0 67 0 GHz Operational to 70 0 GHz Options List Rack Mounting with Slides Rack mount kit containing a set of track slides 90 tilt capability mounting Option 1A ears and front panel handles for mounting the instrument in a standard 19 inch equipment rack Option 1B Rack Mounting without Slides Modifies rack mounting hardware to install unit in a console that has pto t mounting shelves Includes mounting ears and front panel handles Option 2X 110 dB Mechanical Step Attenuator Adds a 10 dB per step atten
172. internal processing 9 IFC Interface Clear A low true state places all bus instruments in a known quiescent state unaddressed to talk unaddressed to listen and service request idle 10 SRQ Service Request A low true state indicates that a bus instrument desires the im mediate attention of the controller 11 ATN Attention A low true state indicates that the bus is in the command mode data lines are carrying bus commands A high false state indicates that the bus is in the data mode data lines are carrying device dependent instructions or data 12 Shield Chassis Ground 13 16 DIOS thru DIO6 Data Input Output Bits are HIGH when the data is logical 0 and LOW when the data is logical 1 17 REN Remote Enable A low true state enables bus instruments to be operated re motely when addressed 18 24 GND Logic Ground Figure A 3 Pin out Diagram IEEE 488 GPIB Connector MG369XB OM A 7 A 8 Appendix B Performance Specifications This appendix includes the technical data sheet for the series MG3690B RF Microwave Signal Generator part number 11410 00344 The latest copy of this data sheet may be downloaded from the Anritsu Internet site at http www us anritsu com Subject Index A E Subject Index A Address SettingGPIB 2 11 AL euch ph REIP ack fe LARA o ado ORE a 3 63 Alternate Sweep Frequency Mode Activating the Alternate Sweep 3 39 Selecting a Power Level 3 41 Selecting
173. ions in the VNA mode MG369XB OM 7 7 Master Slave Operation Use With Other Instruments Place both instruments in CW mode Then on the Master unit press Master Slave gt to access the Master Slave menu display At the Master Slave menu press Slave Fregs to access the Slave Frequencies List menu display be low Edit Selected Slave Frequencies List MO 3 500 Previous Press VNA gt to access the VNA menu display be low CY E 2 000 000 000 00 GHz YHA Level Li 0 00 dBm Previous otf Fry gh Off EE This menu lets you set the frequency offset and out put power level for the Slave instrument in the VNA mode Press VNA Offset to open the slave frequency offset parameter Press VNA Level to open the slave output power level parameter Open the parameter you wish to change then edit the current value using the cursor control keys ro tary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad and appropriate termination key When you have finished setting the open parameter dose it by pressing its menu soft key or by making another menu selection MG369XB OM Use With Other Instruments Master Slave Operation During master slave operations in VNA mode this error message is displayed on the Master instrument whenever the slave off set value entered results in a
174. irst se lect tag the marker frequencies from the Marker List menu then turn on the marker output To access the Marker List menu from a sweep fre quency menu press Frequency Control gt The Sweep Frequency Control menu below is dis played Edit F1 Edit F2 Edit L1 Previous Full Fi F2 F3 F4 F5 dF Fe dF Now press the menu soft key Marker List The Marker List menu below is displayed Tag Selected Edit Selected video Markers 2 000 000 Previous Full Fi F2 F3 F4 F5 dF Fe dF This menu lets you tag or edit marker list frequen cies and turn the markers on off Use the cursor control keys to select a frequency pa rameter from the marker list The selected fre quency parameter is highlighted in reverse video and displayed in full below the marker list Editing a Marker List Frequency If you want to change a selected marker list fre quency parameter s value press Edit Selected to open the frequency parameter then edit the current frequency or enter a new frequency MG369XB OM 3 37 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation Tagging a Marker List Frequency Only frequencies on the marker list that have been tagged can be output as markers during a sweep Press Tag to tag a selected frequency parameter place an m in front of it If a frequency parameter is already tag
175. ist sweep is defined by a list start index and list stop index There are four modes of sweep triggering in list sweep automatic external single and manual When automatic external or single trigger mode is selected the output sweeps between the specified list start and stop indexes dwelling at each list in dex for the specified dwell time When manual trig ger mode is selected the list start index list stop index and dwell time parameter are not used In stead the list index is incremented or decremented by using the front panel cursor control keys n man ual trigger mode the list index can also be incre mented by using an external trigger input Each TTL trigger increments the list index by one After a reset the list sweep defaults to manual trig ger mode The data display shows the trigger mode list index current frequency and current power level The list index specifies the current location within the list The current frequency is preceded by thetext Fr The current power level is preceded by thetext Lv When automatic external or single trigger mode is selected the data display changes to show the trigger mode and list sweep start and stop index values only Thelist of up to 2000 frequency power level sets is stored in non volatile RAM to preserve any settings after the instrument is powered off The list is not stored with the other setup information in the in strument After a master reset the list
176. it Start Edit Paints Start Calibration User 1 User 2 User 3 User4 User 5 This menu lets you perform the following o Select a measurement frequency range edit the start and stop frequency parameters o Select the number of points at which correction information is to be taken O Apply a power offset table to the test setup O Create a power offset table Q Access the frequency scaling and offset menus First press the menu soft key to select the power offset table User 1 User 2 User 3 User 4 or User 5 that you wish to create Next set the measurement frequency range by pressing Edit Start or Edit Stop to open the start Flo or stop Fhi frequency parameter for editing Edit the current frequency using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the keypad and appropriate termination soft key When you have finished setting the open parameter dose it by pressing its menu soft key or by making another menu selection Then select the number of frequency points at which correction information is to be taken by press ing Edit Points to open the number of poi nts param eter for editing Edit the current number of points using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the keypad and the termi nation soft key The number of points range is 2 to 801 When you have finished setting the o
177. keys and menu soft keys The main menu hard keys are positioned to the far right of the data display and do not changetheir funcion The menu soft keys are located next to the data display at the bottom and to the right of the display and change their function depending on the mode of operation and menu selection 3 10 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Data Display Area Main Menu Keys Each of the main menu keys shown to the left se lects a main top level menu display These menus let you select the operating mode and configuration of the instrument Main menu keys are identified throughout this manual by using reverse text for example fT SM A brief functional description of each main menu follows Frequency Q Frequency This menu lets you select be IL tween CW Analog Sweep Step Sweep M anual RR Sweep and List Sweep frequency modes QS Q Level This menu lets you select power level pa and ALC modes Level Level Sweep Level Off Modulation set ALC on or off internal or external ALC AL C attenuator decoupling AL C slope and ES user level flatness correction ES stem E Q Modulation This menu lets you select mod ulation modes AM FM M and Pulse when the option is installed a System This menu provides you with access to sub menus that let you a Reset the instrument to factor y selected default values a Configurethefront panel rear panel RF and GPIB Set incremental si
178. l Li 0 00 dem Step Size Edit Step Size Li 0 00 dem L2 1 00 E Number Edit Number of Steps NOTE Triggering is controlled through aM OF FAL OFF Previous E the Frequency subsystem when Pulse off Level Level mode Loop ut cat control steps weep mode CW Edit 11 Edi Fl 2 000 000 000 D GHz Edit Start Power Level edit L2 Edit End Power Level Level Swee Auto Trigger gt L1 0 00 dBm Pod L2 1 00 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L L8 wo NOTE Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 61 for sweep frequency step power mode operating instructions Figure 4 9 Sweep F requency Step Power Mode Menu Map MG369XB OM 413 LEVELING MODES LOCAL OPERATION MENU MAPS l Cw Leveling F1 2 200 000 000 0 GHz Attenuate Level L1 0 00 dBm se F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz m slope Edit EE mt Leve ERU L1 0 00 dBm AM of FMM of ue M E Level ALC ALC User Level Level Sweep Mode Loop Lvl Cal Control ER A User Level Cal E Start Flo 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Edit Fhi 8 400 000 000 00 GHz Stop Points 100 Edit PM freq 1 0F 0Hz
179. l LCD The power measurement function has a range of 16 dBm to 35 dBm and is compatible with Anritsu 560 7 5400 71 and 6400 71 series detec tors To make a measurement of the power from a test device using the internal power measurement func tion first connect the detector to the test device and to the rear panel POWER METER connector Next press the EU key At the System menu below press Measure Power to enable the power measurement function CA Measure F1 2 200 000 000 00 GHz Power Pur Meter Offset Detector Cal L1 0 00 dBm AM off Pulse off Secure Made Selftest Reset Config Setups During operation the power level is displayed near the Level parameter in all main menu displays be low Measure Power F1 2 200 000 000 00 GHz Pur Meter Offset Detector Cal 0 00 dBm PR 0 45 dBm AM off FM M off Pulse off Secure Reset Config Setups Made Selftest f the power level exceeds the operating limitations of the instrument or RF detector the word Pwr Underrange is displayed to indicate an under range condition the word Pwr Overrange is displayed to in dicate an over range condition 3 116 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Internal Power Meter Option 8 The internal power meter s accuracy can be im proved by enabling a power
180. l appearance Editing the Current List Index Frequency Press Edit Fr to open the current list index fre quency parameter for editing Edit the current fre quency using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad and termination soft key When you have finished set ting the open parameter close it by pressing Edit Fr again or by making another menu selection 3 44 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation List Frequency List frequency editing consists of editing the list in Editing dex frequency parameters and inserting and delet ing list index entries At the List Sweep menu press Frequency List The List Frequency Edit menu is displayed follow ing page 10010 a 000 0011 5 000 000 0002 5 000 000 0012 5 000 000 0003 5 000 000 0013 5 000 000 0004 5 000 000 0014 5 000 000 0005 5 000 000 0015 5 000 000 0006 5 000 000 0016 5 000 000 0007 5 000 000 0017 5 000 000 0008 5 000 000 0018 5 000 000 0008 5 000 000 0014 5 000 000 5 000 000 000 0 GHz at Index at Index Previous This menu lets you scroll through the list frequen cies edit selected frequencies insert and delete en tries from the list The menu displays a total of 20 frequencies The in dex range of the displayed frequencies is shown at the top of the list Use the cursor control keys to se lect a frequency fro
181. l to select the external source for the modulating signal The External Pulse Status menu below is then dis played CW o F1 External Pulse Status Hz off Pulse off Internal Polarity High RF On External L1 0 00 dBm AM off Pulse otf This menu contains the external pulse status window that shows the current menu selections This menu lets you perform the following o Turn the external pulse modulation on and off o Select the modulating signal source O Select the polarity of the pulse input signal Low or High that turns on the RF Press On Off to turn pulse modulation on and off The External Pulse Status display will reflect your selection as On or Off the Pulse modulation status area will reflect your selection as External On or Off Press Internal External to select the source of the modulating signal The External Pulse Status display will reflect your selection Press Low RF On High RF On to select the polarity of the signal Low or High that turns the RF on The External Pulse Status display will reflect your selection MG369XB OM 3 115 Internal Power Meter Option 8 Local Front Panel Operation 3 17 Internal Power The internal power meter function added by Option 8 lets you mea Meter Option 8 sure the power from a test device and display its value in the lower right corner of the level parameters area of the front pane
182. lable for all instruments or may require additional upgrades Contact Anritsu customer service for details 1 6 MG369XB OM General Information 1 8 Performance Specifications 1 9 Recommended Test Recommended Test Equipment The series MG369XB synthesized signal generator performance speci fications are provided in Appendix B Table 1 2 lists the recommended test equipment for performing the se Equipment ries MG369XB synthesized signal generator operation verification tests in Chapter 5 Table 1 2 Recommended Test E quipment Instrument Critical Specification Recommended Manufacturer Model Frequency Range 0 01 to 40 GHz Anritsu Model MF2414B Counter Input Z 500 Resolution 1 Hz Other External Time Base Input or Frequency Range 0 01 to 65 GHz EIP Microwave Inc Models 538B Counter Input Z 509 548B or 578B with Resolution 1 Hz with Cable Kit Other External Time Base Cable Kit Option 590 and and Input External Mixer External Option 91 26 5 to 40 GHz Mixer Option 92 40 to 60 GHz Option 93 60 to 90 GHz Power Meter Range 30 to 20 dBm Anritsu Model ML2437A or ML2438A with 1uW to 100 mW with Power Power Sensor Sensor MA2474A 0 01 to 40 GHz MA2575A 0 01 to 50 GHz Oscilloscope Bandwidth DC to 150 MHz Tektronix Inc Model TAS485 Vertical Sensitivity 2 mV division Horizontal Sensitivity 50 ns division MG369XB OM TDS Chapter 2 Installation Table of Contents
