Manual - 8500A Series Peak Power Meter - Giga-tronics

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Giga-tronics Model 8501A and 8502A Functional Commands
This card is a summary of commands required to manually activate the functions of the Series 8500A Peak Power Meters (PPM). The commands are listed for each of the different modes of operation of the PPM
(All Modes, CW, Peak, Graph, Dual Channel, and 1018B Emulation). Keys that are to be pressed for the command sequence are enclosed in brackets. For simplicity, values are given as a single command rather
than as individual numbers (for example, 0.1 is shown as [0.1] rather than [0][.][1]). The [UNITS] command at the end or included with some of the command keystroke sequences means to press any of the three
units keys (ms, µs, or ns) to enter the values of the keyed sequence. Numbers in parenthesis after a MENU or MEM key means to press the key that number of times to reach a specific menu level.
Commands Applicable to All Modes
Auto Zero Detectors
[MENU] (1) [F3] [F2]
Calibrate Detectors
[MENU] (1) [F3] [F1]
Self-Test the PPM
[MENU] (11) [F2]
(during a test routine)
Service Functions
[MENU] (1) [F1]
Detector Offset (Channel A)
[MENU] (3) [F1] [nn.nn] [dB]
Detector Offset (Channel B)
Frequency Correction
[FREQ] (follow prompts)
Frequency Correction -
[MENU] (3) [F3] [F1] [nnn.nnn] [GHz]
User Freq/PROM
Frequency Correction -
V/GHz/PROM
[MENU] (3) [F3] [F2] [vv.vv] [UNITS] [xx.xx]
[ff.ff] [GHz]
Frequency Correction -
[MENU] (3) [F3] [F3] [A] or [B] [nn.nn] [dB]
Cal Factor (dB)
Change Units Between dBm and mW [MENU] (4) [F3] (toggle)
Hide/Display Frequency Information [MENU] (7) [F3] (toggle)
Review Detector PROM Information [MENU] (10) [F2] (ch A) or [F3] (ch B)
Check Date and Time then Exit
[MENU] (5) [F3] [F3]
Change Date and Time then Exit [MENU] (5) [F3] [F1] [mmddyy] [UNITS]
[hhmmss] [UNITS] [F3]
Set Max and Min Power Limits
[MENU] (7) [F1] [nn.nn] [UNITS] [nn.nn] [dBm]
Recall Setup (n) in Memory
[MEM] (1) [F1] [n] [UNITS]
Store Setup (n) in Memory
[MEM] (1) [F2] [n] [UNITS]
Recall Power-On Setup
[MEM] (1) [F3]
Display Current Setup
[MEM] (2) [F1] [F1] or [F3] (F1 = more
Display Power-On Setup
[MEM] (2) [F2] [F1] or [F3] (F1 = more
Display Setup (nn) in Memory
[MEM] (2) [F3] [nn] [UNITS] [F1] (more) or [F3]
(exit)
Initialize Current Setup
[MEM] (3) [F1]
Initialize All But Current Setup
[MEM] (3) [F2]
Initialize a Numbered Setup (nn) [MEM] (3) [F3] [nn] [UNITS]
CW Mode Commands
Select CW Mode
[CW]
CW Averaging
[MENU] (2) [F1] [nnn] [UNITS]
Fast Analog Output
[MENU] (10) [F1]
Graph Mode Commands
Select GRAPH Mode
[GRAPH]
Select 8501A Internal Trigger and Level [MENU] (1) [F1] [nn.nn] [dBm/mW]
Select 8502A Internal Trigger and Level [MENU] (1) [F1] [A] or [B] [nn.nn] [dBm/mW]
Select External Trigger
[MENU] (1) [F2]
Peak Averaging
[MENU] (2) [F2] nnn [UNITS]
Set Initial Delay for Autoscaling
[MENU] (9) [F2] [nn.nn] [UNITS]
Set Average Value for Autoscaling [MENU] (9) [F3] [nn.nn] [UNITS]
Enter Reference Delay [MENU] (4) [F1] (for ch A) or [F2] (for ch B)
[nn.nn] [UNITS]
Clear Reference Delay
[MENU] (4) [F1] (ch A) or [F2] (ch B) [0] [UNITS]
Graph Mode Commands (continued)
Marker Sub-Mode Commands
Change Marker 1 Percentage
Move cursor to MRKR 2-1 line on display, press
[*nn.n] [UNITS]
Change Marker 2 Percentage
Move cursor to MRKR 3-2 line on display, press
[*nn.n] [UNITS]
Change Marker 3 Percentage
Move cursor to MRKR 4-3 line on display, press
[*nn.n] [UNITS]
Change Marker 4 Percentage
Move cursor to 4th line on display, press [*nn.n]
[UNITS]
* Enter [nn.n] (positive) to place the marker on the rising edge of the pulse.
