Local operation (hc option), Combined modulation – BNC 835-3 User Manual User Manual
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Combined Modulation
The table below shows what modulation types can be active simultaneously. The LF
output can be used independently of all modulation types.
Table 1: Possible combinations of internal and external modulation, and the internal LF
generator output.
Ext. FM/PM
Int. AM
Int. Pulse Mod.
Ext. Puls Mod.
LF output
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ext. FM/PM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Int. AM
No
Yes(1)
Int. Pulse Mod.
No
Ext. Puls Mod.
Notes:
(1) Always enable internal AM before the external Pulse Modulator
4. Local Operation (HC Option)
With the HC option, the instrument is controllable directly from the front panel.
Moreover, simultaneous control via front panel and GUI is possible.
The HC option adds keys and a rotary knob to the front panel. Figure 16 shows the front
panel view of the 835-3 with HC option.
Figure 16 835-3 Front Panel View
RF On/Off button
The ON/OFF key toggles between RF output on and RF output off.
The green light is indicating whether the RF output is enabled (light on) or not.
RF 50Ω connector
This female N- type connector provides the output for RF signals.
The impedance is 50 ohm. The damage level is +30 dBm maximum. The maximum
allowed DC level is +/- 10 V.
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