Atec Agilent-8563E - Manual (Page 5)

ESG Family Signal Generators Operation Verification
Verification Procedures
Calibration Guide 2-3
2. Check for Error Messages
1. When the display is lit, check to see if the ERR annunciator is turned on.
2. If the ERR annunciator is turned on, review the error messages in the queue by pressing
Utility > Error Info > View Next Error Message . The first error message in the queue will be
shown in the text area of the display. Refer to the error messages guide for information
about the error message.
If there is more than one error message (each message will be designated as 1 of n),
continue pressing the
View Next Error Message softkey until you have seen all of the
messages.
3. When you have resolved all of the error messages, press Clear Error Queue(s) to delete the
messages. Cycle the power on the signal generator and then restart this procedure
(Check for Error Messages) at step 1.
3. Frequency Range and Accuracy Check
Frequency range is tested by determining the frequency accuracy relative to the timebase
at the frequency limits.
Connect the Test Equipment
Figure 2-1 Frequency Range and Accuracy Equipment Setup
Configure the Signal Generator
1. Preset the signal generator to normal (factory-defined) preset conditions.
2. Press Mod On/Off . The MOD OFF annunciator is displayed.
3. For frequencies < 10 MHz:
a. Press Amplitude . Enter 10 using the numeric keypad and press the dBm terminator
softkey.
b. Press RF On/Off . The RF ON annunciator is displayed.