Troubleshooting R&S SMU200A
1007.9845.82 3.26 E-6
Faulty RF Output Signal
• Error: Vector Signal Generator supplies no signal or faulty signal at the RF output.
Normal action Error and error cause
RF output is switched on;
Menu RF A(B) RF ON
No RF signal or a signal with insufficient level
is output at the RF output.
Run internal adjustments (see “Troubleshooting
with Internal Adjustments”)
Following successful internal adjustment, check the
following modules in sequence. Change any
defective modules.
3 GHz path
Check 3 GHz attenuator
Check IQOP3 (see “Troubleshooting - Module
IQOP3”)
Check SSYN (see “Troubleshooting - Module
SSYN”)
6 GHz path
Check 6 GHz attenuator
Check IQOP6 (see “Troubleshooting - Module
IQOP6”)
Check IQOP3 (see “Troubleshooting - Module
IQOP3”)
Check SSYN (see “Troubleshooting - Module
SSYN”)
The signal at the RF output does not have the
entered frequency.
Run internal adjustments (see “Troubleshooting
with Internal Adjustments”)
Following successful internal adjustment, check
SSYN A(B) (see “Troubleshooting - Module
SSYN”)