Instructions

Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Description of main features ............................................................................................................................... 6
Feature ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting RF Explorer Signal Generator ........................................................................................................... 9
Signal Generator CW mode - Main Screen ........................................................................................................ 11
Combo enhanced model ............................................................................................................................... 11
Baseline model .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Using the keyboard ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Using menus ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Operational Mode menu ................................................................................................................................... 18
Frequency Menu................................................................................................................................................ 20
Power Menu (Combo model) ............................................................................................................................ 21
Power Levels (Combo model) .................................................................................................................... 21
Power Menu (baseline model) .......................................................................................................................... 23
Power Levels (baseline model) .................................................................................................................. 23
Configuration Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Frequency Sweep mode .................................................................................................................................... 26
FM modulation .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Amplitude Sweep Mode .................................................................................................................................... 28
Tracking with Scalar Network Analyzer ............................................................................................................. 30
Harmonics filtering ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Spurious and Phase Noise ................................................................................................................................. 37
RF Explorer internal battery .............................................................................................................................. 38
Charging the internal battery ........................................................................................................................ 38
Using the Battery dedicated screen .............................................................................................................. 39
Charging a fully depleted battery .................................................................................................................. 41
Automatic idle mode with battery charge .................................................................................................... 41
Expansion Modules ........................................................................................................................................... 42
Protecting your instrument from damage ........................................................................................................ 43
RF Explorer Holder ............................................................................................................................................. 44
RF Explorer accessories ..................................................................................................................................... 45