N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators User's Guide

Optimizing PerformanceUsing Flatness CorrectionConfigure the U2000A/01A/02A/04A Power Sensor1. Connect the power sensor to the signal generator’s front panel USB port. Refer to “Connect theEquipment” on page 93.2. Zero the power sensor using the signal generator softkeys.CAUTIONVerify the signal generator RF Output power is set to the desired amplitude beforeperforming the power meter zero. No RF Output amplitude check is done by the signalgenerator during zero.NOTEThe signal generator’s RF Output LED remains unchanged during zeroing of the powersensor (e.g. if the RF Output LED was on prior to starting the Zeroing of the power sensor,the LED remains on throughout the zero/calibration). But, actually the instrument’s firmwarehas turned off the RF Output’s power.For operating information on your particular power sensor, refer to its operation guide.Configure the E4419A/B and N1911A/12A Power Meter1. Select SCPI as the remote language for the power meter.2. Zero and calibrate the power sensor to the power meter, using the softkeys on the signalgenerator or the front panel of the power meter.3. Enter the power sensor calibration factors into the power meter as required.4. Enable the power meter’s cal factor array.NOTEThe signal generator’s RF Output LED remains unchanged during zeroing of the powersensor (e.g. if the RF Output LED was on prior to starting the Zeroing of the power sensor,the LED remains on throughout the zero/calibration). But, actually the instrument’s firmwarehas turned off the RF Output’s power.For operating information on your particular power meter/sensor, refer to its operatingguide.Example: A 500 MHz to 1 GHz Flatness Correction Array with 10 Correction ValuesCreate the User Flatness Array1. Configure the signal generator:a. Preset the signal generator.b. Set the signal generator’s connection type to the power meter/sensor:i. Press AMPTD > More > User Flatness > Configure Power Meter > Connection Type > connectiontype.ii. If connection type is USB:1. Zero Sensor2. Go to step c.Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators User’s Guide 95