User Manual
Sweep Function
In the sweep mode, the generator steps from the start frequency to the stop frequency in the sweep time specied by the
user. The waveforms that support sweep include sine, square, ramp and arbitrary.
Press Sweep key to enter the following menu. Set the waveform parameters by using the operation menu.
Function Explanation
Sweep time Set the time span of the sweep in which the frequency changes from the start
frequency to stop frequency.
Start Freq Mid Freq Set the start frequency of the sweep; Set the center frequency of the sweep.
Stop Freq Freq Span Set the stop frequency of the sweep; Set the frequency span of the sweep.
Source Internal Choose internal source as a trigger.
External Choose external source as a trigger. Use the [Aux In/Out] connector at the rear
panel.
Manual Trigger a sweep by manual.
Trig Out O Disable trigger out.
On Enable trigger out.
Page 1/2 Enter the next page.
Figure 10.1 Sweep Screen (Page 1/2)
1 Sweep Frequency
Use start freq and stop freq or center freq and freq span to set the range of the frequency sweep. Press the key again to
switch between the two sweep range modes.
2 Start Frequency and Stop Frequency
Start Frequency and Stop Frequency are the lower and upper limits of the frequency for sweep. Start Frequency Stop
Frequency.
• Choose Direction → Up, the generator will sweep from Start frequency to Stop frequency.
• Choose Direction → Down, the generator will sweep from Stop frequency to Start frequency.