It provides an RF frequency counter function
where the monitor scans over a selected fre-
quency range and locks on to the carrier that is
applied to its input. The direct frequency is then
displayed, eliminating the need to first enter the
carrier frequency and read its error. The acquired
signal is measured to a frequency resolution of
1 Hz.
The RF signal input, either from the ANT or from
the RF I/O port, may be displayed. The analyzer
scans a specified frequency range to automa-
tically acquire and tune to an input signal from 20
MHz to 999.9999 MHz.
Tuning typically occurs within 5 seconds. For
faster acquisition, limit the scan range to
100 MHz increments. This is done by setting the
High and Low range limits to narrow the scan
range. Move the cursor to the desired Hi or Lo
range field in the Meter portion of the screen.
Select the range desired either by using the
numeric keypad or the optical TUNING knob.
NOTE
The range of values for the low range setting
is from 0 to 9 (x 100 MHz). The range of val-
ues for the high range setting can be from 0 to
10 (x 100 MHz), with the 10 implying
maximum frequency range, or 999.9999 MHz.
Minimum input signal level for automatic fre-
quency acquisition is -30 dBm at the antenna port
and +20 dBm at the transceiver port. When the
input signal is removed, the scanning operation
will resume.
When scanning, the "Freq:" field within the RF
Control zone indicates
scanning. When a carrier
is acquired, this changes to
metering. The actual
measured frequency is displayed in the Meter
zone along with modulation and level data as des-
cribed above for RF Display.
3-7.1.3 AC/DC Voltmeter
The analyzer provides a general purpose AC/DC
digital voltm
eter (figure 3-14). The voltmeter
input is the same front panel BNC port that also
serves as the input for the SINAD/DIST meter,
the VERT oscilloscope input, and the frequency
COUNTER IN.
Move the cursor to the "Range:" field. Select
either auto-ranging or a specific voltage range
(AUTO, 1V, 10V, or 100V DC) by pressing the
applicable softkey. Maximum AC range is
70 VAC. If the optional battery pack is installed,
an additional selection is available to read the
battery voltage.
CAUTION
The maximum analyzer input voltage is 42.4
volts peak AC or 60 volts DC.
The data portion of this screen will show a hori-
zontally oriented bar graph for an analog indica-
tion along with a digital readout of the measured
voltage (up to 4 digits resolution).
In the AC mode, the measured input is also
displayed in dBm, referenced to 1mW into
600 ohms.
NOTE
Optional "C" message or CCITT filters, along
with a 600 ohm load, are available for
selection at the ACVM, SINAD, and Dis-
tortion meter inputs. If your unit is equipped
with one of these, they are selectable through
the Special Function screen (refer to section
3-8.5). If one of these is selected an
appropriate message will appear on the
message line just above the softkey labels.
CAUTION: Selection of either filters or load
can affect readings within these meter
functions.
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