Preparing for Use ESG Family Signal Generators
Verifying Signal Generator Operation
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User’s Guide
Figure 1-1 Operator’s Check Equipment Setup
3. Preset the signal generator to the factory-defined conditions:
a. Press 
Utility > Power On/Preset and toggle Preset until Normal is highlighted.
b. Press 
Preset.
4. Set the signal generator to its maximum specified frequency:
a. Press 
Frequency.
b. Use the numeric keypad to enter the signal generator’s maximum specified 
frequency as shown in Table 1-2.
c. Terminate your entry by pressing the 
GHz softkey.
5. Set the signal generator to its maximum specified power level:
a. Press 
Amplitude.
b. Use the numeric keypad to enter the signal generator’s maximum specified power 
level as shown in Table 1-2.
c. Terminate your entry by pressing the 
dBm softkey.
6. Toggle the front panel 
RF On/Off key to turn on RF power to the RF OUTPUT connector. 
The display 
RF ON annunciator will turn on.
7. Verify that the power meter reads the maximum specified output power including the 
power level accuracy limits.
8. Check to see if the 
UNLEVEL or ERR display annunciators have turned on. If these 
annunciators are on, refer to the service guide for troubleshooting information.