Giga-tronics 2508A User Manual

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2500A Series Microwave Synthesizer Operations Manual

34172, Revision C, March 2008

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Declaration of Conformity3
- Table of Contents9
Chapter 1: 2500A Introduction13
Overview13
- 2500A Frequency Ranges13
- 2500A Options14
- Items Furnished14
- Items Required14
General Information15
- Receiving Inspection15
- Cooling15
- Cleaning15
- Power15
- Line Fuse17
  - Line Fuse Replacement17
- Calibration Cycle18
- Reshipment Preparation18
Inputs and Outputs18
- Front Panel Connector (RF Output)19
- Rear Panel Interface and I/O Connectors19
Chapter 2: Front23
Introduction23
Front Panel at a Glance23
- Front Panel Description24
2500A Menus26
- Menu System Overview27
  - Menu Buttons27
- CW Menu Descriptions28
  - Cable Cal Menu30
- RAMP Menu Descriptions30
- SYSTEM Menu Descriptions36
- AM Menu Descriptions40
- FM Menu Descriptions43
- PM Menu Descriptions46
- Language Menu Descriptions52
Front Panel Operating Tasks55
- Power-Up55
  - Normal Power-Up55
  - Errors During Power-Up57
- Basic Operating Tasks57
  - Resetting the System/Sanitization Procedure57
  - Entering and Modifying Parameters57
- Signal Generation59
- Required Equipment63
- Remote Setup68
  - Setting the GPIB Address68
  - Selecting the Remote Language68
Chapter 3 : Remote Operation69
Introduction69
- What Is Automation Xpress69
- Interface Bus (GPIB) or RS69
- Computer Interfaces70
SCPI Command Set71
- SCPI Command Format71
- SCPI Command Subsystems72
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands81
2500A Specific Commands82
Status Register System83
- Status Byte (STB) and Service Request Enable (SRE)84
  - Registers84
- Standard Event Status (ESR) and Standard Event Status84
  - Enable (ESE) Registers84
- Questionable Status Condition and Enable Registers85
- List Mode Operation86
  - Example: List Mode86
Specifications & Performance Verification89
Models89
Specifications89
- Frequency89
  - Frequency Bands90
- Output Power91
- Spectral Purity92
- List Mode93
- Amplitude Modulation94
- Frequency Modulation94
- Pulse Modulation94
- External ALC95
- Internal Modulation Generator96
- 4.2.10 General Specifications97
Performance Verification98
- Recommended Equipment98
- Performance Tests: All 2500A Series99
- Performance Tests: 2500A Series104
- 2500A Series Test Datasheets116
Accessories & Options123
Introduction123
List of Accessories and Options123
Appendix A: a Ccessories & Options125
Appendix B: Error Messages125
Start-Up Error Messages125
NVRAM Messages126
- NVRAM Reset Due to a Firmware Upgrade127
- NVRAM Reset Due to a Battery Failure127
- NVRAM Reset Due to a Checksum Failure127
Remote Error Messages128

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Giga-tronics 2508A Specifications

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Brand	Giga-tronics
Model	2508A
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English

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