183. lacing ss ups aaa 6 14 Fixed Gain PACES EAE o ES 3 66 Internal Leveling 3 64 G MenuMap lll ls 4 14 SelectingaLevelingMode 3 63 General Description 1 3 User Cal User Power Level Flatness General Purpose Interface Bus GPIB Calibration aca saxa Sd ow aoe ia 3 70 Address ooo 2 11 List Calculations 3 44 Cable Length Restrictions 2 10 List Sweep Frequency Mode aaa 2 cz m 2c eee 2 is Description rn 3 42 Native Interface Language 2 12 oe E a Eg DR SR ae Setup and Interconnection 2 10 to 2 12 a OIME sisita DRA ein Menu Map us 40 isau a e 4 10 SelectingaSweepRange 3 48 I Selecting a Sweep Trigger 3 49 Identification Number 1 3 Selecting List Sweep Mode 3 43 Index 2 MG369XB OM Subject Index M P List Sweep Trigger AUO caos spo mr a GE da Ge a a 3 49 External 244 5 Bie we e 3 49 3 57 Manual s saer ee eae ae we 3 49 SMOE s x doute o hee eee Ode 3 49 3 57 Ele a dl i o RR cc be he Ee e 6 12 LoL INCA cara omm Bon eA ab 3 31 M Main MenuKeys 3 11 Maintenance Routine Display Cleaning 6 14 Fan Filter Cleaning 6 14 Manual El ctronie uus does oe SES 1 4 GPIB Programming 1 4 Maintenance 1 4 Related saia seguro Gow Se 4 1 4 Manual Sweep Frequency Mode Description a go o 54 zt oe a n 3 32 Menu Map
184. lay will reflect your selection Press lt Previous to return to the PM Status menu display To select the M operating mode press Mode gt The M Mode menu below is displayed Marrow Fl Internal M Status M off Deviation 1 000 000 rad Rate 100 000 n kHz Wave Previous AM off Pulse off AM FM Press Narrow to select the Narrow M operating mode press Wide to select the Wide M operating mode The PM status display will reflect your selec tion MG369XB OM 3 103 Signal Modulation Local Front Panel Operation Press Previous to return to the PM Status menu display External M Source To provide phase modulation of the output signal using a modulating signal from an external source first set up the external signal generator and con nect it to the MG369XB rear panel FM M IN con nector Next from the 9M Status menu press Internal Ex ternal to select the external source for the modulat ing signal The External M Status menu below is then displayed Cy Fl External AM Status Edit Sensitivity M off Sensitivity 41 000 000 rad w M Mode Narrow Deviation Internal External AM off Pulse off AM FM This menu contains the external M status window that shows the current menu selections and the measured M deviation The M deviation mea surement
185. lse off Press Power Mtr Address to change the address of the power meter on the GPIB the power meter s de fault address is 13 Enter the new address between 1 and 30 using the cursor control keys or the data entry key pad The new GPIB address will appear on the display Press Power Mtr Select to select one of the following power meters Q Anritsu ML2430A or ML4803 a Internal Option 8 a Hewlett Packard 437 438 or 70100A Press lt Previous to return to the main Configure GPIB menu display At the Configure GPIB menu press Previous to return tothe System Configuration menu display Creating a Power Offset Table TheMG369XB must bein CW frequency mode and fixed non swept power level mode in order to cre ate a power offset table for user level flatness cor rection Placethe signal generator in CW frequency mode by pressing R SA At the resulting menu display press CW The MG369XB is now in CW frequency mode Placethe signal generator in a fixed power level mode by pressing ESTE At the resulting menu dis play press Level The MG369XB is now in fixed non swept power level mode 3 72 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Leveling Operations At the Level menu press User Lvl Cal The User L evel Cal menu below is displayed CN Fl User Level Cal Fla 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Fhi 20 000 000 000 00 GHz Points 100 PM freq 1 0F OHZ T ol Status off Ed
186. m the list The selected fre quency is highlighted in reverse video and displayed in full below the frequency list Press Edit Selected to edit the highlighted fre quency or enter a new frequency Press Page Up to scroll the displayed frequencies to the previous 20 in the list Press Page Down to scroll the displayed frequencies to the next 20 in the list Press Insert at Index to insert the default frequency 5 GHz at the current list index NOTE Because thelist sizeis fixed inserting a new in dex will cause the last index to be lost The fre quency and power level at list index 1999 will be deleted and cannot be recovered MG369XB OM 3 45 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation List Power Editing Press Delete at Index to deletethe current list in dex NOTE Deleting an entry cannot be undone Once a list index is deleted the only recovery is to re enter the deleted frequency and power level Press lt Previous to return to the List Sweep menu display List power editing consists of editing the list index power level parameters and inserting and deleting list index entries At the List Sweep menu press Power List The List Power Edit menu below is displayed Edit Selected Fr List Pawers I A 0s 0 00 0001 0 00 0006 0 00 0002 0 00 0007 0 00 0003 0 00 0008 0 00 Bn 4 000 0009 0 00 Leve 0000 0 00 dBm Lv 0 00 dBm
187. n try may be terminated in Sec ms us or ns however it is always dis played on the data display in Sec To dose the open parameter when you are finished entering data press Edit Fi or make another menu selection MG369XB OM 3 19 CW Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation 3 7 cw Frequency Operation NOTE When the signal generator is reset it automatically comes up operat ing in the CW frequency mode One of the signal generator s major functions is to produce discrete CW frequencies across the frequency range of the instrument The fol lowing paragraphs describe how to place the MG369XB in the CW fre quency mode select a CW frequency and power level for output and activate the CW ramp and Phase Offset menus and functions Use the CW Frequency Mode menu map Chapter 4 Figure 4 2 to follow the menu sequences Selecting CW To place the M G369XB in the CW frequency mode Mode press RAMASA At the resulting menu display press CW The CW menu below is displayed CNN Edit Fi F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Copy to List Master Edit L1 0 00 dBm ep lanua Frequency cw Sweep Sweep List Control This menu lets you perform the following a Select a CW frequency for output a Copy the current frequency and power level in formation to the current list index Refer to page 3 42 for the list sweep frequen
188. ncy Sweep Sweep Sweep Control cw y NOTES SN TW TaglUntag Selected Refer to Chapter 3 page 3 20 for CW fre F1 2 000 000 000 0 GH Ea pa Frequency List selected Frequency uency mode operating instructions p E z Frequency gt FED 3 500 000 MD 3 500 000 R Edit E Edit Selected q y p g j Output Next 2 2 20 000 0 O J scan up J Tagged Frequency E4 gio opo ma a 000 cn ali Output Selecte Refer to Chapter 7 page 7 4 for mas Eve Scan Down Output Previous F6 11 000 000 M6 11 000 000 q y z A P Li 0 00 dBm F0 Tagged Frequency EZ ta aoa a gog ter slave operating instructions Edit L1 Edit Current Power Level eT 000 000 000 U GRE E f eee Ec E FO F2 Mi m2 Figure 4 2 CW Frequency Mode Menu Map 4 6 MG369XB OM LOCAL OPERATION ANALOG SWEEP MENU MAPS FREQUENCY MODE Analog Analog S ED Ro T Diis Edit Current Start Frequency S R ENET Select Auto Trigger F2 20 000 000 000 00 Edit F2 Edit Current Stop Frequency PZ v20 000000 000000 External Select External Trigger Edit Current Sweep
189. ncy mode operating instructions Figure 4 3 Analog Sweep Menu Map MG369XB OM 747 STEP SWEEP LOCAL OPERATION FREQUENCY MODE MENU MAPS Edit F1 On Off F1 2 000 000 000 D GHz Edit StartiFreguency F1 2 000 000 000 D GHz Edit Sweep Time F1 2 000 000 000 D GHz Frequency F2 20 000 000 ODD 0 cdt rz Edit End Frequency F2 20 000 000 000 0 Edit Number of Steps F2 20 000 000 000 0 On Off Duel rime Edit Dwell Time 0 00 dBm Step Size Edit Step Size Select Log or Linear Sweep Edit L1 Edit Power Level puse eese emen cw See Sheep List Control cw See Sweep ist control Edit Alt Sweep An Start Frequency z F2 20 000 000 Edit Alt Sweep End Frequency Li 0 00 dBm L2 Step Sweep y F1 2 000 GHz F3 2 000 GHz Sweep F2 20 000 F4 5 000 Range Alternate Level 0 00 dBm L2 1 00 dBm mE Edit Main Sweep F1 2 000 GHz F3 TONET EENEI F2 20 000 EUIS ET Die Moon ower Leve Frequency Control L1 0 00 dBm L2 opere enn M CoD S ofufajo l 7 7 Tag Untag Selected Step Sweep ML AS I eu i Step Sweep 1 LAE Tag Fi 2 000 0
190. ncy list the output frequency selection is marked by M a black square or if tagged an H highlighted in reverse video This frequency is output until you select another fre quency from the list and press Output Frequency Return to the CW Frequency Control menu display by pressing lt Previous Whilein the CW frequency mode you can edit the current CW frequency output power level or enter a new output power level 3 22 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation CW Frequency Operation CW Ramp Editing the Current Power Level Press Edit L1 XL1 to open the power level parame ter then edit the current power level using the cur sor control keys or rotary data knob To dosethe open power level parameter press Edit L1 or make another menu selection Entering a New Power Level Press Edit L1 XL1 to open the power level parame ter then enter the new power level using the keypad and appropriate terminator key To dose the open power level parameter press Edit Li or make an other menu selection NOTE You can also select any of the preset power lev els or a power level sweep for a CW frequency For instructions refer to Section 3 9 Fixed Power Level Operation and Section 3 10 Power Level Sweep Operation When active the M G369XB s CW ramp provides a repetitive OV to 10V ramp output tothe rear panel HORIZ OUT BNC connector and AUX I O connector pin 1 The CW ramp is used to drive a scalar
191. nfiguring the RF of the MG369XB involves the the RF following o Selecting RF on or off during retrace o Selecting RF on or off during frequency switching in CW step sweep and list sweep modes a Selecting whether a sweep triggered by a sin gle or external trigger should rest at the top or bottom of the sweep ramp a Selecting RF on or off at reset o Setting the reference multiplier value for fre quency scaling o Selecting 40 dB or 0 dB of attenuation when RF is switched off units with a step attenu ator Option 2 installed To access the Configure RF menu below from the System Configuration menu press RF gt CNN mem RF F1 Configure RF I Retrace RF off Delta F RF DeltaF RF Ramp Rest Reset State n Rest Freq Scalin Lev 3 3 Previous Press Retrace RF to select RF on RT1 or off RTO during retrace The display will reflect your selec tion Press Delta F RF to select RF on RC1 or off RCO during frequency switching in CW step sweep and list sweep modes The display will reflect your selec tion Press Ramp Rest to select O or 10 for the ramp rest point for sweeps that are triggered by a single trig ger or external trigger O indicates that the sweep will rest at the bottom of the sweep ramp 10 indi cates that the sweep will rest at the top of the sweep ramp The display will reflect your selection Press Reset State to select RF on R
192. ng o Select a sweep range edit the sweep start and stop frequency parameters Set the dwell time per step Set the step size Select an output power level for the sweep Access the additional step sweep menu set the sweep time set the number of steps access the Trigger menu select log or linear sweep and access the alternate sweep menu D oOo D 3 28 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation Setting Step Size Dwell Time and Sweep Time In linear step sweep the sweep is linearly incre mented or decremented by the step size from the start frequency to the stop frequency There are two ways to set the size of each step of the linear step sweep set the step size or set the number cf steps The step size rangeis 0 01 Hz tothe full frequency range of the instrument the number of steps range is 1 to 10 000 If the step size does not divide into the frequency range the last step is truncated In logarithmic step sweep step size increases loga rithmically with the frequency and is determined by a logarithmic curve between the sweep start and stop frequencies and the number of steps The number of steps can range from 1 to 10 000 The dwell time per step of the step sweep can be set for any timein the range of 1 ms to 99 sec When dwell time per step step size or number of steps is set the sweep time equals dwell time per step times the number of steps plus the total phase locking
193. nge the current GPIB address of the signal gen erator Enter a new address using the cursor control keys or the data entry keypad and the terminator soft key ADR The new GPIB address will now ap pear on the display The entry must be between 1 and 30 to be recognized as a valid GPIB address MG369XB OM 2 11 GPIB Setup and Interconnection Installation Selecting the Line Terminator Interface Language Data is delimited on the GPIB by either the carriage return CR ASCII character or both the carriage re turn and linefeed CR LF ASCII characters Which character is used depends upon the requirements of the system controller Most modern controllers can use either CR or CR LF while many older control lers require one or the other Consult the controller s manual for its particular requirements From the Configure GPIB menu display you can se lect which GPIB terminator to use by pressing the menu soft key GPIB Terminator This menu soft key toggles the GPIB terminator between CR and CR LF The current selection appears on the display The series MG369XB synthesized signal generators can be remotely operated via the GPIB using an ex ternal interface language Native The Native in terface language uses a set of MG369XB GPIB product specific commands to control the instru ment Detailed descriptions and a comprehensive list of these commands can be found in the MG369XB programming manual P N 10370 10366
194. ngle The sweep trigger is selectable from the trigger menu The following is a description of each mode a Auto Automatic The sweep continually sweeps from its start frequency to its stop fre quency with optimal retrace time O External The sweep recurs when triggered by an external TTL compatible clock pulse to the rear panel AUX I O connector Q Single A single sweep starts when the trigger key is pressed If a sweep is in progress when the key is pressed it aborts and resets MG369XB OM 3 31 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation To access the Sweep Trigger menu below from ei ther the Analog Sweep or Step Sweep menus press Trigger gt 2 000 000 000 0 GHz F2 20 000 000 000 0 External Single Step Manual Frequency N FA List contraly Select a sweep trigger mode as follows o Press Auto AUT to select automatic trigger ing o Press External HWT to select external trig gering o Press Single EXT to select single sweep trig gering A message showing the sweep trigger mode sel ected appears on the right side of frequency title bar If you select the single sweep trigger mode the menu display adds the menu soft key Trigger Pressing Trigger TRG or TRS starts a single sweep If a single sweep is in progress pressing Trigger RSS causes the sweep to abort and reset Press lt Previous to return to the Additional Step Sweep m
