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

Basic OperationConfiguring a Swept OutputExample: Configuring a List Sweep Using Step Sweep Data1. Set up the desired step sweep, but do not turn the sweep on. This example uses the step sweepconfigured on page 52.2. In the SWEEP menu, change the sweep type to list:Press SWEEP > Sweep Type List Step to highlight List.The display shows sweep list parameters, as shown below.3. Open the List Sweep menu: Press More > Configure List Sweep.4. Clear any previously set values from the menu and load the points defined in the step sweep intothe list: Press More > Preset List > Preset with Step Sweep > Confirm Preset.The display updates with the values loaded from the step sweep, as shown.Waveforms are availableonly on vector models.Vector Models:Presetting the list clearsany previously selectedwaveforms.For information onselecting a list sweepwaveform, see Example:Editing List SweepPoints on page 59.5. Sweep frequency and amplitude: Press SWEEP (hardkey) > Sweep > Freq Off On > Amptd Off On.Setting the sweep turns on the sweep function; a continuous sweep begins. On the display, theSWEEP annunciator appears, and the progress bar shows the progression of the sweep.6. If not already on, turn the RF output on: Press RF On/Off.The RF Output LED lights, and a continuous sweep is available at the RF OUTPUT connector.58 Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators User’s Guide