Configurable Signal Generator

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The Configurable Signal Generator device driver is a Signal Generator which is supported by RadiMation®.  

Configuration

The following tabs are available in the advanced configuration of the Configurable Signal Generator:

ConfigurableFrequencyRangeTab.png

The frequency range of the Configurable Signal Generator as provided by the manufacturer is shown and selected as default. It is possible to overrule these frequencies and to manual adjust the allowed frequency range of the Configurable Signal Generator.

ScreenElementDescription.svg Use default start frequency If the checkbox is checked, the default start frequency will be used as the lowest usable frequency in a test for this device.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Custom start frequency If the Use default start frequency checkbox is unchecked, another start frequency (expressed in MHz) can be specified. The customized start frequency will then be used as the lowest usable frequency in a test for this device. The customized frequency can be a limitation or an extension of the default start frequency.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Use default stop frequency If the checkbox is checked, the default stop frequency will be used as the highest usable frequency in a test for this device.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Custom stop frequency If the Use default stop frequency checkbox is unchecked, another stop frequency (expressed in MHz) can be specified. The customized stop frequency will then be used as the highest usable frequency in a test for this device. The customized frequency can be a limitation or an extension of the default stop frequency.


Specifying a different frequency range can be useful if for example:

  • A device (like a coupler, antenna, injection device, cable, etc...) is still useable (but out of specification) outside the standard suggested frequency range.
  • An external mixer is used to measure an extended frequency range.
  • An up- or down-convertor is used to shift the frequency range.
  • A newer model of a device is present that has an extended frequency range, and still uses the same remote control commands.

Be careful changing these setting as RadiMation® is no longer able to verify if the Configurable Signal Generator is used outside frequency range that is specified by the manufacturer. This may result to serious damage of your measurement device.

Configurable Signal Generator Configuration Window.png

ScreenElementDescription.svg Start The start frequency of the operational band of the signal generator in MHz.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Stop The stop frequency of the operational band of the signal generator in MHz.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Reset The reset code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Init The Init code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Get Id The code that needs to be send to device to get the identification back. A common used SCPI command is *IDN?. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Returned ID The code that is send back as a return on the Get ID code. When left blank, no check will be performed.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Set Frequency The set frequency code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Set Carrier The set carrier code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Carrier On The carrier on code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Carrier Off The carrier off code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Communication Opens the dialog in which the communication method to connect to the amplifier can be selected and configured.

AM

Configurable Signal Generator Configuration Window Amplitude Modulation.png

ScreenElementDescription.svg AM On The AM on code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg AM Off The AM off code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Sine Wave The modulator sine wave code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Square Wave The modulator square wave code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.

External AM

Configurable Signal Generator Configuration Window Amplitude Modulation External.png

ScreenElementDescription.svg External On The external AM on code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg External Off The external AM off code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.

FM

Configurable Signal Generator Configuration Window Frequency Modulation.png

ScreenElementDescription.svg FM On The FM on code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg FM Off The FM off code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Sine Wave The modulator sine wave code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Square Wave The modulator square wave code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.

External FM

Configurable Signal Generator Configuration Window Frequency Modulation External.png

ScreenElementDescription.svg External On The external FM on code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg External Off The external FM off code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.

PM

Configurable Signal Generator Configuration Window Pulse Modulation.png

ScreenElementDescription.svg Pulse On The pulse on code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg Pulse Off The pulse off code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.

External PM

Configurable Signal Generator Configuration Window Pulse Modulation External.png

ScreenElementDescription.svg External On The external PM on code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.
ScreenElementDescription.svg External Off The external PM off code that needs to be send to device. When left blank no command will be send.