195. non volatile memory with default values This indudes the table of Step 2 Press the LINE OPERATE STANDBY key 2000 frequency power level sets to turn the instrument on used for the list sweep mode and the five power offset tables used for Step 3 When the first menu is displayed after the user level flatness correction the start up display release the RF OUT function PUT ON OFF key The contents of non volatile memory have now been erased and reprogrammed with factory default data A master reset can also be performed by sending the GPIB command MR over the GPIB bus 3 86 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Secure Operation 3 14 secure Operation The MG369XB can be operated in a secure mode of operation In this secure mode the display of all frequency and power level parameters is disabled during both local front panel and remote GPIB opera tions The instrument will continue to function normally in all other respects The following paragraphs describe how to place the signal generator in secure mode and how to return to normal operation To place the MG369XB in the secure mode first press BAAN to display the System menu Next press Secure DSO This places the signal generator in the secure mode and the Secure menu below is displayed CN Edit F1 Secure Mode Active Copy to List Master Slave Level Edit L1 AM Fry gh Analog Step Manual Sw
196. nput Z 509 548B or 578B with Resolution 1 Hz with Cable Kit Other External Time Base Cable Kit Option 590 and and Input External Mixer External Mixer Option 91 26 5 to 40 GHz Option 92 40 to 60 GHz Option 93 60 to 90 GHz Power Meter with Range 30 to 20 dBm 1uW to 100 mW Anritsu Models ML2437A or ML2438A Power with Sensor Power Sensor MA2474A 0 01 to 40 GHz MA2575A 0 01 to 50 GHz Oscilloscope Bandwidth DC to 150 MHz Tektronix Inc Model TAS485 Vertical Sensitivity 2 mV division Horizontal Sensitivity 50 ns division MG369XB OM Initial MG369XB Checkout Operation Verification 5 3 Test Records Tables 5 2 and 5 3 contain test record forms that can be photocopied and used to record the results of operational verification testing of your MG369XB These tables are included as part of the operational verification test procedures and contain test information for all MG369XB models 5 4 Initial MG369XB Checkout Before starting the operation verification tests in this chapter perform an initial checkout of the MG369XB to be tested This initial checkout consists of applying power to the signal generator verifying that it passes self test and resetting it to the factory default parameters Power Up Self Test Resetting the MG369XB Warmup Time Connect the MG369XB to the power source and turn on the rear panel power switch This automatically places the si
197. ns run contin uously at low speed Press fM for Y second minimum to switch from OPERATE green LED to STANDBY orange LED Line Q del When switching to operate from standby allow at least a 30 minute warmup before beginning Line Key A signal generator operations 3 14 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Instrument Start Up Self Testing the MG369XB TheMG369XB firmware includes internal diagnos tics that self test the instrument These self test di agnostics perform a brief go no go test of most of the PCBs and other internal assemblies If the signal generator fails self test an error message is dis played on the data display Error messages and de scriptions are listed in Chapter 6 Operator Maintenance During self test with RF OUTPUT set to ON the output power level is set to 0 dBm Always disconnect sensitive equipment from the unit before performing self test Resetti ng to Default Parameters You can perform a self test of the signal generator at any time during normal operation To perform a self test from any menu press BAAI Then when the System menu shown below is displayed press Selftest CW F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Level L1 0 00 dBm Reset Secure Made Selftest Config Setups You can reset the MG369XB to the factory sel ected default parameter values at any time during normal operation Tabl
198. nu press Trigger gt Fromthe Trigger menu you can select one of three trigger modes a Auto a External a Single The trigger modes are described on page 3 31 To access the Alternate Sweep menu press Alternate Sweep gt The Alternate Sweep modes are described on page 3 38 Press lt Previous to return to the Analog Sweep menu display MG369XB OM 3 27 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation Step Sweep Mode Selecting Step Sweep Mode In step sweep frequency mode the output frequency changes in discrete synthesized steps between the selected start and stop frequencies Step sweeps can be from a low frequency toa high frequency and from a high frequency to a low frequency Step sweeps can be selected to be linear or logarithmic The sweep width can be set from 0 01 Hz to the full frequency range of the instrument The step size or number of steps between the sweep start and stop frequencies the dwell time per step the sweep time the type of step sweep linear or log arithmic and sweep trigger are controllable from step sweep menus To place the MG369XB in step sweep frequency mode press EMAS At the resulting menu dis play press Step Sweep SSP The Step Sweep menu below is then displayed Edit F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz F2 20 000 000 000 0 Edit F2 Frequency Control List cw This menu lets you perform the followi
199. nuator Decoupling 3 67 ALC Power Slope di s he ke B ow Re ee S DE CES RW we 3 68 User Cal User Power Level Flatness Calibration 3 70 MG369XB OM 111 Table of Contents Continued 3 12 System Configuration ss a ae ss aaa a we qa 3 76 Accessing the System Configuration Menu 3 76 Configuring the Front Panel 3 77 Configuring the Rear Panel 3 78 Configuring the RF ule uw x9 Ex he AE 3 79 Configuring the GPIB sso Y uua Rg A E RAD A S 3 81 Setting Increment Sizes lll s 3 84 3 13 Saving Recalling Instrument Setups 004 3 85 Saving SAPS e amp BUS 6 A o x dag E E 3 85 Recalling Setups sms rca nd 39 X EE dia 3 86 Erasing Stored Setups ss ow sos bomoa a a ES 3 86 3 14 Secure Operation sc aa s s eon ak ee Re ac e o Rr dae 3 87 Memory Profile and Security Issues 3 87 3 15 Reference Loop Adjustments o 3 88 Reference Oscillator Calibration 3 88 Reference Loop Bandwidth 3 90 3 16 Signal Modulation 452 b 4 8 4 Poe ERS Ee OS 3 92 Accessing Modulation Modes 3 92 Amplitude Modulation Operating Modes 3 93 Providing Amplitude Modulation 3 93 Frequency Modulation Operating Modes 3 96 Providing Frequency Modulation 3 97 Phase Modulation Operating Modes 3 101 Providing Phase M
200. o a qualified service technician Error 125 8 4 20 GHz Unlocked and Unleveled Indicates a failure of the 8 4 to 20 GHz YIG tuned oscillator Do Not Attempt to Operate Refer the instrument to a qualified service technician Error 126 2 8 4 GHz Unlocked and Unleveled Indicates a failure of the 2 to 8 4 GHz YIG tuned oscillator Do Not Attempt to Op erate Refer the instrument to a qualified service technician Error 127 Indicates a failure of the level detector input circuitry Use caution and always deter Detector Input Circuit mine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condition Failed Error 128 Indicates a failure of the down converter leveling circuitry The MG369XB operates 01 2 GHz Unleveled normally but will have unleveled RF output in the 0 01 to 2 GHz frequency range Error 129 Switched Filter or Level Detector Failed Indicates a failure of either the switched filter or level detector circuitry The MG369XB may not produce an RF output Use caution and always determine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condition MG369XB OM Error and Warning Status Messages Operator Maintenance Table6 1 Sdf Test Error Messages 3 of 4 Error Message Description Remarks Error 130 2 3 3 GH Switched Filter Indicates a failure in the 2 to 3 3 GHz switched filter path within the switched filter assembly The MG369XB may not produce an
201. o select an external reference loop bandwidth first connect the external 10 MHz reference signal to the MG369XB rear panel 10 MHz REF IN connector 3 90 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Reference Loop Adjustments Next press the EA main menu key At the System menu display press Config Rear Panel gt to access the rear panel Configuration menu be low CN Blanking FI Configure Rear Panel eS Blanking Polarity Marker Polarity Penlift NA Penlift External Reference Bandwidth 100 External Ref Bul Previous Press the External Ref BW gt soft key to access the bandwidth selections below CN 1 Hz FI Configure Rear Panel Blanking Polarity Marker Polarity Penlift Nro External Reference Bandwidth 100 Previous After selecting the external reference loop band width the setting is shown in the Configure Rear Panel menu Press lt Previous lt Previous to return tothe Sys tem menu display NOTE MG369XB phase noise specifications apply only when an external reference is not con nected MG369XB OM 3 91 Signal Modulation Local Front Panel Operation 3 16 Signal Modulation The signal generator provides AM FM M and pulse modulation of the output signal using modulating signals from either the internal AM FM M and pulse generators or exte
202. o specific areas that Format show the frequency and power level information for the current signal generator setup Menu labels for the current menu s soft keys appear along the bottom and right side of the display Title Bars A shaded title bar identifies each parameter area Operation mode information is displayed on thetitle bars Q Frequency Mode Title Bar The current frequency mode CW Step Sweep Manual Sweep or List Sweep appears on the left side of the bar In the step and list sweep mode the type of sweep trigger appears on the right side Q Level Mode Title Bar The current power level mode Level or Level Sweep appears on the left side of the bar In a level sweep mode the type of sweep trigger appears on the right side of the bar Q Modulation Title Bars E ach type of signal modulation AM FM M and Pulse has a separate title bar on the display Parameter Areas The parameter areas show the frequency and power level information for the current MG369XB setup O Frequency Parameters Area The current CW frequency in GHz the start and stop fre quencies of the current frequency sweep range in GHz the current list index and frequency or the start and stop indexes for the list sweep are displayed in this area Q Power Level Parameters Area The cur rent power level in dBm or mV or the start and stop levels of the current power level sweep range in dBm or mV are displayed in this area Q Modulation St
203. ode is only available when the Delayed or Triggered w de lay triggering mode is selected Selecting either trig gering mode adds the soft key Step Delay gt tothe Internal Pulse Status menu Refer to page 3 110 for setting the triggering options From the Internal Pulse menu press Step Delay gt to access the Step Delay Mode menu below CW 92 Internal Pulse Status ort Pulse Single off Start Period 1 000 000 ms Delay Wi 100 000 usi Di 200 000 us Stop We ps Dz Delay ENE ip3 na E na val Step Size Trigger Delayed P Polarity High RF On Step Time Previous AM otf Em gm off This menu allows you to perform the following a Turn step delay on off O Edit the step delay parameters o Setthelength of time a Delay 1 D1 timeis applied before it is incremented or decrement ed by the step size Open the parameter you wish to change then edit NOTE the current value using the cursor control keys or the rotary data knob or enter a new valueusing the If the set Step Delay parameters re key pad and appropriate termination key When you sult in a fractional number of incre have finished setting the open parameter dose it by ments then thelast fractional one pressing its menu soft key or make another menu is not taken selection Press On Off toturn the Stepped Delay M ode on and off Press Start Delay to open the Delay 1 D1 start tim
204. odulation 3 102 Pulse Modulation Operating Modes 3 106 Providing Pulse Modulation 3 107 3 17 Internal Power Meter Option 8 3 116 3 18 Scan Modulation Option 20 0 000 3 119 Chapter 4 Local Operation M enu Maps 4 1 Introduction a args ad a ce anu ee EE axe i aote aae cic ene d 4 3 42 Menu Map Description lt 4 3 MG369XB OM Table of Contents Continued Chapter 5 Operation Verification 51 5 2 53 5 4 5 5 lAtroductiOn sc e EA de ow ak Wh me ac OS Uh ob eG es SUR Test Equipment rara ao deti eo dl goat ARANA TER omama E ARA ee AAA A Initial MG369XB Checkout a sad wcb dis dd He ROO RO dd luo di P TI Self Test rcc Resetting the MG369XB Warmup Time ne Frequency Synthesis Test llle Test SetUp dp sra A as E A TESE Procedure sa um ac a E RO OO ci N a Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Test Setup ana E e ER DE Er de dr rd oa Power Level Accuracy Test Procedure Power Level Flatness Test Procedure Chapter 6 Operator Maintenance 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 Introduction uc ccm ec a a a a Error and Warning Status Messages Self Test Error Messages rns Normal Operation Error and Warning Status Messages TWrOUDIGSNOGING sarral Routine Maintenance
205. odulation of the output signal is accomplished by summing the mod ulating signal into the FM control path of the YIG phase lock loop In Locked FM mode the maximum FM deviation is the lesser of 10 MHz or the rate times 300 for 1 kHz to 8 MHz rates In Locked Low Noise FM mode the maximum FM deviation is the lesser of 10 MHz or the rate times three for 50 kHz to 8 MHz rates 3 96 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Signal Modulation In Unlocked FM modes the YIG phase lock loop is disabled to allow for peak FM deviations of up to 100 MHz In Unlocked Narrow mode frequency modulation is obtained by applying the modulating signal to the fine tuning coil of the YI G tuned oscillator U nlocked Narrow FM mode allows maximum deviations of 10 MHz for DC to8 MHz rates In Unlocked Wide mode frequency modulation is ac complished by applying the modulating signal to the main tuning coil of the YI G tuned oscillator Un locked Wide FM mode allows maximum deviations of 100 MHz for DC to 100 Hz rates Providing Press E i e V W de M At the resulting main M odu Frequency lation menu display press FM The FM Status Modulation menu below is displayed CW on F Internal FM Status FM on Deviation 1 000 00 MHz Edit Deviation Rate 100 000 O kHz Wave Da FM Made Edit Rate Internal External AM otf AM Pulse M This menu lets yo
