Fundamental Operation
Configuring the RF Output
Chapter 226
9. Press
# Points > 9 > Enter.
This sets the number of sweep points to nine.
10.Press
Step Dwell > 500 > msec.
This sets the dwell time at each point to 500 milliseconds.
11. Press
Return > Sweep > Freq & Ampl.
This sets the step sweep to sweep both frequency and amplitude data. Selecting this
softkey returns you to the previous menu and turns on the sweep function.
12.Press
RF On/Off.
The display annunciator changes from RF OFF to RF ON.
13.Press
Single Sweep.
A single sweep of the frequencies and amplitudes configured in the step sweep is executed
and available at the RF OUTPUT connector. On the display, the SWEEP annunciator
appears for the duration of the sweep and a progress bar shows the progression of the
sweep. The
Single Sweep softkey can also be used to abort a sweep in progress.
Activating Continuous Step Sweep
Press
Sweep Repeat Single Cont.
This toggles the sweep from single to continuous. A continuous repetition of the frequencies
and amplitudes configured in the step sweep are now available at the RF OUTPUT connector.
The SWEEP annunciator appears, indicating that the signal generator is sweeping, and
progression of the sweep is shown by a progress bar.
Configuring a List Sweep Using Step Sweep Data
In this procedure, you will leverage the step sweep points and change the sweep information
by editing several points in the List Mode Values table editor. For information on using table
editors, see “Using Table Editors” on page 49.
1. Press
Sweep Repeat Single Cont.
This toggles the sweep repeat from continuous to single. The SWEEP annunciator is turned
off. The sweep will not occur until it is triggered.
2. Press
Sweep Type List Step.
This toggles the sweep type from step to list.