Enter [-nn.n] (negative) to place the marker on the falling edge of the pulse.
GPIB Plotting
GPIB Plot (Paper)
GPIB Plot (Transparency)
Code Number Entry for Plot
Part Number Entry for Plot
Abort (Stop) Plotting Activity
Enter Plotter GPIB Address
Peak Mode Commands
[MENU] (2) [F3] [F1]
[MENU] (2) [F3] [F2]
[MENU] (5) [F1] [nnnn] [UNITS]
(nnnn = up to 12 digits)
[MENU] (5) [F2] [nnnn] [UNITS]
(nnnn = up to 12 digits)
[MENU] (6) [F1]
[MENU] (6) [F2] [nn] [UNITS]
Select Peak Mode
[PEAK]
Select 8501A Internal Trigger and Level [MENU] (1) [F1] [nn.nn] [dBm] [mW]
Select 8502A Internal Trigger and Level [MENU] (1) [F1] [A] or [B] [nn.nn] [dBm] [mW]
Select External Trigger
[MENU] (1) [F2]
Fast Analog Output
[MENU] (10) [F1]
Peak Averaging
[MENU] (2) [F2] nn [UNITS]
Enable Cursor Delay
[↑] or [↓]
Disable Cursor Delay
[UNITS]
Enter Reference Delay
[MENU] (4) [F1] (ch A) or [F2] (ch B) [nn.nn]
[UNITS]
Clear Reference Delay [MENU] (4) [F1] (ch a) and/or [F2] (ch b) [0]
[UNITS]
Other Dual Channel Commands
Detector Offset (Channel B)
Display Ratio A/B Power Mode
Select Peak Mode for Channel A
Select CW Mode for Channel A
Select Peak Mode for Channel B
Select CW Mode for Channel B
Exit Ratio Mode
[MENU] (3) [F2] [nn.nn] [dB]
[MENU] (7) [F2]
[A] [F1] (when using the Ratio Mode)
[A] [F2] (when using the Ratio Mode)
[B] [F1] (when using the Ratio Mode)
[B] [F2] (when using the Ratio Mode)
[CW] or [PEAK]
Change Between Cursor, Marker,
and Pulse Sub-Modes
Cursor Sub-Mode Commands
Change Start Delay
Change Window Delay
Change Cursor Delay
Change Internal Trigger Level
Change Reference Power
(100% Point)
Pulse Sub-Mode Commands
Change Pulse Width Start/End %
Change Rise Time Start/End %
Change Fall Time Start/End %
PULSE/CURSOR/MARKER (triple toggle)
Move cursor to STRT DLY line on display; enter
change using [nn.nn] [UNITS] or spin knob
Move cursor to DLY WIND line on display; enter
change using [nn.nn] [UNITS] or spin knob
Move cursor to CSR DLY line on display; enter
change using [nn.nn] [UNITS] or spin knob
Move cursor to TRG LEV line on display; enter
change using [nn.nn] [UNITS] (or spin knob); or
use [MENU] (1) [F1] [nn.nn] [UNITS]
Move cursor to REF PWR line on display; enter
change using [nn.nn] [UNITS]
Move cursor to PULSE WID line on display, press
[nn.n] [UNITS] [nn.n] [UNITS]
Move cursor to RISE TIME line on display, press
[nn.n] [UNITS] [nn.n] [UNITS]
Move cursor to FALL TIME line on display, press
[nn.n] [UNITS] [nn.n] [UNITS]
IEEE & 1018B Emulation Commands
Select PPM Listen and Talk Address [MENU] (6) [F3] [nn] [UNITS]
Initiate 1018B Emulation Mode
[MENU] (8) [F2]
* Disable/Enable Service Request [MENU] (8) [F1] (toggle)
* Automatic/Bus Command Trigger [MENU] (8) [F2]
Reset
* Get Data Fast (No Display) [MENU] (8) [F3]
* Set Measurement Range [MENU] (9) [F1] (for nnn.n µW)
[MENU] (9) [F2] (for nn.nn mW)
[MENU] (9) [F3] (for n.nnn mW)
* Set Initial Delay for Autoscaling [MENU] (11) [F2] [nn.nn] [UNITS]
* Set Averaging Value for Autoscaling [MENU] (11) [F3] [nnn] [UNITS]
* End 1018B Emulation Mode [MENU] (10) [F2]
* These commands are valid only in 1018B Emulation Mode.
(See other side for a Quick Reference to Menu Displays)