206. of the instrument Using the Phillips screwdriver tighten all screws holding the right side slide assem bly tothe instrument chassis Using the appropriate hardware install the outer slide assemblies onto the equip ment rack Lift the signal generator into position Align the inner and outer slide assem blies and slide the instrument intothe rack Realign the hardware as needed for smooth operation MG369XB OM 2 7 Rack Mounting Kit Installation Installation When supplying power to this equipment always use a three wire power cable connected to a three wire power line outlet If power is supplied without grounding the equip ment in this manner there is a risk of receiving a severe or fatal electric shock Power The signal generator accepts 90 to 264 Vac 48 to Requirements 440 Hz single phase power Power consumption is 300 VA maximum The signal generator is intended for Installation Category Over Voltage Category Il Power To connect the M G369XB to the power source plug Connection the female end of the power cable intothe input line voltage receptacle on the rear panel Figure 2 2 Then plug the male end of the power cord into a three wire power line outlet Turn on the rear panel power switch This automatically places the signal generator in operation front panel OPERATE LED on Figure2 2 Signal Generator Rear Pand Showing Power Connection 2 8 MG369XB OM
207. op power level parameter Edit the open power level parameter using the cur sor control keys or the rotary data knob When you are finished dose the open parameter by pressing its menu edit soft key or by making another menu selection Entering New Start Stop Power Levels To enter a new power level sweep range start by opening either the start or stop power level parame ters press Edit L1 XL1 or Edit L2 XL2 Enter a new power level using the keypad and ap propriate terminator soft key When you are fin ished close the open parameter by pressing its menu edit soft key or by making another menu se lection MG369XB OM 3 59 Power Level Sweep Operation Local Front Panel Operation CAN Fl 2 200 000 000 00 GHz L1 106 99 dB Previous EM EM off Selecting a Preset Power Level Sweep Range There are five preset power level sweep range pa rameters selectable in the power level sweep modes These preset power level sweep range parameters areL1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 and L9 LO To select one of the preset power level sweep ranges from a Level Sweep menu press the Level Control gt soft key The Level Sweep Control menu below is displayed CNN edit La F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Edit L2 L1 L2 0 00 dBm 1 00 Li L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L8 LO In addition to letting you
208. otal cumulative cable length in meters may not exceed two times the number of bus instru ments or 20 meters whichever is less NOTE For low EMI applications the GPIB cable should be a fully shielded type with well grounded metal shell connectors The only interconnection required for GPIB opera tion is between the signal generator and the control ler This interconnection is via a standard GPIB cable The Anritsu part number for such a cable is 2100 1 2 or 4 1 2 or 4 meters in length 2 10 MG369XB OM Installation GPIB Setup and Interconnection Setting the GPIB Address The default GPIB address is five If a different GPIB address is desired it can be set from the front panel using the Configure GPIB menu To change the GPIB address first press the front panel main menu key labeled EA The System menu is displayed Now press the menu soft key Config The System Configuration menu shown below is displayed F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz 0 00 dBm Secure Mode Selftest Reset Setups To access the Configure GPIB menu from this menu press the menu soft key GPIB gt The Configure GPIB menu shown below is displayed Configure GPIB GPIB Address GPIB Terminator Language Power Meter Address Tm Power Meter Lelsaves ID Display Updates AE otf Pulse off Press the menu soft key GPIB Address ADD to cha
209. ou press Emulation gt the Second Additional GPIB menu below is displayed CW 8003 Scalar Fi GPIB Emulation I 8003 Scalar Disabled 87570 8757D Scalar Disabled Scalar 8757E Scalar Disabled 8757E Scalar Previous Press 8003 Scalar to enable operations with a Giga tronics Model 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer Press 8003 Scalar again to disable the operation Press 8757D Scalar to enable operations with a Hewlett Packard Model 8757D Scalar Network Ana lyzer Press 8757D Scalar again to disable the oper ation Press 8757E Scalar to enable operations with a Hewlett Packard Model 8757D Scalar Network Ana lyzer Press 8757E Scalar again to disable the opera tion Press lt Previous to return to the First Additional Configure GPIB menu display MG369XB OM 3 83 System Configuration Setting Increment Sizes Local Front Panel Operation The Increment menu lets you set the incremental size for editing frequency power level and time pa rameters When the increment mode is selected on these parameter values will increase or decrease by the set amount each time the a or v pad is pressed or the rotary data knob is turned clockwise or coun ter dockwise The menu also lets you turn the incre ment mode on and off To access the Increment menu from the System Configuration menu press Increment gt The Incre ment menu below is displayed CV Increm
210. ower Mtr F1 Configure GPIB pi Address GPIB Address 5 Pomer Mtr GPIB Terminator CRLF Language Native Power Meter Address Ley power Meter An ML2430 EVles 6eg ID Q L1 Previous At this menu press Emulation gt to access the Sec ond Additional Configure GPIB menu below CW 8003 F1 GPIB Emulation I Scalar 8003 Scalar Disabled 87570 8757D Scalar Disabled 8757E Scalar Disabled Scalar 8757E Scalar Previous AM otf Press 8003 Scalar to enable the 8003 Scalar GPIB mode The display will reflect your selection TheMG369XB signal generator is now ready to op erate as a signal source for the 8003 SNA Initiating Toinitiate SNA operation turn ON the Model 8003 8003 SNA and calibrate a 8003 sensor s Refer to the Model Operation 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer Operation Manual for the calibration procedure Use the following procedure to set the 8003 Source Address to 5 The default address is 6 Step 1 On the 8003 front panel press the CONFIG key Step 2 Select GPIB DEVICES from the menu dis played on the CRT screen MG369XB OM 7 13 Use with a 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer Use With Other Instruments Step 3 Select SOURCE then SOURCE AD DRESS Step 4 Enter 5 on the keypad then press the dB GHz termination key The 8003 will search for a source at address five The default GPIB address of the series MG369XB
211. p Input Accepts a OV to 10V external sweep ramp from a Master MG369XB This input is automatically selected when the signal generator is in the Slave Mode 23 RETURN Horizontal Sweep Input return 24 GND Chassis Ground 25 MEMORY SEQ Memory Sequencing Input Accepts a TTL low level signal to sequence through ten stored front panel setups Figure A 2 Pin out Diagram AUX I O Connector 2 of 2 A 6 MG369XB OM Rear Panel Connectors IEEE 488 GPIB Connector IEEE 488 GPIB 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Beno js c A 123 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PIN SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 4 DIO 1 thru DIO 4 Data Input Output Bits are HIGH when the data is logical 0 and LOW when the data is logical 1 5 EOI End or Identify A low true state indicates that the last byte of a multi byte mes sage has been placed on the line 6 DAV Data Valid A low rue state indicates that the active talker has 1 sensed that NRFD is high false and NDAC is low true 2 placed the data byte on the bus and 3 waited an appropriate length of time for the data to settle 7 NRFD Not Ready For Data A high false state indicates that all active listeners are ready to accept new data 8 NDAC Not Data Accepted A low true state indicates that all addressed listeners have accepted the current data byte for
212. padres GPIB Address 5 GPIB Terminator CR LF Language SCPI Power Meter Address 13 m Power Meter n MLz43 04 Lelgss69 ID off Display Updates Native Previous AM off Pulse otf Press GPIB Address ADD to change the address of the MG369XB on the bus the CW default GPIB ad dress is five Enter a new address between one and 30 using the cursor control keys or the data entry keypad and the terminator key The new GPIB ad dress will appear on the display Press GPIB Terminator to select a carriage return CR or a carriage return and line feed CR LF as the GPIB data delimiter Consult the GPIB control ler s manual to determine which data delimiter is required Press More to access the First Additional Config ure GPIB menu for more selections MG369XB OM 3 81 System Configuration NOTE The Emulation gt selection only ap pears on this menu display in units with the Pulse Modulation option installed Local Front Panel Operation First Additional Configure GPIB Menu When you press More gt the First Additional Config ure GPIB menu below is displayed CAN Power Mtr FI Configure GPIB Address GPIB Address 5 Fower Mtr GPIB Terminator CRLF Language SCPI Power Meter Address 13 68 69 ID m Power Meter An ML24304 Leless69 ID off Display Updates Off Display Updates
213. pen num ber of points parameter close it by pressing Edit Points or by making another menu selection MG369XB OM 3 73 Leveling Operations Local Front Panel Operation If any frequency scaling or offset appears at the lev eling point press More gt to access the power meter frequency scaling and offset menu below CY Fl User Level Cal Fla 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Fhi 0 000 000 000 00 GHz Points 100 PM freq 1 0F Hz T ol Status off PM Freq Scale PM Freq Offset Previous User 1 User 2 User3 Userd User 5 Then press PM Freq Scale or PM Freq Offset and edit the frequency scaling or offset value using the cursor keypad or rotary knob The scaling factor range is 10 to 10 and the offset frequency range is 150 to 150 GHz Press lt Previous to return to the user level cal menu Now press Start Calibration to begin automatically taking power level correction information at each frequency point During this process the menu dis plays the status Calibrating along with the current measurement frequency point NOTE To terminate the measurement process at any time before completion press Abort Once the power offset table has been created it is stored in non volatile memory The power offset ta ble is now ready to be applied to the test setup Dis connect the powers sensor and power meter from the test setup A
214. power level mode V imV uM in linear power level mode MG369XB OM 2 13 Instrument Start Up Local Front Panel Operation 3 5 Instrument Start Up Now that you have familiarized yourself with the layout of the signal generator s front panel controls and data display you are ready to be gin operating the instrument Begin by powering it up PoweringUp Connect the MG369XB to an ac power source by fol the MG369XB lowingthe installation procedure in Chapter 2 This automatically places the instrument in operation front panel OPERATE LED on Start Up During power up the message Please Wait Display LOADING PROGRAMS appears on the data display When all programs have been loaded the start up screen below is displayed It provides you with the model number of the signal generator and the revi sion level of the installed firmware Anritsu MG3696B RF Microwave Signal Generator Firmware Version 1 00 o COPYRIGHT 2000 2004 Anritsu Co The MG369XB then returns to the exact configura tion it was in when last set to Standby Standby Whenever the signal generator is not being used it Operation should be left connected to the power source and placed in standby Standby operation provides power to keep the internal time base at operating tempera ture This assures specified frequency accuracy and stability when the M G369XB is placed in operation NOTE During standby operation the fa
215. pplying User Level Flatness Correction Whenever user level flatness correction is applied to the test setup by activating the power offset table the set power level is delivered at the point where the calibration was performed To activate the selected power offset table and apply user level flatness correction to the test setup press On Off LU 1 5 The User Level Cal menu will dis play Status On 3 74 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Leveling Operations When a power offset table is selected ON the mes sage USER 1 5 is displayed on all menu displays to remind you that a user level flatness correction has been applied to the ALC Toturn off the selected power offset table and re move user level flatness correction from the test setup press On Off LUO again The User Level Cal menu will display Status Off Entering a Power Offset Table via GPIB User level flatness correction can be applied to the test setup using a power offset table created from calculated data and entered via the GPIB Refer to the MG369XB GPIB Programming Manual P N 10370 10366 for information and instructions on creating a power offset table and entering it via the GPIB Erasing the Power Offset Tables from Memory The power offset tables are stored in non volatile memory A master reset is required to erase the con tents of the tables and reprogram them with default data To perform a master reset proceed as follow
216. r the number of steps range is 1 to 10 000 The power level step size is set from the Level Sweep Ramp menu Press Step Size to open the step size parameter RANGE Press Num of Steps PNS to open the number of This error message is displayed steps parameter when 1 the step size value entered is greater than the level sweep Open the parameter you wish to change then edit range or 2 the number of steps en the current value using the cursor control keys ro tered results in a step size of less tary data knob or enter a new value using the key than 0 01 dB Log or 0 001 mV pad and appropriate termination soft key When you Linear Entering a valid step size have finished setting the open parameter close it by will dear the error pressing its menu soft key or by making another menu selection 3 62 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Leveling Operations 3 11 Leveling The MG3692B provides main band leveled output power over a maxi Operations mum range of up to 32 dB up to 135 dB with Option 2 for CW and sweep frequency operations Instruments with Option 15 provide lev eled output power over a maximum range cf up to 24 dB up to 133 dB with Option 2 An automatic level control ALC system controls the amplitude and power level of the RF output You can select the ALC mode of operation internal external detector or power meter or fixed gain ALC off In addition the signal generator provides a d
