Instructions

RF Explorer Signal Generator User Manual page 14
 Power Level Switch: The Signal Generator includes an internal power switch, with a nominal 3dB
increment on each step. There are 4 steps available. When combined with the internal attenuator, a
total of 8 possible power values can be selected.
 Action Indicator (current power mode): The Signal Generator display the current status of the RF
output signal, at the selected frequency and selected power level. By clicking on ENTER key the
power signal will be delivered to the RF output port, and the screen will clearly indicate that with RF
POWER ON message.
Please note standard precaution of RF power delivered without a connected load.
Using the keyboard
In the RF SIGNAL GENERATOR mode screen, the keyboard can be used for easy and convenient tasks as
described below:
 Using ENTER key enables and disables RF output power
 Using MENU key goes to the last used menu. Note: if the RF power was enabled, MENU will
automatically disable it to avoid unattended power signal to be active. You can re-enable power
once you get back from MENU configuration.
 Using buttons LEFT and RIGHT on this screen will increase or decrease the selected frequency by the
amount expressed on the Freq Step value configured in the FREQUENCY MENU.
For instance, if the Freq Step is configured to 100MHz, clicking on RIGHT will increase the CW
frequency in 100MHz increments every time the key is pressed, and similarly clicking on LEFT button
will decrease the CW frequency by 100MHz.
An example of increment from 3,766,020KHz using 1MHz increment step, RIGHT button click will
increase to 3,767,020KHz and then LEFT button click will decrease it back to 3,766,020KHz: