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

Basic OperationConfiguring a Swept OutputFigure 3-4Sweep SoftkeysDuring a sweep, the swept parameter (frequency, amplitude, or both) turns grey and changes as the parameter sweeps.The selected sweep type determines the displayed parameter.Selecting step sweep also displays the step spacing (Lin or Log).Progress Bar: Note that very fast sweepscan appear to sweep randomly orbackward.page 49Sweep without waiting fora trigger at each point.Point Trigger pauses for the dwelltime prior to the first sweep. Seepage 119.On vector models:Available whenSweep Type = Listpage 57page 61Trigger on a remote command.Apply a TTL/CMOS signal to theTrigger In connector.Periodically issue a trigger event towhatever selects it as a source.Using timer trigger with singlesweep results in a delay prior to thefirst sweep. See page 119.Sets the triggersource to anyenabled LXI trigger.input event.Sets an LXI Alarmduring a sweep orpoint trigger.Configure the alarmthrough SCPI only.Down sweeps fromstop to startfrequency/amplitude.Up sweeps from startto stopfrequency/amplitude.Does not effectSweep Out BNCor TRig Out BNCsignals that arerouted as SourceSettled (Seepage 49).page 49For details on each key, use key help as described on page 42.Routing SignalsSweep > More > More > Route ConnectorsStep SweepStep sweep provides a linear or logarithmic progression from one selected frequency, or amplitude, orAgilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators User’s Guide 49