217. r Use With Other Instruments Initiating HP8757D SNA Operation NOTE AC detection mode offers superior signal to noise ratios but requires the MG369XB configuration to include the external pulse option At this menu press Emulation gt to access the GPIB Emulation menu below 3003 Scalar 8757D Scalar F1 GPIB Emulation 8003 Scaler Disabled 6757D Scalar Disabled 6757E Scalar Disabled Br5TE Scalar Previous AM off Press 8757D Scalar to enable the 8757D Scalar GPIB mode When enabled the MG369XB will shift to the analog sweep frequency mode sweeping at the full range of the instrument Turn on the HP8757D to initiate the scalar network analyzer operation Refer to the Hewlett Packard Model 8757D Scalar Network Analyzer Operation Manual for operating instructions On the front panel of the HP8757D press the EUA key to specify the detector mode for measurements and select MODE AC or DC When using AC detection mode the following keystrokes on the MG369XB initiates the pulse modulator for use with the HP8757D Press the key on the front panel of the MG369XB and select Pulse Set the Internal E xternal pulse mode to External and turn on external pulse When using DC detection mode the following keystrokes on the MG369XB deactivates the pulse modulator for use with the HP8757D Press the key on the front panel of the MG369XB
218. rameter opens for data entry below CNN Enter F1 2 200 000 000 0 GHz Enter Date 121900_ EXTL REF Level L1 0 00 dBm ME the key pad enter the current date in any desired format Then press any terminator soft key The Calibration Status menu display changes to indicate calibration is in progress A Fi Calibration Status In Process Lew L1 MG369XB OM 3 89 Reference Loop Adjustments Reference Loop Bandwidth Local Front Panel Operation When the reference calibration is complete the Cali bration menu is displayed External Reference Not Connected If a calibration is attempted without an external 10 MHz reference signal connected to the rear panel 10 MHz REF IN connector the instrument will beep and the Calibration Status menu displays the fol lowing message No External Reference is connected The MG369XB provides a user selectable external reference loop bandwidth Bandwidths of 10 Hz 30 Hz 100 Hz or 300 Hz can be selected from the front panel system configuration menu Selecting a narrower bandwidth provides greater immunity from reference related phase noise however refer ence tracking will not be optimal Selecting a wider bandwidth increases phase tracking of the external reference however it also increases the susceptibil ity to reference noise T
219. rates for some time then shuts down OPERATE light remains on After a short period the signal generator resumes normal operation This is an indication that the MG369XB has reached an excessive operating temperature Step 1 Check that the fan is still operating during the time that the instrument is shut down a If the fan is still operating clean the air filter see page 6 14 a If the fan is not operating call a service technician Mojo 4351510153 is Displayed Trouble Description This message is displayed in the frequency pa rameters area to indicate that the output frequency is not phase locked It is normally caused by an internal component failure Step 1 Performa self test of the signal generator by pressing the System Menu soft key Selftest a If self test does not result in an error message s resume normal operation a If an error message s is displayed call a service techni cian 6 12 MG369XB OM Operator Maintenance Troubleshooting Table6 4 Troubleshooting 3 of 3 e BN is Displayed Trouble Description This message is displayed to indicate that the RF output is unleveled Step 1 Check that the output power does not exceed the specified leveled power rating and that the RF OUTPUT connector is terminated into a 5002 load Q Reduce the power level to not exceed the specified leveled power rating or terminatethe RF OUTPUT con nector with a 500 load a If error message remains
220. re Rear Panel menu from the System Configuration menu press Rear Panel gt The Configure Rear Panel menu below is dis played cw Blanking FI Configure Rear Panel Elanking Polarity Marker Polarity Penlift Neo External Reference Bandwidth 100 Penlift External Ref B Previous Press Blanking BPP BPN to select a 5V or 5V level for the retrace and band switch blanking outputs The retrace and band switch blanking sig nal outputs are both available at the rear panel AUX I O connector retrace blanking at pin 6 band switch blanking at pin 20 The display will reflect your selection Press Marker to select a 5V or 5V level for the video marker output when video markers are se lected ON The video marker signal output is avail able at the rear panel AUX I O connector pin 5 The display will reflect your selection Press Penlift to select Normally Open N O PPO or Normally Closed N C PPC contacts on the in ternal penlift relay The penlift relay output avail able at pin 12 of the rear panel AUX I O connector is used to lift a plotter pen at band switch points at filter switch points and during sweep retrace The display will reflect your selection Press lt Previous to return to the System Configu ration menu display 3 78 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation System Configuration Configuring Co
221. rmined by the instrument firmware In some applications such as receiver sensitivity testing it is desirable to control the ALC level and attenuator setting separately by decoupling the step attenuator from the ALC The ALC mode menu lets you select attenuator decoupling At the ALC Mode menu press Attenuation gt The Attenuation menu below is displayed CNN edit La F1 2 200 000 000 0 GHz Decouple Increase ttenuatian Decrease Attenuatian Li 0 00 dBm Level ALC ALC User Level Level Sweep Mode Loop Lwl Cal Control This menu lets you decouple the step attenuator from the ALC set the power level and set the atten uation in 10 dB steps Press Decouple AT1 to decouple the step attenua tor from the ALC Press Edit L1 XL1 to open the power level parame ter for editing Edit the current level using the cur sor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad and appropriate termina tion soft key When you have finished setting the power level press Edit Li to close the open parame ter or make another menu selection When decoupled pressing Increase Attenuation AT T xx or Decrease Attenuation ATT xx changes the attenuation in 10 dB steps Press Decouple again ATO to recouple the step attenuator Press lt Previous to return to the ALC M ode menu MG369XB OM 3 67 Leveling Operations Local Front
222. rnal modulating signal The scan modulator has a fixed sensitivity of 10 dB V An ex ternal modulating signal level of 6 volts produces the maximum modulation depth of 60 dB MG369XB OM 3 119 3 122 Chapter 4 Local Operation Menu Maps Table of Contents Al JOH EDI ce astenia ete cara ake Pic ode ae e ana edo aon o 4 3 42 Menu Map Description 2 0 02 eee eee 4 3 4 1 Introduction 4 2 menu Map Chapter 4 Local Operation Menu Maps This chapter provides menu maps that support the M G369XB front panel operating instructions found in Chapter 3 It includes menu maps for all of the frequency and power level modes of operation In addition a menu map for system configuration is also provided A menu map shows the menu key selections and instrument menu dis Description plays for a particular mode of signal generator operation The menu displays are shown as they appear on the instrument and are linked together to show the sequence of menu selection A brief description of the function of each menu s soft keys is provided If a menu soft key selects another menu then it is shown linked to that menu Fig ure 4 1 on page 4 5 is a sample menu map annotated to identify the key elements The following is a list of the menu maps contained in this chapter Figure Title Page 4 1 SampleMenuMap cler 4 5 4 2 CW Frequency ModeMenuMap 4 6 4 3 Analog Sweep Frequency Mode Menu Map 4
223. rnal sources that are TTL compatible FM and M are operationally exclusive therefore only the AM FM or M and pulse modulation modes can be active si multaneously The following paragraphs provide descriptions and op erating instructions for each modulation mode Use the Amplitude Modulation Mode Frequency Modulation Mode Phase Modulation Mode and Pulse Modulation Mode menu maps Chapter 4 Fig ures 4 11 to 4 14 to follow the menu sequences NOTES Your modulation capabilities are dependent on the instru ment s installed options The following descriptions and pro cedures are presented to cover all of the possible instrument configurations Refer to your instrument s rear panel for an installed option list and to Appendix B Performance Speci fications for a current description of the available options Due to the complexity of remote programming the signal modulation functions GPIB commands arenot referenced in this section Refer to the GPIB programming manual for in formation on using the signal modulation commands Accessi ng The modulation modes are all accessed from the Modulation main Modulation menu press Ly ENT The Modes main Modulation menu is displayed below CW E 2 000 000 000 00 GHz AM otf Fry gh off This menu allows you to access the available modu lation modes NOTE Modulation status menus may display in this menu if previously
224. rnate Sweep menu display 3 40 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation Selecting an Alternate Sweep Power Level Press Alternate Level gt to access the Alternate Level menu display below 2 000 GHz F3 2 000 GHz F2 20 000 F4 5 000 Edit L2 Previous Select the power level for the alternate sweep range LO ALO L1 AL1 L2 AL2 L3 AL3 or L4 AL4 The menu then displays the current level parameter for the selected power level If you wish to change the level press Edit L2 to open the parameter then edit it The Edit L1 soft key is provided to let you change the power level of the main sweep When you are done selecting the power level for the alternate sweep range and editing the power level of the main sweep press lt Previous to return to the Alternate Sweep menu display CAUTION Performing alternate sweeps using power levels that cross step attenuator switch points can cause excessive wear on the switches and reduce the life expectancy of the step attenuator MG369XB OM 3 41 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation List Sweep Mode In list sweep frequency mode the output is a step sweep of up to 2000 phase locked non sequential frequencies Each frequency can havea different power level setting The list index 0 through 1999 identifies each frequency power level set in the list The l
225. rom the CW menu First access the main List Sweep menu and press the Edit List Index soft key to open the list index pa rameter Then select the list index that you want the data to be added to Next press the CW soft key at the bottom of the display The CW menu below is displayed CY F1 2 700 000 000 00 GHz Edit F1 Copy to List Master Li 0 00 dBm Step Manual List Frequency Sweep Sweep Control cw Use the Edit Fi and Edit L1 soft keys to set the frequency and power level to the values you wish to enter into the current list index Press the Copy to List soft key to copy the data to the current list index MG369XB OM 3 47 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation Once the frequency and power level information has been entered into the current list index the list in dex is incremented by one Selecting a Selecting a sweep range involves choosing a start in List Sweep dex and a stop index for the list sweep Range To access the Sweep menu below from the main List Sweep menu press Sweep Manual Trigger Fr 5 000 000 000 0 GHz List Index Stop Index Start Previous Frequency Sweep Sweep List control This menu lets you select a list sweep range set dwell time per step and access the trigger menu cw Press Start Index LIB xxxx to open the list sweep star
226. ry instructions At this menu display you can edit both the CW fre quency and the output power level parameters CY F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz Edit F1 Li 0 00 dBm Step Manual Frequency cw Sweep Sweep List Controle If you wish to follow along on your MG369XB you can obtain this same menu display by resetting your instrument press BAAN then press Reset Opening the In order for the value of a parameter to be changed Parameter the parameter must first be opened To open the frequency parameter from the above menu press Edit F1 The menu display changes below to show that the menu soft key Edit Fi has been pressed and that the frequency parameter has been opened An open parameter is indicated by placing it in a window with a movable cursor under its digits If the cursor is not displayed you must de activate increment mode refer to page 3 84 Edit Fi F1 2 200 000 000 00 GHz Copy to List Master List Frequency P cw Sweep Sweep Contralr MG369XB OM 3 17 Entering Data Local Front Panel Operation Cursor Control Keys Rotary Data Knob Editing the Current Value Only one parameter can be open at a time If you press Edit L1 then the frequency parameter will dose and the power level parameter will open To change the current value of a parameter by edit ing you can also use either
227. s NOTE Step 1 With the MG369XB in standby press and The master reset function hold the RF OUTPUT ON OFF key over writes all information stored in the non volatile memory with de Step 2 Press the LINE OPERATE STANDBY key fault values This includes the nine stored front panel setups and the table of 2000 frequency power level Step 3 sets used for list sweep mode toturn the instrument on When the first menu is displayed after the start up display release the RF OUT PUT ON OFF key For instruments without a front panel a master re set can be performed at power on by grounding pin 21 of the rear panel AUX I O connector The contents of non volatile memory have now been erased and reprogrammed with default data MG369XB OM 3 75 System Configuration Local Front Panel Operation 3 12 System The system configuration function provides menus that let you set or Configuration select instrument configuration items for example display contrast polarity of blanking and video marker outputs RF on or off during re trace or between steps frequency scaling GPIB operating parameters external interface language and increment sizes for frequency power level and time parameters Use the System Configuration menu map Chapter 4 Figure 4 15 to follow the menu sequences Accessing the To access the System Configuration menu first System press EJ At the System menu display press Configuration Confi
228. s the correction can be enabled by pressing the Enable key The status is displayed in the Detector Calibration menu as On or Off To disablethe calibration correction press Enable again Press Previous to return to the System menu To disable the power measurement function press Measure Power again 3 118 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Scan Modulation Option 20 3 18 scan Modulation The internal scan modulator added by Option 20 lets you amplitude Option 20 modulate output signals from 2 to 18 GHz at modulation depths up to 60 dB Scan modulation is accomplished using a modulating signal from an external source and is in addition to the normal amplitude modulation described in Section 3 12 To provide amplitude modulation of the output sig nal using the internal scan modulator first set up the external modulating signal generator and con nect it to the M G369XB s rear panel SCAN MOD IN connector Next press e V W Yi e then Scan to goto the Scan Status menu below CW on F1 Scan Status Hz otf on Sensitivity 10 dB wv Level Li 0 00 dBm AM otf Fry gh off Pulse off Scan on am em Pulse sm sean Press On Off to turn scan modulation on and off The Scan status display and the Scan modulation status area will reflect your selection as On or Off Control the scan modulation depth by varying the level of the exte
