200 Chapter 2 
Front-Panel Key Reference
Sweep
When the sweep trigger is set to any of the trigger selections other than 
free run, no sweep occurs until the trigger condition is met. Once the 
trigger occurs, all segments are swept, completing the entire trace.
NOTE For spectrum analyzers with Option 1DN or Option 1DQ, the tracking 
generator must be turned on (
Source, Amplitude (On)) before you set up 
the segmented sweep table.
The on/off state of the segmented sweep mode and the segmented sweep 
table can be saved as a “state” type file (see “Save” on page 179) or as 
part of the power on/preset function (see “Power On/Preset” on 
page 204). 
NOTE When loading a “state” type file, segmented sweep will not turn on if 
any of the parameters in the file contain optional instrument settings 
not currently loaded on the analyzer or frequency settings outside the 
current range of the analyzer.
Edit   Accesses the segmented sweep editor, where a 
maximum of thirty-two segments can be defined by the 
segment number and the six parameters described 
below. Use the data control keys described in the 
Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzer Getting Started Guide 
to enter the setting as each parameter is highlighted. 
Refer to the “Editor” section above for more 
information.
Key Access: 
Sweep, Segmented, Modify
Segment
  Allows you to select a previously 
defined segment or the next segment 
for modification. Use the numeric 
keypad to select a specific segment or 
press the 
Tab keys to access adjacent 
segments.
Key Access: 
Sweep, Segmented, Modify, 
Edit
Center Freq
  Allows you to specify the center 
frequency for a particular segment 
using the data control keys. For more 
information on this function, refer to 
“Center Freq” on page 111. 
Key Access: 
Sweep, Segmented, Modify, 
Edit
Span
  Allows you to select a frequency range 
symmetrically about the center 
frequency for the current segment 
using the data control keys.