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Verifying Signal Generator Operation
User’s Guide 1-7
Verifying Signal Generator Operation
The operator’s check is appropriate as a daily functional check by users, or whenever the
integrity of the signal generator is in question. Use the operator’s check to verify proper
operation of the signal generator. The operator’s check does not ensure performance to
specifications. To verify specifications, refer to the calibration guide.
Operator’s Check
Perform the following tasks in order:
Power On the Signal Generator and Check for Error Messages
This procedure verifies that the signal generator powers up and that the internal
instrument check identifies no errors.
1. Turn power on to the signal generator by pressing the power switch. The green LED
will light. Let the instrument warm up for one hour.
2. Cycle the power to the signal generator. The green LED should again be lit and the
instrument will perform a check.
3. When the display is lit, check to see if the
ERR annunciator is turned on.
4. If the
ERR annunciator is turned on, review the error messages in the queue by pressing
Utility > Error Info. The first error message in the queue will be shown in the text area of
the display. Refer to the error messages guide for information about the error message.
If there is more than one error message (each message will be designated as 1 of n),
press the
View Next Error Message softkey until you have seen all of the messages.
5. When you have resolved all of the error messages, press
Clear Error Queue(s) to delete the
messages. Then restart this procedure at step two.
NOTE For ESG-AP, ESG-DP, and Option 1E5 signal generators, ERROR 514,
Reference Oven Cold
, will occur whenever the signal generator is first
connected to AC line power. The
OVEN COLD annunciator and the ERR
annunciator will both turn on. The
OVEN COLD annunciator will automatically
clear after approximately 5 minutes. The error queue cannot be cleared,
however, until the OVEN COLD annunciator has turned off.
Verify Maximum Specified Power is Available at the Maximum Frequency
This procedure verifies that there are no unleveled power indications or error messages at
the maximum specified frequency and power level.
1. Calibrate the power meter with the power sensor. (Refer to the power meter’s manual
for assistance.)
2. Connect the power sensor to the signal generator’s RF OUTPUT connector as shown in
Figure 1-1.
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