229. s 2 2 dB Power Level Flatness Analog Sweep Set Power Max Power Min Power Variation 0dBm dBm dBm dB Maximum variation is 5 dB typical MG369XB OM 5 31 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Table5 3 Power Leve Accuracy and Flatness Test Record 1 of 2 Model MG3693B Serial No Date High Power Option 15 Units with Options Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy Power Level Accuracy CW Frequency 500 MHz CW Frequency 5 0 GHz CW Frequency 15 0 GHz CW Frequency 25 0 GHz Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Set Measured Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 17 dBm dBm 23 dBm dBm 23 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 22 dBm dBm 22 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 21 dBm dBm 21 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 20 dBm dBm 20 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 19 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 18 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 17 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 16 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 15 dBm dBm 11 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 14 dBm dBm 10 dBm dBm 7 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 13 dBm dBm 9 dBm dBm 6 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 12 dBm dBm 8 dBm dBm
230. s Edit Pivot PVT to open the pivot point fre quency parameter for editing Edit the current fre quency using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the keypad and ap propriate termination key When you have finished setting the open parameter close it by pressing Edit Pivot or by making another menu selection Press Edit Slope SLP to open the slope parameter for editing Edit the current slope value using the cursor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the key pad When you have finished setting the open parameter close it by pressing Edit Slope or by making another menu selection While monitoring the power level at the device un der test DUT adjust the power slope and pivot point to level the power at the DUT Press Slope On Off SLO again to deactivate the ALC power slope function MG369XB OM 3 69 Leveling Operations Local Front Panel Operation User Cal User Power Level Flatness Calibration The User Cal user power level flatness calibration function lets you compensate for path variations with frequency that are caused by external switch ing amplifiers couplers mixers multipliers divid ers and cables in the test setup This is done by means of an entered power offset table from a GPIB power meter or calculated data When user level flatness calibration is activated the set power level is delivered at the point in the test setup where th
231. s can be selected to be linear or logarithmic The following paragraphs provide descriptions and operating instructions for the CW power sweep mode and the sweep frequency step power modes Use the CW Power Sweep Mode and Sweep Frequency Step Power Mode menu maps Chapter 4 Figures 4 8 and 4 9 to follow the menu sequences CAUTION Performing power level sweeps that cross step attenuator switch points can cause excessive wear on the switches and reduce the life expectancy of the step attenuator Selecting CW In the CW power sweep mode output power steps Power Sweep between any two power levels at a single CW fre Mode quency Available menus let you set or select the sweep range the step size the dwell time per step and the type of power sweep linear or logarithmic and sweep trigger To place the MG369XB in a CW power sweep mode from a CW frequency menu press E33 At the re sulting menu display press Level Sweep The CW Level Sweep menu below is displayed CNN edit La F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Edit L2 Step Size Li 0 00 dBm L2 1 00 Number of Steps E Level Level Mode Loop Lvl Cal Controle This menu lets you perform the following o Select a power level sweep range edit the sweep start and stop power level parameters Set the dwell time per step Set the step size Set the number of steps Access the trigger menu select a sweep
232. select one of the preset sweep ranges for the power level sweep this menu lets you select logarithmic or linear power level sweep and set the start and stop power level param eters for each selected preset sweep range Setting a Preset Power Level Sweep Range At the Level Sweep Control menu select the power level sweep range L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 or L9 LO that you wish to set The menu then displays the current frequency parameters for the selected power level sweep range N ow use the menu edit soft keys to open the power level parameters for ed iting Edit the current power level parameter values or enter new power level parameter values for the power level sweep range To dose the open power level parameter when you are finished press its menu edit soft key or make another menu selection Selecting Type of Power Level Sweep Press Units LOG LIN to display the Units menu left and to select the power level units When Log is selected units are dBm or dBuV when Linear is selected units are mV The units are displayed with the indicated power level to reflect your selection 3 60 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Power Level Sweep Operation Selecting a In analog sweep frequency step power mode or step Sweep sweep frequency step power mode a power level Frequency Step step occurs after each frequency sweep The power Power Mode level remains constant for the length of time re quired to complete
233. signal generators is five When the 8003 has prop erly identified the MG369XB the message I nitial izing W6700 will be displayed on the 8003 CRT screen The MG369XB emulates the Anritsu 6700B Swept Frequency Synthesizer GPIB command codes 7 14 MG369XB OM Use With Other Instruments Use with a HP8757D Scalar Network Analyzer 7 5 Use with a HP8757D The MG369XB signal generator is compatible with the Hewlett Scalar Network Packard Model 8757D Scalar Network Analyzer SNA The following Analyzer paragraphs provide instructions for connecting the MG369XB tothe HP8757D SNA and setting up the signal generator so that it can oper ate as a signal source for the analyzer Operating instructions for the scalar network analyzer can be found in the Hewlett Packard 8757D Scalar Network Analyzer Operation Manual SWP DWELL IN STOP SWEEP SEQ SYNC POS Z BLANK HORIZ OUT SWEEP IN 0 10V PULSE TRIGGER IN MODULATOR DRIVE IEEE 488 GPIB MG369XB Signal Generator To DUT 8757 System Interface HP8757D Scalar Network Analyzer To DUT tj Sensor Figure 7 4 MG369XB to HP8757D SNA Connections Connecting the MG369XB to a HP8757D Connect the MG369XB signal generator tothe HP8757D scalar network analyzer as shown in Fig ure 7 4 Step 1 Connect one end of a GPIB cabletothe MG369XB rear panel IEEE 488 GPIB con nector Connect the
234. stallation tilt capability mounting ears and front panel handles for mounting the signal generator in a standard equipment rack The following pro cedure provides instructions for installing the rack mounting hard ware on to the instrument The rack mounting kit Option 1B uses the same inner assembly without the slide This procedure may also be used for installing the Option 1B rack mount assembly Refer to Fig ures 2 3 and 2 4 during this procedure Preliminary Disconnect the power cord and any other cables from the instrument Procedure Install the rack mounting hardware as follows Step 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the screws and the front handle assemblies from the instrument For instruments not having front handles remove the screws and the front top and bottom feet from the instrument Retain the screws Step 2 Removethe four feet from the rear of the instrument Retain the screws Figure 2 3 Front Handleand Feet Removal MG369XB OM 2 5 Rack Mounting Kit Installation Installation Step 3 Removetheinner slide assemblies from the outer slide assemblies Step 4 Placethe left side inner slide assembly NOTE onto the instrument case with the handle towards the front of the instrument Fig The screws with green heads have ure 2 4 metric threads When it becomes necessary to replace any of these Step 5 Insert two green headed screws through screws always use the exact re the
235. t available in this trigger mode For proper operation the period of the external pulse must be greater than the sum of the pulse repetition rate and pulse width of the internal pulse modula tion waveform To prevent relative timing jitter the external gating pulse source can be synchronized with the internal pulse generator by using the 10 MHz REF OUT signal output MG369XB rear panel as a frequency reference for the external generator MG369XB OM FREE RUN PULSE SYNC OUT OUTPUT DELAYED PULSE SYNC OUT OUTPUT TRIGGERED EXTERNAL TRIGGER OUTPUT D1 D1 TRIGGERED W DELAY EXTERNAL TRIGGER OUTPUT GATED EXTERNAL PULSE OUTPUT Signal Modulation 3 111 Signal Modulation Local Front Panel Operation CY Mod Internal Pulse Status Fulse Period Trigger Polarity Wi 100 000 us Di m Single Off 1 000 000 ms Free run High RF n Trigger PRF Period Clock m 10 Previous AM off Pulse off AM Press PR
236. t capability Not available on models MG3693B MG3694B MG3695B MG3696B or with Options 2E 7 15X or 22 Option 22 0 1 Hz to 10 0 MHz Audio Frequency Adds frequency coverage below 10 MHz The frequency resolution puon lt a below 10 MHZ is 0 02 Hz Rated RF output power is reduced Option 23 Low Frequency Generator Provides modulation waveforms for internal AM FM or PM Not available ption 23 without Option 12 or 14 Internal Pulse Generator Provides pulse waveforms for internal pulse modulation Not available without Option 24 f Option 13 Option 25X Analog Modulation Suite The analog modulation suite bundles Options 12 13 14 23 and 24 offering in puon E ternal and external AM FM M and pulse modulation Pulse Modulation Adds external pulse modulation via a rear panel BNC connector For internal Option 26X modulation capability requires additionally Pulse Generator Option 27 This option comes in different versions based on instrument configuration Option 27 LF Generator Provides modulation waveforms for internal AM FM FM and Pulse Not available without PSI Option 12 14 or 26 Analog Modulation Suite For ease of ordering and package pricing this option bundles Options 12 14 Option 28X 26 and 27 offering internal and external AM FM FM and Pulse Modulation This option comes in different versions based on instrument configuration Option 30 Low Phase Noise May not be avail
237. t index parameter Press Stop Index LIE xxxx to open the list sweep stop index parameter Press Dwell Time LDT to open the dwell time per step parameter Open the parameter you wish to change then edit the current value using the cursor control keys ro tary 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 by making another menu selection To access the List Sweep Trigger menu from this menu press Trigger gt The trigger menu lets you select a sweep trigger mode described on the follow ing page Press lt Previous to return to the main List Sweep menu display 3 48 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation Selecting a There are four modes of sweep triggering in list List Sweep sweep frequency mode each selectable from the trig Trigger ger menu The following is a description of each mode Q Auto Automatic The output sweeps between the specified list start and stop indexes dwelling at each list index for the specified dwell time Q External The output sweep recurs when triggered by an external TTL compatible clock pulse to the rear panel AUX I O connector Q Single Trig A single output sweep starts when the trigger key is pressed If a sweep is in progress when the key is pressed it aborts and resets a Manual list sweep default
238. tated diagram of the menu display format showing where the current frequency and power level information is dis played a Instructions for performing signal generator operations namely frequency and frequency sweep fixed power level and power level sweep leveling system configuration and saving and recalling instrument setups Typographic The typographic conventions used throughout this Conventions chapter are as follows a The main function keys Frequency L evel Modulation and System are identified by using reverse text for example Menu soft keys are identified by using a grey background for example Edit F1 Instrument status and warning messages are shown as they appear on the display for exam ple CW Ramp and ST Related GPIB commands are listed in brackets immediately following the menu soft key for example to turn on the CW Ramp Press CW Ramp CS1 Refer to the MG369XB GPIB programming manual P N 10370 10366 for information on using GPIB commands MG369XB OM 3 5 Front Panel Layout Local Front Panel Operation 3 2 Front Panel Layout The MG369XB front panel is divided into two main areas the data display area and the data entry area The following paragraphs pro vide a brief description of the front panel controls and data display and data entry areas as shown in Figure 3 1 Detailed descriptions of the data display and data entry areas are contained in Sections 3 3
239. te parameter press Edit Rate or make another menu selection Press Select Wave to access the Modulation Waveform Selection menu below CY Fi Internal FM Status FM off Deviation 1 000 00 MHz Rate 100 000 O kHz Wave na Fm Mode Le Select Previous 3 98 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Signal Modulation IN sine wave PT y square wave P4 d positive ramp NN negative ramp GN Gaussian noise UN uniform noise INJ triangle wave UNLOCKED When Unlocked Narrow FM or Un locked Wide FM is selected ON this warning messageis displayed on all menu displays to remind you that the carrier frequency is not phase locked This menu displays the modulation waveforms de scription to the left that are available from the FM generator Use the cursor control keys to highlight the desired modulation waveform then press Select to select the highlighted waveform The FM Status display will reflect your selection Press lt Previous to return to the main FM Status menu display Press Internal External to select the source of the modulating signal Internal selects the modulating signal from the internal FM generator External se lects the modulating signal from an external source The FM status display will reflect your selection Press the menu soft key Mode gt The FM Mode men
240. ted Selecting To place the MG369XB in analog sweep frequency Analog Sweep mode press EEESTENSA At the resulting menu dis Mode play press Analog Sweep SWP The Analog Sweep menu below is then displayed Edit F1 F1 2 000 F2 20 000 000 000 00 Edit F2 Edit L1 Alternate Sweep AM otf FM eel off Pulse off Analog Step Manual Frequency Ew RAE Sweep EE Control 3 26 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation This menu lets you perform the following Select a sweep range Set the sweep time Access the Trigger menu Select an output power level for the sweep Access the Alternate Sweep menu B Bo Go y Setting Sweep Toset the analog sweep time from the Analog Time Sweep menu press Sweep Time SWT Edit F1 2 000 Sweep Time 0 050 sec Edit FZ 0 00 dBm L1 Edit Li Alternate Sweep AM off Pulse otf Analog Step Manual Frequency ew Eg Sweep EE Control Edit the current sweep time using the cursor control keys the rotary data knob or enter a new sweep time using the key pad and appropriate termination key To close the open sweep time parameter once you have set the desired sweep time press Sweep Time or make another menu selection To access the Analog Sweep Trigger menu from this me
241. tenance Error and Warning Status Messages Table6 1 Sdf Test Error Messages 4 of 4 Error Message Description Remarks Error 142 Sample and Hold Circuit Failed Indicates a failure of the sample and hold circuitry on the A6 PCB The MG369XB still operates normally but the RF output may be unleveled during pulse modula tion Error 143 Slope DAC Failed Indicates a failure of the level slope DAC on the A6 PCB The MG369XB still oper ates normally but RF output level flatness may be affected during frequency sweeps Error 144 RF was Off when Self test started Some tests were not performed Indicates that some self tests were not performed because RF output was selected OFF on the MG369XB front panel Press the OUTPUT key to turn RF Output ON and run the instrument self test again Error 145 AM meter or associated circuitry failed Indicates a failure of the internal AM circuitry and loss of the capability to provide amplitude modulation of the RF output signal using modulating signals from the in ternal AM generator The MG369XB may not provide amplitude modulation of the output signal using modulating signals from an external source Error 147 Internal FM circuitry failed Indicates a failure of the internal FM circuitry and loss of the capability to provide frequency modulation of the RF output signal using modulating signals from the in ternal FM generator The MG369XB may not provide frequen
242. ter If you had selected PRF instead of Period at the Internal Pulse Configuration menu the soft key would read Edit PRF and pressing it would open the PRF parameter 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 To dose the Pulse Period parameter press Edit Period or Edit PRF or make another menu selection Press Wdth Dly List to display the Pulse Width Delay List menu below of current Pulse Width W1 W4 and Delay D1 D4 parameter settings uM Edit Internal Pulse Status Selected Pulse Single off Period 1 000 000 ms 100 000 usam 200 000 us 100 000 us D2 200 000 us pia 100 000 usiD3 200 000 us Wa 100 000 us ibd 200 000 us WT 0 100 O00 ms Previous To change the current value of a parameter use the cursor control keys to select the parameter then press Edit Selected 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 To close the open parameter press Edit Selected or lt Previous When the Delayed or Triggered w delay trigger mode is selected the menu display adds the soft key Step Delay This soft key lets you access menus for setting the step delay parameters and turning the Stepped Delay Mode on and off The Stepped Delay
243. ter programs The drawings specifications and information contained herein are the property of Anritsu Company and any unauthorized use or disclosure of these drawings specifica tions and information is prohibited they shall not be reproduced copied or used in whole or in part as the basis for manufacture or sale of the equipment or software programs without the prior writ ten consent of Anritsu Company UPDATES U pdates to this manual if any may be downloaded from the Anritsu Internet site at http www us anritsu com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name ANRITSU COMPANY Manufacturer s Address Microwave Measurements Division 490 Jarvis Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 2809 USA declares that the product specified below Product Name Signal Generator Model Number MG3691B MG3692B MG3693B MG3694B MG3695B MG3696B conforms to the requirement of EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by Council Directive 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 BEC as amended by Council directive 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Interference Emissions CISPR 11 1990 EN55011 1991 Group 1 Class A EN 61000 3 2 1995 Class A EN 61000 3 3 1995 Class A Immunity EN 61000 4 2 1995 EN61326 1 1997 4 amp V CD SEV AD EN 61000 4 3 1997 EN61326 1 1997 3V m EN 61000 4 4 1995 EN61326 1997 1997 0 5kV SL 1kV PL EN 61060 4 5 1995 EN61326 1997 1997 1KV L L 2kV L E EN 61000 4 6 1994 EN61326 1998 3V EN 61
244. ter when you are finished editing press Edit Fi or make another menu selec tion 3 18 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Entering Data Edit Fi F 6 995 000 000 00 GHz Copy to List Master List Frequency CW Control P Sweep Sweep Enteringa To change the current value of a parameter by en New Value tering a new value for the parameter use the data entry keypad and termination keys Clear Back As soon as you press one of the keys on the data en RO 3 try keypad the current parameter display dears for entry of a new value Enter the new value for the parameter then press the appropriate terminator X soft key to store it in memory If the entered value is outside the allowable range of the open parameter the entry is not accepted and the previous value for DOo the parameter is displayed DD If you make an error during data entry either 1 ds press to delete the entry one character at a time starting from the last character entered or 2 delete the entire entry by pressing NET Then re enter the correct value Keypad Now try entering a new value for the CW frequency displayed on your M G369XB using the data entry keypad and termination soft keys NOTE EA n A frequency entry may be termi E1 8 385 x nated in GHz MHz kHz or Hz however it is always displayed on the data display in GHz A time e
245. th can be adjusted to accommodate various needs for an external reference input Reference The reference oscillator calibration function lets you Oscillator calibrate the internal 100 MHz crystal reference os Calibration cillator of the MG369XB using an external 10 MHz O to 10 dBm reference signal NOTE Before beginning calibration always let the MG369XB warm up for a minimum of 120 hours To perform a calibration of the internal reference os cillator first connect the external 10 MHz reference signal to the MG369XB rear panel 10 MHz REF IN connector Next press the BAAN main menu key At the System menu display press Cal gt to access the Cal ibration menu below CV Reference Calibration Press Reference Calibration to begin calibration Press lt Previous to return to the System menu dis play 3 88 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Reference Loop Adjustments When Reference Calibration is pressed the Calibra tion Status menu is displayed below CVN F1 Calibration Status E About to start a calibration This will permanently change the calibration data Lev Proceed or Abort Li Proceed J J Jato J Abort Press Proceed to start the calibration Press Abort to cancel the calibration and return to the Calibration menu display When Proceed is pressed the date pa
246. th instruments to perform master slave opera tion ure s Usethe CW Frequency Mode menu map Fig 4 2 page 4 6 to follow the menu sequences To initiate master slave operation turn on both in struments and place them in CW mode The CW menu below is displayed CN Fl 2 700 000 000 00 GHz Edit F1 Copy to List Master L1 0 00 dBm Step Sweep Manual Sweep Frequency CW List Control On the Master unit press Master Slave gt to access the Master Slave menu display below Slave Freqs CW F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Slave Delta Freg L1 0 00 dBm Enable Previous Step Sweep Manual Sweep Frequency cw di Control This menu lets you perform the following B B B 5 a Access the Slave Frequencies List menu Set the delta frequency for the Slave unit Set the Slave unit s main power level L1 Set the alternate sweep power level L 2 for the Slave unit Turn master slave operation on and off Press Slave Freqs to access the Slave Frequencies List menu following page MG369XB OM 7 5 Master Slave Operation Use With Other Instruments Edit Selected Slave Frequencies List 3 50 MO 3 50 MI 2 000 i M2 i M3 i Md MS M5 MP M8 NOTE This menu lets you edit the listed frequencies for the Slave instrument SLFO SL
247. the cursor control keys or the rotary data knob Using the Cursor Control Keys Using the and cursor control keys move the cur sor under the digit where you want to begin editing Then increase or decrease the value of the parame ter using the a or v cursor control keys The unit size of the increase or decrease that occurs each time the or v pad is pressed is determined by the cursor position Using the Rotary Data Knob You can also increase or decrease the value of the parameter using the rotary data knob Once you have positioned the cursor under the digit where you want to begin editing slowly turn the knob dockwise or counter clockwise to increase or de crease the value of the parameter by the unit size Turning the knob rapidly changes the value of the parameter in larger steps Using a Set Increment When editing frequency power level and time pa rameters you can increase or decrease the parame ter s value by a set amount each timethe 4 or v pad is pressed or the rotary data knob is turned dock wise or counter clockwise For instructions on set ting the increment size refer to page 3 84 Now try changing the current value of the CW fre quency displayed on your instrument from 2 0 GHz to 6 395 GHz Use both the cursor control key a and v pads and the rotary data knob to make the value changes When you are finished your menu display should lock likethe example on the following page To dose the open parame
248. the maximum and minimum readings does not exceed the value noted on the test record MG369XB OM 5 13 Level Accuracy and Flatness Tests Operation Verification Step 3 Set up the MG369XB as follows for an an alog sweep power level flatness test a Reset the instrument by pressing SIA then Reset The CW menu is displayed b Press Analog Sweep to place the MG369XB in the analog sweep fre quency mode and display the Analog Sweep menu below Edit F1 F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz F2 20 000 000 000 00 Edit F2 Edit L1 Alternate Sweep AM otf EM gm off Analag Step cw EE ERES Sweep Frequency Control List With the Analog Sweep menu dis played press Frequency Control gt The Sweep Frequency Control menu below is displayed Edit F1 F1 2 000 000 000 00 GHz F2 8 400 000 000 00 Edit F Edit L1 0 00 dBm Previous Full Fi F2 F3 F4 F5 dF Fe dF Press Full to select a full range fre quency sweep Press EditL1 to open the current power level parameter for editing Set L1 tothe power level noted on the test record Now return to the Analog Sweep menu by pressing Previous At the Analog Sweep menu press the menu soft key Sweep Time to open the sweep time parameter for editing 5 14 MG369XB OM
249. tion 1 000 000 rad Rate 100 000 n kHz Wave nu Previous AM off Pulse off AM FM Press Narrow to select the Narrow M operating mode press Wide to select the Wide M operating mode The PM status display will reflect your selec tion Press lt Previous to return to the PM Status menu display MG369XB OM 3 105 Signal Modulation Local Front Panel Operation Pulse The MG369XB provides pulse modulation of the Modulation output signal using modulating signals from either Operating its internal pulse generator or an external source Modes To provide pulse modulation of the output signal us ing a modulating signal from an external source set up the external pulse generator and connect it to the MG369XB rear panel PULSE TRIG IN connector The internal pulse generator has four pulse modes single doublet double pulse triplet triple pulse and quadruplet quadruple pulse Individual pulse widths W1 W2 W3 and W4 and delays D1 D2 D3 and D4 can be set for each of the pulses in a mode PULSE SYNC OUT lt PERIOD gt wi w2 W3 WA OUTPUT lt D1 5 D2 gt lt D3 gt lt D4 The internal pulse generator can be internally trig gered externally triggered internally and exter nally triggered with delay and externally gated Thereis also a composite mode in which
250. tting Step Size eee 3 29 iD TQ btn parese en 3 107 Setting Sweep TiMe 3 29 OperatingModes 3 106 Using Frequency Markers 3 36 Providing Pulse Modulation 3 107 Stop Index sns 3 48 Stepped Delay 004 3 113 Storage amanda gs ES eo dr 2 13 Sweep Frequency Modes List Sweep Frequency Mode 3 42 R Manual Sweep Frequency Mode 3 32 Rack Mounting Kit Option 1 Step Sweep Frequency Mode 3 28 Installation Procedures 2 5 to 2 9 Sweep Frequency Operation 3 26 to 3 50 Range ErTOF 4 is da sea a x eo 6 13 Sweep Frequency Step Power M ode Rear Panel Connectors A 1 Men Map uz 46 kh Wa o 4 13 Rear Panel Layout A 2 Selecting a Sweep F requency Step Power M ode Recalling Instrument Setups POD AA 3 61 Recommended Test Equipment 1 7 SelectingaSweepRange 3 59 Reference Oscillator Calibration 3 88 to 3 91 Selecting Linear or Logarithmic Sweep 3 60 Reset Master o 3 86 Setting Step Size 3 62 Reset to Default Parameters 3 15 Sweep TiMe 3 27 3 30 Index 4 MG369XB OM Subject Index T Z Sweep Trigger Trigger PULO oce oae due ea eae CS US pd 3 31 List Sweep 3 49 External ear oo mica a da amp 3 31 Power Sweep cnn 3 57 Single gas dee wd eae Foo es 3 31 SWEEP ee 3 31 System Confi gu
251. u below is displayed CW Locked F Internal FM Status Low Noise De of Locked Deviation 1 000 00 MHz ocke Rate 100 000 0 kHz locked Wave nu mee e MFM Mode Locked arrow Le L Previous AM otf Pulsa Off AM Pulse M This menu lets you select the FM operating mode Press Locked Low Noise to select the Locked Low Noise FM operating mode press Locked to se lect the Locked FM operating mode press Unlocked Narrow to select the Unlocked Narrow FM operating mode press Unlocked Wide to select theUnlocked Wide FM operating mode The FM sta tus display will reflect your selection Press lt Previous to return to the FM Status menu display MG369XB OM 3 99 Signal Modulation Local Front Panel Operation External FM Source To provide frequency modulation of the output sig nal using a modulating signal from an external source first set up the external signal generator and connect it to the MG369XB rear panel FM IN connec tor Next access the FM Status menu page 3 97 and press Internal External to select the external source for the modulating signal The External FM Status menu below is then displayed CY Fl External FM Status FM off Sensitivity 41 000 00 MHz FM Mode Locked Deviation Edit Sensitivity Internal External This menu contains the external FM st
252. u perform the following Turn the selected FM mode On or Off Edit theFM Deviation and Rate Select the FM Waveform Select the modulating signal source Access the FM Mode menu D D OLD B MG369XB OM 3 9 7 Signal Modulation Local Front Panel Operation Internal FM Source Once you have pressed Internal External to select the internal FM generator as the modulating signal source the Internal FM Status menu above is dis played Press On Off toturn FM on and off The Internal FM status display will reflect your selection as On or Off the FM modulation status area will reflect your selection as Internal On or Off Press Edit Deviation to open the FM Deviation pa rameter then edit the current value using the cur sor control keys rotary data knob or enter a new value using the keypad and the appropriate termi nator key The FM Deviation range is 10 kHz to 20 MHz for Locked Locked Low Noise and Un locked Narrow FM modes and 100 kHz to 100 MHz for Unlocked Wide FM mode To close the open FM Deviation parameter press Edit Deviation or make another menu selection Press Edit Rate to open the FM Rate 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 The FM raterangeis 0 1 Hz to 1 MHz for sine wave and 0 1 Hz to 100 kHz for square triangle and ramp waveforms To close the open FM Ra
253. uator with a 110 dB range Output power pue is selected directly in dBm on the front panel or via GPIB Rated RF output power is reduced 120 dB Electronic Step Attenuator Adds a 10 dB per step attenuator with a 120 dB range for models Option 2E having a high end frequency of lt 20 GHz Output power is selected directly in dBm on the front panel or via GPIB Rated RF output power is reduced Ultra Low Phase Noise Adds new modules that significantly reduces single sideband phase noise Option 3 2 GHz Digital Down Converter Adds a digital down converter for ultra low phase noise for 0 01 to 2 2 GHz RF Option 4 GoVora ge Option 5 Analog Down Converter Adds an analog down converter for 0 01 to 2 0 GHz RF coverage Option 6 Analog Sweep Capability Adds analog sweep capability Limited to 500 MHz when used with Option 4 Option 7 IF Up Conversion Adds an internal 40 GHz mixer for up converting an IF signal Not available in Pron MG3695B MG3696B or with Option 18 Option 8 Power Monitor Adds internal power measurement capability Not available with Option 9 Option 9X Rear Panel RF Output Moves the RF output connector to the rear panel User Defined Modulation Waveform Software Adds a software package that provides the ability to seri Option 10 ally or via GPIB download user defined waveforms into the memory of the internal waveform generator Requires an external PC and an instrument with an internal low frequency
254. uency sweep The sweep range selection process is identical for the step analog and manual sweep frequency modes There are several ways you can select a sweep range including O Editing the current start and stop frequency parameter values a Entering new start and stop frequency pa rameter values O Selecting one of the preset sweep range pa rameters F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 dF or F6 dF F1 2 00 z F2 20 000 000 000 0 Edit F2 Step Size L1 0 00 dBm Edit L1 Step Manual Frequency e EE ap Controle MG369XB OM 3 33 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation Editing the Current Start Stop Frequencies To edit the current frequency sweep range open ei ther the start or stop frequency parameter In the display above Edit F1 F1 opens the start fre quency parameter Edit F2 F2 opens the stop fre quency parameter Edit the open frequency parameter using the cursor control keys or the rotary data knob When you are finished dose the open parameter by pressing its menu edit soft key or by making another menu se lection Entering New Start Stop Frequencies To enter a new frequency sweep range open either the start or stop frequency parameter press Edit F1 F1 or Edit F2 F2 Enter a new frequency using the keypad and appro priate termination soft key When you are finished close the open parameter by pressing its menu edit soft ke
255. ulation of the output sig nal using a modulating signal from an external source first set up the external signal generator and connect it to the MG369XB rear panel AM IN con nector Next access the AM Status menu page 3 93 and press Internal External to select the external source for the modulating signal The External AM Status menu below is then dis played Fi External AM Status AM on Edit Sensitivity 100 z v Sensitivity Us Depth L1 0 00 dBm Internal External Log Linear AM External O Pulse off AM FM Pulse M This menu contains the external AM status window that shows the current menu selections and the measured AM Depth The AM depth measurement function measures the voltage of the external modu lation signal and calculates the percentage modula tion value The menu lets you perform the following Turn the selected AM mode On or Off Edit the AM Sensitivity Select the modulating signal source D D oO DO Select the Linear AM or Log AM operating mode MG369XB OM 3 95 Signal Modulation Local Front Panel Operation This error message is displayed when the external AM modulating signal exceeds the input voltage range The message Reduce AM In put Level also appears at the bot tom of the AM status display AM is turned off until the modulating sig nal is within the input voltage range
256. ull range sweep F min to F max FUL or one of the preset sweep ranges for the sweep frequency mode o Select the frequency parameters for each pre set sweep range Q Access the marker list menu described on page 3 36 o Select an output power level for the sweep Setting a Preset Sweep Range At the Sweep Frequency Control menu select the sweep range F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 dF or F6 dF that you wish to set The menu then displays the current fre quency parameters for the selected sweep range Now use the menu edit soft keys to open the fre quency parameters for editing Edit the current frequency parameters or enter new frequency parameter values for the sweep range To dose the open frequency parameter when you are finished press its menu edit soft key or make an other menu selection You can set all the preset sweep ranges in this man ner MG369XB OM 3 35 Sweep Frequency Operation Local Front Panel Operation Selecting a Power L evel Frequency Markers While at the Sweep Frequency Control menu you can edit the current output power level or enter a new output power level for the frequency sweep Editing the Current Power Level Press Edit L1 XL1 to open the power level parame ter then edit the current power level using the cur sor control keys or rotary data knob To dosethe open power level parameter press Edit L1 or make another menu selection Entering a New Power Level Press Edit L1 X
257. ure of the modulator in the switched filter assembly or the modulator driver circuitry The MG369XB may not produce an RF output Use caution and al ways determine the output power level when operating the MG369XB in this condi tion Error 136 SQM Unit or Driver Failed Indicates a failure of the source quadrupler module SQM or SQM bias regulator circuitry The MG369XB is still operable but it may not produce an RF output in the frequency range above 40 GHz Error 138 SDM Unit or Driver Failed Indicates a failure of the switched doubler module SDM or SDM bias regulator cir cuitry The MG369XB is still operable but it may not produce an RF output in the 20 to 40 GHz frequency range Error 139 32 40 GHz SDM Section Failed Indicates a failure in the 32 to 40 GHz switched doubler filter path within the SDM The MG369XB is still operable but it will not produce an RF output in the 32 to 40 GHz frequency range Error 140 25 32 GHz SDM Section Failed Indicates a failure in the 25 to 32 GHz switched doubler filter path within the SDM The MG369XB is still operable but it will not produce an RF output in the 25 to 32 GHz frequency range Error 141 20 25 GHz SDM Section Failed Indicates a failure in the 20 to 25 GHz switched doubler filter path within the SDM The MG369XB is still operable but it will not produce an RF output in the 20 to 25 GHz frequency range MG369XB OM Operator Main
258. ve Alternate Sweep Power Level Edit Current Power Level To Phase Offset Menu not shown To CW Ramp Menu not shown Master Slave On Off ep lanua Frequency An arrow here indicates that pressing this menu soft key while in the current mode displays a parameter control menu Edit F1 2 000 000 000 0 GHz Frequency Lis F2 Scan Up Doo L1 0 00 dBm Scan Down Edit Li 4 2 5 Previous releje Preset Parameter Soft Keys appearance changes to show current selection Tag Untag Selected Frequency Edit Selected Frequency Output Selected Frequency Edit Current Frequency Edit Selected Output Next Tagged Frequency Output Previous Tagged Frequency Edit Current Power Level Note In most cases pressing a menu soft key that controls a menu function turns the function ON pressing the soft key again turns the function OFF The soft key labels change appearance to show the ON OFF condition Figure 4 1 Sample Menu Map Annotated 4 5 CW LOCAL OPERATION FREQUENCY MODE MENU MAPS
259. vides an open collector output which goes to ground when the sweep is dwelled at the start stop and band switching frequencies and at the markers Figure A 2 Pin out Diagram AUX I O Connector 1 of 2 MG369XB OM AUX I O Connector Rear Panel Connectors PIN SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 11 LOCK STATUS Lock Status Output Provides a TTL high level signal when the frequency is phase locked 12 PENLIFT Penlift Toggles to ground for plotter penlift control 13 EXT TRIGGER External Trigger Accepts a TTL low level signal of 1 us width to trigger a sweep 14 V GHz V GHz Output Provides a reference voltage relative to the RF output frequency 1 0 V GHz for Model MG3692B 0 5 V GHz for Model MG3694B 15 EOS INPUT End of Sweep Input Accepts a TTL high level signal to tell the signal generator to begin the end of sweep dwell 16 EOS OUTPUT End of Sweep Output Provides a TTL high level signal when the signal genera tor has begun the end of sweep dwell 17 AUX 1 Aux 1 Auxiliary input output to the processor PB6 18 SWP DWELL IN Sweep Dwell Input Permits a TTL low level signal to pause the sweep The sweep resumes when the signal is removed 19 AUX 2 Aux 2 Auxiliary input output to the processor PC3 20 BAND SWITCH BLANK Band Switch Blanking Output Provides a 5V or 5V signal coincident with band switching points Signal polarity is selected from a front panel menu 21 SPARE 22 HORIZ IN Horizontal Swee
260. y 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 by making another menu selection Press Enable S1 to begin master slave operation Press lt Previous to return to the CW menu During master slave operation the Slave unit is in remote mode under the direct control of the Master unit The Slave unit displays the following a Its output CW frequency or sweep frequency range o Its output power level o The messages Remote and Local Lockout The CW sweep frequency settings on the Master unit define the master sweep and the corresponding frequency settings on the Slave unit definethe slave sweep For example if slave frequency F 1 is set to 4 GHz and slave frequency F2 is set to 12 GHz then the Slave unit will sweep from 4 to 12 GHz when ever the F 1 F 2 sweep range is selected on the M as ter unit The Master unit will sweep from F 1 F 2 with the values of F 1 and F2 defined in the Master unit s frequency list In the VNA mode of master slave operation a Slave unit is coupled to a Master instrument that is con nected to a Vector Network Analyzer in a source or dual source configuration Operating instructions for the vector network analyzer can be found in the VNA Operation Manual P N 10410 00110 The fol lowing paragraphs describe how to set up the MG369XB to perform master slave operat
261. y or by making another menu selection Selecting a Preset Sweep Range There are four preset sweep range parameters se lectable in the analog sweep step sweep and man ual sweep frequency modes The following is a description of each preset sweep range a F1 F2 SF1 provides a frequency sweep be tween the start frequency F 1 and the stop fre quency F2 a F3 F4 SF3 provides a frequency sweep be tween the start frequency F 3 and the stop fre quency F 4 a F5 dF DF5 provides a symmetrical frequency sweep about the center frequency F 5 The RANGE sweep width is determined by the dF frequency This error message is displayed parameter when the dF value entered results a F6 dF DF6 provides a symmetrical frequency in a sweep outside the range of the sweep about the center frequency F 6 The MG369XB Entering a valid value sweep width is determined by the dF frequency will clear the error parameter 3 34 MG369XB OM Local Front Panel Operation Sweep Frequency Operation To select one of the preset sweep ranges from any sweep frequency mode menu press the soft key Frequency Control gt The Sweep Frequency Control menu below is displayed F1 F2 2 00 20 000 000 000 O Level L1 0 00 dBm Edit F1 Edit Fe Edit L1 Previous F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 dF F dF This menu lets you perform the following Full Q Select a f
262. zes for editing frequency power level and time parameters Save or recall instrument setups Disable front panel data display Perform instrument self test Perform reference oscillator calibration O BED Menu Soft Keys As shown to the left six menu soft keys are located below the data display and six menu soft keys are located to the right of the data display In general the menu soft keys located below the data display select a sub menu of the current main top level menu display the menu soft keys located to the right of the data display either control a function on the current menu display or select an additional sub menu Menu labels that identify the current E function of each soft key are shown on the menu dis D O E Y gt play adjacent to the soft keys Menu soft keys are identified throughout this manual by using a gray background for example Edit F1 000000 000000 MG369XB OM 3 11 Data Entry Area Local Front Panel Operation 3 4 Data Entry Area The value of a selected MG369XB parameter can be changed using the rotary data knob cursor control keys or keys cf the data entry area Each element of the data entry area is identified in Figure 3 3 and de scribed in the following paragraphs Clear Entry Key Cursor A Clear Back Control 4 gt Entry Space ENS ou fee EN Space Y 7 8 9 Bey 4 5 6 gt Keypad Rotary 1 2 3 Data

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